Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-04-14

ants, were fully oonsu;edby me in rendering one
OF the Executive Departments Of the government
10 him, who, as you observe, had been denominat.
ed the eloquent champion Of the rights and inter-
csts OF the west and who has equally well deserved
as the strenuous and faithful asserter Of the rights
and interests OF all.
The extent OF territory, and the diversity Of re-
giDns, climates, and modes OF social existence, en-
bracei by the North American Union, present to
the superficial observer, the aspect {. country of
heterogeneous composition, with It's several e,e-
Incnts separated in large masses from each other;
and having few OF the af,ini;ies which can blend
then, into one coagenial body. more enlarged
view however, leads to the opposite conclusion Ii
IS from great diversity, and seeming mutual oppo-
Sion OF these interests, that results, the most
elusive OF arguments for the Union of the whole
INTO one nation, with common Representative as
tSenbes, possessed of legislative powers, and ami
mated with the constant purpose of rendering e.
luai Justice TO ALL and OF harnonizing those inter-
csts, the natural condition OF which an assem-
hiage OF elements unusually discordant
The only alternative TO the National Union as
Il exists, would be two or communities,
themselves forming large federa;ions, without the
cement oil one legislative assembly, and the con
iiicung and opposite Interests of which, aggrhvat
ed beyond their present anc natural state, would
still requiFe 10 be adjusted. but, by diplomatic
semhiies only, furnishing the means OF such adj
I justment, and with war at every turn as the only
sequel TO unsuccessful negotiations.
The greater, therefore, the diversity and opposi-
ton of interests 70 be conciliated by National
! confederation, the indispcnsabiy necessary
10 them all, is legislative bond of unon-In TIA.
legislature every interests represented. and the
resources of every separate portion are brnu ght
/ into action for the coumon benefit of ALL 4 gyi
culture, commerce and manufactures, are thus
made tributary to the benefit of each other, and tho
final re-uit, is the improvement OF the condition OF
tthe whole.
The progress of internal Improvement, and the
protection of domestic manufactures, are especial
W necessary TO the western SECTION of the Union;
but the West does not exclusively share the bene-
fit oil legislation adapted to those ends 1t is some
times urged that the Congress Of the Union have
not the power to burden with taxation one OF its
great component interests for the benefit OF auo-
err This argument, plausible in appearance, and
addressed to the selfish feelings of nature, is
contradictory to the first principle OF civil society
II is the basis of The social compact, tat the Ia
cules and the fortunes of every indiy dual shall
be made subservient 10 the wel-bcing of his neigh
! bourS and associates in The bond. The contrary
principle is the rule of savage life, and is applica
bic only 10 the solitude of the desert. al taxa
ton is contribution levied upon the property of
one man for the benefit of another, and the COM
pcnSa;ou to ach individual for the exaction upon
himself, is found in the lcvying similar, though
not the same contribution, upon the wealth or per-
sonai labor Of another, the immediate advantage OF
WHICH may be enjoyed Only by hi.I. The equali-
Z3on OF the burden aud of the benefit, is among
the duties OF the Legislature and will surely bes!
be effected, by a supreme authority, extending o.
yer the Whole, and in which the interes. and the
will Of every pagt has equal constitutional
weight
1t is indeed true. that in the apportionment of
The public contributions. one interest may be more
deeply affected than another. To guard against
The occurrence of this evil, is the most imperous
duty of the Legislature. To remove it. whenever
from inadvertcnce or any other cause, tmay have
occurred, IL among their most solemn obligatsons
The surcst guarauty for the fulflment OF these,
consists in the constitution OF the body: in the cuua-
lily OF representation of Which il is composed. and
N the frequent return and fr ee exercise OF the c.
ieciiyc franchise.
In the contemplation OF the Legislature, The
suffering interest is that which requires its most
yigtant attention. The interest affected by the
Injurious competition and legislation Of other ma
tons, il that which will demand protcction-Pa-
.iot5in itself Is no other than the sarrcc Of the
selfish passion TO the social tie; and if taxation can
| never be levied upon one man for the benefit OF
ano;er, where is the meri. OF Warren for lavshjng
his life upon the heights OF Charlestown; the glo-
~ OF Montgomery; for devot;ng his before the
walls Of Quebec.
In The regret which you are pleased 10 express
vt the issue OF the recent election, far ii in
dca;es your appreciation Of my public services. |
cannot but ieel myself fatored. As a maniesta-
ton o! the will of the People, TO place another at
the helm where had been stationed, this event
has my entire & perfect observation-disclosures Q,
that whoever is placed there will have continual
need oil the ca!,tOr and indulgence OF his country,
| would ask it for him l did for myself; and
hoping that he will realize the privileges and the
duties Of his place. by standard commensurate
wish the whole Union, will trust that his exer-
tons for the welfare OF the nation will he cock
tensive with lis territory, crowned with success
equivalent TO The sincerity of his designs, and fol-
lowed by the gratitude Of the present age, and the
benedicion of after times.
Accep. the good wishes Of your freai S, fellow
citizen, JOHN QUINCY ADAMS.
To JoTsV QUINcY ADAMS,
late President Of the u. .SiGtcs:
STA number of your fellow citizens of the
counties OF Essex and NIidlesex in the state of
New Jersey, grateful for your pas, services TO the
Republic, and believing that Che purest motives
and most patriotic principles have governed your
conduct through long course Of public life, can
some public expression Of the kind feelings they
entertain towards YOU, and the hope that the eve
ming OF your days may be passed in fhe endowment
OF that tranquility which is only the lot Of the
good; and that you may continue TO witness your
country in the possession Of that rational liberty
and that prosperity, public and private, which
yourself and your father, in conjunction with a
numerous band Of patriots and sages, have contri.
butei so greatly 10 establish.
In thus conveying 10 you our assurances OF res
pect, and our regret that you could not have been
continued in Office another term, we beg leave 10
say that our appreciation extends equally all your
Cabinet officers. In them we had entire conf
dence, and much regret that country must
lose the services Of such able and patriotic citizens
Although we regret on account Of the Repub-
lie that yon could not continue in the presidential
Office another term, yet, doubt, an exemption
from the cares Of Office, and The enjoyment of the
tranquility OF private life, Infinitely desirable
We regret, too, the manner in which the change
has been effected, as bodng good, either 20 the
weil-goYernment or duration OF the Republic May
Heaven in mercy avert anticipated evils!
In thus expressing our regret ihat you have not
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