Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-07-13
FOR THE EN'QUIRER.
rNE MAYSYILIE MESSAGE.

FOR THE EN'QUIRER.
TIE MAYSVILLE MESSAGE.
IL would be difficult conceive of grrater srf,c-
ton, than diflscd throughout our wholc Comnu-
nifty, the reception OF the Message on the Mysviie
Road.-Delight was visible in every conn enance--
praises ounded 20 the patriotism OF the Pfesident
and each succeeding day, brings additional srdour to the
band OF HE supporters.
large maiarly of the people Of Virginia. sustained
tbs claims OF Andrew Jackson, when his preten.ions
last asseJ before the Nation but Of that
jory, must be confessed large proportion. designed
rather 10 dsapprove te reigung Dynasty, than aesl
any admiration Of the personeg', whom they then
bestowed their suf ages Suhssq .ent event Ind not
much strengthened their regard; AND although they
were determined 10 sustain the President against ex.
travagant Tares and svowed advocates of hat fatal
svs'em which had Brought u TO otter the verge
of destruction. vet many murmur OF disc intent do
,urbed the melody Of the choir which sang his praises.
ltis true, that boisterous opposition TO the Presi
dent, and iniecorols deaunciation OF his Admins
iraton, was confined t. miserable, disappointed, des-
pera,e few; but the geat body of III reem'n OF Viz
gnia, far from bri animated by that glowing z'al,
inspired by boucdless admiration OF character, yielded
their support with freezipg coiness. They helrkensd
not TO the cries OF those who disturb the rspoe o al
Society, wHh unmAnly meanings over the loss OF OF
hce; for admitting there cass of individual hard
SHIN yet the unfortunate developments to which the
indictments con.ransd the Administration, have bu'
too strongly confirmed the general impression that tina,
loosenss which had almost universally obtained in The
management and dshursem mt Of federal finance. de-
manded the adoption OF the stern"st policy. They,
therefore, have no sympathy Tor the venomous imbs
cli'y OF the jscted racemen and heartily dis
sus,ed with their .femina,e wai!ing-
Virgniaus further reconciled to numerous re-
moval' by the dread with which they are Inspired,
that offices may hereafter to b, held by hereda
ry tenure; at lsast durdnte riimifdte"-The his
tory nj removals has strengthened their alhrm.--
The Government, in the exercise of its legitimate turc
uons,-in the discharge OF s solemn duties proceeded
to the selection Of its officers an TO the equitable dis
tribuon OF public favorsa iavoured class Of Ame,i
can cizsus, set the most pitcous howl aad calculate
the most vindietv- deaunciatons, because My among
all others, not found exclusively verify public
houoty They haze enjoy al Off e, and therefore they
should continue 10 do so.-lhey haze Ell we'd the
benihcence OF Government, and, therefore, Govern.
