Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-11-16


have produced nothing seriously injurious the in
terest aud character OF the State.
The survey Of the County OF Cherokee in conformity
w ana under The provisions OF the several the
Legislature has been completed without any serious OBJ
sace or dihcuy; and in the exercise Of that discretion
coniided TO Inc by law, have hesated TO move for
ward Ia that direct line, which deemed best calculated
TO ensure speedy settlement OF the lands In
Cherokee Co"ny Accordingly in due time, the Jusices
OF the Inferior Courts oil the several notified
aud required TO execute the duties devovinp on the m in
regard TO receiving and returning the OF persons
entitled to draws in the Lotteries which having done
according TO law and the tickets having been prepared
the Lottery Commissioners were ened, and COM
which was commenced on the I'D day Of October last and
Is now In progress, under their superintendent.
THE TARIFF.
might here close this communication under the con-
vicon OF having submitted Tor the consideration of tho
Legislature, the most important subjects which will re-
quire their attention during the present session Dut AZ
hine Ike the present. when country is agitated
from its centre TO its circumference, upon subjects of vi
tai Importance TO the OF liberty and the be
o' our civil institutions deem it TO be duty attached
10 Tue trust which occupy, TO give free aud frank
avowal OF my sentiments upon the exciting subjects he
lore designating alone the interests OF my country
Upon all subjects relating the usufpations OF tie Fe
derai Governments aud especially upon that of the Pro-
ecve Tam system, great unannty Of opnio pre- sils
throughout this and the Southern States eeneray Ths
never VIII be reconcied TO the present Tariff OF the prin
cipes which il is based. They believe IL 10 be
ny to the principles and spirit oil the Federal Constitutions:
ana the auxiliary measures, by which this odous system
oil taxation is kept up and supported, less objection
able than the Tariff itself The partial aud extravaganza
appropriations OF every succeeding Congress
Introduction OF this desolaiing strife stirring sys-
ein clearly evince abandonment Of those princi-
pies Of economy and republican simplicity upon which
our Federal system is based. To preserve and
perpctuste the blessings of our political instiuions
II is indispensable that the Federal and State CO.
vernments SHOULD be kept within the limits Of ,i,er con-
stutiona spheres o! action. sr
usurpaions which will not yield the ordinary influence
oil reason aud justice, be checked by some means
and the power to accomplish this end must UNIQUE stona-
bly, reside in the respective oveeignes IL is incopsis
tent with every principle of liberty and
Tor the political reserved rights State 10 be coufded
to- or dependent on the decision of any power under ea
ven, except be the will Of her people, When bur-
he's become nsufierabe, the time the mode and tho
measure Oh redress, are questions which be deter
mined by those who feel themselves sggeved--and this
brings us at TO The questions which at this time sei-
tate the public mind.
PRIMARY assemblies, as well by their Representatives
IN Congress and the State Legislature repeatedv reuon
sraed and protested against the protective Tariff system
ana declared Their nIerminable hostility it, While the
feelings OF our people have been strong and urgent ON this
'h.y nave nevertheless exercised spirit OF mo-
uefao ana orbearance under the prospect of relief he.
