Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-02-04


their master. The President too, has. by the power Of
removal, been gully, not only Of covert usurpation.
The Constuion) against the Secretary aud the Bank
but he has trsmplcd upon the rights OF Congress- by
designedly, indirectly, aud iauduienty dra wing him
self the Veto power so as to deity aud defeat its WILL
No other plausible motive under the sun be as
signed for the Presidents precipitancy In this matter
ouo, existed before now di.pelled by the avowai oi
Kendall HIMSELF one oil the polluted instruments In this
unhaowed work Ut usurpaon aud injustice For this
purpose ofGen Jackson by and
TO array his arbitrary will against the wishes OF majority
Of Congress- for the eJsed abuse Ct the veto power,
deserves the execraion OF the American peoples and should
he persists in his purpose, and herea that
veto to law or Joint resolution OF Congress. having for its
object the restoration Of the deposes then have no
hesitation in expressing as solemn deliberate
opinion IL he be not inpea by the House OF Repre-
sensives and convicted and removed from Office by the
Senate, that the government is subvered, aud Andrew
Jack !: The Auoca, aud despo,ic ruler Of ensaved
people How long the people would acquiesce in this
tame end ingiorous surrender oil their liberties by their
long the sword OF popular justice
would sumber liz its scabbard is for the future to deter
mine, aud not Tor the present to conjecture.
Far he II from this meeting 10 deal harshly with their
public servaas They would on proper occasions delight
to throw the broad mantle OF charity honest difference
OF opinion Could they persuade themselves that the Pre-
sident was actuated by sense OF duty. whilst they
denim the act il would give them pleasure to scqut the
motive. General Jackson their choice The sniIrages
OF majority OF this meeting contributed to his election;
but there is limit even to charity. TO moderation aud for
bearance The Charity that would this deed, would
be connvance at tyrsROy and usurpaon the modera-
ton that would withhold would be hypocrisy,
silence,
lanimity The cons,ilutionaly OF the Bank the
pediency OF its charter foreign this question The
fiat Of Andrew Jackson has FORTH that the Bank must
perish As Tar as this enormous power could, the ques
ton was settled Was this enough sa,ae his ven.
geance! Must he act the part Of ajudgeit such Judge
dshonors human nature, who would sentence his culp
and sai6ed that the would do his office must
break into the prison and despatch the victim with his
hand lest in the chapter OF accidents he might ede the
sentence he had passed him. or piece with this,
has been the course Of Andrew Jackson.
The plan Of deposing the public monies in the State
Banks would in the opinion Of this meeting, be productive
OF the most disastrous consequences. All those Banks
being connected together all dependent upon the Execu
uve the whole money power OF the nation would be
his disposal and would undoubtedly be used for political
purposes This monsrous and appalling union Of power
aud money in the hands, would inevitably produce
the consequences here, that has else
is hrst loss OF public virtue, and then loss of public
liberty. In whatever aspect we view this subject,
consider it as emphaicaly contest between liberty and
desposm presenting the solemn issue, whether ths
constitution and laws 10 prevail, or The will Of Andrew
Jackson to have uncontrolled sway We do not hesitate
10 pursue We therefore call upon fellow citizens In
tire language OF the great Orator. "to rise in the
OF their strength and save the Treasury OF the United
STATES from paae," and rescue the constu, ion, now
broken and tramped into dust, by usurper and Ty
rant
lst Resolped That the power of removal was confided
TO the Pesident to dHplace tathless officer, in the
cess OF the Senate ireparahe injury the pub
lie service and not to clohe him with de spotic pow
or Of removing without cause, crafty within CAPRICE
or private veDgeance-and especially conscien-
tious and faithful discharge of duty.
I'd Hes0ired, That Mr. Duane removed for no
other cause than refusal 10 betray his trust refusal TO
violate his conscience and his duty and r. b. fancy
appointed in his stead, because he willing become
instrumental in the Presidents unlawful purpose of re-
moving the deposes because he was prepared 10 make
the will OF Andrew Jackson and his of public
duty, the rule OF his conduct.
3D. Res0ired, That Andrew Jackson substantially and
T. b. fancy nominaliy. removed the deposites.
4h. Resoiced, That in the act aud in the manner of its
accomplishments the President guilty OF gross and
palpib abuse Of power he guilty Of inre in
using power given him. for the purpose OF usurpng
moi given for which he deserves the execraon OF the
American people.
5h ResoUed, That he has not only tramped on the
riehs at meorious officer and the Bank but has by
self wh IA" vo Of the Constitution invested him
OF the depOses for the purpose OF enabling him add
another to the many here ofore given of defiance
and contempt Tor the will Of majority OF the representa-
lives Of the people.
6h Resoired, That justice the Bank, and due re-
gard to the interests Of the community, require imme-
date restoration OF the deposes and in
Congress be, and he is hereby instructed for law
or joint resolution to that efect.-Amen!
After the committee had reported their resolutions, Col.
Richard Harrison and called upon the meeting
ject them; and earnestly recommended the adoption of
the following Substitute, which he had prepared.
"Resoired, As the opinion of this meeting that we
approve OF the present administration of the General
Government; and farther we will support il as far
consider that bound by Republican principles
do We have no tight suspect regret any part Of the
present administrator expect some part oil the Presi-
dents Prcciamationand farther, think the of
the President, distributing the funds perfectly correct and
MISUNDERSTANDING he is better acquainted with the at
fairs OF the general government than and
ted 10y honest motives"
The vote the adoption OF Col. Harrisons substitute
stood thus:
For Col Harrison's substitute,
Against il, SO
Dr. James Powell, after making some explanatory re.
marks, offered the following resolutions
Resotoea the opinion Of this meeting, that the re-
moval OF the Depoes of the United States directly or
indirectly by the President of the United States an
sumption Of power not delegated TO the Executive, and
greatly regret but that clearly Of opinion
that the Depostes shall not be restored the u s. Bank
inasmuch regard the restoration entering
wedge to the re.chariering of the u. s. Bank an evil
we trust The good Of the people Of the u States
will never submit TO- in violation of that Constitution
AL hold sacred"
The vote the adoption of Dr. Powelrs resolution
stood thus:
I'or it, 10
Against IL, 40
AT ibis stage Of the proceedings, Robert Camm, Esq.
and made impressive and eloquent appeal
patriotism OF the meeipg-avowed himself to have been
ardent and enthusiastic supporter OF Gen. Jackson
called upon all his early his present. and his constant
for the daring and disastrous usurpAon which he had
Gently perpetraed
The the adoption Of the report of the committee
stood thus:
For The Preamble and Resolutions Of the Committee, 4s
Against them, III
On motion OF Edward C. CabelI, Esq.
Resoued, That the Senator from this District and
Delegate III be General Assembly OF Virginia be, and
they hereby instructed $50 FAR the Of this
meeting may be considered cnted TO be regarded as
procure the restoration OF the public depostes the Bank
OF The United Sistes.
On motion of John b. Duncan, Esq.
Ke60fUed, That the Editors OF the IynchbuTg Virgin
ian, the Richmond Wing, The Richmond Enquirer, and
the WasiDgton Telegraph be requested 10 publish the
IN If Liza -. al.-.-.