Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-06-19
FOR TIE ENQUIRER,

/" At this time such feelings betray want of pa'ri
- o;ism fearful extent" And again. Wn unto
them who would ruin their pgrty for self nggrandse
mrn, Such, reodR, is The ana bema hurled at
Of the T. S And 2 y WHAT let me- AK ct e s Of
Virginia. is he thus denounced: Have any Of the princi
pies Of repubcanisn been abandoned? has any State
Right principle been surrendered? Far from il. MIR.
Eves adheres The policy that he advocated, and
that carried by three 10 in both Houses of Con-
gress in February 1887. Unfortunately that bill
became law. Much Of the difficulty that subsequent
" arose in money matters caused by the non full
flmeni OF The act Of Congress above Noted. Sufficient
checks and balances tee created to protect Fede.
raj and State morey from improper banking operations,
and in the end would have worked salutay reforms in
the banking system OF the whole Union Now, how.
ever that perfect system, that received so much favor
from The friends OF the Administration then sought TO
be superseded by divorce Of the funds OF the Federal
Government from those of the funds OF the States
But Mr. Rves is not IN favor OF the Sub Treasury he
is still for the State institutions the that he has
ways preferred. He cerninly should not be- denounced
for adherng 10 the principles that brought this admins
tation into po Yer If he cannot find IN his con.
science convenient Opportunity to change with the
.'pgrty" The principle of change sets very well with
gentlemen; the writer of the article that deuounces,
coveItiy Mr.. Rivrs cannot tie mistaken He is now, in
fact Sub Treasury Time has been when such was
not his opinion Besides, he reasons that all must be
surrendered to p,rty,' "rnty" The questionable po'
cy Of the Treasury must not be called IN account,
dangerous increase OF power TO the Federal Government
the corruption it holds out to individual Treasures for
embezzleen are all lost sigh, Of and the scheme must
be pressed upon the naon and for what: for party pur.
poses The day is not yet arrived when free discussion
will be stopped in this land and the expression of OPT
Mons withheld by public servant for fear OF the
frowns Of parties. Can such sentiments The follow.
ing emanate from the breast OF man devoid OF patriot
ism as your correspondent would make US believe OF
Mr. Rvss if he does mol surrender his principles al The
shrine of the Sub.Treasury: When Mr.. Hives was in
sructed out Of the Senate of the United States IN 81
at the conclusion OF his remarks, he SAID know
land feel the weight of these sacrifices, but great as
they are, | make them without SIGH as the most
emphatic homage | render to principle be.
eye vital To the Republican system, and ndIspensa-
BILE the safe and salutary action OF political nsti-
tons" Let me ask of The Republican pnrty. do they
still adhere to the ancient landmark of the Right Of In.
sruction? can speak for dsling uished man-yes,
many; and although darkness may to now,
The time is not far distant when the Ship OF Se will
rich, herself and the Sub. Treasury be earely aban.
doned | would fam hope the day not far off. Settle
this question: and there nothing prevent the Hepuo'
lican party again uniting to If not nothing I'M
der Heaven ca from being saddled again with
mammoth U. S Bank in fact and in truth, the SUD
Treasury leads 10 thai result There can De no
half way measure this question the solvent elate
Banks must BE- sustained by the confidence OF the 20
vernment or bank will follow that those IN power WIN
not admire more. Be that il may! The result WIN
those who believe in The right Of instruction. and recent
demonstrations far and have spoken freely on the
Sub Treaeury question IL is for the representatives 10
decide AN OBSERVER AT WASHINGTON.