Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1849-12-25
MORNING, DECEMBER Is, 1s49.

champion doubt that liz deserves
the respect and sympathy I'll who feel interested pre-
serving the dignity and happiness of moral being
In this character have long admired him profoundly
and sympai2ed with him most deeply On account of his
spheres feel strongly inclined support The resolution
which has been offered for according him seat the floor
OF the Senate and so sa certainly VOTE unless il be shown
that there is something in the resolution offered b. the Sena
from Wisconsin volivc o. the rules OF this body.
pugnant prccedcnts heretofore held in respect Indeed
believe that the almost unanimous of the Senate would
been given in support of this resolution the cxtraord
nary speech delivered b. the honorable Senator from York
Mr.. SEWARD few moments since tseems that this gen.
eman feels authorized 10 say that he recognizes Father
Matthew aniisaycry propagands and this account
and other does he base his support of the resolution
help hoping tina, he has done gross injustice the
distinguished native OF the Emerald Isle alluded recog
nisng him. he has explicitly dene abolition in
cendary am inclined think and indeed confidently
believe, thai the distinguished senator from Kentucky r
CLAY and the equally distinguished from Michigan
Mr. CAss understand the attitude OF Father Matthew in
regard slavery in this country far better than the
from New York who has showered upon him such degrading
commentators. If the honorable senators from Michigan
and Kentucky have not been egrcgousy misnfomed in
gard the present opinions and plans of the venerable apos
tie of temperance in midst he would be of the
last the world either ntermcGde himself with any
portion of the domestic institutions Of republic of which
he is temporary guest or TO sgac the vicious ntcrmed
ding of Others sanction directly indirectly the foul
ncendasm which has at last placed in such serious eopar-
dy the nobest civil institutions which the wisdom Of man
has ever yet succeeded in establishing upon EARTH
Sir have been 80 long fighting under the noble noninter-
rentiOn flag which be The mast head of that we'll
rugged vessel of State of which the honorable from
Michigan Mr. CAss has been the faithful and fearless pilot
that afraid attend upon him still during the short
voyage for which would seem he has concluded 10 embark
Could suppose il possible that the runlors which have
reached us relative TO The present opinions OF Father Mat
thew upon the question Of slavery true that he
capable abc!ng in the least degree either by word deed
the schemes of unprncpcd conss whose sentiments and
policy ercoy and efficiently represented upon this
oor instead OF uniting in proceeding intended TO do him
special honor should hesitate 10 refuse him the
kind and courteous hospaiias which he everywhere
modcsy and gracefully he Journeys through the
republic. regret learn that; when addressed by citizens
of Aabma and Georgia 10 HI. views upon the question OF
slavery he either declined esoang, responded by letters
withheld from publication is request. think Thai
in this transaction he committed great mistake and
which will greatly impair his efficiency champion often
perance. But until receive usye evidence The
trary must believe thai hc s adees 10 the resolution
which he assumed and made plc she N after his arriw
in his country, not TO connect himself al all with any OF The
domestic controversies progress on this side Of the nt
/ well rccollect the which occurred somewhere
the State of Massachusetts between certain fierce abolition
agtaors and Father Mathew in which these wicked nceI-
diaries made most indecent and ungeniiemanly attempt
inveige this venerable parsonage their nearlois scheme
and WELD the influence of his and character againa
the institutions of the South; and have forgotten tf
dgned and rcbuke which he administered 10 thee
infatuated aconsts the scnIroS denuncationS uhidl
they showered wn upon him cntcously afterwards
These facts be rocolccted by all of w.
