Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1828-05-24

power in thar nation 10 resist Admit ula, Span
had complied with her treaty. that munitions of wal
were by her furnished to our enemy, and that we haC
sufficient cause of war against her. yet the decision
on Tins subject rested nth Congress- The war making
power, aud tire assumption Of that power y the Gen
era direct ard open violation OF the proys,ons
OF Const:;urion: under these Impressions felt nv
sell bound, not only by the duty which owe to INV
country, bat by the sacred obligation OF an oath 10
protest against the acts although the motives of the ac-
tor might be TO promote tue interest and swell the
power of ms country. also dsapproYed of the eye
cutiCn of Ar5uthno aud Abris,er; rot because felt
any mpathy for thee nSgators OF savage barbart,:
bnt because ihey were executed III the absence of all
law, aud direct hostility II the genius and spirit of
our government: as long enemy has arms in his
hands, the firm hearted freeman III URGE bs
bur when hs struck from him and he Yields
himself . prisoner he has prisoners right cor can
hs lite be taken, unless under existing laws the pun.
ishrnent of death Is affixed TO his crime
In the early part Of thus session a committee was
pointed TO examine toto the situation of the Tn,ed
States BANK their repart deveiopes ia the ,naoape
ineE of that institution system OF fraud and Imuo
sion anticipated by few. This institution wa, hailed
by many as ibe source which would restore To ;h.
country sound cnr-ency the bright prospect las ra
nished, and IN lie place of this expected good evils
'ncaculabe have resulted. ~ period IN the his.
tory OF tins country, has move real distress existed
rom the improper enlargement rnonied institution:
Tie welfare of the many, has been sacrificed to pro
mote the interest OF few; a false vaIue b, a conbi
nation Of interested has been affixed To the stock
" '''E institution, aud innocent purchasers have be-
come Inc victims of Tins nq nitous ASSOCIATION wo,
always opposed 10 the establishment of large mon led
ls"'auohs, where facilities OF imposition afford
e 10 those disposed 10 sacrifice principle 10 gain; but
independent ct fTIy objections 10 the expectancy OF
banking establishments, have insrperable difficulties
OF constitutional grounds consider the oed States
Bank cancer 10 the body poitic which If not snee-
my removed, will spread lis throughout the sys-
te'n and corrupt the patton depreciation OF the
currency ct the county afforded plausible pretext
I" increase the salaries Of the officers OF government:
was oppused TO the raising of the salaries of those
cohtaihed IN the h'li winch has passed both house
hs';eVng tie iorrTcr salaries sufficiently iaree to "a
'"r real services. and cover necessary expanscs
a'1 !eh unwilling In tax tie iabour tte country
ana o'aw money from the packets OF the poor 70 al
fn'n 'acics to Unnecessary splcndOur and parade.
Nh Tie Proposition TO admit the Missouri Territory.
aS State INFO the Union, most important question
vas submitted TO consideration; an amendment
was caTed, WINCH has passed he House o Repre-
ta'iF.s, IMPOSING tie State ahcu 10 be admitted
Ia" Necessity OF prohibiting me ,ntrotcton Of slaves
rom other States III the Cn,n, aud declaring that
the issue OF slaves who are now in that section 81 ,e
country shouid be free aitfe age q! IS years The
constitution OF the U.Iiied States expressly provides
''at new States may BE admitted into the Union or
The sans fn1ng ri! the original States aus restrc
non thea on the States so aGsnted which does moi
exist III tie OrgIai States. Is an p!premen' IF The
constitution, and # Congress has the pow cr 10 declare
that the issue Of slaves 10 the new states shall BE
tree, the same reasoning VII give lie power to adop,
the aame rae rcgad s tic original s!avehoI! inr
s'a'es. Tbs assumption of roger leads IL the mas!
pe'n'cious results and Inringes the rights guaran-
teed to tie states, blythe Constitution. cousidc, the
roc On tins question. the canEencemon: OF 4 ps,-
ci;e Which # persisted IN viii destc,y that sp;ri; o.
compromise SO essential TO our happiness will Ugh
torch which can only be cxinguished IN blood anG
bu-s' assnnter the bands Of ur union.
lave thus briefly submitted to you, tie pi oniuen
subjects which have engaged the attention OF Or
ercss; have ia:ry presented the course whc! have
iaken and the motives aad reasons, whicl dictated liza
"onree; to The Judgment OF hbesa people, l ireel
s2bhit the ihs ese alton o! my conduct. again ten
dcF my seiylces ard should you pleake To honor IN
with continuance of your confidence, with the Con
siuon for my guide, / shall, without regard to men
pursue those measures, which nv Judgment. az
best calculated to strengthen the bands of our union
promote the happiness OF the people, Increase line GROW
ing wealth OF our couutrc and secure 10 our poster
! the Invaluable blessings OF self government.
VIM LEE BALL.
! Washington, Feb. e3d, 1919