Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1836-06-30

OF lS;s9. aud his veto messages on the
Maysville road bill, and Mr.. Claws
land bill, would for moment anticipate
any other result.
We are equally warranted in saying
that the President has approved the
amended bill. not because he thinks IL
judicious 10 make the States the deposi.
torres Of the moneys of the United
States, but because the plan is not OBJ
nosious to constitutional objections.
because 1t has been presented by a
majority Of the peoples representa-
tlves, to whom the question Of expe-
diency on this subject peculiarly be-
longs. and because, by settling the
question in relation 90 the public de-
poSltes. II disarms faction, and renders
II more difficult for the money power
Ia reorganize itself under the charter
OF a new national bank.
He thinks it impoli,ic and unsafe
10 mix up the affairs of the United
States with those OF the several States.
and that the chances OF pcrpetuity for
our admirable system If Government
are increased in proportion 10 the clear
ness with which the lines which sepa-
rate their several powers. duties and
interests. are defined and maintained.
Ii Is probable he will take some fitting
occasion TO make known To his country
men, IN detail the views he enter,ains
on this vital subject. 1t is only ne
cessary that they should know, that in
APPROVING the deposiie bill he does not
intend 10 coun,ensncc, in the least de-
gree, the idea of raising money by the
General Government for distribution
among the States, thus lessening the
responsibility Of the State Govern
ments IN taxing the people, and at the
same time encouraging extravagant ex-
pcnditures; making the States. inste ad
OF independent sovereignties, the mere
s,ipendiarieS of the General Govern
ment; perverting the power of taxation
given in the constitution TO purposes
never thought of by its trainers; cor
rupting the sources OF legislation; tend
ing 10 consolidation; and ultimately
destroying all that /. pure and valuable
IN the structure and administration Of
our political system.
The President believes that il is
bad policy, as well as unconstitutional,
to raise money from the people for the
purpose of distributing it among the
States. He believes that when the
revenues of the General Government
shall produce more than enough 10
supply its legitimate wants, il is the
duty of Congress forthwith TO reduce
the taxes upon the people. To collect
for the purposes of distribution, is
neither polite nor economical. IL is
not polite. because it necessarily in
creases the corps of public officers,
and consequently the influence of the
Government. 1t is not economical,
because the people have TO paw the
salaries Of those who manage the pro-
cess and guaranty their integrity. Is
il not better that the farmers dollar
should be left in his own pocket, than
that i, should be taken out by taxes,
direct or indirect, and. after year $
detention, be handed back to him or
his State Legislature, with deduction
OF twenty cents 10 pay collectors and
clerks who have been employed to
take it away and bring il back The
same principles apply to all classes oil
society and TO society itself, with the
exception of those only who profit by
high taxes.
Such, we are warranted IN saying
are the vie ws of the President in relation
to this interesting subject.