do not wish 10 BE- understood all censrng the actin
of tho honorable senator Albania, Mr.. CLEMENS
who has this occasion graied lis friends highly Y
of the most brilliant parliamentary dcLuLs that have
proper rcspcc: for public sentiment in his own noble Stat
specially lnamedby the circumstances stated by him. whn
previous knowledge o. hS character and history woul
have induced to anticipate from him spon occasion
like the present Nor did MY gai.nl colleague MR. DAVIS
in the eoGuen. h,rrange which IL has just delivered in
hearing, utter sentiment .,ich du heartily
pond The rcbuke which ne administered TO the hopoabe
from New York Mr. Srw s, and his allies in and
out of this hall, W.. r.ciiy deserved all must have
felt Who heard il. sa"c rcrhas, the unhappy subjects
themselves. And now sir .t my attention par,it-
&c m
State who has unauhoS,d advocated the resolution o
the honorable sonalor from Wisconsin, Mr. WALKER the
ground that Father Mathew is avowcd ahtonis, in
opinion and is that account worthy 10 receive special
honor the hands Of Amer Senate. Why, sir the
have become suddenly obIv.ou- Of his Official oa,
which binds him 10 support the constitution of the L. States
whose sacred provisions guaranty perpetual protection
slavery against all foes either to.egH omesc without
which nroiecon mus guaranteed the constitution itself
would never have become part Of the supreme law OF the land
the union OF these States have been established upon
foundations which all true patriots hope prove nerpeu
Sir what object did the honorable from New York
purpose 10 attain by this extraordinary display of the morn
ngl Is it his object merely monopoze the sympahles
of the whole Irish and Catholic population of the republics
and, by making this resolution odous all who respect the
vital principles which embodied in potca! compact
and driving from It's support al but the avowed anIsarery
members Of this body, thus establish exclusive claims
the future political support of This numerous and respectable
class Of American voters! Is il the acquisition of prcsden
a honors in 1852 that has bcdazd the fancy of the honor
able senator from New York and prompted him or.,or that
calumnous and deeply dishorornr .ogyrc upon the fam
ed Missionary of Temperance which has awakened in this
, profound scniimel SURPRISE INDIGNATION, and
II horforl Did regard Father Mathew deserving
part of the commentator bestowed upon him connexon
with the Of abolition by hc honorable from
New York s.ead Of recognising him az noble philanihro
pist, should feel compelled 70 class him with thieves aud
robbers and murderers AID midnight incenlarles. Did
suppose that the honoreb from New York had beer
Father Mathew upon the question 3: slavery, should regard
it as insulting to this boy to have his even uttered in
shall be adduccd, that the ho:c5 from New York
whether desgnedy NOT vii. -. undertake 10 decide has
done serious Injustice 10 wos.y ar noticnang perso
mage and that in his fiery eagc.nc advance avortc but
Infamous cause, lie has attempted drag his aid the
influence and popularity of great and ro;ongia name
in that cannot fail q proc dp:2asing 10 all the
dsinercg.e cnd= NJ The temperance reform 10 be found
upon the hababe globe venture 10 predict that The
rewd md saracious Irish population Of the country Will
nfibly detect this most bungling attempt % decoy them
and compromising the lofty mo which acuated the hon
orable rcni the Empire State in setting this
precious scheme Of dcagogca deception, they will not fail
in due season, 10 reward the author of according 70 his In
rinsc deserts
Sir there classic saying the oden time which all
of doubtless remember; "(luod tstg id ornar" The
conduct of the honorable senator from New Work and that
OF abolition associates and ae mere and elsewhere Is ex
acty the Of this uhaferer Mty tor they def
tact with them and their accursed POLITICALLY speak
ng is rank poulion; their counsels pregnant with de-
struction; the downfall of free institutions is the natural
and inevitable result OF their maevocn devices On this
particular occasion, the honorable from New York.
protesting ocslrc 10 cvnce MS personal
stands but little in need of his supcrseceabe praises has
sgnay discredcd the stec, of his audaons and awaken
ed less OF prejudice in bosoms where but
ocious zeal of which complaining, nnugh but senti-
ments OF kind respect and generous sympathy would have
found admittancc The honorable will 10 offend
ed rus if state 20 him that liz has on his OCCASION
Their painfully awakened forensic "Reminiscences of former
years. which, but for HAM, would perhaps have
up in my memory again.
once witnessed trial OF criminals upon capital
charge. They defended rather unskiully by young
and inexperienced attorney who had spoken about hour
with about much heat ard animation least has been
exhibited by the honorable from New York In the
assertion Of Father Mathews claims alora honors
The young advocate had gotten through with about half of
his speech The evidence the alleged macfac-
tors concerned had been discussed and the of the
associate culpr about 10 IL presented. The Judge who
decidedly humane snd had been greatly agonized
with the danng character Of the defence for the
cused bent forward from the ben aud thus addressed the
unfatgucd defender of the Prosecuted innocence Young
man. you have already secured the conviction of oac OF
your unfortunate clients and admonsh you that if you
have any wish that the other should be acquitted YOU will
decline utterng single word r bis vindicaton The young
lawyer took the hn} ami dssed and his client escaped the
galows 1t is TO be hoped that Father Mathew will be
lucky enough to avoid the destruction with which he is
threatened by the fatal advocacy of The from New
York who from the period of his noted contest with tho
State CT Virginia upon the subject of the surrender OF igi
ye slaves has been distinguished ultra abolition agi-
aior and open and und.sgised assaan of the most
veneratcd guarantees of the constitution
In oonouaion will take the liberty of warning that Sena-