Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1832-06-29


wmn'n The Jurisdiction Of the States. and to appro
prn'r tue sum OF $4,000 To the repair OF this work al
na""n" Improvement This bill did not become q
BECAUSE 1t was arrested by the veto of Mr., Mon.
roe, on Tue ground that il was unconsiuti Ac-
ua'eo ny the same principles, have seen Mr.. Van
" more recently. as member of Gen. Jack sons
a"'"e' oec'aring To members of Congress, that ait
mlosS'oe Tor the PRESIDENT TO veto the Maysvi,le
ROAD "iii because the principle in some way or other
m va, Gee" sanctioned, by every administration since
e commencement OF the governmcnt'-and be-
',"se might lose the votes OF several States to the
aumin's'ration.' II has been said ION good auhor.
~ mat Mr. Van Barren finally approved this act OF
.aes'uen', and Prolessed his concurrence in the
pr,ncipie OF the Veto Message II this be s., we
submit TO candid public. to judge u.en and ,chy he
changed his opinion. as facts shall warrant.
:" iozI, when the protective or Ame -ican Sys-
rn Nas IL has been falsely tc:ned) had been already
u, eo 10 the extreme of prohibition to many ar
"eies OF prime necessity, aud when that course Of
systematic extortion and plumber had became tho
.ougny organized by the Union OF all the interests
wuIch were TO be enriched hy IT'S operations Mr. Van
puren advocated and voted for IN. tariff bill which
p"sseu 'he forse OF Representatives. and opposed
NV a'emp's to mitigate the enormous duties propos
c" U" Sa't aud other articles of absolute necessity.
Mr. Tazewell, Mr.. Macon and other Senators from
lHe south, whose constituents had felt the grievous
ana heavy curse of this q American system" and
VINO then complained Of its intolerabIe burdens,
frequent and unavailing efforts to lay the bill Of
100, on the table-to recommit il 10 the Committee
ianu"cue', with instructions TO inquire whether
ITS duties were not prohbitory &c. Mr.. Van Buren,
N"eu throughout against all these attemps, with the
uhrreh'ing and memorable friends of the protc
system Al length, another motion was made TO lay
me ON on the table, and MIR. Van buren, being alb
se"' from nus seat, there equal division OF the
senate, and the motion carried in the affirmative
oy me casting vote of the Vice President.
fearing mat The accidental respite which thus
games by The Southera States, for one short year
from tie oppression Of that bill might he imputed 10
returning sense of justice in his BOSOM Mr. Van
Dureh took occasion in u public speech during the
ensuing summer, at Albany, To discaim all ntcn.,on
TIT he ~, c.i,
system. In tins speech made at a meeting, to send
delegates TO a " Manufacturers Convention" Mr.
Van Buren, declared that he was accde nialiy absent
when the tariff bill OF 1897 was Ios-tI,at he could
scarcely be suspected of wanting zeal in behalf OF
Tie system OF protecton-(espccaIlv the protection
of wool as he owned more than 500 600 wortI, of
sheep AS the heeces Of these sheep were to have
been enhanced by that bill, Mr.. Van Buren, seems ,u
n"ve regarded them rs so many hostages which he
had gwen to the american System. After thus aid
ing III srnolng delegates TO Conventions of Manuac-
turers and being instrumental in forwarding the ceIe
brated Harrisburg Conv ention Mr. Van R,,ren's no.
iuicai friends moved TO instruct him during the en-
suing session on the subject of the tariff. Theu in
structcd him TO vote for such tariff would all ,rd
sufficient protection TO the growers of wool, hemp
and iaS, and the manufactures of iron and woolens
and every other article, so far the same may he
connected with the interests Of manufactures agr;.
