Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-05-06

Oni'ed States" Surprising ,hs a Justification OF tins pro-
test against the proceedings OF the Senate, this appeal by
the President TO the American people against mi, branch
OF the Legislature, let us consider, Tor a moment. the ex.
tent 10 winch the President may, and. il lac Is consistent.
must c'rry the principle. II the Supreme Court of the
United States shall entertain a ju~risdiciion which, i'm his
opinion the Consitn ion has not COME RED on the Federal
Judiciary or, il il shall decide a cause involying A cons,i.
tunona' question, contrary to hs ideas Of the tue con.
s'ruction OF the Constitution and, especially. if il sh,u
decide a cause involving a question Us To the extent OF the
Executive powers under the Constitution ami laws N
oil these cases, 1t viii be the right aud huty of the pre,.
dent 10 send his protest To the cont; ask the Judges To re-
eistern IN lhe.r order book lay an appeal IRON the judg-
"ent u me American people and, referring TO the ex.
einPhon oil The Judges from responsibility, by reason of their
tenure OF oiice, during good behaviour, suggest a correc.
NV" oil The evil. IL any OF the State Legislatures mass
an act which the President thinks contrary to the Con.
sntuuon oil the United Stetes-or adopt a resolution dis.
approving the conduc, of the Federal Executive az II.
legal and nnconsuiutional-he has the right, and is Ia
du,y bound, 10 send his protest TO the offending body, re.
qnfe II 10 enter 1t on its own Journal, appeal to the whole
American people against The single State, and suspcs,
ue ptopric'y and necessity of %curbing the Tree action,
and The free expression OF opinion on such subjects. nv
"oy anu III OF the State Legisla,ures. Sir, the case has
a''udIy occurtel-'he Legislature of Virginia has ,hs.
approved the Presidents recent measures. in terms
quite as strong as those Of our resolution, and has laid
ITS resolutions on the subject before to,,, House. of
the Federal Legislature; aud the General Assemble NAV
expect az Its next session, one Of these protests from
ts Fres'de"t against the proceedings at it. last session.
0ne would De curious 10 see how the Jackson STATE
Rights party in that body. would treat such a protest
4 haruiy think they would be willing 10 receive and reyi..
N' ~ " Journals, IN difference TO the presilan,,
sense OIL the religious obligation OF his oath. The State
Legislatures OF New Jersey and Ohio. which hsvo :"
proved the measures Of the Executive, need no, fear any
such protest, any re6ukc. any exertion of the vas, ;,r,y.
snce OF the Federal Executive, TO discredit them With ,hni.
own constituents, and with The American Peonlo a, i,raa.
MS a OF oihee viii nowise oblige him 10 suppress ,he
sentiments oil those who Join in hosannas 10 III. n,oi.a
anu glory oil General Jackson's name. Indeed / IN NJ,
zee now The duty imposed, aud the power conferred an
sion Of the sentiments OF either branch Of ,ho Fod I"PfIes'
sts'eures, or OF the courts OF justice, State or Federal. or
~ ~ u Gu 10 ,he method OF protest only. I do not see why
ne - mol Just as much bound and empowered TO su,,t.ss
al assemoiages OF the People, held TO remons,,a,s
'sa'hs. ms Official acts as Unconstitutional and uni, 4, All.
anu why, in order TO protect and defend tho Constitute,
VI ~ United States, by maintaining his own executive
powers uni'npaired, he may not put down The Housc nj
representatives as we'll as the Senate, turn any of the
S'ate legislatures out Of doors, pull any Of tho INDIES
from the Judgment seat, and quelI any solutions ,,ss.huS
oi"ge oil the people, by the strong arm, Of power. II 10
u"heeessary 10 pursue The Argument further. This resor,
:" us ouiciai pain as q iDca'ure OF duty aud gran, of pow.
en- Il a claim 20 power, i~llimitable, uncon,roll,L,e. mon
strous' l can only iinpuie il TO that intoxica,ion of uinI
Wnch me possession OF power is so apt TO proJuce ami IN
iha' lust Tor more and more power, which has bu, ,oo If,
Veo, ~ the history oil nations, rendered the lavo.ites OF The
people their bane aud scourge. VIC
The gentleman from Alabama in,im,,.s ,.o o.;,..
.ha' Tie whole and sole object Of the Oppo,ilion 10 the
measures oil The Administrator, is to pull down the ar,v
,.m, III power ana elevate other men to their places. /
w" 10 make 'he obvious retori, that il would be inst as
lar TO impu'e TO the friends OF the Administrator J,ha, !,
Is neir sore OBJECT to keep power in the hands which now
hoid H. But l shall Gas | can sincerely say bo fors c,I
ana my country, that 10 whomsoever The remark MAJ h..
applicable, II Is not justly applicable 10 me. wi.h y,iL
~ my near'' mat the President would change his course
o "essu'es' ana enable me, az an honest man and faith.
