Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-05-24

are leaving Virginia at an immeasurable distance behind.
themselves of their Bank Capital to effect those objects
addresses powerful argument to her, and 10 all her pa.
triotic Sons, to go and do likewise.
A ROANOKE sToCKHoLDER.
TO the Patrons Of the Winchester Vuginian.
Alter a period Of nearly seven years, during which |
have been connected with this press, l appear before you
tits morning to dissolve the relation which have heretofore
existed between us, and to express to you the profound
anu grateful sense l entertain of the Kindness and inlul.
gence 1 have uniformly received at your hands.
Many OF you will not have forgotten that at the time I
hrst LOOK charge oil this paper, much dissatisfaction was felt
by a numerous belly Of our fellow citizens In various nor.
tons OF the Union, on account of the decision of Congress
excluding form the presidential chair the eminent indiyi.
dual who now fills it, and who had been presented to tina,
oouy win a larger vote OF the primary electoral colleges
IN his favor than had fallen to the lot of either of his dis.
unguished competitors. II was believed by them, that in
making mat decision, the great and vital principle of repre-.
sentative government, upon which all our institutions are
based, had been deliberately aud dangerously violated. AMI
mat too' under circumstances which authorized a strong
Suspicion, at least, tina. the result was unfairly and sur
rep,tiousy obtained. These charges boldly proclaimed. not
only IN the public gazettes, but in the very hall where the
election had been ~consummated, were warmly repelIed
by the friends OF the successful candidate, and gave rise to
an angry warfare OF elimination and recrimination, which
continued TO wax mercer and tercer, until nearly the whole
country h'd embarked in the contest, and the elements of
prhicai discord were in fearful commouon. Coming 10
the control OF a political paper at this iuncture. and bav.
ing participated in the feelings and vie ws to which have
alVer'ed as spiinging out OF the decision of Congress. l.
OF course, did not hesitate in taking my stand by the side
OF those who were labouiiDg TO displacc the then Execu.
wv, n"' W hed' tc WOuNu WnlCn mad been inflicted N N
'ne great fundamental principle Of our government, by
restoring the popular will to its legitimate upremacv2
The issue thus rendered and accepted resulted-hap.
PLY as L then thought and still think-in a tboroupb
change Of the administration, and of the principies
and policy upon which it had been conducted. For a
Time the angry. contentious which had so long dis.
turoed The public harmony were tranquilized; but the
season OF repose was destined to be of short duration, for
scarce had the combatants DOTTED their armor and began to
breathe more freely when the tocsin was again sounded
ana The opposing hosts m%arshaHed for a renewal of the
contest. The struggle which ensued was marked by a do.
gree OF political excitement, and party rancour unsnrpass-
ell IN The annals OF our country-embracing all ranks and
conditions Of lite-poisoning the fountain OF social inter.
course-and not unfrequenIiy invading the sanctuary of
private inendship and making enemies of those
-,-7 Who had else,
Like kindred drops. boon Mingled into one.u
But this second appeal to the SURFACES of the people hav.
ing resulted in an aifirmance OF their previous decision, the
" era of good feeling has re,urned-the storm has passed
over and the political horizon-save n single speck on its
again cloudless and serene.
In the efforts thus successfully made to place Gen.
Jackson in his present ofice-none laboured more zeal.
many rendered more efficient aid-than
the humble individual who now addresses YOU. He beliey.
cd mat there were principles at stake which it was of tho
first importance to establish upon a firm and sure founda.
ton. and that that object could be better accomplished
through the agency OF Andrew Jackson than OF any other
individual whatsoever; and have had the qualification TO
ma, In The progress OF his administration, tina. its leading
measures-wUn a single exception, to which | will pre-
sently advert-have been such as 10 command nv hearty
approval. His reiterated recommendations TO Congress to
reIieve the expressions OF the south by cutting down
me revenue TO the economical wants of the government
his opposition 10 re-chartering the bank of the United
Statcs-his veto upon the MaysviIle road billiard. above
nuai messages to Congress, and in other public acts,
10 arrest the abuses which had crept into the adj
ninistra'ion OF the government by a loose and I'm.
