Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-04-15

Tor Of III. Treasury OF HE U..sa States. Vice =
p.prose. removed. Every Liam who l. az
1rain,ed with Col. Barton, knows that he posses
ses abundant qualifications FOL that office, OF an!
other in which knowledge OF law IS Indispensable
In clearness Of conception, wide COMPROMISING
ness and strong grasp OF mind, no man WIZ
whom we have ever been acquainted y suPe''p'
10 hi We have often been surprised 10 w.
serve the rapidity with which ne maar hi''seh
pei feet master of difficult subjects 10 nisouss,on'
that were entirely out of the range OF his s'uaies
and Mad never before come within the line OF his
CONCENTRATIONS. Mr. Polk has displayed emf
nent wisdom and sagaci,y in this appointment
M man can be found who could discharge lis
duties with greater ability, more untiTinS assay"
nv or more perfect integrity. This Is Inc KIM ol
annojn,men, lha, rebounds 10 the honor OF Inc
Democratic party and The advantage of The ma
lion.
awhile Mr.. Barlon's acceptance OF the honor
which has been thrust upon him. affords SINCERE
qualification 10 his numerous friends here inc uE-
expected prvatioh Of his society will produce no
less sincere regret. The charms of his converse
lion, The frankness, good nature and maniihess y,
his character, attached TO him BY hooks oi s'eei
every one that enjoyed his intimate acqnainla,'cc'
A more simple hearted man, one more reckless
OF SELF where the interests OF his friend OF coun'
discussion OF the Texan question, in which ne
took CONSPICUOUS and most efficient pat IN
number of ESSAYS which he gave TO The punlic
through the columns OF the Richmond Enquirer,
some scribbler in Virginia paper called him
speculatur in Texan lands and stocks, and accu-
sed him OF urging the cause oil annexation nom
selfish views. The person who male ms chai s.
knew little Of Seth Barton, or he wansonly and
grossly lbelled him. No man oil his a6illllfs ana
requirements ever looked forward TO the future,
less under the influence OF personal views, or WIN
more anxiety To advance what he conceived 10 DC
good cause, whether of his friend or ms parry
and no man in fact in Louisiana al ieas', mas
made equal sacrifices al the shTlnes oil ir'enGsnip
and patriotism. A specula,or indeed ana a
holder Of Texan lands and stocks why, II ms
mind were sordid enough for such employmenis,
he has no, possessed The means of entering upon
,hem-no. al least since that kind OF speculation
was fashionable, and had The appearance oil be-
ing successful.
"RafloD's mind was too much engrossed 10 the
great political Struggles Of The times, TO give mo-
menl 10 specu,a,ions in lands and scfiPs-He hao
neither time nor cash for such occupations; his
speculalions were all directed 10 The promotion OF
sound Democratic principles; his aspirations
and labor, al pointed 10 The good Of his country
His eloqnencc in the forum, and his learning 10
the law, after having resided in Louisiana Tor 4
lans series Of yeats, would, by this lime, have
placed him a, The head OF The bar, and crowned
him with opuence, had he not devoted himself 10
the service OF his fellow-clizens in the manner
we have indicated. II was a great mistake 10
class such man among The hordes Of miserable
spectators who pass their days and nights in
soul-deslroying cares, who regard money as the
choicest good, and wealth the only object ior
which man ought 10 live. This was as great
mistake as i, would be 10 call Gen. Jackson
coward or traitor, or mercenaiy TOOL OF The
paper nabobs."
AloRE PRAIsG-We hope the Solicitor OF The
Treasury will not suppose eve are travelling
him" But We add the following, which was re.
ceived BY yesterday Northern mail, after we had
prepared the above article:
sse,h Barron. Esq Of New Orleans has been ap-
pointed Solicitor OF the Treasury lie is an ab.o la1
yer, suuud Democrat and zeaons annesation>t The
able articles published in The Richmond En1Giier, over
the signature OF Randolph of Roanoke. were Written
by hin-ihr eloquent and learned essays In favor
Of the Tyler treaty and Immediate annexation which
appe AIRED during tie canvass of hat Question"