Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-11-30


though In our opinions, in less degrse,hs .harsc
ris,ic belongs AS the Tariff is unequal In its opera.
ton on different classes Of the community aud diff
ierent portions OF our country-so IL is unjust and
pa essire. Its effect IL, TO draw from that portion of c
engaged n sgrculture undue proportion of con-
rbutions TO the Treasury Of the General Governments
Nor find any sanction; for the principle OF such
law, in the Constitution of the United States The en-
ghtened and Just men, who framed that have
elt no room for doubt or cavi In REGARD direct tore
according TO its express letter they be
by rule of asperiect equality, that by which we are
represented They have that any other
mode OF taxation he otherwise than eu,s-bu, OH The
contrary have expressly provided that all ,ie. i'm.
posts aud exci-cs shall be uniform, throug the United
States. Hence, we hold protecting tai TO be in vio-
laon OF the spirit OF the compact, which unites these
states under one common government. Belle wing the
tariff cajusted by the act of the late session. TO be
still unequal UNJUST, and oppressive in its operation; and
aLted by any power expressly given bv or fairly
deducibe from, the Constitution lar as il seek. 10 en-.
courage manufactures, otherwise than incdenalIy-we
feel peled by OF duty to ourselves and by our
obligations To transmit, uDnpaed our posteriy the
blessings OF free government 10 continue
position TO system raugh with such fagrant injustice
Not admitting, for monent, that policy, which seeks
control the Industry Of the country, which practically
exios the fruits of lair and honest labor and i'm
quarter OF the Union transfers them 10 another
can be tolerated. submitted to- xed
cannot will not, relax exertions to obtain bv aft
proper and constitutional means such further anne ndmen
rs are calculated. at the time, ensure us the en-
oyment OF equal rights and TO reduce revenue TO the
legitimate standarihe actual exgencies of the Govern
men' We would once more, soemnly address our brc,
rem oil the States avoring the potec pocywe would
entreat them by their patro by their love of union
by the blood OF our ancestors, shed and mingled in
the battles, which common hberty-we would
"appeal TO their native justice and magnauimity'-
we would 'conjnrc them by the ties OF our common
kindred, TO dsavow these usurpatons which
in) will inevitably interrupt come xons'' We would
remind them That although "dsposed to suffer, while evils
are sunerabie, there IL point beyond which submission
would be pcriidy TO ourselves and our children We
would beseech them TO their steps, and unite with
us in the administration of the COVE on pncples
cQual-cIear
But deprecating and denouncing, do the gross in
equality injustice, and oppresson-and the uncon
stuonaly oil the present system of taxaon and
mined, aswe to resist by all fair and legitimate
its longer continuanccwe consent to adopt the
proposed remedy OF notification. We deny that IL is
constttutiond peaceful or efficient. The advocates of
THIS doctrine assume, its basis the right OF State
through the medium, of convention to declare the la
n unconstitutional and void and, hercupon oopen her
ports Tor the admission Of all descriptions of merchandise
ree OF duty with equal propriety, the principle may be
applied TO any other law of Congress. Thus IL is said
state may hrOtc herself her ,eserued rikhts and
'nferpose her Sovereignty. They distinctly am s'the
right oil State, far its citizens concered to de.
clare the extent OF the obligation obey the Gene
raj GovcrnmenC and that such declaration (of Stae)
binding on them Nhe people) Can such powers be CON
slsten with the Constitution of the United Siaes We
repeat-tce do not 6eiiere IL.
