Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-09-02
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IHE TIMES,

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rhE TIMES
we have been compelled TO lay over the following
ticlc much longer than wished expected-W We
understand that The subscribers to The Times
altogether Unsolicited the part Of Mr. Gilmer:
TO 1BE PUBLIC.
Having proposed to publish a political Journal at the
city OF Richmou il fifteen hundred should
be procured, and he time having elapsed when the sub
scrpiions have been returned il mi ght suffice
for state 10 those who feel any interest the
suhiec' that these terms have been complied with
las had UNDER tood,) the publication will not be
menced. Though have waited since the first of July,
there s many lists which have not been returned;
my other engagements require that should no, wait
longer. may be ndulged, however, hope, lat least
by nay neigh ors and friends TO whom have so recent
y borne political relation in stating very briefly
OF The considerations which induced me to consent TO
take charge oil the proposed publication, and which
believe had their Influence also with many OF those
whO desired the establishment of another press Rich
moud. I may perhaps claim his a right, since my
motives aul those OF my friends have been misintepret
ed by some ho 10 ia nix that the only design OF
the press IN free and enlightened country, is TO be
pinned the sleeve Il asprant Office, and TO
quarrel about the presidential election.
have been accessory to no plot, either 10 build up
destroy tho hopes OF any party Or man. / announced
without reserve or ds'Wulauon Tie principles on which
the p opposed publication would have been Conducted
declaring dat regarded the selection OF for office
only OF pl ing tue public good, and not
end Or design OF government. did earnestly de-
sire 10 c0nuibue my humble cXertons maintain those
principles which believe our political institutions to
can he permanent ~ or happily preserved. deplore
pros tuition o. the press 10 the service OF
public calamity, which late may shake the
basis Of government, and poison all the fountains OF
our social happiness.
have ucuplt that graycr subjects than the election
OF or IS 20 the presidency demanded the attention oil
the American press. Questions OF deep and vital mo-
people OF the nited Sa'es beginning TO
assume an aspect which will long admit OF hesiia-
ton tue re ui. w must decide what has
been long Observation-Disclosures the federal government is
OF limited and special powers of absolute control
the domestic, municipal relations OF the States. Ii
Is vain TO shut our eyes against truths which stare us III
the lacelhc encIoaChmel ats of the federal govern
mcnt on state jursdiciious, must either be promptly
STAYED or acquiescc ia forever. The language of
SON remonsirance and supplica ion has been exhaust
ed aud sui the tide OF aggression rolls with accumu
latlns volume. We have waited long and patiently
We have endured much in the delusive hope, that time
aud reflection would bring the administrators OF the fed
eal government back TO the principles OF its original
formation TIE casual CLEANS OF twilight which have
reached in the last sixteen years, were only the
harbinger- which proclaimed, is feared, too truly,
tina, the sun which rose in 1901 has gone down 10
rise
The payment OF he existing national debt, should
cur foreign relations continue undsurbcd will present
for The deib"r.uou OF ths American people, perhaps
for the Ia lime, many questions involving the fedora
tive character u OR Union Ii is 10 be apprehended,
that the surplus which will then remain in the
Treasury OF he United States, will be willing
relmquished 10y those who have so long enjoyed the
bouutes and easUg patronage OF the Federal Co
vernmcnt " have al eddy heard the note OF pa
ration sounded, "a cGthtd50 announcing pretexts
Tor continuing the lac Wy burdens OF taxation that mil
lions may be quandered in iruies and lawless prOdi-
gai'v Money H. TO be eNoried from reluc aDt peo-
pie by Indirect aud partial taxation that il may be
stored by Government, at tie expense OF the Consiiu-
ton, m splendid enterprises and national bubbles The
States are 10 BE brned by the piua0ce which the Fede
raj Government may vouchsaie to spare them, OF
their m0ney-proyidrd they will eXpend it for
t0EG pUPOses. sturdy Republicans must feed OH the
crumbs which may chance 10 tall IRON the Federal la
bic and recompeDse for enduring all this and
the present and succeeding generations TO be bless
ed with judicous tariff Should the States, under
tltar
reign dspeaure they to be arrsigDed at the forum
OF the Supreme Court aud punished for contumacy.
These are but some OF the doctrines which hear
proclaimed in high places. Iheir adjustment involves
the safety OF The republic the liberties Of millions
To whom appeal?To the democratic 1epubl
can phlldnx OF 179Ss--Is spiri. is Hed the broken
fragments OF its ranks listed under the banners OIL
petty chefdins, whose elevation 10 office is their
walch-word The presses and the parties Of the
try known only by the of those whose badge.
they and to hose service they devoted. he
alarming consequences are becoming daily sppa
rent Nniue ceases 10 clam It's jus; reward-vice es
capcs rs merea stigma truth and ialsehood con
founded, while the contest Tor place, not Tor principle
l. waged by an inGiscfininde lib on the characte
and institutions OF country. The peace OF society
disturbed its sacred places are prOaned 10 put thi
man in, or hat out, OF office, when all the meta
physics OF the schools scarce discern shade be
tween them.
TIE Yorty Of gnvsfnm,ni--be principles Of men
we've Cueo iDe disItgubhing traits o. paTlis9. 10 a
evil boor, he rene, OF Rfpubisao and Fade. all
were biouei from th- gocabulrry. WHAT has bee
the CORE quencs3 The history Of our government f.
The tact eighteen ytats, eau give he ~ ma
10 son.nsd up IN ieU TOtds- Jcdty0l medsuTIs an
10, the most p0,t fedeTdi n,n. The causes wbis
g.vs ,ityiu 10 disUeiious have not ceased ops
rate hey eSiu 10 The ih %, ,beir influence 10 see
end tl 10 ths daily practice Of our government--i
me urceanrg Efforts or hand, 70 resiTie-on Vi
o,tef TO snia. re ts powers Of he Union The tour
tuy ute Of .bt ~. isdsfaey- he absolute eonsoi
d. ism Of t.e sa,tsaTe he exftme tvils, TO wbic
Il ese opposite poifes may tendsnd b Temsins yet
be s8et whe. her oui government will tu the defig
OF lie Sriau iau'rs, 10 avoiding boIh. The censia
ord7r ~ he federal GOV rnmeh tending always TO a.
suns fs.Lef ,h,n a. di.r,4im powet,-spd opera,ib
viii "a ttUcsgi ~ Wtith the sates iGsapsLls, hi
indt ccd the btHsi, hat consolidation IL 10 b
dreaded. II Ttquists exUsofdpaty iotts ght to d
eefn he utter LorelesfDeis Of prsrviDg free IN
si uttDs urdsr one government, whose domino
would gssP tie sln o. btubd es' extent q or eeuf