The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-01-03

gress concluded one day to recommend the es-
adjustment of Southern paper here, at the
seat Of Government, to assert the rights, inter
ests, and opinions of the South. The move
ment was pronounced presumptuous, factious,
dangerous, and destructive This brought the
subject of organism before the peoples sub
ject of great mystery and of great consequence.
We have occasionally referred to it, and endeav-
ored to enighten the country on topic so Gu
rious, so abstruse, and so little understood, and
yet heretofore SO important in our political at
fairs
We have lately had some Developments Of
organism, which we think will arrest the atten-
ton of the people, and afford materials for much
reflection and speculation.
The close of Mr.. MoNRoE's administration,
was distinguished by the oblteration of the two
great national parties, that had contested the
policy and power of the country from the for
nation of the present Federal Constitution
the Federal and Republican And the subse-
quent Presidential contest was between five can
ddates, all of one party--the Repub.ican--thc
party that had succeeded in the total overthrow
of its opponents. But this victorious Republi-
can party Immediately divided into parties-and
after the election of Mr. ADAMS, the distinction
was clearly defined between the supporters and
opponents of his administration. At this period,
the present system Of organism began, and
therefore we need not go back any further to
understand its character.
Mr.. ADAMS was elected in 1925, and in year
or two the opposition became so powerful that
its success was considered certain-and an Or
gan was wanted.
1t appears, from the response of the editor of
the Union to the editor of the Globe, now going
on, that the first movement for an organ was
made by too men-both then and now very dis
tinguished-but only t,oo men--Mr. VAN buren,
and Mr.. TAzEwELL. They were then both
congressional caucus men, and had united in the
support of Mr.. CRAwFoRD, the. caucus nominee
of 1928. They selected the then editor of the
Richmond Enquirer-the present editor of the
Washington Union. And we may remark, en-
passa,a, that all three of these gentlemen are
now as wide asunder as it is possible for three
politicians to become. Mr.. VAN buren, is
Free-soer-Mr. TAzEwELL is a Southern ul-
tra--and the editor of the Union is engaged in
denouncing the opinions of both. Such is the
mutabity of human opinions.
The following is the letter of Mr.. TAzEwELL
to Mr. RITcHIE, as published the other day by
the latter. 1t will be seen that it was originally
confidential. But we are to presume that per-
mission has been obtained to publish it, as we
cannot suppose that the confidence of Mr.. TAzE-
WE'LL would be publicly violated: :.
Mr. Taseloeu to T. Richie.
WAsm1NcroN, Feb s, 1927.
Dear SIR Mr.. Van Buren, and myself have had
sundry conversations in relation to the proprety
may, the necessity-of establishing journal in
this city which should be suitable organ of the
views and opinions of the opposition in Congress,
wish that the direction Of such journal should
be committed to you in preference to any other
editor in the United States; and the object of the
present is merely 70 inquire of you whether you
can be prevailed xpon to undertake such charge,
and upon what FERNS.
"Writng, al now do, in great haste, I can
not go into a ftatement of all the circumstances
which have Induced the wish have expressed
above; nor is it>aecessary at present to do so. |
Should any thing OF Which have no knowledge |
induce you to decline undertaking this charge, il
would be but a waste Of time to make such a re- |
presentation now. But should no such Difficult. |
ties exist, it will be time enough hereafter to enter
into the examination of such subjects, when we
know that you have no objection to the PROPOSE |
ton other than what may appertain to the scheme
itself One thing only will state--that we ask
no pledge, we wish to impose no condition upon
you in any way inconsistent with your perfect |
and sound discretion Nor is there |
the slightest expectation entertained that the pro-
posed journal should be employed in any way to
injure the election of General Jackson. On the |
we propose to aid in the accomplish |
ment of this good work, so far as we may, with
out considering that, however, as either the first
or the sole object Our great wish is to inculcate
and to keep alive, by frequent repetition and ar
gument, the great principles Of the republican
party, as they were manifested and expressed prior
TO lS0l-to support those who support these, and |
to oppose those who oppose these.
"For my own part, look forward beyond the |
4th Of March, 1899. Should we be defeated then, |
Il will be necessary to take a new departure. |
Should we then succeed, (of which have no
doubt,) 1t is possible, nay probable that our party
will soon be in danger Of separating, from the |
very fact Of its overwhelming force and unman- |
ageabe numbers. Then will arise new crisis, |
for the occurrence OF which timely preparation |
snOuiu ue Hidue, anu reel sOucltuue tndt n
Southern editor should have acquired and estab- |
lished the reputation of the proposed journal be-
fore that day arrives. -
"Many reasons exist why this communication
should be considered by you entirely confdea-
iiat-for the present, at least"
" l am, very respectfully, your most ohedient
servant,
"LITTLEToN w. TAZEWELL.
"To THOMAS RrrcmE, esq, Richmond
The editor Of the Richmond Enquirer did not
come at this invitaton--for Mr. DUR GREEN
was about to establish the Telegraph. That
paper was the opposition paper, and so con-
tinued until after Gen. Jacksons election in 1928.
afterwards the Vaccinations to pro-
duoe quarrel between Mr.. CALHOUN and Gen.
JACKSON were successful, and as the Telegraph |
was friendly to Mr.. CALHOUN, the Globe was
promptly established to supcrsedo it-and for
the first time, an organ of the President, was
created. This was done of course by General |