Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-01-20

ritory, our soil and climate so varied, that no hu
man sagacity could form any system of laws, that
would equally affect the different, and some times
conflicting. interests OF our country. And, under
nr 'tSera,ive principle, every approximation TO
the consolidated FORM cannot fail ~ be productive
81 Tie most runons injury and, If carried too far
must Gnu IN The obstruction oil the Sysen.-in a
lew Case, Congress must act, on subjects, which
deeply affect the local interests of each State
biit, III such instances, that spirit OF concession,
which ledto the adoption OF The federal Constitu-
ton, should never be disregarded, and such sub
Jects should be "a seldom agtatcd In the exercise
oil the powers clearly granted, over our internal
concerns. and the regulation of our externa f.
fairs, the federal government will find ample scope
Tor advancing the general interest.
Th.ie is more wisdom in the doctrines of Jeffer-
son & nj Madison, than has been admitted, by many
political theorists. The greatest danger our systeia
has to encounter, arises from the reckless ambition
of asprants 10 the Presidency. IL they seize up
OH popular topics, and push them to dangerous
extent-if they become Indifferent TO every thing
but their owu.advancement, the tederatiye prnci-
Pile must become weakened, and eventually de-
stioyed To guard against this, I would have the
Landmarks OF the Constitution hxed-what re-
mains doubtful, should be made plain; and would
withhold any power, which it may be dangerous
TO exercise.
The powers Of the President should be abridy-
ed. He should not have power to remove any Of
hcer OF the Government, in whose appointment the
i
quire the same power to remove. which is neces-
sary to appoint. This would place the Execu tiv.
Officers OF the Government, on an INDEPENDENT foot
in-. They would not look only TO the Exec utive
for safety. In the force Of public sentiment, and.
the decision of the Senate, they would find the
best guarantee against injustice, the exercise Of
an arbitrary discretion.
This would do more to tranquilizs our govern
ment, and preserve its purity, than any other reg
ulation which could be adopted. II would break
the force OF patronage and make it the interest of
every officer OF the federal government TO look al
the public interest, rather than minister to the am
bition of one two individuals. Much frmness
Is required in an officer, to take an indepe ndent
stand, and act as trustee for the pu blic when his
powers may be terminated at the discretion of an
Individual. There are some who boldly take this
ground, and maintain it. But, vast majority of
officers look not beyond the power I. ON which they
derive their existence.
Excitement in the election of President will
not be avoided, by reducing the time of service TO
single term. To PROSTATE some prominent mem
Der OF the Cabinet, who aims al the Presidency
viii unite as strongly against the Administration.
the elements OF opposition, 10 prevent the rec
lection of the incumbent
ETfrGct Of a letter from a Member of Con gress
to gentleman in Richmond, dated Jan. IS
at is to be regre tied that so much excitement
has been produced among you by the Conv en ion
question, which | hope will settle down upon
some just and satisfactory basis We are in fact,
and should be bm, one people, and ii is highly i'm
poitant that union and harmony should Prevail
mong at this time.
''There is nothing OF moment going on here
all appears TO be at rest, waiting the expected
arrival Of the President Elect, who will likely
not reach this till late in February. Ii has
been stated, that ne sets out from the Hermi-
tsgc the LIST of February, which would allow him
but little time TO be among before he enters up.
on the duties Of his office. This course suppose
is dictated by his recent affection, and wish
10 avoid any manifestation of public feeling on his
way 10 Washington.
"From the advanced stage of the Session, s. the
disposition that is shewn not to entertain subjects
that would lead to much debate, ! calculate hut
It'll will be done ,(nor any thing he wen Goae,
with the present body) to reform abuses, or to go
ba * to first principles You must however not
grow weary in the cause.
"The Cumberland road bill establishing toll rates
comes up on Monday, and will probably draw out
some discussion upon Constitutional grounds. Mr.
Buchanan's amendment will be under consderat alton
which proposes TO cede back 10 the States through
which the road runs, all right claimed by the u.
States. The terms in which it is expressed
think somewhat Objectionable, and hope, may
be amended, as the principle is correct. | cannot
speak as to the probable result of the question,
since every effort will be made by the friends OF
the whole power 10 carry the bill through.
90 We hear nothing now said about the next
Cabinet, and all calculation upon the subject
seems to have died away-I think il most pro-
bable. that Tazewsll or Van Buren, will fiji the
bic to his friends. The others will depend pretty
much upon local circumstances, qualifications,
&C.
u No Newspapers by the last Evenings mail,
from New York, which is sad disappointment TO
the guid nhrcs--Our merchants received a varie-
ty OF leters-of which the following that friend
has been ohiigiDg enough TO lend u, is sufficient
sample. 1t furnishes some guess of the state of
the Markets.:
ErtrGct Of a letter from .Seic York, 10 a gentle
man IN this city, dated
NEW YORK, fst Mo. is, 1929
We lave at last later intelligence from Eu-
rope; England, to End of December, from Lunton
and Harris. The English ports opened on the
2Ist Nov. for the admission Of foreign grain for
consumption, The amount entered in the whole
Kingdom was about $50 900 ours, and the arri.
walls from the continent, both at London and Liver
pool, were large. Flour at the latter place ON the
18th November, l2s per bbi.--wheat had de-
ellned but ss. a 5s' per our The quotation for
had arrived there was re-shipped to England -
We suppose our market will not at present be AZ.
fected either way by these advances.
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THE FAIR.
The exhibition closed on Friday night. II was
brilliant beyond expectation. Ii was kept open.
"""iS ih"Isuay anu friday, from IL IN the fore
noon to nearly III in the night, with the ntermis
sion OF between and o'clock in the EVENING
and during the whole time, the large upper Hall
OF the New City Courthouse, was thronged by an
animated crowd OF spectators. The Associa ton is
under great obligations 10 the Members Of the
General Assembly, and other strangers, for the
great hberality which they haze displayed on this
occasion.-The entire amount Of money received
at the Fair was about $500, aud the nett profit TO
the Association about $4,000.
The President and Secretary Of the Female IIu.
name Association present their most grateful ac-