Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-08
VOL. XXvIEE.---No. OF.

has already become a subject of contention and
strife among the members OF the confcderncy alarm
ing 70 every friend to his countryand with firm
ness, that nothing but conscious rectde and moral
honesty could inspire has ntcrpose d barrier to the
enormous strides of Federal Power. The Mavsyillo
Road Bill and the % Veto Message" will long be re-
mcnbered by those who form their estimate and
build their hopes Of the value aud perpetuity of tho
Union, on the holy reverence for the Constitution,
entertained by those who are called to administer
the Government. They will hail the firmness and
Independence of ANDREW JACKSON, evidenced by
that act, bright Star in the Political Horizon
that had for twelve years been overcast with nsts
and clouds, and darkness, given by Providence, TO
light back the vessel of State ffcm the whirlpool of
consolidation, into which tho reckless ambition of
over-rcachiug Politicians had well nigh driven her
With these evidences of the capacity and honesty Of
A. jAcKsoShis devotion to Inc best interests OF the
People, and his sacred regard for Constitutional rn
ciples-can hesitate in the course VIC should pur-
sue at the election? Your committee think not,
If sound practical and economical illustration of
the principles of Government, admins
tered with eye singly devoted the best inte-
rests Of the People, is to be preferred the bright
but deceptive Illusions of splendid and ovcrsha-
downing Government on the ono hand, and the ill
gotten and fraudulent gains of the American system
the other; then the friends ofthe Constitution and
of ANDREW JACKSON, have nothing to fear at the
approaching election
Therefore resolced, That our confidence in the
honesty and capacity of ANDREW JACKSON, has
been strengthened by the course of his A6minis.ra-
ton, and that will continue to use all fair and ho
norablc means to sustain the same.
Resolced, That believing him the only man into
whose hands the rens of Goyernmcnt could be now
safely placed that we highly approve of his deter
lninution TO stand another election and that we WILL
to the best Of our and Abilities endeavor TO CT
feet the same-POl;tical Spectator.
Tho Opposition Papers, with most inirni,ablo iu-
genuty, are arguing their readers of the belief
that Gen. Jackson il entitled 10 credit for conducting
our various negotiations abroad fortunate results
Most happy faculty of transmitting ability into i'm
becTty--activty into mere passiveness--shill in
Selling opportunities into sheer good luck or sue
cession of fortunate accidents Its not denied that
General Jackson has accomplished, by negotiation,
what former Presidents have essayed in vain to eff
feet 1t is not disputed that the treaties he has form
ed afford proofs of successful negotiation. 1t is
doubted that foreign relations on most adj
vantageous footing But it is discovered that all this
was prepared for Gen. Jackson by the ability, the
knowledge, the activity of his immediate prcdeces-
sors. Most lucky chance! That statesman should
be able TO form conpacIS with foreign States adjust
ing complicated questions, closing old Disputes set
Ting long standing claims as rapidly if he worked
by Magician's wand.
When is said that the West India dispute is ad-
justed and stands civil victory which was re-
served for Gen. Jackson 10 achieve, the reply is
hand, that Gen. Jackson has Off with the palm
of victory, after the materials had been prepared
tor him. When the French claim adjusted, this
was also lucky hit, by which his civil generalship
was rewarded, in seizing the spoils of those who
treaty is ma.r, it VIII be found doubt, that Mr.
Clay had been in negotiation with the Divan, long
before Gen. Jackson put on the robes OF Office. If
we should be fortunate to make a settlement with
Naples, this will be added to the list Of lucky acci-
dents, by which Gen. Jackson has stolen leaf from
the book of his predecessors and robbed them of
portion of their civil reputation.
The merits of Gen. JacksOn's administration, ID
conducting our foreign negotiations will constitute
for history. His civil like his military achieve
mens, viii be emblazoned where the spirit Of party
detracton viii not bc able to efaoe the brightness
of the record. Despite the littIcncss of narrow
minds, his deeds and dongs, both in the Cabinet
and the field, viii be passed upon by postcrity, in
that honesty of spirit which gives the verdict of
truth, and ao;s the fame of The public man, with
out fear favour BY ilis award, his admirers
willing he should be judgod'--Chdrieston Patriot.
ITrom the Philadelphia Gazote.l
haoi9n having thought proper TO make certain stric-
statements in the Olive Branch, therefore redeem my
pledge in calling his attention The sub
joct My remarks will be very brief and DO confined to
pointing out the lacies Of his three leading assertions
which and on them alone hc correctness Of oil his
ings depend.
lie alleges first tha; plul in the markets Of Europe
and the United States and not the Tariff the Of
the fall OF price Of Coon secondly that this glut
caused by The large i,poraop3 Of Cotton into England
from India in the years 1877 and 1918, and by the
production of the United States during the same period
and thirdly that the Tariff not tho Of distress, II
1t existed in the South, but over-prolucGon.
To cstob+ the entire condolences Of his frst
ton will only refer my former communication tho
SUBJECT oil INC cotton trade, IN winch
proved by The most undoub,cd authorities, that from tho
year 1872 until the first Of January of the present year.
the consumption of Cotton in Great Britain, as compared
with lis production during the same PERIOD had increased
by $4,000 bales. In word that the consumption was
always in advance of the annual production Of Cotton, and
that consequently there any such glu in tho
markets of Europe and tho United States assumed by
Mr.. Carey This position cannot be dsproved and until
statistical evidence unquesoaabls that which have
sdducc be brought forward overthrow my statement,
Mr.. Caroys assertion cannot be deemed sufficient.
IA 10 his second allegation, that the giut Che imagned0
caused by large iInportsions Of Cotton from India In
1917 and 1918 and by production in the Unod States.
Il is only necessary to refer TO his statcmon Of tho
price Of Cotton in 1873 which he says was so cents poF
pound. Now will observe that this tho highest price
Cotton has risen 10. and appeal to any practical man,
what ofcvidcnco il afford. al the market being gluten
preumo, this point, at least, mood not make single
further remark
With respect to his third assertion tat production
and not DC Tariff, TIC Of the distress in the
South again repeat 90 Mr.. Cnrcy, that II tho Tariff
bad remained ia 1872 tho Cotton planter.
withdrawing tc ao price ia Cotton, would still have
been gamer by yy-hrcc per cont in The price Of tho
commodities received in exchange for his crop; he would
actually have received ono hird comnofcr in return
ofcr cada