ment must support them - iviug be EN- accustomed
"Treasury pap they clnt existwilh)u thu benefit of
public salary Enervated by the luYuties OF f,sion-
able life, they faint at the suggestion OF manual lahour
and choose regard the of society created for
their own especial accommolaon--l mere institution
oil the country, TO supply hsm with decent competency
midst the most degrading ard voluptuous Incidence
When ia the vcisstuds OF human aif.iss, they are
duced TO the common level OF American ci,izens pa t
berehcenoe is no longer regarded any personal
commodation 10 them-elvcs even as compensation
for past serviresI has don. nothing than
additional obligation, 10 sustain them in slothul indo
lence aud ease; and tho Administration which deni-s
the force of the oblig zion, is imnsach ID OF the most
ing sin, and actually held 10 seo cause OF removal
The Executive OF the Uni ed States, deal ID the priv
ege OF selecting it's agens il actually put upon in ,r
al, Tor being unwilling u assume the responsibility of
the official misconduct of particular 2eTsonages and this
llustrous band o. sap,nts forming themselves into an
ausu' board, organ.zei to pass on their own merits
unhesitating'y aud naturally atudge that then were
entitled to tue perquiSites OF Office, the exclusion Of
every other member OF society; end INDUCING in the
last excess of icen,ouSness insult the contributed
thores of the couutrY with ths drclar,ion that hsy
have been robbed If h.ir 6readt!-V,rginians, ii is
true, hold autquatei doctrines Doctrines, l,ng since
exploded at CoTt-bpt We hold tito be plain propo,
stion shat the original appointment mater OF IA
vour--That these gentlemen were employed At stipn-
lated wages, and ihat for their most sero
ces they have received at least Just cOnipensoti9 "
Instead therefore, of disturbing cie,y viii, their ca
mour they 'houd be grateful in proportion to the
niiude of favours they have heretofore erjoysd. H. IT,
the course OF their fashionable career, they have po9
galy wasted the munhcencc OF their country they are
in no worse condition. than vast number of valuable
cZsns, who having never been contaminated with
Treasury pollution, have riunphed over the difficulties
oil their stations, by observing ths maxins OF honesty
industry. TEMPERANCE, irugaity, and ecouomy.-They
have yet lsn the proud consolation, that returning
10 the rank from which they emanatei,-on merging in
the great BODY of American citizens they yet enjoy The
nestinabe advantages, secured by our institutions TO
the Freemen of America.
Though the presumptuous vanity. which prompted
each of the discarded officers 10 suppose, that the
nnnciaucn OF his own individual, imaginary injuries,
would enlist the enthusiast OF enraged community,
has excited little commissraon for itself and certainly
less opposition to the President, should hence
Inferred, that Virginia approves all the selections Of
public tunctionaries.We regard the Press the pure
fountain of intelligence aud both OF pnhlic and private
virtue-May il not become the TINTED rco from which
shall be inhale' The fatal poison. which shall utterly
corrupt the Republic OF America Passing over, for.
giving and If possible forgetting all personal ohec-
tons which might be torcibly urged agaiast some
OF the new Dynasty, let the voice of friendship declare
10 he Executive, in the spirit OF manly irankues' tina,
pubic sentiments though il may punish, is not vet
sufficiently corrupt, 10 ex'o defend the conerrng
OF lucraiv- app'iotm ants, VIII lie class of parizln
Editors BY discountenlncing this alarming example.
TaZswe has en6eared himself u the land of his ma
hvityand IT, by any human effort TYLER can appease
The intnriated resenfnen, of the public he has be
fortunate ia this ezpelent.
Patriotism must deeply der l1re THE inielhle blot on
the page OF history every adnirer OF our FED
eral Republic devot>e 10 the interest o!
our great Confederacy, will find solid for in
dulghg the pleasing ancipations in perusing the
Message on the Maysve Road.
Having bestowed that mpor;a n' document the
most patient and searching examcaiion, discover so
far relates to e subject Of the Message NY most san.
guins hopes TO he more than realiz Holding the opin
ions which entertain hearing the relation towafda tho
American people. Of msre citizen Of Virginia could.
without hesitation, perenptory denounce the abomi.
nahls measure. But this DID not expect from IN .
Pfesidsnt-nor could have desired that he should
have adopted that commissioning i'm the rela'ion
which he does 10 the Community, and especially 10
wards the body in which the measure originated ii be-
came him 10 observe The most respectful barring; and
in the most decorous manner to assign the consdera.
ton nv which he inpsli II his duty TO avoid
all violent extremes; and DO no. know that any orcs-
zion could iut'ify explicit declaration, againsf
tbs whole system Of 1n,etna Improvements In terms
uneqrivcca, he has declared, that hill can receive
his official sanciion which claims Jurisdiction over the
Sovereignty Of a State. He declares the question IN
be de'iiute Of difficulty except when presen ed in the
ofm of appropriations, to works authorized by The
States. When presented in that form, the question
necessarily occurs whether the object he local or ma
iopal " found to be merely local, The President nm
hesiiangly determines, that ne has no power 10 SANG
ton The poect.-Tho difficulties in which he he