The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-07-01
MR.. BRINKERHoFF, OF OHIO.


Mr.. Brinkerhoff, member of the House Of Rep
resentatives has been pleased in the speech which
he delivered yesterday, and which we republish
from the National lnteligencer of this morning, to
introduce paper, and in terms which are not very
complimentary TO its editor. We pass over this
attack If not with scorn, at least with indifference.
We have been too much accustomed to such as
sauts to regard them with any degree of sensbity.
We have no feelings to urge US to speak in reply
We have no resentment to provoke US to retalia-
ton. We hope we have higher motives for ae-
ton.
In the last evenings "Unon," we referred in gen
eral terms to the scene of yesterday in the House
Of Representatives. We then said:
1--WE were unable to attend the important debates
in the House Of Representatives to-day. We are
sorry for il. II our information be correct cloud
arose for a moment in quarter Of the horizon
where could least have expected 1t, and which
threatened danger TO the Just and proper modifca-
ton Of the existing oppressive and tyrannical tariff
"But we have made II a rule throughout our polit.
cal life never TO despair Of the republic. In this
case, certainly, we know cause TO be Just. Ii
is the cause Of liberty and Of the constitution. II
is the cause of the oppressed many against the
exactons Of the privileged classes. II is a cause
which must ultimately triumph, and to which we
are ready to say with the Secretary of the Treas
ury, we would devote our life as long as il
lasts. For thirty years past, we have never known
the day in which would not have met every haz.
ard risked every consequence, braved every difficult
ty, in the support Of such cause No considerations
on earth shall stop US. So long we preserve our
energies, shall endeavor to present in its true
light hi, great question Of the age; and by ringing
again and again appeals to the sense Of common JUS
tee in every part Of the land will do our duty
in assisting to wipe of this libel upon the integrity
and institutions of our country"
In this spirit we now mean TO redeem our declar-
atoms, and to show to the representative from the
State Of Ohio that we dare to brave even his VEN
geance in the discharge of our duty. He speaks OF
the government organ" in discourteous terms; but
there are men who know us, ifMr. Brinkerhoff does
not-men familiar with our whole character, in one
Of the proudest States in the Union, though he is
pleased to "disown" her. We could find as many
distinguished men there, and perhaps elsewhere, to
volch for US Mr. Brinkerhoff can find to vou:h
for nim. But, though we are Vrgnan by birth,
-"n never "disown" the great Virginia princi-
y "a. '''i"ns of 1889, yet we are
Awe .sr n nd as much devo-
rcd he Union Of 10, .a .rss. ',ter-
o,.p Of oor -ounuy ss sn , q. prsuq q h-s'
sore.
We have changed our theatre, i l. trqs, iro,, /
RiebEsSnd 20 Wasainy,Da. The Toua of bota
hOuaes Of Conkrozs have nAda Richie & Hsfss their
yriotsrs. Bot docs dat relation deprive H. a cur
privileges s. the free ciuaeos % frs. country e.
lbs f,st ar Of on .i.otia us 10 Richmond, MIR !
Jefferson WA k.at enough 70 cxrrsss bic wish |
for 81 to remove 10 Wsahingl0a In 1928, !
We .sosiVsd formal application from t~o oil
the most distinguished senator's ~ the United |
States, from the North ard The South, e coal
duet the republican pape, under Ihs approaching
eamiatnra!.0n Of Gen. Jackson. We declined the
0Eef lecAage our attachments 10 Virginia ogsrtams
every oa.-sr sgaadsrliiah usos tbe sleStlga oil
Mr.. Polk, We were ins.ted 10 conduct ,Aa psHesl
paper We declined it,, Another ole. was maas.I
which waived. And it was not until it was re-
peated in person by our present worthy colleague
that consented by the advice of three of our
best friends, who were thoroughly acquainted with
our condition, come to Washington, and Judge for
ourselves of The proprety of acceding the propo-
si,ions that wte made to us. If there be truth
in man, we tped, when we first planted our
foot on the steamboat landing in this city, that
might find difialties in our way which would pre-
vent removl, and yet would satisfy our friends
at home. We will not specify all our remarkable
conversation With Mr.. Polk. Nothing could be
more frank on both sides--and nothing could be
more harmonious, on the subject of the tariff, which
we freely Investigated for nearly hour in all its
most important phases
We made our views on the tariff question
prominent feature in our prospectus. From that
mo nentf IN hare has hpan
renee in our views on this great question. We re-
fer as the best evidences of the correctness of the
mnstration to his own annual message, and to the
report of the Secretary of the Treasury. In word
we may truly say that on no solitary occasion have
we been calhd upon to sacrifice of our opinions,
nor have we sacrificed one. Such, then, is the "or
gam" Of whhh Mr.. Brinkerhoff is pleased to speak
What sacrifices Of personal comfort--what cares |
what labors- what exertions we have made to
support the great principles Of the republican party
and the rights of our country; and with what 30 |
licitude we have sought to keep this great party
united it is not for to say. We have not pleased
every man. We have offended some without in |
tending it, We have sought every fair and honor
able means to bind the party together But we
have failed in propitiating some prejudces, where
We do not hesitate to say we should have succeeded
We have carefully avoided to mngle in all Office
hunting. We have not recommended even our dear
est friends. And above ALL we have scorned to
minse in the question of the presidential succession
1t is an Office the honors Of which, we humbly |
think, will scarcely compensate for its cares But
certain it is, it is scarcely to be won by the prema
ture exertions of any ambitious aspirant. To this
moment we stand uncommted to mortal man, or
against any; and mean to continue So Nay, |
we are determined to form decision for ourselves
until the latest possible moment
Have we not, then, the right of expressing our
opinions freely the tariff, without reproach per-
sonal anmadversion from any representative of the
people, although we printers to Congress- They
may sacrifice us, If they please. They may cut at
our Office, if they desire it, 1t is their right it 10