Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-08-28


would be varied the interest feelings minds
OF men Ii s. Carolina nui6cation be discovered to be
true poichi doctrine OF government, admissible by
its constitution, then have discovered wound
our almost perfect government has had its kne toled,
and we may behold the dawn OF anarchy in horizon.
But this surely bel would fain believe il the
mere phantom OF the feverish brain.
- The possession of such power by any
minority OF states over the laws OF the whole, vari
ance with and subverivc OF the fundamental principles of
republican government To establish the principle that
one state OF the Union has the right determine ii law
OF Congress be in accordance with the spirit the Consi-
tuition and IT its decision be- that the law is in violation Of
it, though opinion of the other states or the majority of
them may be, that the Is within The limits OF the letter
and the S'iTnj by its decision, it will have right
demand of Congress repeal or such modification Of that
law aS TO suit its construction of The spirit Of the consu
ton; Is establishing principle reverse OF the majority
passing laws for the government OF the whoe-suitable
Tor an oigarchy, and not Tor Democracy and that tIa
state may continue in the Union equality with the
other states, and yet ne sub that law should the
demand OF Congress by the state for the repeal mod
canon o, INC supposed unconstitutional law not be obeyed,
Is equally AT variance with the republican principle, that
the minority shall be subject TO the laws Of the majority,
so iohg as ihey constitute one governments yet this -
South Carolina qualifications; which many plain, honest,
untinkng men, who real adv oc7teS OF repubcanism,
are so deed by sophStca reasoning to believe to be
the safety Of our republic.
That more opinion may be formed Of the dan
geFous effects oil nuiilcaOn, upon republican prnc
ples examine with the which has brought that
unioru doctrine into existence; and observe, if il
be exercised in that case why may il not with equal pro-
priey be made to operate upon almost every law which
Congress may enact Congress- acting perfectly within
the pale of the letter Uhough | cannot ibnk within Le
PTiD oil the CONSTITUTIONS passes the tariff act and in i'm
posing duty the different articles of Importation so ar
ranges thein TO afford incidental protection domestic
industry, which is direct protection in its effect aud
which is impossible 10 be avoided. South Carolina, by
the ingenious and false reasoning of her influential
statesmen is led TO believe that that law is in violation of
'he T o the Constitution; that it is oppressive aud
aarmngy partial in its operation In the consideration of
this subject, il is well TO remember that this very unjust
policy OF protection, ardently advocated, but f
teen ago. by the very and men, who prefer
civil rather Than submission such unconstitutional
anu oppressive system. However, from cause,
God alone knows what il is, South Carolina thns il
proper TO believe quite the Of her former opinions
and endeavos TO have the tariff act amended her pre-
sent views, by exerng the republican weapon of argu-
ment but falling in the of such means she seeks for
others, and in her search notification comes 10 light And
this remedy she offers andoe all political ills.
IL 3 Carolina has right 10 Puly such law the tariff,
what law of Congress will the same right rot extend?
Whataw can the majority enact that the minority will
have right TO disregard have rescindeds The will of
the majority would have succumb the objections Of
the minority. If this right OF notification be essential
the existence of free government, lis advocates assert,
it be acceded TO, that the government each
the states free must be suiec, TO the application of the
same principle, TO constitute them free governments;
otherwise the citizens of the States would be deprived
right essential TO their lreedOmlI this be graDed and
cannot conceive by what spiritual construction TIE
nuihers avoid il; need ask but assent, TO
present TO the world the novel; and TO ourselves The
ing fact that now, and for the last half century, the inha-
bans OF these u s. have been living under government
totally destitute ofpower ask, if the laws OF the States
hc subject TO the conservative principle of notification,
has every citizen rig lat nuIiify and disregard any
law OF the States which he may believe profess
to believe oppressive and uuconstuionaR If Sofh Ca
roina qualification be true, this state of civil affairs
inevitable. And under such government, who can
question tie right OF the culpr when condemned 10 he
hung, TO exercise the right Of nuhyfng the law, which
pronounces his conduct criminal, oppressive and
constitutional? If notification be principle our
governmentits power but form, and the execution oE
It's laws b. ed on voluntary submission To suppose that
government exist without power enforce laws
is rs great an absurdity Republic where the mino-
niy has right 10 control the laws and power OF the
majority. Yet this is the spirit and tendency of
notification, which Is maintained by so many States
men of talent, and hope patriotism. This is the
lever by which prosperous republic be over
turned, if it obtain sufficient weight This is the
"monstrun horrendum" which is striving for exis-
cnce at the Sout he comes in attire pleasing
racive he comes as the guardian Of rights
men; lac tells u.s. oppressed and robbed OF our pro-
pcry condemned in just complaints, and faed
tered in the chains OF slavery; he offers himself de-
iverer from all grievances; he tell blood shall be
spared the peace OF homes protected believe but on
him, aud the dark political clouds, which gathers
ing over our happy land, shall be dispersed without the
gliinmefing OF lightning the oarof thunder But he
presents before only the vision of maniac, the wIes
of designing His strength is in his crafiness
shear him OF that and like Samson Of old he will yield
TO touch
Permit me, then my fellow citizens, in the conclusion
OF these remarks the ruinOus effects and marked absu
y oil TINS growing monster TO warn you that he is
on borers-nay, has already obtained admission into
our Saie and actively seeking for support in midst
beware Of him-and beware of those who nourish
ing him into strengt-crUsh the he obtains
living growtlI-shame his advocates of their weakness
and their foy and thus terry others from espousng his
cause Believe he is dangerous irrepubcan monster
his exterior is mild and preposscsng, whilst his heart is
black and his designs dreaducrcdit his professions;
arih--can you believe him? has his friends shown
desire TO accept Of relief and reduction when relief and
reduction have been obtained in Congress- No; they,
by their votes, testify their desire 10 such relief.
With vigilant eye guard the movements Of this
monster, give him resting place in State,
; pei him from within lmits-he says he
to aid us in peace but amt desOioiiOn in
! his train Modification TO be peaceabc
dy for evils; has but msy apping hloodshed aud
civil are IFS has power TO
enforce its laws and enforce them il will Is IL folly,
worse than folly, TO proclaim notification 10 be peaceful
remedy As many may prefer remedy which brings
war and bloOdsbcd rather than permit Federal Cor
stituon to be violated with impuny; rather than
dure such taSa0n and oppression from the northern and
western States, the nuliers tells bcHeve are
shall endeavOr TO convince such that the nullfers
under geat ALTERATION OF mind in their opinions
these subjects, they in their doctrines OF nullca
ton Their attention shall be directed 10 these subjects
n my future communicatons-and indulge The hope
they may remove al doubts. a GEORGIAN.
THE EVIL HOUR 70 BE PospPoNEp--It is with
pleasure that in the letters Of several citizens who
could not attend the Lexington Dinner the ib Of March
nest suggested the "remotest period which ile pro
tecng system should be allowed 10 remain cankcr upon
the bonour the interest and the liberty ofthe souicrnpeo
pie" This suggestion is from Mr. Howard oil Baldwin
Judge Warren also suggests The 4h OF March, "tho
urhest day given to Congress 10 relieve us rom the
entire protective system" This will be much gained
IL the suggestion is followed by the friends Of notification
i'm this stale; and u is 10 be regretted that did
would have prevented much will and private