culture and commerce." These are the vague and
indefinite Instructions, Ohus gotten up ny Mr. Van
Buren's partizans, vi ich relied on 10 extern
uac or justify his vote for the tariff OF 1928 which
has driven the Union fear to the verge of dsso-
luton. This shallow excuse comedies that MIR Van
Buren, does not regard protective tariff uncon-
snutona--a doctrine which lies i'm estimation al
the foundation of the whole system. We have never
heard however, that Mr.. W" i,
to vote Tor The tariff of 1927, and those ding II
or to make his speech during that year. in which he.
aVowed himself in favor of the system
While these acts aud opinions are une planned ant
unatoned tor we cannot regard Mr.. Van Buren, as
possessing those peculiar claims 10 the confidence OF
ie Republicans OF virginia. which have been recent
IL Deh w ,.ill
| me Illuminating necessity oil making ct another sac
rhce 10 appease the ruthless spirit of task
nor can we cast the principles of State into tho
political scales 10 be weighed down by "Me SPOIL.
| Of Picfory." F
! But younre told that Mr.. Van Buren, is recommend.
ed 10 your confidence by the nomination of the BnI,-
| more Convention. Before you take such counsel il
were we'll TO consider whence il procrsds hi. III .
hFst Time Iat Virginia ever doubted her competency
10 think to decide and act for herself according t
her own convictions of duty. Ii is lin. Fl -t Tina In,
rue character and principles of State we're ever
committed I" the Keeping of a northern convention
l" De battered away in a political auction, by lilo
votes of New York and New England
we have already advertrd briefly to some of th,.
political traits of the candidate thu, nominstrd-Iet
US no" TOOK tora moment AT the source whence that
nomination comes.
As the reasons which induced the Ral,imore Co.,
| veniion 10 recommend Mr.. Van Buren, 10 uou as a
candidate Tor The Vice Presidency, have not been as
S'gheo ny ose who were most competent to the ia SIX
we are let TO inter- that they regarded his claims 10
your confidence, either utterly indefensle or as
seli-evidcnt. That Convention was COMPOSED of a
Heterogeneous mass of materials. made up of irag-
mems al all the political parties which existed
IN our country; and if tat studied silence which
reigned over their concave, had once been broken
there must have been confusion Of tongue and prin-
cip!"s which would probably have saved us the IRON
Ole oil addressing you. II is manifest that body
| composed OF such materials could have agreed on
| nothing bat the nomination OF Mr.. Van Burcn-and
'hat onIy when no reasons be assigned for il
When DID Virginia ever take council OF the Fede
ralsis OF New Eneand-the ultra friends of the A.
merIcan System from New York or of Georpe
hremer OF Pennsylvania Why are diev now the
exclusive guardians and CONSERVATION of our princi-
eSf Are the disciples of Jefferson and Madison to
ne suoothi' identified with such Republican 0arfy-
by The magic oil such a convention? We look in vain
Tor The republican principles which animate this par
'y'' the public character of him whom they have
In Inc history OF those who constituted
a majority OF that Conve niun.
BY what right did this Baltimore Convention as
sumo 10 regulate that party which brought Andrew
Jackson into power, add which alone can ensure his
re'electiunf III was composed OF delegates from all
The New England States, in one of which, save New
Hampshire, has the election or the administration of
General jackson ever received any support.
The entire votes of six States which are known TO
he favorable TO Mr. Clays election, were uncereno.
nouSly transferred 10 the account oil Mr. Van Buren,
while Pennsylvania coded on the authority of
MIR. kremer, notwithstanding the unc yanplcd una
nmIty OF that State against Mr. Van Durem's election
portion OF The delegates from Virginia that Con-
VentIon, represented counties aud cities known To be
untavorable to GenernlJackson's reelection. Thus
have many states and counties, which will certainly
role for MIR. Clay, contributed this nomination OF
Mr.. Van Buren,
Such is the Candidate-and such the nomination
by which he is recommended 10 you. Ii remains TO
he seen, whether you prepared atfy this first
act oil systematic design to subject you tue con-
tr0 OF northern regency Our interests idcnti-
He'd with yOurs-aud we cab have but one common
safety or common DANCE? with yourselves
We would therefore invoke your aid in en-