Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-06-15


sis ippi. they themselves shall voluntarily
desre l.. The ars aud rcpres ntatves Of Georgia
especially concur in opinion, that the law in question
will have the immediate fleet cfimproving the con.
iition OF the ludions at home and that il they 10
choose 10 remove they will be admitted to the enjoy
ment OF all. or nearly all of the rights and privileges OF
he willie cizns OF the southern states. We make this
remark with authentic knowledge Of the iact This
concession to southern ard wishes will prove
equally beneficial in ameliorstns the condition Of the
indians located in several Of the states, and in ay-
INK the feeling. OF resnsmen which had extensive.
ly taken root in those states towards the general gov
eminent, proceeding from conviction that this gov
ernmont was pursuing policy entirely REGARDLESS, II
their interests While the union has been more c,vss "
riveted together by these just part
of the general government, they have not injured any
interest existing in the northern or middle st,,es.
| The propriey and wisdom of bringing back the fed.
eral government TO system OF public economy, aud
to more strict regard 10 the constitutional Limitations
OF ts powers, fully justified General Jdck-on in put
ting his veto upon two three bills subscribing
ney to partial and local roads The numerou. and exra
VACANT bills introduced into congress appropratins
millions OF the national treasure a great variety Of
objects, many Of them Of doubtful expedency and con.
s'iutionalily, and blighng all hopes of speedy
extinction Of tbs national debt, required the firm
otcse OF the presidential veto: Aud the na'iJn ought,
in our opinion TO be thankful that th-y had Presi.
dent who hesitaed not to the constitutional
possibility Of arre'ng the waseful policy which threat
ened equally TO exact exorbtan contributions from m.
pocke's OF the people, 10 substitute splendid extrava
gancc for the irugay natural and essential 10 the
lsence of democracy, and to reduce the state
'ciRhes corporations, Siflpt OF ali
patronage and power to make efectual resistance
TO the future encroachments OF the national govern
ment upon the rights and liberties vf the people.
Pennsyvan has expended millions Of her own no.
ney for her internal improve She has incurred
debt which will require at least fifty years pay off,
Every dollar extracted from her people by the general
government will so far dmiUi'h their ability TO reduce
the state debt She never a'ked congress, for appro-
prstions to aid in eon.uc'ing her turnpike rosds, her
Schuykill, Union Pennsylvania canal, .omc OF em
extending from Philadelphia TO Pittsburgh. And shall
a ~ a NORTH nj harD
ney, paid into the naoral treasury for rational OBJ
jec', upon tbs little local improvements Of other states.
anu mat too at the expense OF papab'e violation OF
the federal constitutions The people Of Pennsylvania
will reflect upon these things They will not suffer
their imaginaiions TO be led away, their sound dem
ocra'ic principles % be corrupted by the magnificent
projects Of improvement devised by visionary states.
men, much es' by the little local roads Of distant
p :ratons or staes.
With these views, we can preceve new reasons for
sdhering 10 General Jackson, aad for continuing him
another term in the presienial chair. The good old
cause oil democracy, the principles of Jeffer.on and
aadton, the harmony and perpe.uity of the union OF
thes coneerated sta'es will, in opinion. b. pro-
NOTED by his reelection TPhil ma.
We are glad TO perceive tina, most Of the Penn
yvana journals take proper and independent views
the Presidents message in regard to the Maysve Road
Bat. An enormous national debt should be dreaded
and avoided. Advocates we are for every specie. of
laudiahle IL t'rna Improvement, would no, sacr.
nee the veal Of tie nation to any exorbitant exrcnd
iurc IN an effort TO benefit particular sections of the
country The Nj iln Eagle Of late date, in reference
10 TINS mi, holds the iolOwing language: TIb
The objections Of the message are founded 90
co suonal principles. The Pre.ilent declares him
self decidedly favorable t. Internal improvements
hut that he will not concur in appropriations for
such purposes unless made in conformity with the pro.
visions OF The constitution. The message is an inter.
'sting one and 20 far capable OF Judging hi.
reasons against local not general, state net naiiona APP
propra IONS are strong and unanswerabe. The Pres.
dent objects constitutional grounds; but whether il
be constitutional not, max, appropriations we an
prove OF the Presidents views in a,ion the irnpo
nj rtalin ha.,;p
ate scramble among all the States see which will
be the most successful in procuring of the national
treasure. From state, in a short time, would have
country appca ions; and from county 10 town ship; in.
deed, il The principle sanctioned, there would
be end 10 applications the national treasury; and
il there should be disposition in congress and with
the executive TO accommodate ALL national tax would
ultimately be the result"
THE VETO
lad the President followed Con gress in sustaining
all the appropriations made for private of Inter-
nal Improvement, the inevitable ruin the country
would have been the result Every private corporation
every turnpike, or railroad company-svery lock-
dam, ml-race or mining association. would ha rush
ed in body to Congress, and lei their pockets out of
the national Golfers 1t would have been a vain at
tempt 10 have reached that exalted goal OF paving the
public debt-the tGres-the heavy though nire tax.
es which The poor people pay could not have been
peaed and the truly indepe nden and sovereign char
scer Of each State would have been merged in the ma
tona confederacy. Thanks 10 tn. irmness of an hon
est patriot, these evils have been averted. Tits said by
Veto on the Maysvs road. II il should be so such
considerations would not weigh feather in the scale
lie does what he conceives to b: right and stuon-
az leaving results and consequences 10 take care OF
themselves. But time will show that with all who
are no. personally politically ntere't,d this step will
have greatly sreng 'hened Gen. Jackson.
Ohio has four millions of dollars OF her own re.
invested in roads and canals Pennsyvan1 eight
millions and New-York upwards of ttcelue millions!
and shall the money belonging in part 10 these States
bs taken to make private road in other States. These
mat hc CHI Dad no
States must prc'erve their soverognty public debt
such duties may not injurs other ncrestswe only
require an income commensurate with positive ex.
penditures-we have nothing 10 do with surplus-not
should the people be corrupted by distributing any sur
plus amongst them.
The opposition in Congress multiplied bill on bill for
Internal Improvement with view Of throwing the re-
sponsbility CT their rejection the President. He
will not shrink from his duty but may be well adj
monish the friends OF judcious Tariff not 10 couple
the two interests which in rsalty have relative con.
ction aid will clash 10 effect and operation.
~. Y. Cour & Enc.
DENMARK.
The amount secured to be p,d fer spoia'ions in the
late treaty with Denmark is not short OF 5000 Oo0 and
this example satisfied will not he lost on Frances
and when France agrees 10 do Justice, Naples and
other powers will follow. 1t is a fact that may be yor
thy OF noice, that the charge Of sweep
ing reform brought against the President by the oppo;
ton, he has removed no foreign agent who was en-.
gagged in negotiation. Thus Mr.. Wheaton and Mr.
Tudor, both Adams men, not removed in conse.
quence of their having made progress in finally sue
cessiul negotiation at Denmark aud Rio. no.
THE SURVEY BILL.