Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 182?-183?, 1832-07-20

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out those prominent features in the act pre-
scented, which, in his opinion, make it in
compatible with the constitution and sound
policy A general discussion will now take
place, eliciting new light, and settling i'm
pcrtant principles and new Congress, e.
lected in the midst of such discussion, and
furnishing an equal representation of the
people according to the last census, will bear
TO the Capitol the verdict of public opinion,
and doubt not, bring this important ques-
ton to a satisfactory result.
Under such circumstances, the bank
comes forward and asks for a renewal OF its
charter for term OF fifteen years, upon con-
ditions which not only operate as gratuity
to the stockholders of many millions of dol
lars, but will sanction abuses and legaliZe a.
ny entertainments.
Suspicious are entertained and charges are
made of gross abuses and violations of its
charter An investigation unwilingly con-
ceded, and so restricted in time, as neCessa-
rily TO make it incomplete and unsatisfacto-
ry, discloses enough TO excite suspicion and
alarm in the practices of the principal
bank, partially unveiled in the absence Of
important witnesses, and numerous charg-
es confidently made, and as yet wholly I'M
Investigated, there was enough to induce a
majority of the Committee OF Investigation,
committee which was selected from the
most able and honorable members of the
House of Representatives, TO recommend a
suspension of further action upon the bill
and prosecution of the inquiry. AS the
charter had vet four years TO run, and as q
renewal now was not necessary TO the sue
cessful prosecution of its business, 1t was TO
have been expected that the bank itself, CON
scous of its purity 81 proud of its character,
would have withdrawn it for the present,
and demanded the severest scrutiny into all
its transactions In their declining TO do so,
there seems to be an additional reason why
the functionaries of the Government should
proceed with less haste, and more caution.
In the renewal of their monopoly.
The bank is professedly established agent ofthe Ex
.cutve branches oe Government and its constitutional
iy is maintained that ground. Neither upon the pro
priety present action upon the provisions Of this act
was the executive consulted Ii has had opportunity t.
say that neither needs wants an agent clothed witt
such powers and fayoured by such exemptions. There
nothing in its legitimate functions which makes 1t necessary
or proper Whatever interest influences whether pub
lie or private given birth this act 1t cannot be found
eithern the wishes necessities OF the executive department
by which present action deemed premature and th'
powers conferred upod s agent not only unnecessary ou
dangerous to the Government and country.
II regretted at the rich and powerful too otter
bend the Of Government to their selfish purposes
Distinctions in society w always exist under every JUS
Governments Equality Of talents, Of education, or o
wealth cauno be produced by human institutions In tn
fun enjoyment Of the gifts ofHeayen and the fruits OF supe
or industry economy and virtue every man Is equally en-
titled to protection by law But when the laws undertake
10 add TO these natural and Just advantages artificial dis
tincton TO great titles gratute and exclusive privileges
10 make the rich richer and the potent more powerful Tn
humble members ofocey, the farmers, mechanics, and la
brer have neither the time the Of securing
like avors TO themselves, have right TO complain OF I'M
injustice of their Government. There are no necessary
evils in government It's evils exist only IN ITS abuses
It would itself to equal projections and as HeayeT
does its rains shower avors alike the high and I'M
low the rich and u poor would be unqualified bes
sing In the before me- there seems to be wide ant
unnecessary departure from these Just principles
Nor Is our Government 10 be maintained, or our Unioi
rssryed v iuvasons the rights and powers OF the
sral States In thus attempting 10 make our General Gov
ernnent strong we make IL weak. It's true strength con
s In leaving individuals and States much as possible
10 tbemselyes in making elffe not IN ITS power, but II
M bene6cence not its CONTROL but III its proteeuonj no
in binding the States closely to the centre but leav
ing each 10 move unobsructed in its proper orbit.
Experience should teach wisdom. Most Of the DIN
euties our government encounters, and most Of tn
dangers which impcnd the Union have sprung from
abandonment Of the legitimate objects government by GU
national legislation and the adoption Of such principles
are embodied in this Many Of our rich men have nc
been con tent with equal protection and equal benefits o'
have besought make them richer by act Of Copge'
By attem png crafty their desires, have IN the n
cults Of legislation arrayed section against section,
against interest, and man against man, IN FART