Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-03-20
VOLUME xXXEV.---No. I0s.

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voted millions az wefe under almost without know
ing t,hat only The last year had voted some seven or
eight millions think he said four under posi-
tive pledge; three upwards con,incenily and
headed, I'll persevered in the SYSTEM Il would in
the end Bankrupt tie Stst-, by re,lbg away our ea-
sure on tribes" Next We Ind the jealous gentleman
from Northampton, who, after repeating these strong
expressions of bis friend from Augusta with apploba
lion and great emp e-is, rdded other hard and
we're blows Indeed the later rdicn!ed this old prin-
cIpe in such way that for momeu, | was almos:
ready 70 conclude it's authors miserable drvsers
But recalled the mex, moment the happy hit Of The
gentleman from Prince Edward, (ihe other day Sir,
the gentle man from Prince right, when he
ed that tis sweeping denuncialon against TIL: two.
9Th principle swep away tie very basis from under this
grand scheme itself, hoc the of
II is made to depend upon lh5 principle; which proves
encpngruiy well the unequal character Of the
whsss plan The success of this scheme the
we&ng of this very abused princ pie So With the
seon Of the same gentleman, that this just two fifth
principle is of folly speculation ard
would eventually bankrupt resources that
go'ousiy met by the gentleman from Prince Edward
when be truly answered that It this very 9th prn
cple that had saved U.s. and that would TO
Us from that catastrophe and the very instance Of the
large iuProvdent pledge Of appropriations of last year.
referred 10 BY the gentleman from Augusta, prove his
assertion, lhal psdioes thevIng bankrup ting
principle, was itself, most ccen. asd iustIa
ton aud proof To the contrary; and that Wild improv
dent, exravagant Legislation this floor, when thus left
TO depend upon the condition precedent contained in
Joill soCk eStcuuon OF Inc
sound and collected wisdom, of those inter-
esed, plunge the State any portion OF the
people, upon wild OF experiment, wase and wreck
But, Sir, 60 iurther-l merely for adhering
10 tie Two filth principle general rule but condemn
this State principle which assuming that statesmen are
TO take expanded views and dIsegardlng the Immediate
Interests and wishes Of their constituents, would lake
The general welfare 70: It's aim, and embark the Com.
morweuh upon ihe common resources OF ITS wide do
"ain upon endless voyage OF speculative improve
nents OH State account.
1t is easy 10 Imagine how soon we could checker
the whole State with Canals, Railroads, TurnpIkes, &c.
the expanded operation Of This system. This beau
uu IN theory; and perhaps have the power OF uu-
limited taxation for the purpose Of carrying out this doc
trine OF general welfare though, like the gentleman
from Prince Edward ! doubt it. ! trust there exists
saving limitation in bill of rights. But, ADM, the
power in theory, what is 10 support The doctrine in psc
lice; Have gentlemen fully considered this What Is
TO support this expansive system: Have We any wild
lands 10 SELL sa!lues and auctions 10 lax Ike New York
had, from which 10 dEaw Iesources?-or can we, like
Ptnnsy .ely Bank bonuses: is this pretend
ed: No. Si the Report recommends loans and small
Increase OF taxes. This system then, Of making I'M
provetnents State account 10 be supported at last
by taxation This rs the naked truth And where Will
be the systcD IN this general stem: Where It's balance
wheel, and The self regulating principle Of action that
guaranty equality and just distribution over the
hole STATE an! every section alike according 10 It's
contribution Ot taxes: Who will limit It's unequal ope-
ration: Who conlrn! its ubiquitous extension by unfair
!
