The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-09-14
From lhs Cincinnati Republican


The Cwrency.--This subject continues to
occupy very large share Of public attention
at this time but not more than its Importance
deserves. But no where have we seen it dis
cussed with so much ability and fairness as
in the columns of the Richmond Enquirer !;
by the editor and his numerous correspond
ents. The most distinguished statesmen in
Virginia, as upon former occasions Of emer-
gency, have come forward and taken up their
pens, and are discussing the subject with the
most praiseworthy zeal. How unlike are the
distinguished men of Virginia to the great
men of some other States which it is unne-
cessary to name, in this respect. There,
the Rives, the Barbours, the Roanes, the
Garlands, and the Tazewells, like the Madi-
sons, the Jeffersons, and Randolphs of other
times, do not think it disparagement to con-
tribute for the press, when great and weighly
subjects arise of State or national interest.
Thus, they not only give tone and character
to the press, but they set mems minds to think
ing-they elicit reflection and discussion, and
enable the public TO comprehend subjects Of
vital importance to the nation, about which
they were previously ignorant or had an i'm
perfect conception. 1t is to be regretted, that
some of our enlightened politicians of Ohio,
of which we have few of both parties,
would not follow the example Of the distin-
guished men of Virginia, and letting alone,
for while at least, the interest of partizan
leaders, and the deplorable bitterness of party
strife, come to the assistance of the Press, in
discussing the great questions which are now
agitating the country. In the language of an
able correspondent of the Richmond Enquirer,
whose article is now before us. The time
has arrived, when sensible men ought to look
above partizan feeling and personal interest
when we ought to think of our country, and
forget men altogether"
eff (says this same writer) the nation
could be induced to come to tine consideration
of this question with feelings of this kind,
how easily it could be settled, and the pros
perity of the country restored! And Why can
we not consider it with this temper of mind ?
Am really guilty of an act of moral turpi-
tude in the estimation of friend, by express
ing opinions differing from his own on the
subject Of the currency? Ought it to be
cause Of personal offence or Of dislike! Can
we not let reason decide the question between
us, without exciting the angry passions Is
not freedom of opinion the birth-right of us
all? Did not our forefathers encounter all the
horrors and privations of seven years war,
that their children might enjoy it Most un-
questionably they did. And when we surren-
der it, we give up one of the choicest bless
ings of our Republican Government"
The principle point of difference among
the democracy of the country, and the oppo-
nents of National Bank, at this time, is with
reference to the regulation of the government
finances. portion are for collecting the
revenue in specie, and paying it out to the
officers of the Government, civil and military,
and to other government creditors, in specie,
through the agency Of Sub-Treasury. While
portion Of the friends of the Administration,
and we think much the most enlightened, if
not the largest portion, contend that such sys-
tenn would be inexpedient, if not altogether
impracticablc.