Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1828-06-27

and TO strengthen the hands OF her enemies by her
own indiscretion' Has she forgotten the peacea-
ole ana legitimate means Of opposing obnoxious
, aud unconstitutional measures, which are marked
out by " The Federalist" and revived by the ex-
ample of Virginia, and the Report of Mr.. Madison
! in 80!
We do not consider a reform of the present Ia
riff law as hopeless. 1t is odious i'm many quar-
tiers of the nation 1t has strong enemies in Maine
IN Massachusetts, in N. York, in the West and in
me South. calm, powerful and argunieuta-
I'VE remonstrdnce may be addressed by ali the
dissatisfied states to the justice OF the next Con-
gress-and nnquestionably il is infinitely better to
make tins direct appeal than talk of open re-
sis'ahce; or 10 menace any measures whose con-
sequences may touch the holy ark Of our cove
uaii'' when perhaps the very persons who propose
ueh might be the first TO deprecatc the dissolution
OF our Unicn.-But the COOL Citizen of Collector
should pause.--They are falling into the very plans
"mch their enemies the most anxious for them
~ a"op'.--hemonstrance not threats, is the Lam
g"age which they should employ.-Reason not
passion, the weapon which they should wieid.-I
appear to public opinion; attempt to enliyhtep
H-address II in calm and constitutional
h'ahher-but let no IMAM rashly or passion
aaey 3eopaidlze the Union OF the states, or ar
ray our conn,rymen into arms We are almost
sure that IT will not be-thatS c. herself will he
.he nrst 10 prevent i-ai.d that the danger which
has been magnitied by false panic or crafty politi
texans, has no real foundation
but what must we think of Tariff System
winch thus arrays the interests and feelings of the
north and the south against each o,her-whch
draws from the Citizens of Coeton such impassi-
oneh language, and from Mr. Webster, such taun-
ing, and Insulting and improper expressions a.
those which lee uses in the following remarks in
relation to the tax upon Molasses:
es, sir this tax Is to be kept in the bill that
Sew.England may be made 10 fcel Gentlemen
who hold it 10 be wholly unconstitutional no law
amy tax, whatever, for the purposes Intended ~
this bii, yet cordially vote Cor this tax An hon.
orabie gentleman from Maryland, {Mr. Smb) calls
the whole bill a =" bill OF abomimati5ns" Thi. tax.
ne agrees, one OF It's denominations, yet he votes
ior II. both the gentlemen from North-C arolina
nave sgnitied their dissatisfaction with the bill vet
they have both voted to double the tax on rnoia--
ses. Sir, do gentlemen fatter themselves that
uls conise OF policy can answer their pui poses:
10 they not perceive, that such mode of pro
ceeding with view TO such avowed objects must
aWak"na spirit, that shall treat taunt with scorp
and bid menace defiance? Do thew not know-if
tney DO not, 1t a. time that they did-thai policy
like this, avowed with such self satish faction ner.
sisted IN with delight which should only accom-
pany the discovery of some new and wonderful
Improvement IN Legislation, will compel every
New England man to feel that he is degraded and
dehased, IL he does not resistn.
SSH, gentlemen mistake us Thcv erreatly mic
taHe US: 10 those who propose 10 conduct the f.
'"Is OF government, and to enact laws on such
principles as these, and for such objects as these
We" England De assured, will exhibit, not SUBJ
MISSION, Out rcsist-nce; not humiliation hut eiisdin
Against her, depend OH it, nothing win b.. gained
oy Intimidation AZ you propose 10 suffer YOUR
SeiVeS' IN order that she may suffer also she will
oin you come on-she will meet challenge with
cnliiehge' she will invite you to do your worst
! ana your BEST anu TO see who will hold out The
longest"
SUCH violent language is unworthy OF any man
VINO calls himself poiitician-but such was the
language ct him who opposed the Tariff in 1921 as
unconstitutional, 81 in ISIS voted Tor it in it, most
violent forin-and then declared ia Fane,lii Han :,
ms iaie puoIIc dlnner Al my opinion That tin.
present Government cannot be maintained but by
administering it on principles as wide ana broad as
inc country over which it extends 10 rem
u '''e constitution perpetual, (which God grant ID
may be) it is necessary INA, lis benefits shn,Id h
Practically felt by all parts Of the country and all
Interests IN the country This too from a man,
VINO voted for all artificial and partial and oppres-
sive tariff rr