Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1825-08-26
FOR THE ENQUIRER.
Political Dispositions, NO s, continued from


FOR The ENQUIRER.
Political Dispositions, NO s, continued from
paper of22d .4p,ii last.
Raymons Elements of Political Econonyor the r. oil
OF the new Political School
The practical government of &c this Union'' fal
ahead ofthe fundamental laws of -" this Union.''
Fellotr- Citizens !: Read and ponder well on
what you do read! Our Fathers solemny admon-
ished us, to have frequentrecurence to fundamen-
tai principles; not for the purpose, some anna
bic, visionary spirits seem TO suppose, to alter,
or amend these principles; but for the purpose oil
correcting all alterations from them by the practi-
cal administrators Of the government. These prin-
!ciples declared to be derived from nature and
from Natures God; and are, therefore, inlmuable
! and eternal. 1t could not be possible for our Fa-
theirs under these solemn convictions have advis-
ed this frequent recurrence for the purpose OF chang
ing Interchangeable eternal TRUTHS but for the opposite
purpose OF considering them as infaiible guides to
greet the practical administrators of the several
Governmental institutions; and 10 bring them back
from their wanderings, if any should occur, 10 the
unerring truths, proclaimed in these fundamental
laws. In utter disregard of this sacred injunction,
as the writer conceives, our federal administration
has flown far head OF our fundamental laws. The
writer thinks that our liberties are in danger! That
the practical administration has assaulted them! That
the efforts of the people in their individual capaci-
ties alone save them That in consequence
OF these lamentabe fatal alterations, necessity
has arisen for solving the great and awful political
probiem-Are the American people capable of
sel-government? Raynond's Elements of Poll
teal Economy viii develope, as the writer thinks
the political elements of Mr.. Adams, and Mr. Sc
cretary Clay's practical administration. They,
therefore deserve to he read and well considered in
reference to that interesting subject. Raymond is
believed to be disciple and leader of the new po-
litica school; and like most jealous sectarians, and
still more the founders and leaders OF sects he is
ia that respect fanatic. He may be considered as
fair example of the true taste and etiquette OF de
political fashionablss. The writer thinks that Ray
lmond possesses some genius, and acquired know
ledge, and intrepid boidness, both in asserti his
own principles, and in assailing the most renown-
ed authors in his own art When he treats OF the
elements OF political economy in reference to 60
vernments OF unlimited powers, some Of his view 8
are entitled 10 respect and consideration. When
he applies his elementary principles 10 the govern
ment OF the u. s.. he is entirely out of his own
element. He then becomes converted into fana-
tic of the new school. Fanatics, whatever be
their mental capacities, never reason themselves,
nor listen to the reasonings of others They be-
stripped of their intellectual energies, By the
delirium OF iantastical, passionate excitements.--
iRaymonds book, considered as fair and candid
development ofihe political principles OF the prac-
tical administration, calls loudly for the most pro-
found attention of every American citizen. This
observation will be abundantly justified by the fol-
lowing considerations: Ist. This work is exhibited
as the text book of the new political school; and
is believed I've pressed upon the public attention.
by the political fashionables with anxious ayidity
and extravagant applause. I'd. 1t has been an
nounced in Baltimore newspaper as the chosen
political text book for the Virginia University
upon first seeing this anuunciation, the writer de-
termned to possess himself of this book, for the
sole purpose of ascertanng, far he could,
what manner of book it was. which had been thus
honored with this high and influential destiny. The
writer has done so. He has devoted the best en-
e1ges OF his mind 10 this interesting investigation
The enquiry has conducted the writer to the fol-
lowing conclusions: lst. That the elementary
principles OF this work, are in strict analogy with
the elementary principles avowed by the practical
administrators. I'd That, at this enlightened pc
Rod Of the world these elemeaiars principles are
more despotic, than would be avo~ed by the mos
despotic government in Europe. Perhaps the recl,-
less, bigotted Ferdinand the VII, one sovereign
absolute, might sdrnit the doctrines, in one instance
ONLY excepted; bat the writer thinks, his ministers
would be ashamed to ay ow hem in their general
results. They might have suited Europe during the
age OF the frs; crusades, the benigh ed period
OF the world; or they may suit Asictic OF Air-
can notions OF government at this day; but the
writer thinks, ia the present improved condition of
the human mind, they ould lie without an edvo-
cate in any part OF Europe. They would be lef.
TO Raymond and his associated American fashion,
abes In political science In the opinion of the
writer, executive patronage, and the eectoneering
spirit have heedessly driven the practical admin
isrators, greatly beyoud their own infatuated
I dreams OF despoic power, and personal aggran-
dzement; and it is high time for them 10 pause to
look back, and to have recurrence to fundamental
principles, Tor the purpose of correcting their
destructive alterations. Sd. From The best COM
parison the writer has been able 10 make, between
the avowals of President Adams, and the author
he thinks that p. A. would write precisely such a
book in relation o the powers of the government
of this Union as RAY mond has written. They
would probaDly differ in the application OF some of
Rsymond's sound political principles to the prac-
teal administration Of the government Of I" this
Union,' particularly to the funding and banking
systems.
There probably would also be wide difference
in style The writer thinks, there would be none
in principle, in relation to the governmental pow
ers OF 90 this Union" The authors style is plain
and didsctic--P AS poetic and ornamental. In
all fundamental principles, the writer thinks, they
would agree even 10 the splitting OF hair p. A.
must have been born poet. The severest chas-
tenng Of diplomatic, pslemic education, could
not quench his nattUe poetic fire. Witness his
diplomatic defence of the Seminole crusade when
engaged in nventipg new principles OF internation-
al law for his object. His epic fire on that mem
orable occasion, eut-blazoned the great Miton's,
when enraptured with his sublime medtstions ioi
lost Paradise The same poetic FIRE, recently, as
many time before, burst forth towards the Bunker
Hill association. p AS style is harmless and
even amusing; but the principles il often discloses
the writer thinks, not only destructive Of the rights
and liherfies Of his country: but tend directly e
check the present glorious career of improving ant
liberalising the human mind throughout the civiliz
ed world; the consequent extension OF human lib
erty and happiness, and the alterations OF both iron
wanton, despotic governmental restrictions. Th
restrictive systematic favorite tariff law, contain