Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-03-03
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Mr. Th,mas Jefferson Randolph has Withdrawn tom
the canvass for the county OF Albemare aud the Repub
leans Of that great and central county are looking out
for candidate 10 be run along with Mr.. Alex. RIres-
II is now well understood, that the Wings 10 do
battle this spring; and that they 10 bring out Two Of
their leaders, to lead their coIumns-Cnder these
circumstances. political friends are on the alert
There time when they ought to be more so.
Vigilance aud Energy should become the wacf"ords o!
every Republican. Virginia expects every man 10
do his duty.
Among the most distinguished of the Republicans to
whom Alternate has looked candidate in the trying
field. is Carter Harrison, Esq Tina, gentleman has ad-
dressed the following Letter. the politics OF the times;
and it is of interesting character, that we cannot
deny ourselves The pleasure Of laying it before cur
readers
The Charlottesville Republican Of the 2Sh says: awe
believe that il Tie determination Of friends 10 hold
their Convention in the Court house. Gf the Court will
give pernisson.) on Monday next. We have heard Sc
vcal gentlemen spoken Of Who will probably be brought
forward that day, suitable persons TO select from
CARTER Il. HARRISON, ESQ.
awe lay before readers The whole OF The letter Of
this genlcmap, an extract from which gave in our
last paper Mr. Harrison from the many and urgent
quests made TO him TO becume candidate, had far
consented 10 allow that his among others should
be submitted the decision Of The Republican party
but his love Of secluson from The strife OF politics, and
the pursuit OF congenla occupation toae Their
with his inability 10 devote that time canvass that
would be necessary 10 olerabe chance of
success have determined him To withdraw his name, and
prefers that friends will turn their attention to
other person. whose residence has been longer in the
county, and whose acquaintance with the people would
be likely to rally them to The flag Four party
FALuoIr, Feb. ., le}S.
Dear Sir-Your letter Of the 5lh inst. conveys to me
the information that some fny political rs well as per
sona friends Of the county nave expressed wish lhat
should become candidate in the place Of Col Ran
doph, whose intention to decline reelection is publish.
ed in the newspapers, and authorised you TO ask my
views upon the subject of the Currency. regretted
much that could not be at cur last Court TO unite with
YOU and our friends in consultation upon this and other
matters Of interest An interchange Of opinion with
you however, in any manner and under any crcum.
stances is at all times agreeable 10 ME; and proceed at
once to answer the nerrogaories botomed upon sin
gle passage of your letter which is in these words:
1t was stated here to-day by Mr.. - that you
opposed TO the Sub Treasury bill and it is believed
that you approve Of the of Mr.. VIM. G.. Rives
and Major Garland in their opposition to the Admins.
ratinn upon the subject of the currency"
My views do not admit either Of u simple affir ma
tive negative in reply 10 your inquiry-You will there
fore excuse me for entering into an exp!anaton from
which you may derive them | feel no hesitation in
expressing a decided opinion against Mr. Wrighl's
scheme of finance; because in its execution it would
he difficult, inconvenient, and expensive and in its
results, productive OF much evil. 1t would, | think,
increase instead Of diminish Executive patronage
eopardize the revenues Of the GoYernment-crlp-
pie the State Banks loo much,-and even if success.
u IN It's main object, VIZ: the substitution OF nara
money currency for bank paper, not desirable Belev-
ing that the power 10 establish Bank, is noa necessary
of carrying into effect any OF The powers expressly
granted 10 Congress, and if were that such insti
luton sustained by the purse Of the Nation possesses
great capacity for mischief even 10 the overshudowing OF
Government ITSELF regard opposition to its resuscita
un as cardinal principle in politics. and of course that
all proper to prevent s recharter ought 10 be
used Among these means, consider the State Banks
important auxiliares, regulated perform the useful
functions of Bank Of The u S. without having lis
city for mischief Iii rue the constitutional objection
has been raised against these ALSO and decision Of the
Supreme Court had both sides Of the question. in
cline, however, 10 the last decision, because do no!
think bank notes such Bills of Credit as were in
tended 10 be prohibited the States because they would
have been expressly prohibited by the Constitution if so
intended there banks in existence the date of
its adoption; and because think this construction
confomabe to the doctrine of State rights than the OPP
pose. The power use the State Banks agents 10