Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-01-14

having perfected the most useful ilvtnsion OF the
age departed this life, leaving nothing TO his chill
dren but an illnsirious name and his interest in
grant of this state deprived Of the benefits OF that
Z, ant they thrown almost destitute on the
world. Justice, equity, magnanimity and benevo-
lence speak loudly in their favor: and it is now in
your power, by recognition of the services and
claims of that bcnelactor Of the world, TO rescue.
20 far as you concerned, republican govern
ments from standing seproach
THE following paragraph contains all that is
said on general politics. 1t insinua,es leaning To
the Radical notions of State Rights, but is suhi-
GENTLY indefinite to admit of whatever con-
sructon may hereafter be found expedient
cessary.
| While it is imperative duty to support the ma
tiona government in all its constitutional functions
and patriotic demonstrations, we are equally bound
to sustain the just rights and legitimate authorities
OF the state. The one is intimately blended with
our power and safety, and the other is Unidentified
with the preservation of free government! They
are component and essential pats OF the same
magnificent system, and the pillars cannot be
destroyed without subversion OF tie whole edi-
hee.
The independent course promised in the con-
clusion of the Message, is worthy the imitation
OF public men in every station; yet the cautious
manner in which the Governor touches upon the
Constitutional functions of the General Govern
inent, leaves upon our MINDS some DOUBT OF MS
sincerity. Let the paragraph preceding these re-
marks, be compared with the sentiments which
follow:l
have thus, fellow citizens, in obedience to the
mandate OF the constitution, communicated the
condition Of the state, and recommended such mat
tiers 10 you as have Judged expedient. 1t may
be proper TO observe, that l intend to shrink
from no just responsibility, and mean 10 be expii-
city understood by our constituents and heir re-
l
tons in ambiguous phrases and genera terms, but
have been as precise, specific and as detailed as
| a full and comprehensive view OF the subjects
submitted requires and am fully persuaded, tina,
IN pursuing this course, which every public servant
owes TO the source OF all legisimate authority, the
errors OF the understanding will meet with that
liberal reception which is due 10 the purity of the
motives. The same impressive considerations in
relation to the honor, TIE digniiy, the tranquility
and The prosperity of the state, which induced me
at the last session 10 incula.e Cancellation and
harmony, and the union of all heads all hearts and
all hands in favor of the best interests Of coun-
try, exist still in undminished force. The mode
ration and good feelings which now SO generally
prevail the harbinsers of better state Of things
which must eventually terminate in the restoration
OF that character, and of that just share oinGuence
which have been greatly impaired by our intestine
divisions and assure you that nothing will afford
me higher salisa cion than to irnish il my own
conduct, practical illustration of the salptary and
predominating influence of these high and momen-
tous considerations. DE WITT CLINTON.
Albany, January 3, 1926.