Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-12-09

cously applied and economically expended under tho
direction OF the State Legislature in which every part
of each State is immediately represented, Cannot I
think be doubted In the States particularly where
a comparatively small population IL scattered, over
an extensive surface; and the representation In
raj TO expect that the appropriations made by the
Federal Government would be more likely 10 be
extended in the vicinity Of those members through
whose inms dats agency they were obtained,
than II the fund placed under the control OF the
Legislature, 10 which every county OF the State has it's
own representa- i've. Ths suPposiion does
h'y impngn The motives Of such Congregational repre-
sentative, nor Is IL 30 Intended We are all sensi.
ole oil the bias to which the sroages, minds ard purest
hearts are, under such circumstances, liable In
pect to the last objection. its probable ct upon tho
dignity and independence Of the State Governme ns
appears to me only necessary TO state the as his.
aud as would be- the measure al ,pted, show
that the OPP ration IL most likely to DO the very reverse
OF that which The objection supposes.
In the o.e case, the State would receive s quota or
the national revenue for domestic use, upon fixed
principle, as matter OF right, and from fund the
creation OF which IL had itself contributed it's fair pro-
portion. Surely there could be nothing In
that. AS matters now sand, TIE States themselves,
in their sovereign character, not unf eqneny ps-
oners at hc bar o. the Federal l. gisAture Ter such
allowances out OF the mai nal essury ittn,y com
port with hvir pea,nre OF duty testcw up
on them II cannot require argument to prove which
OF the two courses is woH compatible with tae eff
hci.ncy or responsibility Of the Sta'e Goverun,rnts.
But all thes, for discussion and dh pas,
sonae consideration That the desired adjustment
would be attended with difficulty, affords no reason
ton OF such motives would have prevented the o..
tioo OF The Constitution under which we have s,l.,
lived and under the benign iauence Of whct our be-
loved country has so sgnsy prospered The frsm,rs
OF that sacred instrument hal greater difficulties to
overcome. and they did overcome them. The pat
1ousm oil the people directed by deep conviction ef
the Importance OF the Union, produced mutus couees
eion aud reciprocal frbearance. rict right was m-re
ed 10 spirit OF compromise and The result has conse
Grated their dsnter-sed devotion 10 tho grt raj veal
Unless the American Teope have dsgeoera,ed, the
same result can be again effected whenever en- co
points out the necessity Of resort TO the mesns TO
uphold The fabric which their IA hers have reared. II
Is beyond the power OF man TO make syste OF govern
Ike ours, any other, ope with pr else eou.-
ty upon States situated like iho.e which compo,s th,.
Confrderacy; nor is quality always Injustice Every
State cannot eSp'ctto sh,pe the the General
Cove nment 10 .u its particular interests This ear
se which prevent are seated In the nature OF hings
ana cannot be eniely counieracted by humsn m ans
Mutual forbearsnce, therefore, becomes duty obgs
tory upon all; and we may am confident, count on a
cheerful compi nce with this high injunc ton on tho
part OF our constituents II is MOTTO be supposed that
they will object TO make such eompars civ ineon.
siderable sacrifices for, the PRESERVATION Of rights and
privilege, which oh-r less iavo.rd portion of ,ha
world hsve in vain waded through OF blood IA
quire. NJ
Our course isa ste ole, IL IL be bu, fthf,lIy AZ.
hered DO AcqHiescence in the consiitu tonaiIy en-
pressed will OF the minority, aud the ext rce OF that
VIII In spirit OF moderation, Justice and tro,beriv
kindness VIII constitute cement which would forever
preserve our Union. Those no cbefi.h AID
sentiments Ike ihs,, render most essential service
to heir country; whilst those who seek TO weaken their
however nd mr..
thy their intentions, in ,fec,, its worst enemies
ii the intelligence and Influence of the country, in.
