Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-10-19

moral force. which, perhaps much any other holds
II together imperously required that tho destructive
course OF legislation upon that subject, then prevail.
should in proper and constitutional way
throughout gave the Of which that mt
was an exposition, my active, Jealous, and anxious sup
port.
The opinions declared by the President in the Mays
Vile and his succeeding annual message, understand
them, loloNs l That Congress does not, posse
the power 10 make aud estabh road or canal within
State, with right Of jurisdiction to the extent have
stated; and that il iii the wish OF the people that the con-
sruction OF such words should be undertaken by the fede
raj government previous amendment of the
comforting that power and defining and restricting
ercsc with reference the sovereignty of the States
Indispensable. I'd. An ntImaon OF his belief that the
right TO make appropriations in aid of such rnal i'm
provemchs AZ arc oil national character has been
neraly acted upon, and long acguiesced in by the
federal and State governments, and the constituents
OF EACH justify its exercises but that il * never
theless highly eNpedent that such appropria
tons should with the exception OF such a. relate TO
lighthouses, bcacons, buoys, public piers and other
Provements, in the habors and n0vgabe rivers the
States, for the security and facility of foreign COM
merce be deferred at least until the national debt is paid
3D. That lift the wish of the people that tie agency OF
the federal government, should be restricted the appro
praion OF money and extended that form i'm aid of such
undertakings, when carried by authority then the
OCCASION the and the of the appropriaton
should be made the subjects of constitutional re uaton
In these views concurrcd; and likewise participated
IN The dlhcues which were encountered, expressed
by the PRESIDENT in adopting the principles which
cedes TO the federal government the right make appro
priaonS in aid OF works which mic Int be rcd No or
national Observation-Disclosures which arose ss well from
the danger OF considering usage the foundation of the
right as from the extreme uncertaintv and in
security of the best rule that had ever been adopted or
that could, in the absence of positive constitutional pro-
vison be established The reasons which these obec
tons were founded, fully the docune nj
erred to, aud have been extensively promu gated that
unnecessary Tor me TO repeat them here. Subsea
reflection and experience have confirmed my apprehen
onS OF the injurious consequences which would probably
How FROM the usupaon OF appropriations internal i'm
provements, with no better rule for the
gress than that OF which have spoken and do not hest
tate TO express my opinion, that the general true
interests the country would be best consulted by with
holding them, with the exceptions which Ihavc already
referred TO, until constitutional upon the
subject has been made.
In this avowal, certainly not influenced bv feelings
OF ndnerence, much less OF hostility Internal Improve
inents As such, they have enemies. have ne
yer omitted 10 give them all the proper in my power;
'or wmch, by the way, claim particular merit do
not believe there is honest sane man i'm the country
who does not wish TO them prosper: But their con-
strucon, and the manner in which, and tie means by
whch ey are TO he effected, quite different ques-
lions Rather than again expose legislation TO ali the
cornptng influences OF those scrambes and combinations
IN Congress- which have been heretofore witnessed and
the other affairs Of the country Injurious effects una
voldaby resulting from them it would my opinion be
INFINITELY preferable to leave works the snoken
Of and not embraced in the exception which has been
pointed out for the present, the supports upon which
they have reposcd with so much success for the LAST two
years VIZ; state efforts and private enterprise If the
great body of the people become convinced that the
gess these works should be accelerated by the federal
aT tey viii not refuse 10 proper constu-
iona arrangement upon the suhect. The supposition
mat an equitable rule which pays proper respect TO the
different
TO receive ultimately the constitutional sanction, would
be dong injustice 10 the intelligence of country By
suGi settlement oil the question, political system in
addition TO the other advantages derived from it, would in
relation 10 this subject least be relieved from those dan
gefous shocks which spring from diverses of opinion up
on constitutional points Of deep Interest," and in the mean
me the of the country would be best husband
cd by being left in the hands Of those by whose abour
they produced.
am unreservedy opposed 10 renewal oC the charter
OF the United States Bank and approve Of the refusal of
the President 10 sign the bill, passed that purpose al
the last session OF Congress- well the un-
conshtutionay, as the impolicy of its provisions.
am equally opposed TO the principle of Modification,
be entertained by Others believe that entirely desti-
tute OF constitutional authority and that could not be
ae2tfGcu0n Of the confederacy = '' - TT
nat these views will be universally acceptable TO those
VINO nave called them forth, not allow myself 10 az
Pcc lie who thinks in country, the interests of which
are so uVerhed as ours and i'll respect the constitution
OF which, construction is made perform so great mart
@ nc Purest intentions, or the most profound reflections
can enable HIM so TO shape his political tenes as 10 meet
ne appreciation oil a or who is unreasonable TO re-
qre at uoss oil The public servants, should all re-
Pecs correspond with his own must expect TO make nm
MS account with disappointment deception For my
SELL cherish no such hope. All ask is a fair conf.
dence IN the sincerity of the principles have avowed
ana IN the fidelity with which they will be maintain
ed 1t Is not possible that any nomination could have
been more entirely unsolicited by word or deed than
lha' "hch has been bestowed upon me- Had il
nov pesn ior NE event to which, have before
d"' IceI myself principally indebted for it, should not
nave hesIiaed TO decline, however highly distinguished
me hohor intended for Inc is felt to be- And 1 beg nv
III
standing The deep sense, which in common with the peo
pie oil the Onon entertain Of their unwaverng though
unpetending patriotism and unspoed political faith and
the gh qualification should derive from being thouoh
worthy OF their confidence shall feel ii duty TO be con-
tent with Whatever disposition of the question thew in
e honeS' exercise OF hcropinons shall fit to make
with sentiments OF high consideration am gentlemen
/ your obedient servant NJ VAN BIJREN
/ ~ Joseph H. Bryan Josiah r. Grd,bey,U ana dIenu.
can Hunt, ESqs., Committee, &c.
~ From the N. Y Evening Postl
Those who manage the affairs of the Bank of the II
aes seem determined not only control our elections
out 10 set at defiance the resolutions of the Commissioners
OF the Sinking Fund.- the orders the Treasury and the
Jaws OF the country. 1t will be recollected that Mr.
Clay made great flourish last winter about the folv of
paying oil the three per That he should take that
ground was natural enoughii the debt was not paid the
bahk OF the United States could lend the public money
Tor heir own benefit at six per Mr. CLAY and Mr.
bdde perfectly understood each other But not,ythstand
ing This opposition TO The redemption of the public debt
the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund among whom
were Chief Justice Marshal and Mr. Calhoun unanimous
~ determined that in obedience to the laws the publc
money must be applied and the three per cents paid
on. secretary McLane accordingly about 10 eive
notlce ~ April that they would be paid on the st
Juy' when MIR. President Biddle posts off TO Wash
! lngtoh 10 negotiate for postponement. The Bank
says Mr. Biddlc, has ample means TO meet all lie
engagements-but wish 10 accommodate me oo-
UeTnment and enable ourselves relieve the pressure I'm
OH The commercial communyo save the debtors of 90
verDment from bankruptcy Mr.. Bddles ne collation. slc-
ceeded in effect; they borrowed the money from the 20
Yernment at three, TO loan il cent THE