Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1835-06-29
VOL. XEIX.....vO. Oh.

out of this species of legislation pushed to excess,
| became an advocate for the reduction of the 1'a-
riff, and voted for every proposition having that
end in view, down to and including the comprO-
mise, which made at the session OF lS32-3.
That compromise ought TO be considered by all
good citizens quitting an end to the question No
prudent and patriotic man, will, am sure, ever at
tempt renewal of that species of legislation. For
myself can sincerely say that | should consider
any attempt of that sort as savourng OF cnmity to
the government, inasmuch as it Is unnecessary as
a measure of policy, and would certainly revive
controversy more dangerous TO our Union than any
other which has arisen since the adoption OF. the
Federal Constitution Tho preservation OF the
Union, and the harmony of its members, are in
comparablv more important than any system Of
legislation which regards only the pccuniary inter-
csts OF portion of the people
The same remarks are applicable, in treat de-
gree, 10 the subject of Internal Improvements
In relation To them, IL may also be observed, that
the success Of the several States, in their prosecu
tion and the great local interests vested in them,
together with the consideration that the States ma
mage their concerns with more care and economy
than the General Government are persuasive arr
gumcnis against Federal interference in them here
after, beyond such works universally concc-
dcd to be of u National character.
In fine, consider the views of President jack
son on the Tariff and Internal improvements, as
founded in true wisdom and, far ms may
hereafter be enabled, it will be my earnest endca-
vor to rive them efficacy in the administration of
the government
On these leading subjects, felt it my duty to
touch, because II seems To have been enormously
unprecedented by some, That would be disposed to
use the influence of high official station, to restore
an expiring monopoly, and certain mischevoIIs sys-
tens of policy, which experience has exploded. 1t
| iuu n mp that Sucb m IN should
have obtained any crcdcncc whatever, since tho
steady, though not hoisicrouS support, which have
given 10 the President IN his persevcring and sue
ccssiul warfare on those systems. SO far from en-
tcraininp any such design desire, ! look upon
myself rs selected by the Convention, for the pur-
pose oi aiding To make permanent the principles
and policy in the administration of our govern
ment, which have recently been sanctioned by such
decided marks of public appreciation, and to
which am pledged alike by inclination and duty.
On other subjects, public life Of thirty years
uninterrupted activity, has, trust, been sufficient
to enable my connlrymcn to understand my prin-
ciplcs and my motives of action. ! believe no
man will charge me with dcrection of duty towards
my country, or my countrvmen. In devotion to
my country, no one will say that I have been
wanting and ,r,,si, that mine has not been " a
faith without works" My constituents have never
charged me with neglect Of their interests, collcc-
!
zen, complaining of wrong, and asking the aid Of
"A friend, wherever residing, or however poor, I'M
known and himblc,,I have turned IA deaf
car, or refused TO labor for him, as for a brother
To this laithiuncss and these excrtons to be use
ul, more than TO any extraordinary qualifications
in me, do attribute the honor which the Conven-
ton have done me and should the people res
pond fayorably to the recommendation of that boz
dy, my highest political ambition will he than
satisfied. II will be combinations by the voice Of
my whole country, OF the repeated proofs of aI,-
probation, given by the people of my own State,
TO the wc-mcant labors of lie devoted 10 the
service Of the nation.
But, whatever may be the fate Of the recon-
mcndation which have received from the kind
pariiality of the members of the Convention COM
inc from almost every State in the Union as the
/ representatives of the Democratic party with
which il has been my pride tn act, throughout my
public career, shall ever CHERISH with the most az
icclionale rccoeciions, deep sense Of the obi
| cation they have conferred.
lon will please, gentlemen, To accept the as
surances OF my high respect and consideration,
while remain most respectfully, your friend and
/ fclloH-citizcn, II. NJ JOHNSON
To Messrs. ANDREW STEVENSON President, sc.
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