Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-01-10

representative oe quaiihed according to the Con-
siutlon OF the United States.'
Some may object to the course proposed because
isnovel, but is there any danger in the exercise of
'ms power by the people, unquestionably reserved
10 them by the constitution? In all ordinary cases.
the candidate residing in the District, from better
acquaintance and constant intercourse with the free
holders, must in general their favour and
support. a deviation from what il CUSTOMARY will
never occur. but from the patriotic desire to employ
the best talents Of the state in the service of our
country am jealous Of our rulers; have no fear
Of the people.
IN the county, in which I reside. poll will be
heid Tor Mr. Giles, aud it is proposed that similar
opportunity he Afforded to the freeholders of the
other counties OF the District TO elect n gentleman
whose talents would reflect such ustre upon our
state, and acquire such de,ery ed influence in the
Councils of the Union
a FREEHoLDER OF CHARLOTTE.
rsesor As.@Sr ct Tue above what he pupot. he,
any VINO ATE curious enough to know it, GEIitsrs
,NESSRS. -lLfDTSO.N IND ADAMS.
The President avails himself of The au,hori,v of
Nir Madison, in recommending the revision of The
judiciary, and the establishment of an additional
Executive Department. He describes him uader
The character OF 90 predecessor i'm this Office now,
not the !sst this citizen who, perhaps of all Others
throughout the Union, contributed most to the
formation and establishment or our Coasfiiu-
NJ. Madison on two comparatively subordinate
questions, not touching the Constitution At an he
mad referred to MIR. Ms. opinions on the extensive
ehcroach'rents which he himself recommended to
lie made on . that venerable Instrument what re-
spouse would he have expected, from him This
s"'uous ana distinguished citizen would have told
hiu' " II have contributed aught to the formation
and establishment OF this Constitution I know tha
/ II was never iatended to confer the syveerin.
powers which your Message has assumed
AhSw Ifona those who framed the Constitution
'n Me 'Ieherai Convention from those " no ra-
'i"e" :" IN Inc State Conventions; from the con-
.e"PoF"beous eSpostions of this Instrument
from me whole history Of that period and from
the very import of language itself that Won
are transsressng the limits which have been so
Carefully marked cut. have already said NIadi-
son heport) that henever question arises con
corning the constitutionaity of particular power
"e i,t question Is, whether the power be express
ca " 'Ne constitutions 1t II be, the question is de-
cmea. 1t 1t be not expressed, the next enquiry
must be, whether it is rrcperlv an i,cj,Ie,t - -,
express power, and necessary 10 its execution 1i
Ii II be, it may be exercised by Congress II il he
not, congress cannot exercise it, By which of
these tests, might Mr.. Nj demand, are those la
utua'hariaR powers assumed by the Message 10 be
ls'fiy lus''hed That large system of Roads andi
Canas--'he Improvement OF \ griculiure Conn.,
MERGE ana Manufactures, the cultivation and en- I
enlargement OF tile Mechanic and the elesont arts !
'ie advancement OF Literature and the progress OF
Inc sciences, ornamental and profound Where
are these matters oppressed in the Con.ti,ution
now are they necessary 10 the execution of the
powers which are expressed? Mr.. Madison in this
celebrated Report also exposes the miscellaneous
absurdIty OF the doctrine OF the ,,cJE,,e,
IN all the shapes and notifications which il may
assume; whether in Mr. Adams's theory .f better
ing me condition ct the people, or Mr. Monroe's
doctrine oil apProPriathng money for the general
welfare. III thea MIR. A. chooses 10 avail himself
OF Mr.. Madison's authority on two snecific pojo,
we avail ourselves of the authorty &c o. g -
great trainers of the Constitutions IN rternro, i.
PROVISIONS and distain the dangerous innovations
OF MIR. AIauls. We dc not hesitate IN s,v a.,
MIR. N. would be one of the very first men to
copdemn this Message.
We present our most respectful commitments 60
" COrnPidntey-" in The Nat lnteIliaence- of ,b.
ON. What he says of one of our corresponden,
IRON w ash!nston, we must, under favor be per
ni'ted 10 say OF him; he is as well known bv his
syie as ne could be by his proper name" with
All MS penetration, Cornplan,er may be mistaken il,
,''' 'ecD''"ofSatee.-but we think we scarcely
be- We owe him our thanks for his hioh rerso--
nal respect, and for the COMPLEMENT he h. re-,
faeased 10 pay TO The usefulness of our paper Tb.
Obligation is enhanced when see thai he has mutt,
ted the higher duties and Of Office. TO on
forth tilns indeience of the Presidents MESSAGE
had asked the Rational journal 80 point ont in
what part OF the constitution finds The NOVA o.,
establish National Uaiversi.v." ,rba, 49,.
with its host of invisible editors hein, a, fs,,I,
COrhPf6nfer enters the lists and quotes unon M
theimpo.ing opinions OF Washington ycfTersop
Madison: |~llst he says, it must be di.,i,o,i,
understood that shall not enter into controversy
with the Enquirer about these mat, ers he ,l;scI;
any connection with the Journal and politely ,sn.
ders to our acceptance hasty ansace,'' tbro, rho
~. I,.
undertake 10 increase their beipilde,s,c,t,, ~
help them out fi,, bya fei, Min oyoto,;,,,.
from anterior messages which we can study a,
our ieisne We nave already had the benefit of
ne = quo3dfbonSj' Gin truth ~ jth one insiy,if
cant exception, they were no ncs1s TO ;,sS and
=" w'ien at leisure" Corn planter promises :. Co.,
lines on the subject of .fdiiOnuL Obscyrojor,,
anu Il nst Meridian We shall wait his s.lei-
sure WIN patience; knowing how much he is
oe'"pieo III iuSesans HE brilliant schemes oil de
day, and annoyed by office hunters and contr.t
tors But We insist that he will not put off ,L
iuihEnent OF bis promise until planting Time.
because tie PropIiiou5 season for star-gazipgi
WIZ have passed away about that period Of The
YEAR Whilst we do not blame him for escbe,c--
mg controversy with us, we shall be thankful
~ uhs sincerity OF our hearts, for the nctc Lghfs
ne may shed upon our unhappy 'he,vilderrnen,'
"ahout these matters" ii be sLouJd eiye 49,
good reasons why we should follow hi. eSan,,,a
and abandon the old fashioned doctrines og The he
publican Party, we Promise them a patient consi
deraIion. Solomon hath said, there is no,bino !
new under the Sun Perhaps we NAV ueI H.,
made COW erts TO the new faith, and be found =.
mong the worshjppers Of the rising Sun We do !
not blame an oia friend for his solicitude in o,,
behaii. But which we sincerely reciprocate with
al our besft. he time may come, indeed when
CoyHpiGnser shall sigh that he YER EXCHANGED the
delights OF his " Sabine villa - IT,. ,t..s..o e