Iu' fupic servant, TO give him my support; neither h,vs
l. any ieellng, motive or object, that would INDUCE me to
i'nho or stunt u. The President concludes his pro,es,
WIN an eulogium on HIMSELF and The pcn,Iaman IT,"
Alabama, (Mr. KING with less offence 10 no,Ics,y rom "
.ain,y' 'aougn not with more justice, concluded his ..
hiafhs yesterday, with an eulogium on the President and
an earnest demand on our gratitude for his services ,i,""
~ ma hi'ed his present exalted station. He tells n
mat we are indebted TO the presidcn, for dcmoI;.Iin,,
'hnAA tuNplc U COITuntlOn sir fha .lnL - ~ ~ -
Tea States; be 1t so-we should have been more in.
4co'ea 10 INN, ILL.,, in isattacks upon the bank. he had No,
IaI MS reckless hands on the pillars OF the Constituted
ana shaken them TO their foundations. Then tic coli
man insists, That we are indebted to the President ior ~,
.nG a u 70 lhe system OF internalimprovement "a deb,
winch IL IL were due, only a portion OF the p.ople ax''
Guiding many OF the Presidents warmest friends wou H
acknowledge, as an oblig alton but how has he NM , ."mn
n,ia ms iysem {. internal improvements by money appio.
piia'eu py .he Federal Treasury? Simply, by the inven.
uon oil mat notable distinction between works Of a ioc"i
"mI d hahohai character, whereby he has meal.
cu'doy increased the patronage and poyer OF ,h. Fxao,
uVe' and IN the practical apple alton of which. her bas
Deen' suring his administration, more money ANN, on,;a'"S
~ y -, mo,ns o internal improvement, and a vast deal more,
i" ever was appropriated 10 similar Objects. i'm The same
space OF time, during any former administration.
Inc gentleman from Alabama and 1. and those u ho ,hi,b
WIN US on this subject, owe him no debt of pra,i,r,la -"
.ns account. We are indebted 10 Gen. jackson. too. in
I'M opinion oil the gentleman, for the relaxation q, The scs.
tem OF projecting duties. Indeed! Indebted to Gen. Ian.
so'' VINO voted Tor the TaiiI OF 1924 who never mas sid
one WORD, or done one single act, TO bring about ,rr ..
laAauon OF that SYSTEM! Let any man point, il he can. Ia
10 e''ueuce u d serious, hearty effort OF Gen jackson. NV
"ou Or aesd' 10 relax this system; lei any man show me
now, when, or where, he has done more than TO rcconn,nenJ
= 'Judicious tariff," and explain to me the neanicg nj tb,t
vague generality. Sir, ! cannot but remember. thai during
u ANXIOUS winter Of 1928, when South Caronr,
u d ueep sense oil injustice and oppression, " he,ler
=" I" H-lounded, II is immaterial now TO mamie \
a eAcruhg her utmost efforts (no matter now. whetLer
wisely Or hoD 10 bring about a relaxation of the system.
Wneh all men were trembling under the apprehen.ion o.,
Nv war; trembling from the conviction, tina, if such a
o"'es should arise, let il terminate how il mich, Il,
Muu'u Put our present institutions in jeopardy, and end
.L"er i" consolidation or disuDiOn; for, am persuaded
'nat "e hfst drop OF blood which shall be SIZED in c;v,i
su,,e between The Federal Government and snv Sta,e
WI ho" rom an immedicable wound, that none IN az
nope ever 10 see healed: l cannot but rencrher H.,
:"S 1 resiueh'' though welding such vast move and
,niue"ce' never contributed the least aid to b,i,a
Tou 'e compromise HAT saved us from the ev;S
mnch all men, l believe, and certainly. so much
un me men arc not present TO whom we are
'n lnueoteu Tor That compromise and | am glad thYy
~ apSeh'' since IL enables me to speak OF their conduci
4" 4 { wi'hout restraint, from a sense of deJjcarv. /
ra'Se my humble voice in gratitude for that service. IN
uehry gay oil The Senate, and Robert p. Letcher. Of ,he
House OF representatives. Wv
mere mere vas some applause in the galleries. which
az ,oIioWed oy a good Deal OF disorder and confns;or
""en 'aS'eu some time during which tie Vice Pref
uen' desired Mi. Leigh TO take his seat. After order Va
,res,o'eu' hir' L.. resumed his remarks; but he said verv
i1ue more and oil that which he did saw, no cnrais noios
was preserved '"' no'e
WedneSddy, .apriI 30.
IN SENATE.
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