authorized construction OF the constitution, which was
gradually drawing powers within the jurisdicion of
.e Iedera, authorities which did not properly belong
10 them-had all challenged my warmest admiration
ana most cordial support. Indeed, up 10 the period at
wbich MS Proclamation was issued none OF his predeces.
sors had ever done more TO maintain the reserved rights of
u CtdteS, anu To secure 10 Them their inst inQuanca aI
authority in controlling the action OF their federal agents.
than Andrew Jackson. But it would be vain to attempt to
close our eyes against the fact that that document, amongst
many Just and patriotic sentiments, asserts principles
which, II ever carried out, In practice will not leave a sin.
ge vesuge oil State sovereignty remaining; but will as
surely convert this confederacy OF free, sovereign, and
independent States, into a consolidated government with.
out limitation OF powers, as that two and two make four
am free TO say, however, that [ have no apprehension
that any such attempt will he made during the Presiden-
cy OF Gen. Jackson. | believe that in his patriotic zea
Tor the preservation of the Union, and his Indignation at
The mad and reckless conduct Of the dominant party in
south Carolina, he for the moment, lost sight Of every
other consideration, and gave his sanction to principles and
reasoning which his more deliberate judgment will repu.
date as utterly u~ntenable, and which his manliness of
character will induce him TO seize the first suitable occasion
publicly to discIaim.
] have referred in a previous part Of this address TO the
turmoil and political excitement which has marked the
period OF my connection with the press, and now again adj.
veft 10 II Tor The purpose OF saying, that il at any time |
have been so unfortunate as 10 give Just cause OF personal
oifence' or 'nfiict a moments pain on the feelings of any
one i sincerely regret the occurrence. That men of warm
temperament engaged in the ardent pursuit of a fayorue
OBJECT should sometimes transcend the limits of fair and
decorous discussion, is not TO be wondered AL; nor is il.
perhaps, 80 much TO be deprecated in a popular govern.
ment IKE ours "a that torpid Indifference TO political con.
Germs which nothing but a sense Of present danger can ex.
cite to action. For myself, claiming no exemption from the
errors and imperfections incident TO human frsilty, 1 can.
not presume TO hsttsr myself that ] have been 20 fortunate
IN the discharge OF my editorial duties ~ 10 have afforded
no just cause Tor csnsure but be that as il may, am
conscious oil having sought only to discharge with fidelity
the duty which, according to my conception OF il, I owed
10 my country. have had no personal vie ys to subscrys
ana no one can accuse me Of having, at any time, turned
TO the right hand TO court the smiles Of pow err, or 10 the
lett to avoid It's frowns.
In dissolying my connexion with the Yirginian, IL is ,
source OF much qualification TO me to know that shall
leave IT IN the hands Of one in every way deserving your
confidence and support, and who will continue to conduct
u on The same political principles to which it has always
been devoted.
win renewed assurances Of the deep and abiding nm.
preston winch a sense OF your indulgent kindness snd
generous forbearanee has made upon my heart, and with
my best wishes for your welfare and happiness, I bid you
All ahecNonAte farewell. Your obedient servant,
JOSEPH II. SHERRARD.
The subscriber cannot but feel The great responsibil,V
which has deyolyed upon him in becoming the sole pro
PTietOF OF the ~Virginian. He undertakes the task Of con.
Quoting the paper with great %dihidenoe. For thirteen years
however, I've has been engaged in the printing business
during three Of that time lie was a noyiciate Iss,rino ,bo
art; Tor seven years he conducted a paper himself, and be
nas aIfeaoy been connected with the Virginisn for nearl,
four years. To aid IN establishing this paper in the pnb'
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