Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-03-10

| who in measure, shape their action win ieiei-
ence 10 the chances for The succession. : NJ
initiating 10 realize the fact; but, fortunately, 'o'
The public 10 realize il, is 10 ensure the aPphca-
lion of the certain remedy for this state o. 'nhss
The rebuke which The people will surely aom-
mister 10 anv man or Sc, Of men who thus suief
themselves 10 be led astray, can be eeaer INA.
sined than described, until It's ehects dte ny
developed in The future fallen policai iol'unsS
Of any who sci up 10 dictate pohcy " W =,
mocratic party, and through II 10 'he eouN"' :
large. ),
Mr. Haywood today continued his speech Ia
favor of the notice II was an argument 70
show that in nothing the President OF De-
mocra,ic party has ever said or done upon
the sphiec, of Oregon were they compromised
against the settlement oil The question oy
territorial compromise So far as the Preslden,
was concerned, | gathered that Mr.. haywood
conceived him willing 10 close WIN hns'anu
upon some line between the iorty-nin!n Pa
rallel OF North latitude and FraZler's RIVER
His sneecb was deliberately prepared, and exceed
inaly Guarded, though it, doubtless, leit inc iiii
nrcssion on The mind of many that ne obtained ms
vews of The Presidents sentiments as mucn from
nersonal communication with him, as from an
examination and comparison Q! Inc Message
and former and subsequent course OF the E1ecu-
live on the question.
When the Senator from North Carolina had
concluded, Mr.. flanagan asked leave 10 pu.
question to him in writing; which was, |helhef
the President had authorized and instructed MN 10
lal,e tho ground he occupied and 10 publish to The
Senate that such we're his Ohe Presidenrs) views
on the question MIR. Haywood answered, mat
he would reply toihat question with another; VINE
Their he (Mr Hannegan) thought the Executive
would authorize or instruct any Senator 10 pro-
nounce his sentiments on that floor, when H. he con-
sidered il proper that his opinions should bc more
particularly made the subject OF their action, II
was in his power 10 communicate them al any
moment officially? MIR. Allen next sad, ina! inc
construction placed upon ihe remarks oil Mr.
HAYWOOD is that he had been fully empoweiedto
speak the sentiments OF The PreSldent-aha iild'
il he did not expressly affirm thai ne spoke mus
IN auihoritp he e!taulhorized 10 say mat ne MT.
Haywood) had wholly misrepresehled the opln-
ions and views OF that tunctionary
In reply 10 This remark from Mr.. A., Mi. hay
wood said al have before shown that you are
not a GOOD hand at construction" Tin allusIon
10 his comments on Mr. Aliens views OF the
Presidents determination 10 accept nothing less
than fifiy-four foriy) Mr.. Allen-"then Inc Sc
major takes back his speech 2" Mr.. Haywood
81 see my speech takes" Mr. Allen-"fes' WIN
the BRITISH emphasizing The last word.)
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length in reply TO Mr. Haywood, taking occasion
10 saw that il the speech of The latter did express
the views Of the Executive, then that uhctlonary
spoke with "forked tongue Tor il was in direct
contradiction 10 lis Inaugural and e ne Ncs-
sage. He also declared, that if Mr.. Polk surren-
lered any portion Of the territory by way OF COM
nromise ne was destined 10 receive the execra-
lion OF the whole country, and that his political
damnation would be so effective that resurrection
day, even, would not see him forthcoming
That & Of deal oil lnis incorporate ana uhse-
material language is attributable 10 Inc cat,slic
remarks OF Mr. Haywood with reference 70 nose
gentlemen who go against all compromise, do
not doubt but most OF il is the result OF their zeal
upon the question, without discretion. You nave
the scene lust as il occurred, except mai canno!
throw on paper The excited and angry looks, and
ridiculous figures, which characterized some OF
Tic actors in The spar Believing il hut necessary
that the countr, should see and undcrs;and Inc
difficulties by which The Administration are sur
rounded. and their efforts 10 effect an adjustment
Of the questions mpe''ed, 70 bring about me aP-
pcat;cn OF the necessary Corrective, juis. nesl
linus lolelail the circumstances as occurring Inc
Wing papers will seize on tbcm and VIII nasnl-
f. and ds,ort hem, until, IS bad as lhey are,
objection 10 il. Perhaps i, il all for the best, as
The country will thereby be the more speedily
aroused 10 such an expression OF its sentiment, as
viii guarantee that this is the last scene OF The
kind 10 Giafk-aye, 10 black-mark-ihe proceed
OF the Senate during the existence OF In present
Administration al least
The Wings this afternoon arc oil o. dooIs
irduslriously trying 10 create the impression
hat ali,his is The resci o! The Presidents de'"r-
mnalion, so far 10 regars his comnuncaliohs
aleadr made 10 Congress as snifcien; .or iheir
acton, which they say embarrasscs his irlenos.
I, may do well fer them 10 get up such an ll'rieS
sion if possible, as il will serve their urp".e o!
bringing him into disrepue. The secret oi the
whole matter, however, doubtless lies IN The deter-
mipa,ion OF Senators (who, in their relative
positions on The question are as vide asnnder as
The noles,) to attempt al any risks 10 shape me
notice 10 suit their previously expressed sehli-
mens.
The history Of Mr.. Folks connection with ne
Oregon question shows that nc possesses IN an
eminent degree the two great requisites iora sue
cessful ,atesman-discretion ana me cafacity 10
keep his views and plans 10 himself, until MS
Judgment tells him il is best Tor me interests con-
fdcd in his bands that they should be maze pup
lie Hccculd not possibly send a message TO The
Senate in Executive session, without hhalls rs
sum and substance in some newspaper IN a
week. II the conductors Of the public press cal
ob,ain full information relative 10 senatorial pro-
ceedngs in secret session, how much more surely
could willy diplomatsts learn all they wish 10
| know2
| The very proposition itself, TO trust hlty-.~O
men, nearly hall OF whom are onter Poll'icdi
| foes with that which should be shrouhea IN i"'-
pene,rable mystery, if necessary to be kept Sc
crel a, all. is preposerous and would be, il eye
~ one Of ,he dy.two gentlemen were sympa'hiz-
ing and devoted friends. An argument such h rs
this is TOO himsy 10 exonerate any man VINO
does wrong, or 10 strengthen the chances oil sue,
cess on the par, of those who now 50 ardeniiy
long 10 see The discussion in the Senate on liie
Oregon question result in the enhancement o.
men from the Democratic party, who, on all olhet
questions, are sound TO the core.
The House were all day engaged on me Har-
hour hill upon which several interesting speech
es were made. AS my letter is, lear, already
too long for the patience Of your readers, will
defer comments on their proceedings until to-mor'
row evening MhCoN.