Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-04-10
VOLUME XMXE.---No. III.

ie'oC.ouS amman, an pity TO the humbled condition of
MS Vctni, becomes voluntarily silent II is stated in
The authorized explanation of Mr. b. that Mr. Van B
rem ms no. since ie2e expressed any opinion in oppos
be seen by the following extract from letter written
IN rel y 10 the Shocco Spring Committee, and dated
owasco Cayuga county, N. Y, Oct 4th ic32-norc
h"" fur gas after dc passage ofkat lar In that let.
Ter Air Van Buren, speaks of other evidence as to his
opinions on the Tariff within our reach In re-
ference TO the subject, MI. Van Buren, says:
'Oieasco Caynga Co., NJ j.
OCT 4A, 1882.
"ay views upon this subject were several wears AFRO
spread before the people of this State and have since
been widely ditused through the medium of the public
press My object that time was TO invite the attention
of my immediate constituents to ispassionae considc.
ration OF the subject in its various bearings; being well
assured, that such investigation would brine them TO
Standard which, from its moderation and Justice would
furnish the best guarantee for the true interests of ALL
H. US has been supposed, those views have contributed
IN any degree to produce state of feeling much 10
DC desired have to be graed with the result
he approaching and If the policy ofthe present Ex-
80 .o"eu 10 prevail, me certain and speedy ex-
uhgnshincnt OF the national debt has presented OPP
portnnly Tor more equitable adjustment of the Tariff
winch has been already embraced by the adoption of
ooneaory measure, the spirit OF which will, doubt not
continue 10 he cherished by all who are not desirous OF
advancing their private at The sacrifice of those
OF the public, and who place lust value upon the peace
and harmony OF the Union
The protective system and its proper adjustment be-
came SUBJECT oil frequent and necessary consideration
whist formed part OF the Cabinet and the manner
IN which the President proposed To carry into effect the
policy IN relation to niposs, recommended in his prev-
Jus icSsi5eS, mas since been aVOWed that
ness winch belongs TO his character TO this end he
commended ga mod fcaon Of the Tariff which should
produce reduction OF the revenue to the of the
government and an adjustment of the duty imports
with view TO equal justice in relation to all our nation
al interests and TO the counteacton of foreign policy
so lar us 1t may be injurious TO those interests
In these sentiments fully concur; and have been
thus explicit IN The statement of them that there may be
no room tor Misrepresentation to my views upon
t'esuDAct sincerr and il;'E!u! application these
Inc'pes 90 lea ation, unwarped by private inte-
rest or political design restriction of the of tho
Government to simple and economical administration
oil It's atrs-the only administration which is consist
cnt with the purity and stability of the Republican sys.
tex a preference IN encouragement given to such
IuidctuS as St o-cArl to the national defence, and
ITS exclusion to others in proportion they are adapted
To our country, and of Which the raw material is pro-
duced by ourselves; with proper rcsDcct for the rulc
winch demands that all should be imposed i'm pro-
portion to The ability and copdition of the contributors
would am convinced, give ultimate satisfaction to
vast ]orY oil the people OF the United Stats and
rest ti s.tit ct discoent which is now unhappily
prevalent and which threatens such extensive injury to
the institutions OF our country"
Now what the measures recon- .nended nv the
PRESIDENT, IN relation TO the Tariff 10 which Mr. Van Blu
rem gave such corGill and hearty support 1t known
10 every Iyro IN politics. and ought certainly to be IA
miar TO MIR Brown that has been darling part of the
pocy OF Andrew Jacksons heart he took his seat
in the Presidential Chair gradually to reduce The MN
c revenue TO tile wants OF the Government 1t is this
policy to which Mr. Van Buren, gave his concurrence and
support as member Of the Cabinet and is this poll
cy ne wi! continue To pursue if placed the head of the
American people MIR Brown alleges that lie gave the
votes, oHr comments which brought the authorized
Aailtoh IN ooedi'nce TO the opinions of his constitu
ana not IN accordnilS zrs views G rsnted
Is that gentleman prepared then TO say that MIR Van
bnfch ID not support IN the Legislature of New York
the policy OF thu Missouri Restrictions in obcdio nee to
the VAL OF has Constituents also; Ii is we'll known that
slavery was abolished III that State in obedience to DO
p1Er opinion; and not doubt rests our mind, that
w!hcVtr support AlF Van Buren, gave TO the measure
OF making Missouri free State il was qiycn in ODE
dicncc to the opinions Of those who had elected him
their representative. Unless Mr.. Brown can make IL
appear otherwise, hold him be condemned by his
argument on his For ourselves we do not
recognize the right Of Congress to cgslate upon the
subject at all. With the States only does the power
rest OF DECLARING whether slavery shall shall not ex-
isi within their limits This power they should guard
WIN waicul and Jealous eye. All attempts to wrest
have failed be resisted the point of the bayonct-and
Will be resisted. III necessary