Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-06-09
RICHMOND, FRIDAY, JUNE
THE RED SCENEt

evidence 10 substantive his grave charges against MI
Tyler II sent to the press some weeks slnce out
through some inadverence, had been torgo,ten. we,
to day publish an article from the Madisonan, IN re-
gard TO Mr. Leigh's opinion, which we hope will end
The controversy We think that Mr.. Bolts has utterly
failed in making good the charge against The PRESIDENT
The only foundation for the inference OF fraud IS the
note Of argument Of Mr.. Leigh, as counsel and tins
surely not to suffice to ruin the reputation OF the
humbes individual. If the arguments OF counsel are
of such mighty moment, will not the argument oil Mr.
Tylers counsel who took directly opposite ground, and
contended zealously for Mr. Tyler's legal and mora
right 10 recover the bond, be entitled to some weights
For the sake Of countrys reputation, we regret tha
Mr. Bolts should have been betrayed by his passion
TO such sweeping accusations of the Chief Magistrate
in whose elevation be took so deep on interest
The whole controversy is calculated to bring disgrace
upon the country The Tory presses OF the old world
will ring all the changes upon the disgusting details
Every vessel from Europe will bring back endless pre-
dctions Of the fall Of Repubc-where the Vice Pre-
sident about to assume the reins Of GovernmenD and
distinguished member of Congress- in the same bed
in public hotel, break the stiffness OF midnight by
language not fl for "ears polite where this same Con
gresham, the boon companion and bed fellow OF the
President afterwards charges the latter with having
eaten his own words, and with having UNANIMOUSLY be
ruyed his principles and his party-and not satisfied
with accusing him of political dishonesty, openly lays
at his door the foulest fraud upon poor idiot. To
these accusations, the President responds with the
strongest language, and the enemies Of our liberty, in
Europe will gloat the fierce personal quarrels Of
two of the dgnitaries Of the land, representing &C
cordng to their yew all the dignity and morals of the
nation We fear that these developments may some
what impede the diffusion of free principles throughout
the world-a distinguished Brton, man OF letters,
and liberal in politics, remarked to US, that be knew
of no fact which would be handled TO our injury
in England than this controversy alluded specially
to the bed scene between the President and the Con
gresham, which, in England, would never be ex.
anI nEl
cency which would arouse the keenest sense OF the
ridiculous Taking it in all its besrings-the fierce
conflict between two Of highest officers, who
should be looked up to as models OF dignity and puri.
ty-the divulging Of conversations, which can never
be regarded too sacredly-and the severe blow TO our
national influence in Europe that must surely follow,
we cannot too deeply regret lis occurrence Let our
distinguished men learn wise lesson from the scenes
that have been enncted-let them remember, that TO
their hands conded the safety, honor, and welfare
of country-and let them, by their private virtues
and merorous public acts give the lie TO the tauns
of the opponents Of Republican Government.
The Bee, (the oracle Of the Wing party in New Or
leans,) thus touches off this subject:
sit had been better for Mr. Tyler, had he allowed the
assault of Mr. Bolts 10 pass unheeded or relied for his
defence upon the voluntary assistance oil his friends
We can conceive of nothing more undignihed, than
for President Of great nation to engage in con-
lroyersy of such bitter personalities In ninety nine
in gross personalities and abusive ephets only Injuries
himself by publishing it, The transactions upon which
the last attack upon the President is founded, occur
red many years ago, and ought 10 have been pub
shed before the election in lS4O; and must be con
ceded that it is in very bad taste for any one who
supported Mr. Tylers election, after being cognlzant
of them, TO bring them before the public for the
first time.
awe have as little liking for Captain Tyler need
be yet we cannot help thinking, that if The President
were the scamp Mr.. Bolts would make him out TO be,
those who were aware Of the iac have most egregi-
ousy deceived the people BY not exposing him before.
1t is TOO late for them to come forward with these
charges. Those who did not, or could not know any
thing Of them in time 10 prevent his elevation 10 the
Presidency, might be excused in the expression Of
chagrin and notification if they believe them.
"From all appearances, are TO have continuation
IF the controversy, which think is especially 10 be
Ieplored as it only end in bringing disgrace and
oboquy upon the country"