Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-03-24
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y;V. V7.VEUREN
FOR TIE EfQIIHEH.
AS Truth is Indispensable 10 the formation OF Just
opinions So to pcrvcrt it, disseminate error ana ia's
hood ounht 20 be considered high offence against So
cet. In no case this offence aggravated man
when the obec, is dcuuc the characters OF nseiul
nrbl;c mon Whoever does this with whatever intent,
is not only caumnator OF the lnuiV'ouo M''Se ona
racter is misrepresentation but he is also pnbc enemy
For the people have right to the best services OF every
citizen and therefore, they have right to correct IN
formation as TO the character and opinions OF each
Norman perhaps in America (uneSs we except Mr'Jcl
rson when rising to the zenith opopularly and powerJ
was ever more misrcpressntcd than Hr van bureh mas
been by the Bank Wing presses OF IN" greatest
import! that his principles and OPINIONS sou'o ue hs
feHow.ctizens who desires to serve his country ralhcf
than obey faction when lie goes to the P'iis-aha III
order that all who choose 10 form enlightened oPlos
and to act for themselves in accordance Win Sncn OPP
mons in their choice of President TO succeed President
Jackson may Understandings we beg leave 10 lay be-
fore tic readers of he Enquirer coious extracts from
Hollands Life and P"fittcat Ow"onS OF ."rtn az
3ureu: promising, however, that no '%racs can 90 uI
ius,icc either to the ographrr or To Mr.. Van liurrn
We therefore earnestly recommend the book itself to the
A''''''0'' FRIENDS OF TRUTH
EXTRACTS CoNcLupEp.l
Els opposition to the L, SUITES Bank
CAT the head Of the vast system of machinery in this
country, for the undue aggregation Of wealth. stands
or rather sload" the Bank Of the United States. Re-
sisted in lis embryo stae by jeerSon struck down tor
time by the casing vote of Vice President Clinton, it
has finally received its dcathbow from the hand Of our
present iiuslrious Chief Magistrate.
"rhe sentiments OF Mr.. Van Buren,, on matter OF SO
great importance, deserve careful examinalion and
view Of them will be given here.
In the first place, it may be stated that he has Who'll
" abstancd from becoming the OF any bank stock,
taxing any interest in any company incorporated by
the Legislature Of New York since the period of his first
entrance into the Senate OF that State, in lSl2.
III the place, he has been trm opponent
hic ,nIa lie of O
banking system in the State CT New York and Of Bank
of the United States
His public opposition may be traced back to 1911.
In February Of that year. the venerable George Clinton,
the Ncs:or OF the New York Democracy by his casting
vote as President Of the Senate, defeated the renewal
OF the charter Of the Bank Of the United States Mr.
Van luren ardeuy and vigorously sustained this bold
act OF patriotism.
"The question Of rc-charrrng the Bank Of the United
States did not a,ise during his service in the United
States Senate. Blu. the doctrine Of strict construction
of the Constitution, which he maintained on all
sons, levee, great measure, against the Bank
of the United Statcs and III his speech the powers of
the Vice President ISIS, he claaccrizes the incor
poration of that bunk the great pioneer of consttu-
t!onal encroachmens.
''Tk:s solemn declaration against the consttutonaty
of the bank made, will be noticed before the cleo
ton Of General jackson to the Presidency, and two
years before his message in $780, rst calling the atten
ton OF Congress 10 the renewal of the charter.
His support Of .Nr Crawford.
" In February, ISL, Mr. Crawford was nominated as
candidate for the Presidency by Congressional eau
Gus in Washington. Mr. Van Buren, co'"Perated IN tins
nomination, and subsequently gave It his most vigorous
support Mr.. Crawford had been distinguished mem
Der Of the Cabinet for nearly ten years In the Con-
g7essonal caucus nominate candidate Tor Prrsdcn
lSl6 he received nearly the same number n votes as
were given for Mir Monroe, and stood certainly
that Gencmau in the public estimation. The admirers
CT the policy of Mr. Jefferson looked to Mr. Crawford
candidate, who il elected, would bring back the Co
vcrnment to those principles.
Elected Goccrnor Of Nee lurk &c.
"Mr. Van Buren,, having resigned his seat in the Sc.
nate OF the United States, entered upon the duties of
his Office as Governor, on the LIST OF January ls*'
Ills executive career, though short, brilliant
and successful. Upon his withdrawal from the Office
both branches Of the Legislature, though euch contain
ed opposite parsans in politics, unanimously passed re-
solutions expressing the highest respect for his virtues
and talents, and their earnest wish that he might
Joy full Of happiness and prosperity, The
new sphere Of public duty to which lie about TO be
removed
The Republican members of the Legislature were
still more emphatic in their expressions OF atrctonac
and respectful attachment On the eve OF his depar-
turc, they presented 10 him communication, in which
they strongly stated their attachment to his person.
their respect for his character, and their regret the
paraton which was about TO take place. and tendered
to him their thanks tor the numerous and important
services which he had rendered 10 the State particularly
in sustaining those political principles which they be-
cyed TO be most intimately blended with lis ghes! and
dearest interests.
ter to England, &c.
{" MIR. Van Bursn nominated, as Secretary of
State, the fifth OF March, lS20, ard catered upon
the duties of the office in the carly part of Anil From
this time forth he has been stations SO constituencies
and his public conduct has been the subject Of so severe
scrutiny that it viii be unnecessary to dwell upon It's
details with great minulcness
"ILe sphere in which he called to move was
new and Responsible but his long service in the Senate
of the United States and his careful observation of 30
litical affairs from the earcs, pcsod Of his HE, fitted
him al once 10 assume its duties In tc sequel it ap
peared that his sound jud ment, has political ntora
ton his calm temperament and interchangeable diligence,
enabled him to conduct the most successful princi
pies the whole range OF our relations with foreign 60
to add 70 reputation which had already
risen above dctracton and envy
Our foreign relations Mt the time he into Of
macy Of the former Administration had failed in most
of its objects. Negotiations with many Of the powers Of
Europe had been lingering and languishing, for many
wears; and the most just and obvious claims of citi
for indcmnhca,ions, had been rejected or post
In July, 1929, Mr.. McLane despatched, as min.
ster TO England bearing instructions from the hand Of
VIZ Van Buren, who had then hardly entered upon the
lnties of his office. The cearness and strength with
yhcb under these instructions, he brought forth the
aims of the Government resulted IN complete success
rbe British Government at once, appreciated the force
e the considerations addressed TO them and recognised
This is now ell purposes of usief resuscsd BY io
ghg Legislature Of Pennsylvania: