Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-12-25

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stutional magistrate. In this point of view the de-
ciarcd determination Of the Presidcn, not to enforce
she provisions OF the Indian Iniercouts" Law, in OPP
position to- the laws Of Georgia. is most astonishing
anu alarming ussumpio Of power the part of tho
executive In the present crisis Of the government
strongly addresses itself to every truc friend of his
country. VI late years, strenuous efforts have been
made BY some Of the most jealous advocates OF tho
election of Gen. jackson. to establish tho princ,pls
that one State of the Tmon has right to a nul am,
render imperative law of Congress. II is not our
intention, on this OCCASION to discuss tho expeency
OF exercising the powers OF Congress in relation 10
the existin. commercial regulations of the United
States, or ia making appropriations for internal i'm
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS that IN part originated this en-
ietnant. We are aware that diversity of opinion
prevails, as well respecting the expediency Of exerc
sing, as tho existence of the constitutional power
Referring the former question to the collected wis
dom OF the nasnal legislature; the latter we are
as friends of the Union, emphatica!y ut issue with
the executive and his multiplying part,zans in the
Southern States OF the practical effects OF thus
extraordinary pretension on the part of State, to
annu law of the Union. we have already speci-
men IN the conduct of Georgia, IN refusing longer %
submit to the provisions OF ths Indian Intercourse Act;
but Of the devastating and ruinous consequences OF
this doctrine. when it becomrs rule of conduct to
the several members OF thu confedcracy we have not
formed an adequate conception. II IL no'hinr moro
nor less than multiplying the Federal pr,ncple of tho
Union; and of doctrine lea ding the breaking up
OF this confederacy and dividing this peaceful and
united nation into number of petty and udent
States, with confctin. interests and hostile politics;
1t Is impossible TO peak in terms of adequate repro
baton To this end the multiplying principle Of Gcor-
ga, directly sanctioned as IL has hecn by The Presi-
dent of III" United States, must inevitably lead the
country; and as friends Of the National Union We
are constraircd TO our best rndeavnrs 10 pot an
end IN administration whose whole course has hi,h-
crto been of continued violation of tho o,cdpcs
Of lis chief total disappointment of tho jus, cxpec-
'aions OF the peop'e. and the obvious tendency of
whose policy Is TO impair tn strength Of thai Union
SO essential 10 the peace d. prosperity OF he country.
IL h,,,.,
rose. and presented the following resolutions:
Resolved. That we approve the Address nsw
read; and that the tnEe has arrived when party IN
opposition 10 the General AdminI.tr alton. should bo
orsaniZed-,nd that W. will proceed, without delay
to effect such organization in this city.
Resolved That while we shall hold ourselves in
readiness to confer and concert with our friends
opposed To the Gen raj nni,tra;on IN other parts
of our own Safe. and of the United :, ates the
name of HENRY CLAY Of Kentucky already BIZ.
Spre the public ,dda-a for the Office of Prss,-
dent at the United S. atcs meets our mos, hearty and
decided APPRECIATION, hat recognise in this dis
tingu'shed citizens, man Of elevated genus ardent
patriotism. and tried experience in public aifsirs-
one whose fixed and unwave7ing princinle and dis
tinSu'shcd public services in war and IN peace and
whose jealous endeGvors extend the BLESSINGS Of
free government to other na,ions rive lin bioh
claims upon the gratitude of his country and entiils
hun To distinguished Place in The Great Republican
Parry of the World
Resolved, That we recommend to our friends in
the city TO Convene IN their respective wards without
delay to terc five persons from each Ward 10 form
General Committee to superintend the concerns of
the National Republican Party in this CITY, and also
10 select Ward Committees and that such General
ComnIttee b" requested to meet at Mr. Acker's Uo
tel, on thu evening If Monday tho eth day of De-
combrr, instant.
dicated by the meeting during the reading of the adj
dress he could not doubt that the resolutions
IN MS band would receive thu unanimous appreciation
of those now assembled. They speak of ornaniZa
top; and II must be obviois every man at all ac
quan'ed with political affairs, that without orpan,zs.
ton you can do nothing With organiza ion you can
do every thing. What can be effected bv III. p,t
uraly the irs inquiry
Within two years from the present time electors of
President and Wee President of the United STATES
will be chosen. IL ID for the state of New York to
show, and a, the ncNt Novcmbr cleo ion 10 convince
the world. that her vote viii be given for Henry
Clay If she do, Henry Clay inevitably vii, he Pros
ident OF the United Statos. We have only to con-
vince tho pnhlic mnd that the of New York will
be given to Henry Clay, ana all is SAFE
phose who have watched the sign of the fines. and
made correct deductions from the sasnlts of the lat.
election, entertain doubt that ct this nomen. , ma
gority CT the voters IN the State OF New York are for
Henry Clay Fhe object. therefore, OF orranizinp nj
the present time, Is to concentrate the force of that
majority IN every county in the State We mus,
act in concert This is the commencement Of tho
organ'zatIon; and 1t DC commenced here in the city
OF New ork with an active and resolutc spirit eve
ry county in the State will follow our example. and
long before the next November election, our organ
izaion will be complete. From the indications Of to-
night, there be doubt thai wo s,ort with sn;
r, and we shall need H. for is not an unaontostcd
held over which we are 10 march. II is not an ey-
perisaced enemy that we destined to encounter
we mus, make our calculations The ussumption
that we arc to meet and conflict with veteran forces
and hence The necessity of such an organization as
may battle the projects of our opponents The inf1n-
once OF a commanding vo'e in the city will extend
itself into tho country. Every thing depends upon
whit shall be done III the city Of New York. Con
vince our friends abroad that the vote Of the CITY is
sale, and our suoressis inevitable firmly believe
that 1t IL IN the Of those who hear me to make
Henry Clay President Of the United States And
Will you, not do II! Shall it not be donco And es-
specially VIII you not strive 10 accomplish it when Won
take into view the character and Conduct of the Dre
sent administration: Make but the effort and the
victory IS won. Come forward in your res pectivo
wards Let no one say in cxcusc--f am not n noli.
tican, and cannot attend to this matter. The sub.
Ject reaches you all TO men Of property II - of
vital interest II yet let politics alone, they will
not let you alone. The Influence of good or bad
government will rench you IN your couniiu0 houses