ing afforded, before endurance would become ntoerabIe
have looked to the ina extnguishnent OF the public
debt as the period when should be relieved from Tho
burthens OF uneqnaaxaton. And our hopes have been
strengthened and encouraged from the patriotic and inde
course which has been pursued by the present
Executive OF the United States, in arresting by Ills veto
unconstitutional measures of expenditure. This cheek
upon the exavagant OF Congress has been eli
calculated 10 strengthen the hope the Fede raj
ent might finally be brought back the principles Of The
Constitution. Hitherto have confded much IN The re-
PUoncah doctrine, that freedom of
uay give 10 truth The victor error; without
ing as we ought that pions be made where The
majority believe 10 be their interest decide
~ but whatever may have been ancpaons thus far
IL must be admitted, that reasonable have
been greatly disappointed and that the burhens OF which
we complain have been but partially aeviated Never
theess, with these dscouragng facts before me still
ieei extreme reluctance at the idea of yielding up all
OF peaceabe and satisfactory adjustment OF these pei
peXeo ana embarrassing questions, through the
oil The constitutional authorities of the country The nra
ceedIng OF the late session of Congress were noted Vim
intense interest and soctude with spirit and de sr
70 u ohenihg IN The proceedings OF that body, ending
harmony founded upon acts justice and more sacred
rgad 10 The principles OF our Federal system But each
sueceeI'g man. during the late long session. did but
strengthen my msgvings in longer looking 10 at bodv
70 save the country from the threatening evils OF that par
udl' oppressive and Unconstitutional legislation Yet ms
uee requires The admissions, that in the passage oi the
arm act oil heaic session. majority of both bi ranches
oi Congress did manifest something of spirit Of Co.
tested spirit OF cooperation with the Executive branch of
ne feuefai Government in sustaining this act, which
by no MEANS satisfactory measure Of COM
promse has been calculated aIay present excitement
ana TO check the npciuosy OF The rash and violent
ms act was passed by the of members who did
no. approve It's provisions, but sustained choice Of
evils they voted Tor its passage in preference 10 dis.
union, or the Tariff Of 1925 While consider the
pncpies oil he late act equally, il Obnoxious
han that OF 1928, yet a bound to admit that i,
me whole people OF the United States OF portion of the
burihens OF taxaon and therefore il NAV be considered
Us an eor a, least, on the part portion of the friends
OF The protective system, modify tile law so as TO make
il less obnoxious TO feelings But unless This stem of
Cancellation is followed by further they do bur
ieceve themselves, II they suppose that the South will
ever become reconcilcd. Upon full view of tbe
Nhoe SUBJECT, would most decidedly recommend that
our ioroeafance aud moderation be made manifest
10 t'e whoe Union, before upon any doubtful or
,oet remedy calculated TO jeopardse the existence of
ne reuerai Union Iiseii Our complaints are lust and
our cause shteousendurance is not vet inoIehe. and
new Congress, under the last census viii nm
Ter circumstances and at time more auspicous for calm
anu patriotic deiibefaion stranger 10 The sci.
hess oil man and oil communities, but have not yet
ost all confidence IN the virtue and intelligence OF The
merlcan people III our opponents be capable of wise
'eH-govctnmeni, they long be brought In sec
ne justice OF our cause: based principles no les.
essential TO them than TO least may we not hone that
me common classes OF the abofing people, every here
VIII yet be brought 10 unite with us against HE baIc
system as being designed 10 benefit an aristocratc few
mo 10 Cypress The poor for the exclusive benefit f The
wealthy. But should these, my best anticpations be
ouued ia error ami originate In weakness 6eseech NV
,ounlrymeD, who are in favor direct and Immediate
resistance, TO remember, that they are reouired bv
every principle of sound philosophy, virtue, and pa.
ousin TO exercise patience and long forbearance To-
aId 'elr brethren OF The faith aud principes with
themselves, III regard TO the lsurpaons Of The Federal
government. IL is truly gratifying TO know that the
people are so well agreed, the existence Of
lie evils complained Of This being the case nothing hut
ihion ana concert are wanting give an irresistible
Ve orce 10 our opinions and feelings, and make our
serves Formidable in any event To obtain This desi,sd
mon OF acoD time and labor required DO not con-
uer TIE mode and manner of producing these Joint deli
lcrdloDs MATERIAL do by what name such conn
us may he called Ii is only necessary THAT these mea-
sures should eanae directly from the enlightened aud
'eDerate WI OF the people; founded upon their inherent
mo u'ienabie rights; admitted 10 be extraordinary and
"enueu 10 meet most extraordinary Crisis.
no state can act efficiently in sustaining her Just rights