Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1828-07-22

the general government q usiirpation Of power
hevond its delegated trust, and fagrantly ~
'inncai exercise Of the power thus usurped. We
eel that we are the devoted victims OF the sys' ~
Mich bis cxcellency has so strongly ienounc-i,
~ II grinds us TO the earth, with LesoiatInc
preston utterly unparalleled in any country pre-
"niing 10 free institutions. Itcoyers us all over
Nth taxation from head 20 foot, in which We can
participate not To sustain the government or for any
good, bu, for the cmo!ument of cherished and
prvicdged order Of men, living at = distance from
us,having neither common interests nor sympathics
with us. and owing allegiance 10 other sovereign.
ties. Uhas, coDhscated TO their use, six-tenth-
OF the staple of this state, leaving hu four-tanths
10 recompense the planter, for his toll. However
startling this position may lie, it is susceptible of
perfect demonstration. The duties imposed by the
arf are upon The average, sixty per cent. The
imports into this state, are equal TO its exports
therefore tpays sixty per cent. upon the whole
amount Of lis cxports.Of 100 bales Of cotton sent
% market, sixty are sold for the benefit of the
manufacturers, and forty tor the planter; the go
verninent takes sixty bales out of every hundred
and II that sixty were seized unOn the wharf and
sold, by the custom house officers, leaving to
the planter the residue for exportaron the result
would be precisely the same, which is now produc-
ed by mere circuous process.
No community ever has. cver can exist, under
the pressure OF tax, which takes more than or g
hall OF its annua! products. IL will desolate the
conniry, cover il with poverty and ruin and Dive
lis population TO seek refuge in the west. How
are THESE cslainlties to he averted. This is a
question OF the most monentous import His Ey-
cei!ency has done us but justice, in attrlbung TO
us devoted atta'hment to the Union of these
states, and with our utmost energies we are will
ling TO join him iii protecting and defending the
constitution OF the state and of the general gov.
ernnent. In the language of toast JUS, drank
&c God forbid that we should violate The constitu
ton or permit ii 10 be violated" 1t is to protect
the constitution it is to preserve the union that
we sist the tariff We put ourselves upon the
constitution. We contend for the union. Our op-
pohentS violate the one and endanger the other
Although we cannot conceive of the upconsttu-
tonai opposition TO unconstitutional measures, OF
Illegal opposition to what is no law; vet we will
adhere to the constitution OF the state and Ut the
general govei ument, and use no other arms bur
what they put into our hands. Already by one
common impulse, every man is resisting this ne
iarious system and is wearing upon his person the
badges of resistance. Broadcloth ha, been ex
changed Tor hoinespun determined spirit of
opposition has been reused, and is pervading every
family IN the state. There is a general feeling
That Il crisis has occurred, whch exacts The midi.
vidual efforts OF every man in the state, and all
ne wisdom, gravity, hrnnesS, and moderation
mat belongs to its public councils. The people
look with anxiety but with confidence, TO the lie
gislaiurc for eiiicacous permanent relief from the
intoieraOle burthens oil this neiarous sy.tem-
We expect from that body the camness and digni-
w & soiemihtywhich the great occasion regui res
III viii act upon those consecrated republican rim
cipes declared s. established by the va resolutions.
OF w In obedience to the public opinion il will
TAKE such steps as are necessary 10 vindicate our
rights, and protect interests; secure to us the
constitution IN It's purity, aud preserve the union
oh tilis proposition there IL division OF senti-
ment " The union must be preserved. The
tariff must be REPEALED W = by no means des.
PAIR OF the republic; which he endangered on
~ by supine acquiescence, in the unconsti ution-
ai laws which suuvert III government, to the ex-
tent oil their operation. That they will be stric-
en- from the statute book nave the utmost con-
hdence, and we are not unwilling that the state
G. South Carolina shall be recorded as being the
nrst and most determined, in eiiecting this pstii.
otto purpose
4. The next Governor. His will be a station
OF awful responsibility. The people must know
him before hand VINO has the mantle OF the
Rutledges, the Pinckneys anu the Moultries?
D. The State OF South Carolina. True to the
Union-true TO herselt--true to her friends and
true TO her enemies.
g. Our Representatives in Congress. They
have lost all but honor.
10. Andrew Jackson. The leader of the mi
ii!ia against the troops OF WelIington.rhe leader
oil the people against power and patronage.
IL. Eomespun and honliny rather than ~
ranny and tariff.
IL. The militia Of the State--ciGzens and sol.
Giers.
ID. Home, and those who make it the home of
VOLUNTEERS.
BY Capt. d. f. Sweeney. The United States:
free souereiga and Observation-Disclosures they
stand, divided they iail.-May the traitor who
would intimate disunon meet his destiny
by Col. Preston. The farmer aud merchant
he heart and arteries of the body polite They
furnish the surest indications OF the state of its
health.
by Capt. J. T. GOODWIN. TIE raiedictory al
rice,r0f Washington: Sc Indignantly trown upon
inc hrst dawn OF every attempt sever one portion
OF our country from the rest" The crisis exacts
prompt and faithful observance Of the admontion
ny Capt. j. y Partridge. .Vorthern Man
WdctUrcS: Let US taste not, handle not, touch
not OF the unciean things.
ny a. Fitch. Proyerb eth chap. 18th w. yOhys
Quincy adams end ,Ie,,ry Clay-Their path is
that oil tl1 just, that shneth more and more unto
the perfect day.
ByJ. IL. Taylor. The Constitution of the IT.
nned States The depository OF our Iiberlies.-
May God protect it, from Liberal abuse, alias, Ii
berdi construction.
By w. G. Clifton. pFm. Smith, John Tavloy
and David n. Wit!jGms: Consistent Republicans
oil me old school-who have never changed in their
politics to suit the temper of the tines their con-
duct deserves cur praise, aud their example our
imitation.
BY James Boatwright Fewer Pianos and more
Spinning wheels
BY d w. Sims. The true patriot who does not
tear to be denounced by the laction-ts as trnid or
by the timid as a facjionst
by Lieut.. Bynum. Lhc sentiments Of EfIcsh-
ngt0H and eUeTy true Cdroiinid5i: LET the man
WHO by any manner OF means, attempts dssolu-
ton oil the Union, or barely hints al the same be
me wit" contempt al di grace
By James hcfIc. Freea and unrestricted fuc-
fi0nS. A breach in the American system through
Wbich the tide OF oreign commerce How like tn
proud waves OF its native element. May IL swell
WITH every restriction and battle The skill of our
political engineers; for while it sweeps down I'll mo-
nopces within; IT destroys the spirit of the Tariff;