Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-05-21


the cnemy-And yet, of you treat the former with
less fobearancr, than thei hgs treat the latter! tell
YOU that the eyes OF Stale Rights Wings upon you,
and your involves conse quences, of which, per-
haps, you not
JOHN TAYLOR, Of Caroline.
NEW VIEWS AND DOCTRINES OF wnGGERY!
Extract of a letter from williamsburg. Nay 10.
The citizens of Illiamsburg entertained with
some new and interesting political views Monday
last. 1t had been announced in the Wing and En-
qnrer, that Of the candidates Tor the Henco Sc
paoria district, would address the people CT James City
county. on their Mny court last. Mr. James Lyons of
Richmond alone appeared on the GROUND; and upon the
adjournment of The Court at hall past o'clock, he
rose deliver his speech He commenced by remark
ing tina, twenty ago he resided among the
people Of Williamsburg, and that he had here, and with
in The walls of William Mary, received many lessons
which had made deep and permanent impression upon
his mnd. In walking over tie streets OF The city that
morning he had recognized old acquainaaces IN NUM-
bcress objects which his view; and he felt he said
sensations Of pleasure in behoding them, which il was
impossible for him 10 describe After complimenting
the individuals who presided over the affairs ot the col.
cge the time he pursued his studies there ne said he
came offer the citizens Of the county IN which it
was situated, the benefit Of that instruction which he
had received among them well as The experience OF
his subsequent years. Having thus, in pleasant
ard feeling manner, introduced himself and his pre-
tensions the peop" whom Ire addressed MIR Lyons
went to say, that he would first endeuvo 10 remove
impression, which he understood, The peo.
VIVA, had been called his ,etd views in relation TO inter
nal improvements lie was opposed, lie said, 10 all APP
preparations Of money 10 that object by the General Co
vernmen To the improvement Of the James river by
State means, however he said he decidedly iaVora
ble and reasonable extent, he approved also of the
opening of the channels of communication in the South
western portions Of the Common eah. He disclamed
the charge which had been attributed to HIM, OF atgo-
eating wild and was,elu expenditure OF public money
these objects
Having occupied abou, half an hour in the discussion
of the foregoing subjects, MIR Lyons proceeded 10 notice
matters more national and general in their character
He said that he vas q Stale Rights mana member of
the old Republican pary-that he had first advocated
the election of Mr. Crawford, and subsequently, that Of
General Jackson whom he continued 10 support, until
the appearance OF the Proclamation, since which time
he SAID, he had been III opposition 10 the National
Administration. Until within year or two past, he
said he had been opposed 10 the establishment Of Ma
tiona Bank; but that he satisfied both Of its
conslutlonaliy and expedlency. For the avowal Of
such opinions, he said hp had been denounced Fe.
dsral!st The charge of Federalism, however. had no
errors for him! General Washington, the Father Of
his country, and many Of his associates, Gathers OF the
Constitution i,sef) he said, advocates OF such
Institutions; and they too had been denounced as Fe
derasts. Mr.. Madison himself, said Mr. Lyons. gave
his sanction the establishment Of National Bank
In fact, said Mr. Lyons, The authority TO establish
Bank is one OF the implied powers OF The Government
being necessary TO carry into effect other powers ex
prcssly granted by the Constitution A Bank, indeed,
SAID Mr.. Lyons under proper restrictions PepuJi-
measure. And from whence he asked, does Mr.
Van Buren, and the presen; ruling party, derive their
authority to establish Sub Treasury sys,cm:-From
implication alone, said he! The CONSTITUTIONS he said
gave such direct power; and II SubTreasnry sys
tenn he constitutional measure, National Bank is
equally SOL for they stand, said he upon precisely The
footing If the Bank be- in fact, what it has been
called said MIR. Lyons,-a Monster, the Sub-Ireasury
is the greater Of the Genera welfare! said
Captain Anderson, who had been aenlively cycling the
speaker, and whose counenance had been playfully
speaking from the very moment that Mr. Lyons com.
menced advocating Federal men and measures and had
accepted for himself the designation Of Federalst From
The favorable manner in which the old Capuin heard
TO speak OF these sentiments incline TO think that he
to vote for this convert 10 Federalism Not
wthsanding Mr.. Lyons declared opposition inter-
nal improvements, and tariff for protection by the
General Government, he avowed his determination
10 vote for Mr.. Clay as President But what do you
think Of these views and doctrines of Whiggery;-
A National Bank real Republican measure and con-
s,itutiona too.-equaly with the SuL-reasury-Ge.
cause necessary!
Mr. Lyons is the first candidate, who have heard dis
national politics with proper moderation. Except
Gen Jacksons remark, that "all those who traded on
borrowed capital deserved TO break which he denounced
being not only odious but infamous, no, harsh ex.
preston esca ped him. How worthy Of imitation!
Captain Anderson and MIR Gregory, the county can
ddaes were both present. but neither Of them address
ed The people. MIR. Gregory, whose opinions, in COM
parson with those Of Mr.. Wise and MIR. Lyons, are so
variant well aware of the singulary OF his posi-.
ton and keeps silent and Captain Anderson snys nat
il the people Of James City county will vote for Wee
for Congress and Lyons for the Senate, because they
oppose Sub-Treasury and advocate Clay and The Bank,
and at the time vote for Gregory for The House OF
Delegates because he aduocatcs Sub.freasury and OPP
noses the Bank and Clay they must DO so-fo, they live
at one Of the great fountains OF wing learning, and
drink daily of those inebriating waters, which enable
them 10 see with one eye meridian spiendor at midnight,
md inn The other oto at fountain
deed at whose head stands The "soundes Politician of
the Country, and . mo oi ho'noie 'oho"efs IN ms
Williamsburg May IS, 1899.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE FTQUJRER
letter appeared in your paper of The Sd instant in
which the writer while giving of The appear
ance Of Mr. Wise before the people Of this place. aimed
a blow at William & Mary College.
The writer is a resident of this place long distinguish
ed here enemy Of The College; (or what reason
has taken the trouble to ascerain and who at
intervals makes charges against those having The 60
vernment Of The College, which, if denied, ne reeraes
when he thinks the denial has been forgotten.
II may seem unnecessary 10 bestow any notice upon
an anonymous writer, who exhibits himself IN the
uaordnary attitude Of enemy 10 Literary lnstu.
lion bu, some may believe his statements, and il can
a, ieas, do no harm 10 deny them.
The only charge worthy of notice is made in the shape
Of an ipsnuaon that The capital fund Of the College
has been impaired BY Encouragement Tor something
worse) on the part Of those 10 whom it has been
trusted.
So far this bears upon the officers Of the institution,
who are in Office, the charge is absolutely false
The COLLEGE did sustain some losses during The CONNER