Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-03-31

duced mo to Withdraw my name from The senatorial
vass and why It is sha. n0w again oesnpy that att
uary, received letter from King Queen signed by
eleven gentlemen Of thatcoun,y asking whether not
intended to be candidate this spring. and strongly
in,imating wish that Iwoud decline in fayor Of some
gentleman from Matthews or Middesex. Not wishing
TO thrust myself upon the district or TO divide the epub
lican family, always preferng the quictude Of private,
TO the turmoils Of public life thought it best tina,
should withdraw my name us candidate to represent
the District and let the people select some one in whom
they could confde and concentrate their votes. But
learning that the effort bring about that desirable
suit had failed and being still urged by my fellow citi.
Gems from many parts Of the district again yielded an
unwilling assent and declared myself candidate.
have thus, fellow citizens given you brief e5pla.
nation Of my reasons for the course have pursued; it
will remain with you to say whether not those rea'
sons are satisfactory.
Since the last spring, subject has been brought
before the American people, upon which difference OF
opinion exists among the Republican party, and be-
lieve among all parties-and in again presenting my.
self before you candidate for your sufrages, II
may not be improper to express my views upon that
subject. 1t is needless Ia say allude TO the SUD.
Treasury Scheme so called Since its first announce
ment at the extra session of Congress- oy our present
Chief Magistrate, MIR. Van Buren,, in his message 10
that body, have not ceased to give 1t my most can
did and dispussonate consideration for was ANXIOUS
if conscientously could have done so, 10 give my
humble support 10 The first great leading measure OF
the man had been DESTROYS 10 elevate 10 the OIL
greatest importance which has agltated inns republic since
lis foundation, and upon which hangs The veal or
woe of this mighty empire, aud one winch may decide
its destines in all time to come nave viewed II IN all
il, bearnrs and with the closest scrutiny, and after the
fullest Investigation capable OF giving il, have
been constrained to differ with Mr. Van Buren, in its
pedencv The subject which divided the two great par
lies nj the adoption Of the Federal Constitutions that
of giving and taking power from the Federal Govern
menl The party for strengthening The other for
weakening, that power the one for giving power TO the
General Government, the other for retaining it among
the States, maintaining their supremacy and indePend
ence. | have always maintained The latter opinons-l
have gone for The sovereignty and independence
of the States, against Federal usurpa,ion. have al
ways opposed United States Bank, upon the Of
expedency, no less than upon constitutional grounds,
fearing that coalition between the monied and
torul powers would inevitably be the result, before
which unaowed connection, the independence Of the
States vanish into ins;gn6cance and instead Of
conederuted, should have grand consolidated Go
veInment, Government but little if any better than
Monarchy If, them such have been my fears OF, and
objections to, National Bank, cannot that they
apply with less force 10 the Sub.Treusury scheme. I
thnk it must have cenralizng tendency, tending 10
weaken and mpoverish the States while il strengthens
and enrches the Federal Government, that which al.
ready too much and which, in The nature of things,
must strengthen and increase with the growth and FIX.
tension of our country. am decidedly opposed 10 the
issue OF any description of paper money by the u s.
Governmental must finally result in Continental mo.
ney, the effects Of which we have all doubtless heard
fathers tell.
While am opposed to the general features Of the
Sub Treasury scheme, not in favour of again put.
ting the money psoniscuously into State Banks, to be
made part of their trading capital which look upon
as the prominent of present emburassmens.
But canno, dives myself Of the belief that some judi.
cous plan of special deposites may be devised which
will eectuay separate the money of the General Go.
vernmen; from that Of the States taking from The scheme
the odious feature of increasing Executive power and
the time insuring TO the Government at all times
the of all and every kind Of money it may depos,e
in the State Institutions But should Congress pass the
Sub Treasury Bill and it becomes the law Of The land,
prepared 10 give fair triaand if it works well
will give it my hearty support, but if not, will use
my best efforts TO effect its repeal.
Now, my fellow.czens, have freely and candidly
expressed 10Y views and sentiments upon the all absorb
ing political topics of the day, well as the causes Of
my again coming before you candidate for your suf
frages. The is in your hands, and you
can dispose Of it as you think best.
Respectfully,
Your fellow. citizen,
G.. BRAXTON.