witnessing It's commencement: Sir, under this
splendid system without SYSTEM We sha!! have no rule
limit 10 power-no check upon ioily-no rein upon
e1iravagance bere-no lock upon the Treasu!y-less
honesty Tins al-and IN the sequel less IN Tie coun-
Try We should b. al! ua ,at upon the wide Of TIE
peniiude Of our unlimited power, utterly gwen up 20
! ial,uLinuus expansion. without compass or rucder-
without any Common rule Of right. OF justice,
cur eguai system of ,r he rcrDlytoni:sd Sir,
have earI of this doctrine Of The general welfare before
Il has been preached and pracsed upon too long IN our
National Hail Sir this is the otious doctrine that The
whole South has recently denounced. IhIs Is the
doctrine that violates limited written Constitutions
THIS is the doctrine that built up The first and second
u States Banks-hs is the doctrine that fastened upon
the eloquen! gentleman from Accamack Inns told
you, the first bill Of abomlnations national tariff, in
lieu Of which, we under system, should have direct
taxation, that Of egazet plumber that had well
nigh con used the Union, of which the gentleman from
Northampton spoke ferven:ly TO its very centre,
stead of le:dag to cement it by the Internal Improve
ments which made with the plumber. The glorious
effect, he told us, to flow from making roads and
canals here State account under the same doctrine
did not intend any alusion 10 Federal politics But
this doctrine Of legisating for the general welfare
reckless Of the local interests and will Of our imme
date constituents, which have been urged By
the patrons of the Report to do, and their arguments
| founded thereon has led 10 it. The gentleman from
Northampton also spoke Of the Legislatures Of Virginia
neddng with Federal politics hab:,usi!y and vcntured
The assertion that had spent much money in these
debates from year 10 year IN this Hall MS would make
great part Of these improvements recommended; and he
spoke thought, in tone OF dcrison on this SUBJECT
and in connection with this doctrine Of general welfare:
most unfortunate association Sir, TO bring up in this
Hail. from which went forth the Resolutions OF 9S-99,
TO arrest the mnnstrous strides Of Federal power vault.
ing upon his strong anelopesn hobby OF general welfare
upon which he rung the changes often. Resolutions
tha, re tabsed the constitutions landmarks-beyond
which il solennv announced Federal entertainments
would be arrested by The nterPoston of reserved CUTS
the last resort Sir this doctrine carried out 10 its e
equal and unjust, and may prove perncious and
dangerous preached and Practccd upon the State ys
tenn the national system: And protest against It's IN.
PRODUCTION this Hal! TO BE- prac.ised in the unjust
manner recommended The gross injustice Of this
scheme is manifest when we look closely into its details.
and attempt 10 reconcile It's principles: And u is ul
practicable OF execution. Why should the Stale make
these Valley roads lis account Why single out
these particular improvements 10 be made for this section
of the State without their aiding by subscribing their two
fifth anS refuse 10 include other sections even upon the
9Th principle and Jet old Norfolk when asking
for Of incorporation TO enable her TO improve
her natural advantages with her exclusively,
without asking one cent from the common Treasury
Are people of The rich Valley poor that they should
have extended 10 them such speea! aVors at The com
mon Expense: How is this, Sir: No log rolling here
at The very gel this great system on Stale &C
cnuu, under way. If i! thus begins how will end
Why should all The citizens Of the Commonwealth be tax
ed make road, for the peoP Il he Esb
any portion OF our Peopie sTy people: What
good reason has been dr Psi Fri is y dscrm
Hsuon: ne ground taken Tie other day by the grnt,,
small; 't;fIc hae 81. d., 'I'- GENERALLY
instead Of turnpike. is this satisfactory esPec.ay
her he tell. us in the same breuh though small, they
are rich Is this good reason' put IT, Sir The Jn'.
;ce and capdor Of the Hcnse Why Sir, other sections
Of the State nigh, with justice and pl0p'syh come
mere and farm. are rss and poor we are TO raise
u,uc eorn az YOU who break plant and cultivate but
10 aer-s and so Of whra, and other productions Are
you going, sir. Speaker base great State system
Of public Improvements upon this d,sne.Hn :.,, m
you S ,n Of favor and REJECTION and actually reverse
Az we rich lands TO be improved by taxing the poo;,
20 w 49, f,mer bapoen 10 be subdivided into small,