Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-10-26

IN lnhd, lha The source OF national lrscdnm aud Inc
BASIS OF popular government, s found not only IN The
freedom of opincr, but III The glorious i,muRes which
Tree Constitution allows 10 speculative and PHI
losophy. This is the light which um:ned tho path OF
the ilusirious Greek and the noble Ro:aE, which sone
hTsl Oh lie ignorance aDG darkness Of the ancient world,
aud n, last poured lis full blaze Of mena. brightness
our own country. Freedom Of opinion and freedom OF
discussInn whilst they constitute The highest privileges
oil our legislative assemblies. equally the boast OF the
cIzen, and IN an awetul and Gised point OF view, The
Jus eriTium noSrr ciri,ais" Ii The lluslrious rro-
secuior oi Ecrres shuGdeIrd al the idea Of the Poan
and Scmpronan laws being broken nnd the sacred pri
ri!ege oil Roman citizenship violated in the person oil
The humble Gavus shall deem less CT those cogent
moral sentiments of freedom, which pillar the noble edit
hce OF our CONSTITUTIONS md in the wsnlonncss OF power
or The Ina'evoence OF party, sgnnise ruthless war
iaTe against the general liberty by the sacrifice OF cl'
tzen distinguished tor talents and moral worth, and VINO
has other occasions served his country well and faith
fully This is the great problem, which, although now
stated in reference TO individual is rs broad as The
national domain, and comprehensive as the freedom
which ndorns aud gora,es lis erprng population
So long the various questions of national interest and
safety ae considered open for discussou SO long must
men bear and forbear with each other; and presume
that will be always; for, such matters shifting
with The mutations OF time and circumstance, and bhie
the highest efforts Of human wisdom 10 fix them with
| reference to any established na1ms Of policy.
he proper conclusion on the hole subject s, that
the opinions Of not unimporlan in the conduct
and management OF government-nor are they TO be
overlooked in the choice Of public agents representa-
tires disregarded in the elementary definitions OF
parties, or the divisions which spring up in practice
and IN these respects The opinions Of Mr. Rves Inn
Pornnt, and proper subjects 10 be considered and
weighed Tor the purpose Of Judging of his ability 10
serve his country with effect in any slaon-and against
such scrutiny, raise objection. But think tina,
magnanimous policy is becoming ut all times, and should
be always regarded the most appropriate ornament of
freemen. My friend Al pha has not, think, reflected
deeply the nature and bearing Of his denuncia,Ion
am induced 10 think so, from conviction tina, he is an
honest politician, and acting in good faith with the Re-
publican party and that he cannot be aYerse TO the
praise worthy object Of healing lis divisions. ipha IS
mistaken If he thinks The difference Of opinion which
has arisen between Mr. Rives and the Administration
be made the foundation of an impeachment. The
character of Mr.. Ryes politician, founded us it is
his patriotism and public services cannot be matter
o! indifference 10 all his counlrymen, when gross mus
tice is pracliscd towards him. The sympahies Of the
people will follow him in undeserved constituent
and will surely inicrpose against any raih and Sc.
party rebuke. II belongs TO The nature OF man
to sympathse with greatness or goodness under trials
and prosecutions. Paints gsnS gtiScH nuctordS is
the profound remark of facilus, which informs how
deep and pcvadng is the sentiment Of nature in IA
yor OF those who, ha wing held the aSces of power
maintained moral empire over the minds of their
coun,rymcn, suddenly hurled from the heights Of
power and overwhelmed with unlocked Tor msloriunes
The science Of politics is necessarily an experimental
one The few great Gxoms which lie at the foundation
Of free government susceptible OF various and
died application 10 suit the wants and the condition Of
peope-and 1t is proper, that due regard should be
had 10 all the circumstances when great changes
contemplated. will say 10 Alpha that y hist "A De-
mocat in Earnest can vie with any OF his connrymcn
in decided against The Split OF our laws which
moned corporations, and fail TO govern and control
them III the sphere OF their proper duties and response
biIies, and whilst he is publicly committed against the
tendency Of the established system to corruption and to
drsposn and beholds with fearful apprehension these
porations wned around the body poc yet he
find room for paence-nnd he is willing 10 trust to The
energy and power Of free and intelligent people, and
in tie sp, Of The laws and constitution which secure
10 every citizen the right Of independent Judgment lie
now with the moral shield Of truth and Justice
enc &c Virginas distinguished sons who has ey!nced
towards the growing corruption OF the times, tole
ralon than consider right But, as cannot suspect
him Of base sinister motiyca feel bound 10 yield 10
him right equally with myself, TO judge wha, proper
for the promotion Of the public goodreservng the right
Judge Of his fitness representative or public agent
and TO discard him, il his opinions unfit him 10 ucl in
behalf Of the principles and policy approve.
