Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-04-15
MArIrEws CorRr-HorsE, Aprils s, 1915.


Gentlemen: h: sten 10 inform you, That We,
the people of Mathews, have Ibis day been favor
ell by The presence of Messrs. Bayly and Southall,
and 4 discussion BY those gentlemen, relative 10
their claims for our support 10 seat in The next
Congress- and also defining their position upon
some OF the most important questions that aie
now againg our country.
| regret, sirs, that in consequence OF wishing 10
send this communication early tomorrow morn
ing cannot enter rs fully into The merits Of tie
discussion as desire 10 do; vel ! will endeavor
very briefly 10 touch upon some Of The most pro-
minent subjects, and first in importance stands
that OF Texas.
Judge Bayly commenced the discussion al hall
past o'clock P. NJ, and by arrangement spoke
an hour and hall, and defended his vote for The
annexation of Texas by Joint Resolution, both
as 10 The benefits and consti,uionaliy oi that
mode OF acquiring her, with that persplcully,
cosenry Of reasoning and persuasive elcqnence,
which characterize this distinguished Jnrisl and
statesman No unprejudicad mind, believe,
can read the able speech delivered by Judge
Bayly on the floor of Congress last winter, with
out coming 10 the conclusion that the anneXa-
lion OF Texas BY joint resolution is constitution
al But mistake-lherc are some lew Wings
who .hnk differently, among whom Mr. South.
all NAV be numbered; and he, at least, presume
acquainted with Judge BIS political life, in fact
better than the Judge is himself according 10 MIR.
SIS showing OF which may have occasion 10
sneak hereafter; hui now for Mr.. Soulhalls po
sion as regards the Texas question.
Mr. S. admitted that he was, and would now
be- opposed 10 The Treaty made by President
TYLER. upon The ground, that that Treaty was
made for polica effect, and because il stipulated
10 pay The debt of Texas. He saw there were
other reasons but did mol stale them. Now, il the
other reasons were Of similar character 10 those
that he stated think the gentleman right to keep
Them back, as conceive every re1son will lose
him many votes Bnl for the first reason will il
he believed that any enlightened statesman would
venture TO state as the grounds OF his opposition
that Mr. Tyler wished to render himself popular
by The consummaion of one OF The most impor-
lant measures which has ever come before the
American pcope2 Admit, for the sake of the
argument, but which, in tact, deny, that MIR.
Tyler had no higher aim in view, is this a reason
why Statesman should oppose measure that
he thought would promote The prosperity and hap
piness OF his whole country ! say our whole
country, because, while Mr.. Southall was oppo-
sing The admission Of Texas, by the only con
ceivablc mode OF obtaining her, he thought II
would dcpopuatc Eastern Virginia, and render
our now ielile and luxuriant fields barren
waste.
In fact, McssrS. Editors, The gentleman placed
himself in such a dilemma upon this much talk
ed-oi question, that lei him fall upon either horn,
and unless he is composed of some substance
more elastic than flesh and blood, he will lie
sored 10 death-(poli,ically, Of course, mcan)
and il he is, he will rebound to such height,
that | doubt whether we shall hear anything
more of him after The Spring Elections. As
regards the second objection, ! would simply
remark that even come 10 the question Of dol
lars and cents, the gentleman shows himself a
very poor fnancer What does that stipulaic
Why that we should pay or 10 millions and re-
cevc one hundred and fifty millions acres of un-
appropriated land. which would bring into The
Treasury at least 300 millions Of dollaIs-and not
only so, but this small sum, comparatively
speaking, was Id have been paid ont oil The very
money lha, the Texas land Sold tor-and the
treaty expressly provided that The public debt
was only to be paid oat OF the public lands.
Away with such objections, say | BIT he zen
Aemam says he ism aror Of Ieros! Well now, |
suppose, Messrs. Editors, you think am going
10 tell you that he is in favor of receiving her
by Joint resolution Of Congress Would you be-
lieve III He is opposed TO her in that way-yes,
gentlemen, he thinks that mode unconstitutional
and SAYS that should Texas make any amend
mcnt or proviso TO those resolutions and The ques-
ton should again arise in Congress, and he should
be our Representative, he should he compelled
BY his constitutional oath. 10 vote against the
admission OF this much desired country; notwilh-
standing he is in favor of il, and believes, that
if she is admitted the people of Eastern Virginia
will rue il as long as they live.
Now as 10 The TACT, that that question will again
arise in the next Congress, Judge Bayly showed
conclusivey that it would; and would ask. is
there an ardent friend 10 Texas who would hest
tate to cast his vote for the man who has not
only assisted in starting this ship on the ways.
but, as he beautifully expressed it, is ready 10
help tolaunch her upon that element, which is as
free as the institutions Of our own beloved and
happy country? or he who is in favor of seeing
The gallant ship floating majestically upon the
pillows, but whose conscience is so tender upon
The ccnstitutionality of il, as to cause him 10
throw every clog and impeachment in the way Of
those gallant patriots, who are now, and lave
been, using every excrton to efectuaie so desi-
rable an event2 think The question almost I'M
necessary. All and ardent (1enAs 10 he an
nerotioa of Iefas must rote tor Judgc Bnyiy, and
especially those Teas Wigs 'rho assisted 10 place
ham IN Congress.
Messrs. Editors 1t is now getting quite late,
and shall close this hasty communication with
the promise that il some ADLER pen Than mine does
not, will endeavor, BY the next mail, 10 give you
further account Of the discussion; until then,
remain yours, &C., ZENO.
ESCAPE OF SANTA ANNA.