Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-11-16
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Union man, which will give the State Rights party, &C
cordingy, maj rity in that hody-and Two III tn
Senate; which, upon joint ballot will give them ma
joy Of three believe myself that some little erro
ye! prevails 10 relation the exact state OF The parties
in tie Legislature. What have stated, however, is cor
- e Tuesday, Nav G, 1888.
Housr OF REPRESENTATIVES,
"'The House met al III O'CLOCK
"ir Crawford of Richmond, introduced bill TO amend
the second section Of the third article Of the Consttu
tion-Rcad first Time.
"Mr Kelly Of Houston. introduced the following Pre-
ambie and Resolutions, which will lie on the lube til
called up
"Whereas connection between tie General Govern
menl and corporate money associations the effect Of
which is 70 make the of the former depend
upon The operations Of the latter, Or By alliance
with hem 10 create combined influence superior 10
the power of the people is contrary TO The spirit and Ell
variance with the character and institutions Of
IyAnd whereas experience has signally demonstrated
the utlty Of such connection for all good purposes,
aud recent circumstances have fortunately dissolved it
And whereas the advocates Of monsyed power have
assumed such connection, and the establishment OF
Bank Of the United States, to be Indispensable aids
to the General Government in its fiscal operations
And whereas, the preservation OF The ao'ic OF our
Government, in its original simplicity ana purify, Is
matter Of paramount mpOrtance, and such simplicity and
purity are best preserved by the collection oi the reve
by and eposte Of it with officers selected by and
responsible to- the people, TO be disborsed by them, un
der proper legislative Iestrctiuns-anG 1t the revenue
be SO collerted and dsbursed without the agency Of
Banks Temptation 10 mise revenue out of the people
beyond the actual wants Of The Government is TO great
extent removed: And whereas the sentiments OF lie
people of Georgia. questions essentially involving
inc purity, permapency and consequent well being OF
our institutions, should be SO proclaimed as not TO be
misunderstood
"Bc it Rcso!ccd Gy the Senate and House Of Represen.
turcs of The State Of Georgia General 7sscrtGy met,
and IS 6ere6y resored ny Tie authority u tie same,
That the mendaon Of the President OF Tue U b,
dispense with the agency Of Banks in the collection
and keeping Of the revenue meets With our assent and
appreciation.
'Be further Resoired. By The authority aforesaid,
That the measure Of separating tho Government from
moneyed Institutions, embodied in the Independent
Treasury act Submitted TO Congress at lis recent ses.
slon is measure truly Republican and only excite
the opposition Of those who the advocates OF Bank
Of the United States, and the friends OF a noneycd ais
tocracy
"Ee IT farther Resolred &c That the General Govern.
men able conduct its fiscal operations without tho
agency Of Bank of the U. S. and to create such m
institution, with the immense powers which are de.
manded for it by its friends would be 10 construct vast
commercial and political machine, alien 10 our nsllu.
lions The very movements and operations Of which would
destroy the genius and anniha,e the spirit ii did
In time subTert the form Of Republican Government.
BE further Resolred &c, That we will rally around
and support the administration OF the General Co.
vcrnmcn in the effort it is making to sustain tie
OF the people against the attacks Of bank monoPoliss by
endeavorng 10 the Government from the Banks.
"Be ii further Res0tred, Sr., That we war not with
fine themselves 10 the objects for which they
alsd aud content 10 revove within their legitimate
spheres, that they corporations created Tor mere
Numerical purposes and should not attempt 10 grasp
political power, which they most assuredy 90, when
they seek to link the mselves with the Government
"Be Hfarker ResQiosd, SC, That copy Of the forego
ing preamble and resolutions be forwarded by the Go.
CT his State TO each Of our Senators and Repre-
sentatives in Congress"
"rhe above Preamble and Resolutions, were also Of
fered the day in the Senate by Mr.. Echoe Of
Walton. l am convinced in my mind, that the
move has met with the decided dsapprobaon Of the ma
10. portion of the Union party; not only from the fact OF
expression TO that amount from many Of their lead
who disposed TO upon this question entirely
the ground of principle, but because its tendency
would be 10 destroy that harmony and of action
which particularly necessary for the success Of the
"great measure OF deverance and li5esty" The State
Rights men, who support the system OF an independent
Treasury, do so, solely upon the ground OF principle
and, have doGbt, ysclf, but they would readily
support Mr. Van buren, upon this measure, in prefer
to Hr. Clay, for the fresidency-but they do
consider 1t necessary 10 pledge Themselves to that
effect. Because they support the measure which MIR.
Van Buren, has thought best 10 adopt does not
saty o!!o. !s! They mus! rally arGpna nna sappo,!
When they support The principle which Mr. Van Buren,
does neither more necessarily follows that they should
he Van Buren, men, than that y. Buren, men should DC
Nuihers-becarse, they and the NuifeFs are acting
together upon this great principle. Il is measure
winch involves principles far above mean grovel!ng
nest, Virtuous and patriotic Of all parties may meet
not 10: the purpose of subserving party purposes
or The ambition OF po!itica! espirans, but for the good
OF the PEOPLE, ard ouS common country.
81 will give you early nImaiiUn when these resop-
tons are called up. have no doubt bu; substitute will
be offered, as the present unsatisfactory TO either
party lwii! be recoeced that Col Lawson, of Burke
moved series Of Preamble aud Resolutions in support
OF the Sub Treasury last winter on the heel Of the ses-
son, which, for The want Of URe, not acted on
"MALEoGErILLE, Nov. 9Th, 1885.
Tin my letter Of yesterday, sent you copy CT n
preamble and some resolutions which haze been offered
simultaneously in both Houses Of the Legislature /
stated that they could not be acceptable TO both parties
but that substitute would be offered embodyne the
principles Of the Republican party, ard in favor Of the
dsoTce and the establishment Of an iapeadcnt Yrea
s"y and 0gQinsta National Bank; aud not the slightest
doubt prevails, bet they will be carried by an over.
wheiung ma ory. state this and one of my objects
IN DONG So 49, 10 correct the impression abroad that
Georgia ID Bank State. She is not Bank Stgte-and
there is not press in Georgia. that would have
1he hardhooI 10 say to the contrary their veracty.
This, hofe, will be sufficient, far as il is seem 10
co'ect the iate impression and 10 the friends Of
tue dteoFcr and the lndepc Treasury, Throughout
the country, that we not entirely abandoned and
reckless OF principle, as would be nsnua.ed."
Sr Lous, Oct 3l.-At a meeting of the Democratic
Republicans of the city and county OF ST. Louis the
I'd OF October 1885, at the Arcade Bath sundry
!"'ionS we're passed, app"ning committee TO invite
So! ben'on 10 apuhic dinner, and setting forth the
sons therefor and directing that the other gentlemen of
the Congressional delegation from Missouri be invited
as guests on The occasion.
In pursuance OF their appointment The committee
addressed and delivered Che following letter 70 Colonel
Benton:
ST. Loris, October o. 1893.
To the Honorable Thomas Ii. Benton:
SiE-Iour Democratic itilow-clZens OF the city and
county OF ST. Louis scer mnifQL Of your exettions in
behalf OF the progress Of free principles and OF your
constant devoted, and ardueus adherence to advance
ment Of Democratic liberty, have appointed the under
signed committee 10 tender you in their name, and on
their behalf public dinner, 10 be given at such time
NAV suit your convenience
The committee in discha,ging this duty cannot resist
so favorable opportunity Of congratuatng you upon