Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-02-16

upon the policy OF increasing II, IN tue persons OF the
Stockholders, who may own the stock three years
hence. They might be aliens-they nght be alien
mics. They might be stockholders to greater amount
In the Mammoth Cooperation OF the General Govern
ment.
You say one common sense view of the subject is
worth all the speculatious in the earth or the moon;
aud that ne is one OF those politicians to whom you
ways listen with great respect
L. like YOU bad the pleasure TO hear the debate. II
was in character Bold manly, aud energetic in style:
candid yet courteous to his opponents. addressed TO the
Judgment aud understandings tinsel criticism upon
the defect OF argument by the advocates OF the mea.
sure he did upon this is his constant practice at the
Bar, IN the Legislature, in the hastings. with cander
and manliness, grappe with his subject aud his oppo-
nents upon the correct foundation OF the moral and po
liica tendency of the msasurr; and in style of eo-
cution, which upon this, "a upon all other occasions il
il does convince, invariably EFFORTS from his oppo.
nents their testimony TO his Integrity, fidelity and de-
votion TO his principles.
In this you agree with me, | know; because like
meyou have Tor several years been so situated, to
icy fair opportunity OF making up an opinion upon the
character ot u neral f. as Statesman. In a word
we agree, that he never seeks his object by obiquy
OF action purpose.
Are the differences, which TO be drawn from your
editorial article likely to do justice to this gentleman?
On the contrary they likely do him manifest
injustice, in the estimation of all who did enjoy the
opportunity, which you and did of hearing the debate
Ii can satisfy you they are, you will prevent it -
What is the inference from the enquiry: "are we to
have State Banks at ~ obviously that you think
ought and he thinks ought not. THIS is not So
anu your paper containing the debate the motion
to postpone, some days ago, shews it, What is the in
ference from your expression, of some common sense
view OF this subject, is worth all the specuations
the earth or in the moon; first, that his view Of the
subject is not view OF il, and that yours
10: That his are lunar speculaons, and yours ration
al and philosophc.
The objection is not that your opinions are wrong
agree with you (pehaps for different reason-) the
propriey of renewing the charter But does il follow
that he is speculaiev aud Struck because he de-
MES the existence oil any necessity at this time Tor
doing il! Because he considers impotc, (among
other rea'on) that the elections not held in re.
ference to this question: and three OF four, APP.
plying at the same time aud in the manner for
renewal? And "a a legal as well as a political promo
siton, that the Legislature have the right pending
the contract 10 interfere, prevent their success
three years hence, from exercising any u,ig.
ment upon the question of continuing this or creating
another corporation, with the same a greater CAPT.
taE And that legislation upon the subject at this
time, and in this mode. amounts TO perpetuity, the
persons ofhese corporations This is than moon.
shine nonsense. II the public Funds, and tbs Re.
venue were disconnected with the corporation, this
would look much more like political philosophy than
moonshne. And it may not be certain that this is not
the correct view OF this subject.
You say, '' he is a politician to whom you ever listen
with great respect" Both OF us do When he diff
fers from us, hdbiiually subject our opinions TO
the severet scrutiny before have entire confidence
In them. thiek know you well enough to say this
with certainty-Ths is Tor this commune
cation. The other is, that Gen. T.. never speaks for
applause that he insensibe to it, but il il ever
consideration. Ii is subordinate. And this
temper makes him care ess OF opni.n while he repo-
the consciousness OF having done his duty
and you knew his habtual disregard OF paper as
authority. Aud, therefore, II is nat he would sooner,
much sooner suffer the injury than ask a correction of
any report in them
should be gratiied TO see his speech published,
and when the feelings produced by discus OF this
character have sub,ided, he would receive what he
is entitled to: what ask for him, aud doubt not YOU
are willing TO accord to him JUSTICE.
FOR THE ENQUIRER.
la casually listening of the proceedings
Delegates, attention sparticuay attracted singular
inos aad request of the court of Madison the th inst
Sn courthouse and HPPoppag portion of the public square to
TO this local matter with which hal immediate concern,
except tnyoved some general principles in which, Virgin
ian all concerned my particularly
Fnks of that countyhat pure child OF natue
give some Original aud happy hts has been Justly Remarked
thence Induced look into the and circumstances
to be- fully seen aud readily understood.
The first striking improperly in this extraordinary request
attempt 10 prevail on Tue assembly dispense with ITS 21t Rule
requiring in such essential for the
intiges hidden private interests 5e %
up hours without any puddle asebags ofhs peo
pe though signed by siStS citizens (said be respecabc
at once sews the improper bearings II not the hde0 private
Signs OF all such exPay II not negtborood and Jaiy party
appears whom righteous Legislature hcr gardaus) arc
bound to protect well many other valuable citizens
thus attempted to be injured not entirely Destroyed
and unheaId the subject
But besides these private injuries by irregular unjust
proceedings, what would public and seou.
injuries the community If all the public squares grounds
propled To Judicial for the obvious reasons
to that establish
IN the faces of the courts?What the bnef effects of
neighbourood aud party counties?
Tho Virginia County System Jurispulence (eoa-
annGted NTH PdyHcghboarho0d and family s pirate
eundy nirigaesl unquestonaby the
when becomes distracted aud divided BY such
dominant party becomes the hdoous
OF the pcty and contemplate all yrannics. Incorporate
such the
add authoritative strength and force
aud personal iniquites!
The Assembly howover very properly proposition;
and is hoped such attempts will only
such petty designs
and their dclomed
Whether Improvement the county SYSTEM
ought TO have been attempted by tho Conventions
abe-whcthcr their selcreaiivc the hand, lmi
and ncighbourhOOd distribution of Offices effect
OF their creation and popular dependence other
ton, is the most eXccpionable, ditu
haps, it best the whole, mode
seems 10 be the plau of the Conventions future
heretofore watching aud correcting iutgues
nucnccs in the usual
The writer of this article having lived public
situations FROM tho
Revolution to the present tnos aud having the
fare of his country heat hopes he will be pardonc1
intrusion the pso time aud attentions accordingly
cludes by subscribing himself
REVOLUTIONARY MAN.
TO The cditors of the enquirer.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. in the last month, introduced
OF the public candidate
material District, OF which county forms part,
the State II was done IN your aud take the liberty
communicating determination decline accepting
tion, through the channe My professional
have not permitted 10 NY this natter
and this known