Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-06-21

and on which an overwhelming vote could be obtained
unison with the South. No man from Inc South mas
been understood as VARYING inc % v;.u;n
ton although thirteen Wings in The virginia ieglsla
tnre voted asainst US upon that sublect-a motte1,
however not as fragrant, as 1t came from tna'
We have no hesitation in saying tnat 'he fe"aons
osented in the report ten!old stronger than any
r ho drawn from the Constitution, admitting that
!, WINS plainly unconstitutional, which we believe
Th ;;nsiicr and violation of public faith, both TO the
States who made the cesson ana 10 az lIe ohef ssa'e
SI;nu States is clearly and powerfully exhibited
Will any man fear that Congress can ever do an act
which it has soemny pronounced 10 be violation OF
nnbc faith? Is it lin the language OF the report
tan,anount in its binding obligations upon the 60.
v,nneu TO positive declaration, that the abolition of
slavery in the District would BE- unconstitutional: Nay,
is it not even more ethcncous, IN point OF iacG Con-
slitulonal provisions matters OF construction lhe
opnnu Of House upon abstract point may be re-
vrrscd and ovcrrucd by another. But when Congress
has solenny declared that particular act would bea
violation of the public faith, it TO be supposed that il
would violate pledge thus given to The country:
Can any abolitionist expect Need any citizen of
aveholdnG State fear it; What is public faith, but
the honor Of the Government: why are treaties re-
garded as sacred and urloabe? Why but because they
involve the pledge. and depend upon the sancy OF the
national faith, Why all compacts and promises
made BY Governments, held to be lrcvoca5!y binding
Why but because They cannot break them without com
hitting prrdy and destroying all confluence IN their jus
lice and integrity" This, tcn will surely be considered
by all men, who rely upon the integrity and virtue of
our Government, its only safe basis. as consdc
ration arainsl the interference by Congress in the
District, tentnd stronger and more safe than any
mefe opinion upon an abstract constitutional ques
ton. Such an opinion may be changed, Or the Con-
s,itulion itself may be altered but it, il is deon
s,rated clearly "hat he that runnelh may read that
would violate the faith of the Government towards
the States Of Virginia and Mary parties TO the cesson
that this violation Of faith would necessarily result from
the very terms, the spirit and circumstances OF that ces
sion we then placed ground which cannot fail us
That contract cannot be changed without the consent of
I, nfob "A rtnptpI OD,i
may change, the Constitution may be altered, but this
position will avail Us. long as there is virtue and in
tegrty enough in the government TO keep it in exist
ence render ii desirable II rests upon the alth ana
honor Of the nation.
The report also demonstrates upon weghty and unan-
swcrabe considerations that any interference would be
unwise and mpolitic and dangerous to the Union AND
concludes with resolutions declaring that Congress docs
not possess any constitutional authority TO interfere in
any way with the Institution Of slavery in any OF the
States Of The Confrderacy:
That Congress ought not 10 Interfere IN any way win
slavery in the District Of Columbia:
That all petitions, memorials resolutions, propositions
or papers, relating in any way TO any extent what
ever the subctuf slavery the abolition at slave
ry SHALL without either being printed or REFEREED be la'd
upon the table and that further action whatever shall
be had thereon.
We have no hesitation in believing that it this report
is received by Congress with an overwhelming vote,
such il will get if tactious and dcuded parllzas wall
Weld the dictates Of reason and policy tina! II Will give
an eternal qu:eus to abolition that the sub %! slave
~ will be settled safely for the South and more
permanently and nviolably Than it 1t wi! be
buiwark, behind which the South may rePose IN peace,
without fear apprehension long national faith
and honor exist-DaRriHc Obscrrer.
BLACK ASn WnrrE-The Opposition in the Senate
have sadded the bill to regulate the deposites with the
proposition for the distribution OF the public money
among the States. They know the anxiety 81 The Adj
nninslraon have n strict and careful S; stem OF ac
counlabilty in regard the dcposite banks They
dcrstand the absolute revolt Of feeling and opinion
originating in settled views Of the principles of
pick Government with which the proposition oi dsribu-
ton States, in ANY shape, is regarded by the great
body of the friends Of the Administration Knowing
this the Opposition have fastened the distribution bill
upon the back OF the Opposite bill. dead body
is sometimes tied to living one to destroy by lis pure
faction If the bill provide for and regulate the safe
keeping of the public money should perish under the
corruption of The State bonus bill, then the Opposition
will have two hobbies TO ride in the coming election
First, they will cxcain against the Administration for
hostility The regulation Of the dcposts and cry out
about the purse and tie sword being both welded by the
desput udrew Jackson and then they will appeal To The
venal and prolgale, and powerful among their federal
friends in the different States to who the surplus,
when carved up, will be many stocks to be giHbcd
for in the Stale Legislatures, to make an cutlery Tor the
spoils. The rich and influential will be active, that
thew may turn il their account, in improve
mcns to benefit their city property or their country
speculatons Judge White and Judge Black did not
see The object of The Opposition i'll ha"lng these bulls
COMBINED like the Sanese twins; and when the propo-
slton made by MIR. Wright tn separate Them that
each might stand on their merits, BLaff and Vhttc
both voted with him dissolve the unnatural connexlon.
night ntervened; and yesterday, on the question Of
1econsidern,nn Black and Uhte both voted for the
union Of the bills; the Illicit conjunction was brought
about in the course Of single night In opinion.
is little better than adultery; but it contrlvcd
between the head and tail Of the Opposition 6encen tco
dauS have right 10 complain. IL Is The Custom OF
the coali!Ion.-GioJe
gnqr ms TIE ADMINISTRATION DoME7
IExuci the Speech OF Mr.. Mckcon, OF ~ in the H. Of
80 What has the Administration done: Let your TO-.
reign and domestic policy answer Look to Your seas,
unlocked to the commerce Of the country-to channels
rcraincd discovered for the oupourng Of the indus.
try of your failers. Look to your indemnes, wrung
from European powers and your country respected
amongst the nations Of the world, by carrying ont the
maxim of American diplomacy. that We will ask tor
nothing but what is right, and submit 10 nothing which
is wrong And these evidences OF wisdom and
integrity in your domestic policy: Where's the discharge
Of your national debt where the relief from taxes to the
amount Of millions by the reduction of your tariff
where the enlightened policy with regard 10 your Indian
tribes preserving them from humiliation, and giving qu
ct TO your citizens where the effort to restore the gold
currency to your country? Where the triumph over a
gigantic institution, winch had chosen nation for its
antagonist? BY its let the Administration be tried,
and / have doubt Of the approving verdict or the
country. In Of unexanpled prosperity. with
the richest stores of plenty, and peace with the CIVIL
LIKED world, is the position in which the present EIecu-
tive, in the last year of his public career finds the ma.
ton: and well may be applied 10 him the language oil
the Roman consul that for many OF these benefits arc
indebted to the integrity and wisdom of one man: In
the recollection Of his counrymcn his actions will BE-
cherished. On their tongues shall his actions grow, and
their records shall they arrive at age and strength
and the day which brought deliverancc to the
country, shall transmit to posterity the remembrance of
his administration.
REPORT FROM THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY,
In compliance ,c resoution a tie Senate transmitting
statements relating 10 The Rates Of E1rhan9e and DrgttS
Jccccn COMMERCIAL To'cnS as conducted by tie De-
posi'e Banks, compared ,oM those efMe Bank Of the
United States
TREASURY DErARTmfsT, June s, 1896.
sIr-The following tables of the rates of exchanges