Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-04-17
Richmond, TUESDAY, April ~.
BALTIMORE CONVENTION

n large meeting oil the citizens OF Putnam county in
Georgia have adopted the following resolution
"Resoired That sensible that the harmony and
interest oil the onion demand of alits democratic citizens
united action in the next election of its first and second
officers; and that to effect object so desirable and So
important to the peace and happiness of the good people
Of the u States, most cheerfully unite in onno;nn,,
delegates to attend the proposed Convention to be held S
the city of Baltimore, in May next"
They have deputed their Senators and Representatives
IN Congress, as their delegates TO the Convention
The citizens of Clark county have also adopted the fol-
lowing resolution and appointed their members of con-
gress to represent them in the Conventions
'Whereas, ishighy important that the Republican par
ty throughout the Union should on some distinguish.
ca individual TO be run for the Vice Presidency of the
United States at the election with our present Chief
Magistrate: And whereas, from spirit of opposition TO
the administration of Gen jackson in sections of the
country and more particularly from the late unnatural CO.
ah,ionln the Senate OF the United States refusing TO
confirm the nomination of Martin Van Buren, as Minister
TO England this meeting believes it TO be the du,v ofcvc
y true friend TO the President, orego his private pre-
objections and unite in the support of distinguished
INDIVIDUAL Tor the second office within the gift OF the Re
public, in whose ability and devotion the best interests
with safety conidc. ~
Convention TO be held in Baltimore the fourth Monday
in May next, for the purpose OF nominating and recon-
cy ofhe United Sates.''
dia6dmaA meeting of about $50 citizens of Jackson
county, have entered into resolution requesting Mr.
Moore to resign his seat Immediately, that they may be
enabled TO appoint Senator who will truly represent
hem"-They also pledge themselves to support Martin
V. Buren, as V. President should his name be- mi in
nomination by the Baltimore Convention
The "Courtland HERALD ofthe Both ul states that "AT
the candidates for our ensuing State Iegsature will, bo
required TO pledge themselves, if elected, request the
Hon o. Moore TO resign his in the Senate remain at
MS % Own i0aggs; and never attend Congress again
have appointed Dr. A. Reese represent the District i'm
the Baltimore Convention.
lndced seems sufficient yobvious that there no other
measure at this time calculated avoid schsms and to
sure an election by the people, ante sending Delegates
10 the Baltimore ConventionHcnrico county expected
10 move In TINS business nj its Quarterly court
meeting oil the friends of the Administrations was held
at bLnceown, In Frederick county, on the 9TH inst,
appointed Maj James Gibson represent them i'm the
Baltimore Convention, with this resolution:
" Rcsoced, That we in the nomination of the
Hon Martin Van Buren, Vice President of the United
states, and although consider the persecution raised
against him TO be causeles and proceeded from
the jealousy with which his opponents have regarded his
brilliant career and increasing reputation, vet we do not
wish 10 be considered binding delegate support
him alone but TO concur in the selection of Vice Presi-
dent who shall be most agreeable the majority of tho
Convention and whom we pledge ourselves to support"
THE TARIFF.-PLANS OF CANCELLATION
Every discreet politician seems TO admit the dangerous
situation in which we are placed South Carolina is ready
Tor action The States Rights Party have organized
themselves: They proclaim their determination to r,li-
Lfy-tO resist.-But, il believe an intelligent
Correspondent, who writes from marlborough, for the
N. Com Advertiser, even the Union party chang
ing their tone lie avows that he cherishes the princi-
denounces nullGcaon-but he declares that when the
late Convention Charleston avowed their intention IN
'ey mean TO resist and ga large majority of
the people approve and arc ready support them s.he
Union Party Gays hc) have done all they can and pre-
sumo all they will attempt 10 do toaest what they have
deemed the rashness OF their opponenand if the present
Congress do not modify the Tarto system of repenue
lSy =: I far distant when there will be but one par
w who III 'e spirit Of their Fathers with about the same
ouds against them with equal Justice appeal IN Uc,
ven Tor the recude of their intentions and who will mu
uay pledge their lives, their fortunes and
"oho, 10 resist The encoachments of Unconstitutional
power
Such our own Impressions Tbnrs have no,v ~,
10 shch pass, That unless the North meets the South
ana south Western States upon liberal principles the two
% Ia; ~ oousn Iarolna VIII move together in resisting
Kelly upon it, that The South will never ameIv acouiescc
III Ihe system OF raising money by the present unequal
ana ihiquous tarihand then e1pending il in uncons,i-
mcnt. - WY s''''N-
- We are willing to meet the friends of the Tariff upon
Deai prlnclples-butt the protective system must be cur
alicd the duties upon the most important articles shou
he reduced TO about 20 per cent immediatevand
men what with further and gradual reduction of those
duties along with the reduced duties on the non proec
ca articles and reduced prices of the public lands The
revenue should be cut down as soon as possible 70 %
necessary wants OF the government This precauion is
ai-mrofian TO the preservation of our political system
,gn our Peh'e"f system be TO raise of 20
iiIHons, when we only II or Is; TO Law such du
es, as with the avas of the public lands shall constant
" leave surplus, of or millions, TO be squandered
among the States, TO be employed in approximations
Wch are not recognizedby the Constitution and we shall
soon see The very form of government changed In
stead OIL being limited, it will become indefinite In
c"u Oes federal constitution for specified purposes
II may become sweeping and splendid consolida,on-
soon should we hear from The reckless distributors of the
growing surplus of the Treasury as well as from the mos
ccnary OF their bounty the same ALARMING Ian
guaSe as we see in the startling speech of Mr. Cooke of
Oio delivered In the House OF Representatives on the
81 March, on the bill for the relief of Mrs. Decatur:
"Ihe powers vested in this Government bv the Cors
tuon are expressed 0ny 10 the great general OBJ
JecS oil ITS institution; among which the prominent
aeto provide Tor the common Defence promote the ge-
neral welfare and TO adopt such Congress NAV
deem best calculated, TO ourselves and TO our
posteny the blessings of liberty perpeuate tho
Integrity and independence of the Union.
Ihe particular process, the specified means bv which
these general powers to be carried into effect and
hesc great purposes accomplished, are necessarily left
Dhohy undcfned Their specification the body of tho
Constitution would have been utterly impraclcable But
the authority 10 prescribe this process direct these
means is expressly delegated TO the Congress the Unit
ed States They are expressly vested with ample pow
er 10 select such objects and adopt such to Them
may seem mast mise, 10 promote The great ends bf the
Gorernmo''f and TO carry into sfect the several
nierdted p0JceTS
"ln The exercise Of this authority they are unlimited by
any other restraint, than that Of the great landmarks
Constitution, the enlightened Urfue and intelligence Of
heT mGjOrfy and The GH-P0,cerftd influence Of public
Pt"0" Under the operation of this restraint fixed and
huaule III IFS boundaries, yet ceasing and
aclve IN ITS vigilance the Constitutions, and will be,
safe Occasional departures from its spirit may possibly
occur IN the execution OF that immense Of legislation
winch the intellectually diversified wants. claims and in
eress OF the country continually impose upon Congress-
but the frequent recurrence OF popular elections places
beyond the power Of any dangerous violation, pema-
nent abuse, by The Representatives OF the People.
"Wiihn The broad scope Of this authority every mea-
sure tending TO excite that emulation, which leads deeds
Of noble daring, every which is calculated
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