III look back history of the times and
The Inducements to the adoption of our present Consu
ton we lind the great defect under the articles of con(e
uerauon, was the iinbeciity OF the Government. The
common treasury was Supplied by the several States
IN proportion to the value OF all land in each State
THE t'xes for paying this proportion were 'lsd and
levied by the authority aud direction of the
OF the several Sates' The practical result was ,b,
sometimes one sometimes states, failed to supply
me proportion oil revenue that she, they were required
10 iursh-the revenue proved deficient and,
~ o government was unable TO discharge lis various
liabilities The public credit sufered-the public fail,
was 1eoparded-and the Government otter wholly
ne1lcent Tor want OF means carry its OPERATIONS
Ia remedy these evi!s-as much perhaps moro han anv
others-growng out OF the of adequate p)wer in
the General Government, TO raise revenue ami SUNNY
tnIan
the power TO the Congress of the United States from the
Legislatures OF the several States. The Constitution
may be considered remedial Of the defects id the articles
oil con'eaeraon Yet ii the doctrine of notification be
sound aud deducible from the Constitution instead of re-
medying The defect in the articles of confederation which
let IL III The power Of States to withhold
their proportions contributions which merely
the amount IN the common treasury the trainers of the
constitution have placed in the power single State
10 eut on he TeUenue Of all the Sdtes--by declaring
the law, Imposing duties, null and void and opening free.
ports Such construction OF the Constitution involves
an npuation OF folly and weakness against the sages
ana parlois i"'ned H. 10 which we cannot subscribe
we cannot believe that those who had so long seen the
energies oil the Government palsed by the of this
PoWe'-and no one Ielt and depored il than the
a'ner oil MS country-could have been blind as TO
make the evil worse, instead OF providing remedy
Our Washington, Franklin, our MaIisof and their
u'snhgushed ana talented compatriots, intei-
gent 10 defeat the very purpose which was the chief oh
Jec OF their meeting and deliberations and besides to in
corporate In the Constitution the seeds Of its destruc
ton.
Nor can it be admitted, that notification is peaceful
remedy. Al first VIEWS it reasonable TO suppose tina,
single member of the twenty four coniederated States
can peacefully, deprive the Government OF all IFS means
OF support? BY the Constitution is the uty of the Pre-
siden TO take that the laws be faithfully executed"
That Constitution lie has soemny sworn TO preserve
protect and dcend"-could he onsisteny suffer law
which he believes to be constitutional, from which our
whole revenue is derived and which il NAV be said
The very existence OF the Government depends, TO be
peacefully nuIUed? That present venerated Chief
Magistrate WILL at all hazards perform his high and
sacred duy; he has told in reference TO this matter
III language, which cannot be Bisunderstood-and the
history oil his whole life confirms the truth certain
~ oil the declaration. Government without the now
er, or whose imperative duty it is not to preserve il
sell, must have had its origin ia consummate foIly-
We would not libel the few survivors or the memo
1es oil those who have been called TO higher abodes
IN whose wisdom and patriotism our Constitution had lie
existence by ascrbing TO the offspring Of their hearts and
heads such Papatle mperection and mpotencv We
confidently believe the Government has the poyycr IN
ry Its laws into execution. Consequently the direct and
inevitable tendency Of the doctrine Of notification is c.
WI wa-and the ultimate dissolution of the Union of these
States. While the opinion is sought TO be inculca,ed
with zeal and assduity without parallel that The re-
nedy as TlghDuf and peaceful see nothing i'm its
practical operation, but collision dScOTd Tepoiilfi0uthe
utter ruin OF the airest hopes OF our own country-the
sxnguishment OF the beacon-gt, the nations of the
ear,h' 70 guide them 10 enlightened freedom.
The least calamity, in opinion that can result fo
the experiment. Is the defeat disappointment and humlia
uon oil The State that may attempt il. The supposed re-
medy VIII he found totally inefficient as well ssincompa
hole WIN the Consiitutonnstead of being peaeefiH
producing discOrd and ciuil tcdT 80 -
For such results, we are not vet prepared w. ,,iu
reason with BRETHREN yet longer encouraged he tho
htte lha has been yielded, will still cherish the hone
OF Juslce' We viii demonstrate against Injustice and
earnestly demand our rights We will again warn them
against their unwarranable assumptions of power We
will cling TO the Union, till we are forced IN desnair -
Should bc In hail