Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-09-02
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(Fcom the Lexington Ky. Reporter.l
Bank of The u. Stdtes.-We have met with
the following copy of letter from the President
of the Bank of the u. S. 10 the President of the
Bank of kentucky, on the subject of those Banks
uniting aud rebuilding the Capitol at Frankfort
The motives of the Bank of United States, for de-
Ginning to interfere in this MEASURE are not
ly understood Great efforts making TO ncul-
belief, that this institution is attempting to
exercise inhYence the local politics Of the
State, and every Circumstance and transaction with
which even us name is associated, is seized with
aviiity by certain persons to excite prejudice a.
gainst it, ani to reader odious those individuals
who do not unite in circulating misrepresentation
and calumnes. We think the sentiments and
views contained in this letter which so completely
d,prove the allegations that making, should be
generally known; we therefore assume The respon-
sibiliiy OF giving it publicity.
(CoPY)
Bank of he u. States, Non 80, 1924.
Six: Your letter of the 5lh instant inviting the
Il INK of the United Stnies to assist in rebuilding
the Stale House al Frankfort was received yes;er-
day, and this morning Submitted 10 the Board
They have instructed me to say, thai they are duly
sensible of the Importance of the seat of govern
meat at Frankfort, to the interests OF the Bank at
s.at place, and would naturally be disposed to join
IN any measure to prevent the depreciation OF its
property, which wonld follow the removal OF the
Legislature. There are, however, general consid
eraiions connected with this subject, which are
important than the pecunary interests OF
the Institution.
The view presented in your letter is that by
causing the Sla4e House TO be rebuilt, the Less-
lature would be induced to remain in Frankfort
Il appears, however, TO the Board, that the Le
sislature OF Kentucky, III deciding on the perrna-
nent seat of government for that growing common
wealth, would be Influenced by general consdera-
tons OF pubic expe!iency, it would not be becom-
ing on the part Of tie Bank OF the United States,
20 interfere in any degree or lii any manner in the
decision of that question TO the citizens of Ken
tuclsy it is very natural and very commendaLle
object, to attract thin their respective neigh
bourtoods the Legislature vi the State, and TO Of
FER s,sch inducements may tempt it's permanent
location. But the Bank of the United States &C.
cnpies peculiar situation, and has very peculiar
duties; OF these none in the estimation OF the Board,
= imperative, than abstain totally from all
appearance even of desire to exercise influence,
however remote and indirect, over the decisions of
iere in matters which belong exclusively to those
which charged BY the people with the govern
tDent ofthe State. This consideration is decisive
with the Board. They accordingly feel themselves
constrained, rather to incur the disadvantage which
may accrue 10 their property, than to venture he
yond their proper sphere by niinsng in question
IN which they are equally unwilling and incompe-
tent tointerpose.
They do not however the less appreciate the
friendly disposition which has occasoned the sug
geston your part, while they regret that con-
slderations OF duty forbid them to profit by it, |
have the honor to be, very respectfully,
N. BIDDLE, Pres't.
J. HARvIE, Pres't Bank of Ky.