Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1832-12-13

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peaceably to overcome them by the prudence
nfatheirs own officers ana the patriotism OF
The people. But should this reasonable rel-
ance on the moderation and good sense Of all
portions Of our fell0w.citizens be disappoint- |
ed, 1t IS believed that the laws themselves are
fully adequate TO the suppression of such at
tempts as may be Immediately made. Should
the exigency arise. rendering the execdtiOnl
of the existing laws impracticable from any
cause whatever, prompt notice of will be
given to COngress, with.a suggestion of such
views and measures as may be deemed nsces-
sary ~ meetit.
III conformity to principles heretofore ex-
planned, and with the hope Of reducing the
General Government to the simple machine
which the Constitution created, and Of with
drawing from the States all other influence
than that oft universal beneyOlence in pre-
serving peace. aifording an uniform currency,
maintaining the inviolability Of contracts. diff
fusing intelligence, and discharging nnfelt Its
other experimenting functions, recommend
that provisions be made to dispose fall stocks
now held by it in corporations, whether ere.
ated by the General or State Governments,
and placing the proceeds in the Treasury
As source Of profit, these stocks are of lit
tie ONO value IS means of influence a.
g1ong the States, they are adverse to the pu-
rity Ofour Institutions. The whole principle
on which they are based il deemed by many
Unconstitutional, and, to persist 10 the policy
which they indicate, is considered wholly in-
expedient. !.
tits my duty to acquaint you with an ar
rangelnent made by the Bank Of the United
States with portion Of the Sper cent. stock.
by which the Government will BIZ deprived
Of the use of the public funds longer than was
anticipated. By this arrangement, which
will be particularly explained BY the Secreta-
| ry Of the Treasury. surrender Of the certif-
Gates Of this stock may be postponed until
October, 1888; and thus the liability Of the
Government. after its ability to discharge
the debt. may be continued. by the failure Of
the Bank to perform its duties.
Such measures as are within the reach of
the Secretary ofthe Treasury have been ta-
ken to enable him To Judge whether the pub
lie deposites in that institution Elay be re.
garded as entirely safe |; but as his limited
power may prove inadequate to this object,
recommend the subject to the attention Of
Congress, under the firm belief that it il or
thy Of their serious Investigation. An inqui-
~ into the transactions Of the institution, en-
bracing the branches an we'll as the principle
Bank, seems called for by the credit IS fitch 10
glven throughout the country to many seri-
Gus charges impeaching its character, aud
which, il true. may justly excite the appre-
hension thatit is no longer a safe depository
OF the money Of the people.
Among the interests which merit the con.
s.dnration Of Congress, after the paymen: Of
the public debt, one of ths most important,
10 my view, is that of the public lands. Pre-.
vious to the formation of our present Consti.
tuition, II was recommended by Congress
nf ehsn. 10 A..
the States should he coded to tho United
States, for the purpose of general harmony,
and as fund to meet the expenses Of the
war. The Recommendation was adopted,
ana at different periods Of time the States Of
massachusetts,. New-York, Virginia, North
and South Caroline. and Georgia, granted
their vacant soil for the uses for which thew
had been asked. As'the lands NAV now be
considered as relieved from this pledge, the
object for which they were ceded having
been accomplished. it is 10 the discretion OF
Congress to dispose Of them iD such way MS
best g condMce ia the quiet, harmony, and
general interest Of the American people. In
examining the question, all local and section
a feeling should be discarded, and the whole
United States regarded MS one people, inter |
ested alike IN the prosperity Of their common
country.
1t cannot be doubted that the speedy settle. |
ment Of these lands constitutes the true inter, |
est ofihe repablic. The wealth and strength I
of a country are its. population. and the best |
part Ut that population are the cultivators of |
the soil. Independent farmers are every
where the basis Of society and true friends Of |
liberty. !,
10 addition 10 these considerations. oues-
lions have already arisen, and may be expect |
90 hereafter 70 grow out ofthe public lands.
which involve the rights of the new States |
and the powers of the General Government
ana unless liberal policy be now adopted, |
there y danger that these questions NAV
speedily assume an Importance not now gen. |
orally anticipated. The influence Of u great
sectional interest, when brought into full action.
Will be found more dangerous 10 the hapmo.
ny and union Of the States than any other
cause ct discomfort; and il 10 the mari Of
wisdom and sound policy to foresee its ap. |
proaches and endeayor. il possible, TO coun-
teract them. ~
Otthe various schames which have heen
hitherto proposed in regard TO the hisposaI nc |
inc pubic landss none has yet received the |
entire appreciation af the Naiionl Legislature.
Deeply impressed with the importance Of n |
speedy and satisfactory arrangement Of the |
subject, ! deem It my duty an this occasion
TO urge L upon your consideration, and. ~ |
the propositions which have been heretofore
suggested BY others, 10 contribute those re-
deciions which have occurred 10 me. n The /
hope tina! they may assist you 10 your future
deliberations.
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