Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-03-12

gisuae TO abrdgc II destroy system of internal
Improvements by the Federal Govcrnnent-to procure,
the satisfactory reduction OF ,e Iarito rush in its
incepon the dangerous hcrcsy of Nulfcation-and in
nhe 70 bring his general administration under the prac-
tcal influence OF those sentiments Of TO the,
Union, and respect for the Rights of the States which
have ever been The boast of vrsiniawe are vet lly
aware that others OF his public have bee
miscon strucd and abused for the pupos, of ciaciuy
these rccolccions, and thus, the readily scduciv
YOU from Your democratic faith into the embraces that
party Who under the sway of no principles are
afrayed IN hdscrimnatc opp jsitiun all his
Although the immediate object of this address tn
der to you faithful OF our stewalship of vour
concerns, we are confident t,t you will indulge US in
slight departure from this design while we briefly EN-.
eavor to place. in its proper light, The subjects of
happy collision, which occurred in the of the
gslativc councils of your State between the Executive
and Senate of the United States.
The course ofrcccnt events, and the aid of
rehccton have completely removed from the popular
mind the Impression that indignant excitement hch
was aruiy prcpasatcd upon the removal of the public
MONIES from the United States Bank Seen throuu the
clear medium of universal prosperity and ialscd pre-
uichons, this act no longer be made subject OF sue
ceSsiu rcproaeh but must be generally regarded as sv
nal stroke OF State policy, by which alone an arrogant
noned monopoly could be made succumb to the lust
auih2ty OF the legislative func,ionaries an nsui,ed
people But, Tor this measure, the President was not
only subjected 10 the clumorous nvectivcs of an nfr
atcd party, but incurred the grave censure of co-ord
nae branch OF the Government the Senate fthc United
States, BY whom he deliberately found putv of n
violation OF the CONSTITUTE and Laws Such a churp,.
proceeding from such high source was well calculated
to make adcep impression on the public mind n how
ever we allowed time space it would not be n
dicult task to prove the accusation utterly false both
from the structure the Constitution the history of
the Government.
But now, it is simple purpose to direct your attcn
uon IN aver cnrsory some OF the leading
CONSIDERATIONS ana iacis connected with this
ordinary Procedure.
Ihs sentence of conviction against the Chief Magis
trae OF The nation, was against the forms of law and
Justce-n violation of the Constitution and i'm nngropt
disregard OF every obligation of official proprety n,
the original preicrmcnt, trial. and decision of this i'm
Porant ana grieyons charge by the Senate alone the
fit,,f,,
lated because they did not form themselves into court
us prescribed by that nstrumentno Chief Justice pre-
sidrd--no Judicial oath was takcn-no accusation M
impeachment by the House of escntayes was made
In that body, consisting of two hundred and
members many of them young ardent. impctuous and
caring not one was found 10 submit motion of inn
parchment.
They further violated the forms of law and Justice in
concluding the trial without witnesses-witIon, ,cc,
hearing the accused i'm person or by coun-
sci. The power exercised extra.iudcial-thc pro-
ccedngs parte r.
lhey also violated the obligations of proprety and de-
cency by uniting accuscrs witnesses and udSe in the
same persons the most active and being nm
political rivals, or vindctive personal enemies
OF the resident The trial being consummatcd the sem
fence pronounced, the President protests i'm inst and
ughea ienonstrance against proceeding illegal in
It's character--so injurious toward himself His impress
sive appeal was answered by mes charees-cpitbets-
aun's OF bitter nvectivc and affected cry of alarm
lor invaded rights They Indignantly refused TO the
accused the small privilege of having his defence enter
ed on their Journals 20 down TO postery toqether
WIN Their charges Many of these Senators have prac
~ rcanng thsir seats in defiance Of and acting avow
CD dlsobcdience to, their instructions
Inc majority of this body, in close alliance with the
BANK, have violated the Constitution by surning now
ers vested in other departments of the government
, hey have arrogacd to themselves rs before shcwn
the right of impeachment which under the Const;tu
tves. N Pe"'"
They have assumed to control the action of the Exc.
that instrument ~ ~ ~
They have refused to approve the nomination of men
y. uhinPeachabie character, Government Directors
OF hc BANK OF the u States because they had rendered
themselves unacceptable the head of that institution
ny he faithful discharge Of their duties and the
oil ITS corrnptons.
lhey have refused to approve the nomination Of Ro-
ger D. fancy, because, of the constitutional adj
t syr paIe @oca the of
eretay of the Treasury actually forbid their further d.
posite in that institution ~
ihey have refused TO approve the nomination to Office
Of our most experienced, and distinguished citizens
thereDy, materially inparng the wholesome action of
inc government by denying to its service the best ia
Tents OF the country.
they have converted the Senate Chamber from the
iia CT an august, dchberivc body into an arena of
nVectve oratory and vtuperaton rearing faction upon
ue violated Laws and Constitution.
In this drama of political strife we leave Won to de-
cue whether your Senators have played part comport
ing with the interests the sentiments the dign,v az t
ancient Commonwealth
we turn, however, from the contemplation of these
& 80 'uli Of painful concern and speculation,
usasc the kindred action of your State Legislature
While the Senate of the United States were PASSING
ueif resolutions OF condemnation against the President
scFnes OF similar nature in the Viz
Spia Legislature What the Senate denounced as nm
assumption ~ authority and p0lcer not conferred I'm the
Consati0n Lacs, Int in derogation of 5oth The c
gsiaturc repeated and declared To be dGn0eros 0ad an
~MNS assumption IF p0iceT Icsc cannot too strong
~ condemned The coincidence of time the similarity
OF views expressed IN the resolutions and the exact pa
rei eNSting between the speeches which deliver
ca IN each body placeit beyond doubt that the whole
movement was planned and directed by the chief mana
gers at Washington.
Accompanying these resolutions of cesurc is another
declaring the Bank Of the United States unconstuon.
M ana we are pointed TO that resolution as an evidence
Oh the DEMOCRATIC principles Of the present Wing party
slight attention to the history of that resolution and
The circumstances attending it, will prove TO verv ucl
gent mind TINT Virginia has been thrown entirely ont
Oh her natural position by the present dominant parv i'm
tne Legislature and that so long she continues under
Uhg influence her future will be very doubtful
IA reference 70 the great Bank Question which is far from
being settled and put to rest
February, 1884 II was Resolrcd ,rbot tho General
assembly cannot recognize constitutional tie power
when has been claimed by Congress 10 establish Uni.
tea states Bank because in the opinion of the General
Assembly, as they hdre heretofore solcninu declorcd
tat power Is not gwen to Congress BY the Consttu.
ton OF the United States. This resolution is mere
uchauoh OF opinion, unaccompanicd las the others i'm
te series werc) by instruction 10 vote agoins tle
Bank. An amendment, therefore was propoged bv one
OF inc Republican party, inStyuctag 0ur Sraators to
use ucr Oe eOrS To- prtUoHt Tie recarcy of The BgnE of
nc CnHed States This amendment so necessary TO rive
FHce 10 The resolution, rejected by vote Of rght
"a J0fy-Sefen! Gentlemen may attempt plain away
TINS unusual course but there Is obviously one cxplona
ton only that be given Their intention ens 10 are
our SeldtrS perfectly UHbiaSSrd, that then nighf oiue ofr
aVeS J0 or dganst The Bunk atcOTdiHa
lhey might even, with this resolution before them vote
lof lhr recharter OF the Bank it, in their opinion il was