sead OF iAboring to fomen ionai preiudlces 10 he
made suoservient 10 party warfare, were in rood fab
applied 10 the eradication of Causes OF local dsconar
by the Improvement OF our institution and by fsc,a,
ing tn ir adaptation to the condition Of the timrs
THIS 'ask would provo Of less dfiicny Nav wa
moi hops that the obvious Interests OF our common
country aud he dictates OF enlightened pat,ias,,
"i IN the end, lead the public mind in that direction
After AL The nature Of the subject does no, amit Of
plan wholly free from objection. That which has for
some lime been IN operation is perhaps the worst ,h.t
could exit; snd every advance that can he ala in a.,
deliberate attention. - 49, nv
- very posi- lie that one better calsols,sd to Effect
tue ohJects'in view may yet be devised IF so ;,;s
10 be hoped that those who 1isapproys Of ,bs - q, 5
dissent from what il proposed for the future win =,
her dn to direct their a,sntion to it, a. thew must be
senrhie that, unless fixed rule for H. ac,;cr -
the Federal Government in this resp, 1T 10 esoh,shS
the course now attempted bs arrested &c IN no -
resefed 70. ANY mode which is calculated TO give the
s'a'est degree al effect and harmony 10 our h
upon The subj rct-whch shah best serve IN - ,h
movements Of The Federal Government withinr ,ha
Pns,e oy those who modelled and those who
a"op'cu it-whish shall lead to The ex,ipr n, of
me national debt TO the shortest period and inpo,, he
sn'es' burdens nf'n cur constituents, shall receive
II ON me cordial and Fl M support
Among the objects OF gre at ma, ionaI c.n.er, Io.
omit 10 pres again upon your attention that part Of Ire
Consu'on which regulates the election OF Pre- s;dent
ana wee PRECEDENT The necessity for is ,ma rd,nan,
Is nads so ear to mind by the obsety,rion IN
and hy The many able tiscussicns which ,bey bat '
cited on me door OF Congress nd eIsevLs,s
should be wanting t. my duty were 10 wi,bboJd an,
ther expression OF my deep solieitnde upon lie
sntJ7of. Our sysem fortunately em,,,,.s
recurrence TO first principles, differing IN this ,sn,
rom all that have preceded il, and securing H. ,,
eqn"iy al aiDs the decay and the con,m-fio NJ III,
rave NAKED The progress OF her G1veJnn,n,s a.
eio~- citIzens, toe who, In roporon to heir low. IN
nety' Keep steady eye upon the ans Of s. a;n;n
II, do not require 10 be remind a the dut,,
themselves to remedy all ntial defects in 40 viii
part oil ieir system. Willie they sre stps,ble H.,
every evIi attendant upon lie oper alton il moi
W inhca've oil bad 6rgsniZa'ien, tut ma nroc,,
rom temporary causes yet the babtnaI nj enre .or
even a single instance OF evil which can b. .Ias,I,
1"cFo 70 an organic defect, Will trust n. ov.,
"reutn 100 scrupnous veneraon for the work
oil their ancestors The Constitution was an .x"i
ment committed 10 the yitue end in,es.nn.' - 80.
e'ed' mass OF our counTymsp, in whose rsnks ,,a
mars OF " themselves were 10 pstf rm The psr, ofna,
''oic Conservation ard scrutiny; and II thew have ~,
from he etge OF exi-teucr with an itcrss. cd -
nueher IN ' general sdapa ion 10 our eondiiior 49,.
shouIh learn from authority high he dntv If o,,,i
ing the pon's 10 It, which time proves 10 y y
rather man be deferred from approaching m. =, H., -
suggestions Of fear, or the distress of n,snI,cd ~
ence. re' 'efei-
provi'i n which does not secure 10 m. ,so.,,.
rect choice oil their Chief NJ gisirate hut has ts,d
ey 10 ueIrat Tue VIII, presented TO my mind ,ucb -,
inconsistency WIN The general spirit OF our i,fitutions
that ~es ~ duced 10 suggest f,r your ~ ds.s,s.,
the fubsufe which appeared to me Al bs .aon. ,on
me u"e' liz ly TO correct the EVIL and 10 M, Of ,I i
OF our consiluents. The most malure r, n 80. 100
mas added strength TO the lief that tte ne, in, 100
o, our counry reg ire the speedy afop,i.n oI so
~ a,ed 10 effect Ills end coD,ineenfv v.Lisb
r, ieS Pl'ces l. IN he power Of snsle m.y,bsr -
'Juse OF P'e'entatiyes 10 dstids an Ell ellen "a
~ ign dho solemn Character IL unjust 10 the ,sor,s
aDJ becorDss When il ofcuts so,,. 90 - PVP'ts