Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-06-10

have been produced by the alleged intrigues oil Mr. Van
Buren,, and by the publication OF Mr. Calhoun: of the
existence of the former, we are destitute of proof but
the baneful influence OF the latter Is too palpable TO be
overlooked by any friend Of the President: AT the
with some, perhaps a last enorO will be made to
modify the present tariff, so as to render il less burthen.
some to the south. The renewal of tho charter Of the
US Bank, may be expected to become a topic of dis
cussion in the course OF a few more sessions. We firm
ly believe that such an institution has no warrant in our
constitution. and are perfectly convinced that il it were
constitutional. that its dangers far transcend its benefits.
We have. sir. frankly stated our feelings and opinions
We trust that they are in accordance with yours, and
we are free to say, that if the fact be so, tina, there is
no man in this district or State whom we would select
to represent us sooner than yourself.
Geo. b. Outlaw, Robt. b Watson,
l.. s. Webb, J. Webb,
Tho. J. Pugh, David Outlaw.
George 0. Askew, Jas. s. Jones,
A. w. Mebane, VIM. Watson,
John +. Wood, John Haywood,
James Duer, J.. Watford,
Thos. ii. Speller, Lewis Thompson.
David Ryan,
Hon. JoNN BRANCH.
ENFIELD, May 3lst, 1881.
GENTLEMEN: You're Of the Ia h inst. post marked,
Windsor. the 2It came 10 hand a few days past.
The confidence which you have been so kind az
70 express, in my talents aud political experience, and
the desire you have manifested that | should become a
candidate TO represent this Disric, in the mex, Con
Rress OF the U. States, together with the frank manner
In which you have given your opinion Of certain men
and measures with a view 10 elici, mine, meri, my re-
spsc,fUl consideration. aud shall receive my prompt a.
tention. l most decidedly concur with you in bale wing
that discord has been introduced into the ranks of the
administration by the intrigue, Of self an politicians. A
short time, | trust, will be sufficient 10 enable the in
tslligsut enquirer to obtain the whole truth.
Until then, ~perhaPs,ii would be the part of prudence
TO leave tbs question open s. rely on the righteous judg-
mont Of tho peopls.-However, recognizing your un.
doubled right to know all my opinions, both as to the
prominent men and leading measures of the country,
will, With tina, %frankness which has ever characteriz-
cd my conduct, give you unreservedly my impressions,
under a confident hope that as you called for them, al .
period when l must necessarily incur a heavy respon-
sibility 10 giving than, that you will ex end to me your
generous charities for any error into which I NAV be
thus incau.iousIy led; for there is nothing abou,
ions Of men.
In the 6rst place, then, as to the motives which in
nueneed MIR. I in his course in the Senate of the
Onited States on the Turkish mission, I profess 10 know
nothing. With Mr.. Van Buren,, / have had frequent,
personal and official intercourse, and the time toas
when he possessed my confidence. Mr.. Calhoun's
private virtues aDd public services, particularly durirg
the late war, together with his high order OF talents,
always commanded my respect, but his latitudinou,
doctrines during Mr.. Mon.oe's Standardization, met my
Interpretation. Hence it 10 that no one, correctly in.
formed, has ever considered me his political partisan.
A. to myself, l can truly say thatI have no person in
view Tor the succession. L am at loss TO say who
among the prominent politicians | ought TO support
fortunately for me aud the country, this question NAV
yet be advantageousiy postponed.
Inc present controversy between General Jackson
and Mr.. Clay can never divide Southern politician, to
any extent. The " American SYSTEM" thc HOBBY Of
The later, has but few advocates among Southern
planters, end is author still fewer adherents. DC Gen.
jackson, then, who is himself a planter. wa must de.
pend, with a confident reliance on The iusiiee of Con.
gross Tor relief against the oppression of a system ef
'exactiobs, which, if persevered in. must ultimately
lead 10 the most csliDiious results. The grea and fun
damen'al principles which divided our country into par.
YES, are OF momen,ous concern, and are every way
worthy oil the un,iring vigilance Of the Am pes.
pie. lac Journals OF the Senate OF The United States,
Tor the SIX years that | was a member of that body,
viii best show my opinions on The Tariff. Of 1924,
and rs, which now threaten The repose of the Uuion,
and the prosperity OF the S,nlheLn country. These
q m III a m m n IL .n,.- .lLl l-I - -.
De my duty 70 pursue, In reference 10 any measures
which may be calculated TO repeal or mitigate this
" bill OF Nominations as it has been emphaticalIy
ca led by one OF us present most active and efficient
The next point to which you invite my attention, is
the Bank OF the United States. am unable 10 per.
ceive how | can vote for the renewal of the charter
In any form. My opinion in relation TO Banks is of long
standing, and has, in North Carolina at least, become
somewhat a matter of public notorie y. have believ-
ed that ii was the intention of the trainers of the FEEDER
al Constitution, that the currency OF the United States
should have been metallic, and inferred this from the
technical language employed, and the exclusive power
given TO Congress TO coin money and regulate its value,
with the positive inhibition on the states to do the same
thing, or TO emit bills Of credit, or to make any thing but
goid& silver coin a tender in payment OF debts. But the
ingenuity oil man has sought out many inventions, and
the person would he thought mad, who. at this day
would seriously urge the above opinion. finding that
every State in the Union, has chartered Banks. and
thereby indirectly regulated the value of money as
cffeciuallly as though they had the power to coin it.
A national bank uas ben recommend ID ~ the PEE
WIN cer'ain Wen debned powers. L am persuad.
ed that The Pre.idenrs vie VS. have never been fairly
presented or understood. He. I am sure, never con-
temp'a'ed the establishment of such a hiteous monster
as his political opponents have corjnred up. Such an
Institution in the hands OF The ex Gu i've, Tor any other
purpose, or with any other powers than the usDsmis-
sion o. government fuads. from one part OF the Union
TO another, i sh' ud deprecste as the greatest caldmi-
~ that could bsfsl the country.
Thus, gentlemen, I have responded 10 you fully and
freely. l bave no co Icealment in politics. Ny prin-
cipIes remain now as in 1898, when they were first
IOTmeu ~ COiIege. they have UNDERGONE no change
that l am 'ensibls Of. "Tbey have grown with my
growth, and strengthened with my str,Dgih
L have the honor TO be, with the highest respect,
your fellow cit zen,
JOHN BRANCH.
To Messrs. Geo. b. lIsw,
Rorb' G. Watson, 60 &c.
Mr.. M'DuAie's Speech at the Dinner lately given
am IN CHARLESTON is published at length in the Mer-