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

The general government, Do you not see here a
fearful collision of power, Do you suppose the
wise trainers OF the constitution intended to grant
power 10 the general government, which might
cause their lar fabric TO cfumbe in the tlus work
in which they had underworld so much To puard
against the usurpaton of powers, We then see
Inc tune must come, when consolidation must ar
rive, when 'here IS To be conflict of powers, a
gieeahiy 10 the iatudinarisn doctrines, Who is TO
bend the Knee the states the general government
mere an awful suiph, hideous cbasIn IS present.
eo 10 o"i view Will not this lati,uinarian go
verninent he responsible to you, and mankind, and
the God OF Nature, who has so greatly blessed YOU
WIN me highest boon, Tor the destruction of the
ARK OF Liberty-[ The Constitution God forbid,
mat, that day should ever arrve but that day has
been predicted by a Henry, by the now living sa-
ges' and best patriots of the present day. Should
the present doctrine, holden by the administration
w ashing'on' go into effect, it will then become
our BEST efforts TO do our duty by ourselves and to
those who TO live to inheri, our free ins,;,u-
IONS; to stand against The present storm; ",o
| ofe's' IL win that hrmness, which will be calcu-
i"edto stem ITS force, and render il harmless
WI ny should The general government, whose
arm is already so strong, so rich in resour-
ces' ever exercise doubtful powers9 Blu, here
where mere can De no doubt, that the power never
was intended to be giyen.--Why usurp, OUGHT
not the administration at Washington to reeec,
mat The exercise OF powers net granted is not the
way to conciiate the feelings, or TO ACQUIRE the
confidence. OF the people of this happy land
Ought they not to know, that they are people
Jealous OF their rights, loving their liberty and
thep constitution. and.hating only those who re-
we're not The constitution, and love not the liberty
| the result thereof
referring more particularly To the head OF the
present administration, Mr.. Adams, do not he
state to declare my firm conviction, that he has
erasped AT more power, than the elder Mr. A :
dams. IL all the power claimed BY him. be nut int O
execution by Congress, what power | would
respectfully ask, which he himself, or any would
De tyrant, might wish, could be easily attaina-
pes The power OF enacting an &c alien & sedi,ion
law so odous to the good people of This country
-'Hn ins'ituiedby MIR. Adams, Senior, is only a
ftmo OF the great tree of po,cer, now endesyour-
ed TO be nourished by Mr.. Adams, Junior.
The sceptre has descended on Adams the Oh
Inc ~ reign OF terror" commenced by Adams the
ISL Is substantially supported by Adams the I'd
e'nPhaicaiy ask, what are this people 10 do, TO
fiu themselves OF the curses in store for them by
Adams the "a? but to put their shoulders tc the
wheel, and boldly oppose such an administration.
from the very Threshold Thank COD. once In
years, The people have the power lodged with them,
to say who shall govern US.
We see the President has boldly claimed the
Pwers as growing out of his hideous and ,eformed
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may be thwarted by the Congress and the state.
behold certain Mr.. Bailey has come out. and asks
Tor them by way OF amendment. So they appear
% ieave no stone unurned for the accomplishment
OF their objects of po,cer
The general government in my humble ooinion.
Is already strong enough for the objects for ~ bcb
II was instituted; as strong, or stronger than yNas
intended by The trainers OF the constitution: and
IN the march OF time must become stronger still
nope ana trust, that 10,
given them by the states or the people, If ihey
ask Tor more let the people tell them YOU are all
ready strong enough Tor our protection. Ifyou get
stronger 1t may at future time be used against our
hoefftes. And we choose TO retain the mower
win ourselves, and grant as much as may be ne
cesSary TO the State Legislatures to accomplish
the objects you have in view. II YOU have more
money In your treasury than you well know how
10 use, return 1t to the state legislatures. and thew
VIII use II more directly Tor the benefit of the pe,-
PIE + or we see dangerous state ofthings in the
| extension OF your patronage and power''
Asresards my opinion of Mr.. Adams as a poll
tici"n' 1 have ever considered him a dangerous
man hat he found the federal party too weak
to advance him to the station he now holds: That
he came into the republican fold under the false
guise oil republican, TO attain his object That he
has thrown fire brand, by his last message TO Con-
Sress. among the two great political parties OF this
country, there can be no doubt with me-
nat ne nor any otner man deserves any credit
Tor stirring up the strife of party spirit in this land
where political controversy was nearly buried
| That he deserves credit for putting on the
Sleeps clothing, and coming into the republican
told az republican, when he entertained different
sentiments: That there good men on both sides
OF the question:; that none either will thank him
Tor the double part he has played, there is no opes
ton with me. That strongly suspecting him. al
most knowing him TO have been such a man. have
been opposed to his administration ever since his
unhallowed election, contrary to the will and
wishes OF the people Of the United States: Tha,
as such, take great pleasure in declaring nv sen,
| ments to you, my leow-ciIizens, and am willing
to wait the effect OF tide and time either to on
port or destroy.
Should you, my fellow-cilizens, deem me yor-
thy OF the high trust, it is in your power TO bes,ow
| should you conceive me endowed with that firm
| ness and capacity so highly necessary to discharge
the arduous duties, which ought 10 belong 10 a
representative of the people at Washington. then
elect me-if 1t be your COED pleasure If not
shall await your award Whatever it NAV be
shall bow with chearfuness 10 the mandate of your
will" Not Inine--but thine be done"
Respectfully, your obi serv't,
G. r. FONTAINE.
Buckingham.
In proportion to representation.