With reference to another distinguished son Of Virgil
mia, whom Alpha hls mentioned with sentiments of pre-
ference Mr. TYLER, "a Democrat in Earnest ack now
lodges that he feels towards that gentleman the kindrs
Sc nmcnis Nor can he withhold his opinion, that Mr.
TYLER is opposed 10 the establishment Of National Bank
on constitutional grounds Democrat in Earnest
lures 10 make this position, on The hypothesis OF hlr
Tyler, State Rights principles which 1t is presumed he
still cherishes the primary doctrines Of our consu
tional system. It err, il is with intention 10 mis-
represent Mr.. Tyler. "
To Ike Democratic Totcrs IF RirhmOnd and Lancaster
Countless
FeHo,o Chi=ens-These are times when we should not
ait unit, the very Of an election, before bringing
out candidate most likely, successfully, 10 compete
with active opponents; and, especially does II be-
bouve US once, 10 stir ourselves, since IL is under
stood that al Richmond County October Court it
determined upon that VIM. ii. Tay!oe, Esq, should be
the Wing candidate al the nsxt spring election for
seat in the House of Deegates-a gentleman whose
Ia worth and many estimabe qualities render him de-
servedly popular wherever he is known-So much so,
indeed, that in looking the county OF Richmond,
which will be entitled 10 the delegate after the ensuing
| winter, know of no likely 10 give him a
hard race than Col. John Belied, even though MIR.
Tayoe may have the support of the Hon. John Italia
ferro who is candidate for election; and also that Of
our very popular Senator. Col Be!eld is known 10 be
plain sensible, judicous, practical, business man, pos
sessing every quality for making useful Representative
and to be of sound Democratic political prnc pes,
opposed all the Hhgsm Of the present ags-thc re-
suit Of years Of sober deliberate reflection home, and
not the blind hasty party ZEAL for popular effect COL
b. is not that he is thus brought TO the notice OF
the voters Of our countless though surely he cannot OBJ
ect 10 being by hs friends next spring; being
important 10 the party with which we nct in this Con-
pressiona district, that in the county contests Wing
candidate should be suffered 10 run alone, sinec by per-
hitting this the chances Of success 10 the Hon. j. Ia
scerro would be increased; whereas, BY having strong
Democratic candidate in each county, election dis
rict Wing poison, he may, TO the Joy OF
many though hard 10 beat be left at home IT, however,
Col BeIGed cannot be induced TO consent to serve his
many friends, lis hoped that the Democracy Of Rich
nond and Lancaster will, in time, settle down upon
some man. good and true, likely 10 run hard against Mr.
Tayloe and likely TO aid materially in setting Mr.
Taliaferro easily down nj home, or else to drive him
bsck 10 Washington again 10 become candidate for The
elevated station Of Door keeper 10 Congress-which,
perhaps would be best since ne must either the
people, or the peoples servants.
RED StIANkER.
To The People of the Congressional District composed IF
the counties Of Charlotte, Prncs Edcard, Buckingham
and CumLcrtnnd.
One Of the people Of this district who governed by
no motive bnt 10 transmit 10 our posiery unimpaed,
The rich inheritance bestowed by that wise and patriotic
SET of men who framed the Government under which