Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-09-26
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no me People 81 the Congressional District 0f Caro-.
line, King IVHiam KiIg s Queen, Esser. aud Mn

To The People Of the Congressional District Of Caro-.
MeSer.
FELLOW CiIIzENs-In the concluding part OF my first
address, The subject OF the personal poby oil repre-
sentative body considered in the light OF security the
public, was treated Of My the subj. CT as
general question, and the reference particularly made e
the last Congress- aud its ongs alton 10 the
new charter aud the deposes, hope will give ctIeuce
to any aud, further hope you will see some
thing in tue lacts alluded sustain tue opinion that
that CongIess acted under some influence which
subtle nature, and not friendly republican interests
oil The country. All governments uhder influence;
and the Legislative Department s, equally with the other
Departments OF tile Government, liable to am influence
aud this influence is often improper one-conveiiing
the Legislature into irresponsible body-presenlinp
10 the public eye in the character oil mere factor OF pri.
vate interest, in position 10 the public good. In refer.
ence TO The question OF charter and The deposiie
ed under the imposing de cision vi the people United
States as pronounced by The ee con Andrew Jack
son, and viewed also under The lights thrown on the cha.
racte OF the Bank The reports various committees
oil Congress- II is dlihcut for candd and scruinzng
mind to keep clear oil suspicion the Congress- which,
by two separate acts, expressed is determination
tam the Bank, WAS impeed by an influence distinct from
and opposed TO, the hes of the people. The President
has been camoureda by oil the Senatorial Tor
making reference 10 The decision Of the People The
Secretary oil the Treasury il seems committed am orra-
geous assault Mr. Cllys senshies v referring
The decision in bold aud emphatic terms But men mus
forget their Democratic principles join in kind OF up
btaidne; in tact they orget their Democratic
principles before they realise themselves any hing
worth Their acceptance, from body, lost the sense
OF due responsibility, the Senate has shewn itself 10
be. But have not felt the power of irresponsible e
glSiauOu on Other subjects. Have red
the operation oil two branches Of the American System,
The Tariff and Internal Improve lneasr.s Have we
not seen the whole legislative power Of the government
placed IN comeTco, by The most odiGus
The floor OF Congress! The ingenuity of Mr. Clay is 10
doubt equal 10 any emergency he gave proof of
il when he united these nter rests in poica wedlock
and found out csbalstc Tor the hopeful pair. IL
requires, however something besides ingenuity to make
man either public beneacior valuable ciizen in
private life. The work which is accomplished by nre-
nuiy and cou,rivsnce, is often found be departure
from the simple and plain dealing OF mankind with one
another; and when the imposition is detected, author
loses The credit oil his ingenuity and suffers all the odum
OF his praciced deception Take this with YOU, as a good
and sound rule OF Judgment that the possession OF the
highest order Of natural intellect il incompatible with the
raf1cking pursuits oil OF prominent politicians
alter power II is incompatible with the of those
passions which lead 10 cut zuTe in the mere Marty
srifes OF the day But this subject there are no doubt
great diversies Of opinion among aand do moi pre- S.
my own ideas IL IL, however, OF my fixed notions,
which cannot give up ha, real greatness The human
character shuts out The depraved appetite for power and
dominion Let us 90 back TO tile topics The day |
think the people must The which party
bInaions have gone, during the last winter They
also the height OF extravaganza which some polf-
clans have reached in their eccentric movements. These
men have invoked the Genius OF Liberty gain the acts
Of the President; but all good will say whenever
they consent TO judge The question by the lights of
reason, ba invocaions he Genius of Liberty should
proceed from pure hearts aud unpolluttd hand," /
enquire OF you, fellow citizens, ON this head: Do YOU
think that the combinai on YOU have Witnessed and IN
whose banner you have beenso loudly can IS
clear conscience, worship The shine the Consitu-
iion Can Webster, Clay Calhoun, opproat h the sa.
z
thoughts which winged the soul Henryl Is ii
lawful Tor lese men 10 appropriate TO their those sub.
lime categoes with which his inspired mind once i'm
bued ihey have no ii lie TO these historic Of
spiraIion You will you n,usi say So WHEN you Judge
them by their decds. And will you judge en by their
proessions made TO begle their
ing eounrymen VIII you submit yourselves the power
OF the demon, whose dark policy designs they have
sworn to nlhl! VIII you DO so, because Mr.. Leigh has
had tie honor OF being admitted TO the their
cosncils? What his claims TO your confidence Are
lhey 10 be found ~ The past acts Of bis political life IL
ibe man lao tainted the last Var wagcd for Free
ard Sailors Rights, and called IT, i'm defsion eiadisons
War" TO be believed, when lie caiumni5tes the msu
who closed The scenes OF that war in blaze OF glory
Yves not 'hs war declared hy The representatives. tf the
Pe0ple and did not tie III Of the People sanrjicn the
war? H. however we are 10 credit Mr. Legh's proles-
ons, he has te most perfect respect Tor the will OF tie
Pe0pic-Ohy read small from bis speeeb in Tie
Senate IN reply 10 Mr. Wright Of New Yofk-he says
'Andii Hie gentleman, only knew wi wha respect VIC
are IN the habit OF regarding e deli crate ind nlent Of
the People, and the expression OF their will lie would un.
defsiand The reason Why lid not presume declare NY
opinion, what their decision viii be-" Mr. Leigh must
have been regenefsted since tie last war But hiss mol
the only proof Of regeneration If are 10 take his pro-
LESSONS prrof Il Ibis impor fact DO YOU not reco
lect hs published letter, OF lie subject Of the Alien law
wherein BE 'ustaiued s oonsuiionaty and expcdiency
You viii end in The Euqner but cannot feler 70 Inc
particular paper, wish could. But you al know the
nature Of the legal provisions Of that act BY the Alter
law oil Alien friends subjected summary pro
ceeding 70 be commenced az The instance Of the Pfes
dent OF Tie United Siateslhs is al whom tie Prcsiden
suspected were liable 10 be proceeded agsinstand IN,
PRESIDENT was 10 act as Judge and Jmybe Pre-
tident was 10 cry convict and punish" all Alien friend
whom he might suspect Now read another small extsac
from MIR. LtigIs speecb in reply Mr.. Wright Of New
forkmr Leigh is speaAing Of the imputed corruption
Of the Bauk--and on this point he be scepc-
Declares that he bad seen charges against the Bsn
Chat not subjects Of Judicial enquiry"and says
'Thatf The crimes imputed the Bank we're established
% my satisfaction, should still deny 70 the Executive III