Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-06-05
FOX THE E.vQ UiRER.
TO TIE REpLiRIlEA Parity

GEsrLEMEs We shall never see the time when
there vii! not he line of drmarcation between those
in favor u strong Fcder0L GOeernmtn (who have ap
propaley called themselves as well been called by
others, Fedealss and those in favor Of preserving as
lar as praccabe the independence and strength o the
State GovcrnMenIs and of limiting the powers oil the
Federal Government simply 10 The grants contained IN
the Constitution, and such incidental powers only as
Shall be necessary 10 carry those granted into execution
THESE last have been called Republicans, Democrats,
&c. The struggle which has existed from the begin.
ming, VIII never cease for moment until the final end
or consolidation Of this Conrderacy into great
NATIONAL central Government unless great torbearance,
justice hrnness and moderation, shall be exercised by
The Republican party Free and open discussion, upon
ali subjects connected with the public veal and indie.
thought aud action thereon have ever been ncu-
Gated by the Republican party The surest foundations
Tor eedom peace prosperity, and the enjoyment oil our
constitutional rights and privileges. But alas! we now
behold The Republican party divided upon measure
which, lew years ago, they were almost unanimous IN
ejectng dangerous the purity Of The Government
and safety Of the country: The Conservative party,
not scrupng to affirm that they entertain the same opt.
Mons now Of the dangers of the Sub Treasury scheme,
which the whole party entertained IN lS345; while the
SubTeasury party denounce the Conservatives as Fee
deraliss, descreIs, &c. Intolerance presdes, as the
master genius OF the times The leading Conservatives
seem 10 have planted their standard upon the old general
State Bank DeposiIe system Of General Jackson while
the Treasury appear TO have land violent hands
on General Gordon's Sub.Treasury Wing measure,
the paternity Of which is traced Mr. Calhoun. and
have planted their banner upon that ground The nam
ed men OF these parties TO have no higher ambition
than the famous Kilkenny cals-"to eat each other up
Should they, however, leave any fragments behind,
there party standing by, which will kindly step in
and finish the work.
Is it not absolutely certain that neither of these
schemes he Sub Treasury, or general State Bank de.
posite) can pass Congress- passed. be tolerated by
the people Of the u States? venture 10 atirm It. And
affirm another thing, that the people are daily losing
confidence in the lenders OF these schemes. ] mean,
Nessrs Benton and Wright the side, and hlessrs
Rives and Tamadge on lbe other The people now see,
or think they see, these acting from motives OF OBJ
stnacy and personal feelings without regard to the pub.
lie welfare. What will it profit either 10 carry their
choice measures if they lose their own places and des.
troy the Republican pary? which last is as inevitable
as that either both persist. The people OF The u s.
will never be satisfied with either scheme The peciaI
Deposite plan, or National Bank will be adopted Why
not bring Special Opposite bill at once-pass, aud
try il? A National Bank bill cannot pass, while Mr..
Van Buren, is President. All parties might concur in a
Special Deposite scheme. aud give II fair trial Tor the
sake of the people, and the good Of The country.
Republicans Demand this at the hands OF your Rep
resentaves It is your just right and their reasonable
duty. 1t compromIls no principle ltlntlics no wound
upon any man, any party. twill relieve The country,
ease The banks and enable them 10 afford the planters
the of sending the coming crops TO market Who
can be held gutcss for continuing the present condi-
ton of things when he is free TO vote tor so happy a
change, but WILL from obsnacy or ultra designs refuse
or NEGLECT il: A REPUBLICAN.