The Arkansas advocate., 1836-06-17

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 is this project is brought forward by friend to tho Aaa'elsrallon t s supposed Co se Administration measure; by this mean measure approved by the President. How this fact may be- do not profess to know but have enough in my day here, 70 sas- " me that IS very unfair that every measure brought lof"ard' and advoeatedby membefs professing 10 be 'enas ei ihe admnistration should he considered aa havhg the sanction of the President. I know not what hs opinions on such subjects are now: know whai they hdpe been, and until informed in some n,,- ihentic mode that they have been changed esteem i. faT to suppose they remain unchanged
 Let us hear hin speak for himself in two Of his com. mnnlcatonss iu his annual message, 1880, the Pre- sident says
 Tn speaking of direct appropriations, mean 10 in. ciude practice which has obtained 10 some extentl and to which have, in one nsauce in different ca- Paciy, gwen my consentthat of subscribing 10 tho stock oi prvae associations. Positive experiente and and more thorough Consideration of the subject have confneea ae ot the impropriey we'll ns the neype- uency, ot such Investments All Improvements ef- ieeted by the funds of the nation, for general se, should be open to the enjoyment of all our fellow ci- zens exempt from ihe payment of tolls, any imposil tion of that charaeter''
 Same messages he says further: - nal such improvements, on account Of particulaf circumstances may be advantageously and bon ehelaiy made In States than others is doubtless true; but that they of character which should prevent an equitable distribution of the public fund5 1 amongst the several States, is not to be conceded
 
 " have 1t constantly before our eyes, that pfofes sions of superior zeal Ill the of Internal Improves men and disposition to lavish the public funds upon objects o that character, daily and earnestly put forth by asprants to power, constituting the highest claims tb the confidence of the people. Would it be strange, under such circumstances, and in times of great excitemen that grants of this description shold Ind ther motives III objects which may not accord with the public good2 Those who have not had occasion to see and regret5 the indication of sinister influences m these matters, in lime past, have been more forlus nate than myself Ill their observation of the cause Of 1 human affars.n
 l In his message of is32. he says
 Il recommend that provisions be made to disposa of all stocks, held by II, (the Governmonf,> in corporations, whether created by the Getieral ar State Governments, and placing the proceeds in the Treasu- ry As source of profit, these stocks nre of little or no value; as means of influence among the States; they are adverse to the purity of those nstutionss The whole principle which they are based is dcef- ed by many unconstitutional, and persist in the pol- cy which they indicate, is considered wholly nexpedi- ent."
 Are to infer, after his that he would approvs Of this panl think not. To me, tt appears much mors probable, to pass such bill as this that it would be vetoed by him than that he should negatve the distribution bill, when he should reflect upon tho altered state of things, since that subject afsed by him.
 l Such system is the would-be-o of interha Ifn- provemenf, with the moneys, and under the patronage
  eft of Companies, of whose charters may be for long periods, without limit tIrne, they would still continue 10 receive their toll from the people.
 1t would operate partially ahd unjust to the different sections of the country. Some would receive plenty others none.
 Instead oftrying to rid the Government of all con. nexlon whssock companies, we would be forming more extensive and dangerous connexions than have even been thought of Tn time past. therefore cons clude, such scheme, however plausible at first view. nd gresss
 1 will now advert to some of the strongest objections which have heard, to the policy of distribution
 It IS thought system of distribution will make the States dependent the Federal Government and ir1- duce them to engage enterprises not necessary and I beyond their fair means.
 4 Ought not to remember that # Is the same peo- pie, who represented both in the Senate and Fed- eral Legislatures? That they are competent t6 un- derstand their own rights and have the power to pei obedience to their will, by their Representatives as home as well herel
 Will they not know that the money distributed is their own money. not a boon from Congress? How then will they feel dependent upon those who have done them no avor but the simple act of jusce of paying them theIr own money in place of keeping it locked up, or having it wasted by others.
 If the people are capable of self goyernmep they must be capable misunderstanding their rights and pursuing their own interests. They will not view this as boon, but as delivery to them of that which is tner own They will never look 10 distribution as rec gnar and certain resource for State purposes but an incidental addition to their other means wEch will en- able them to carry with more vgor, any plan, which in their wisdom may be devised, for improving their country, or increasing the of education.
 Again. IL is said tine States may iusiiy fear that distribution will induce the old Sttates to keep the price of lands high, and thereby check settlements r, l them.
 It appears 10 me there be no real foundation fof any alarm on this account. The new States now form a very respectable minority. That minority will soon be increased to the number of fen or eleven. If we