Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-03-23

which we may all rally in this critical juncturc
affairs, in favor of an administration agreeing essentially
with US in principle, in opposition 10 men "ho "'ut
regard 10 the true Interpretation OF the lonSltuti"n hu
vocate splendid and delusve schemes OF Government,
which by charging its powers and par"nogr It's cxpen-
dtures and OF corruption, tend 10 pTecIrate IL
into Capitalization anarchy, and the State Govern
nrrns into impo,ency and contempt iquestioEs have
more recently arlsep respecting rather he cons'n"hai
distribution of powers in The Federal Government be-
It's several branches, Than absolute enlarge
ment of them to the prejudice Of the rights OF the States,
Questions likely be- brought up again By the pre-
Chief Sags,rar,) and if differences Of opinion do
exist in regard 10 the best mode of conducting our fiscal
concerns submit 10 your calm rrGectl"D whether
ought not least for the present Ia suspend these
until secure the prrmancncy of the i
umph Of most cherished principles by restricting
the General Government, through the OF proper
choice Of public agents. To- the lew great and simple OBJ
irc;s of lis creation, and by reversing all The
which have originated in tie Federal schUnl.
But perhaps II will be snid that these moi the true
issues be tried by you and by The American pco
pe;lhat the Bank has longer lis pnrzars in the field;
that the Tariff question Is hrjns'sG;-lhat the grand
system of Internal Improve ment is abaudurrd;-anG
that the advocates Of broad and dangerous c"sfuc
lion of the Constitution have practically If moi heoei
caly renowned their hereses ard adopted principles
! more congrnial 10 our political system. We sincerely
wish could congratulate you on such triumph OF
reason and justice; but whilst we would dsdoin TO
alarm you By i'll founded jealousrs, compelled
to express deep and finn convictions that ''llc dan
Ger is not over.
In respect to National Bank you have seen, al re
cent period distinguished Senator, and candidate for
the Presidency bring iOrw ard proposition for It's esta
Irshment with capital Of fifty millions Of dulIars-be
ing five times the amount Of that welded by the first
Bank of the U. S and fifteen millions more than tie
capital Of the hose charter has Iaeiy expired: You
have seen that every of The elections favorable
the Wings the scheme has been urged by the presses
devoted their interests, and BY the parzans enlisted in
their You have seen project for Keeping ind dis
bursting the pubic moneys, hch had before met their
qualified disarprobation, welcomed as IN coed haf way
house to this ultimate goal You have seencvcry attempt
made by The friends OF The Administration egulac ard
control the conduct Of collecting and discussing officers
without reference 10 independent Treasury, resisted
and defeated prete1,s hch epince design 10 prove
the necessity of National Bank by multiplying official
de 'scaons, until the people driven to lis support:
ard you cannot doubt that If either OF the three PTom
nPnt Wing candidates for the Presidency IS elected,
bank with overwhelming capital 10 cure The disor
ters caused in part, by this criminal neglect; will he in
stany recommended and vigorously supported by The
whole power and patronage Of the Government Under
here circumstances, il IL idle and uncandid 10 allege
that The issue of "Bank Bank, is Of thu
fairly presented for your decision.
Nor is the Tariff question finally adjusied for, il must
be recoecicd that the compromise expires in 1912
before that period arrives its provisions must be
vsed and rc.seilled II may happen, if wise policy pre-
walls that manufacturing brethren of the North and
West will be content with such incidental protection, as
will bp afforded by duties laid supply the constitution
al wants Of the Government. But il is impossible
hresee what direction may be given 10 That subject 10y
willy politicians and The importunate demands OF inter
este petitioners. We know, TOO, that without constant
vigilance our most valuable interests in perpetual
danger This is peculiarly the case where dispersed ag
rcullurisls have TO contend against the organized efforts
Of powerful class, who ready by prompt COM
binaons 10 take advantage Of circumstances ns they
arise and hence The importance to Southern interests OF
keeping al the head of the Government man, whose
views just and modeat in relation tn the imposition
of duties.
lie money, upon gigantic schemes Of internal improve
men have been checked more than one occasion, by
the bold and decided application Of the presidential veto
But attempts making to accomplish The same
euds through the agency of the General Government,
by varying The means. Surplus Revenue is 10 be Gre
aied for the purpose Of distribution among the States 10
he applied internal improvements and the proceeds Of
the public lands be devoted, without regard 10 the
sucency Of The Revenue derived from other
supply The wants Of the Treasury, 10 similar Objects
At The time under the power 'to Ifguinfe com.
MERGE. millions expended in tie construction and
improvement of habors the removing of obslruc,ions
in creeks and rivers and is much TO be feared that
less efeciua stop is put 10 the whole system it is
yet destined have irnPoran and deleterinus inu
eDce The character Of Government. Place It's
head "nierna improvement man, and it requires
prophet 10 predict the consequences
Again: That The struggle is still carrying on be.
tween The advocates Of limited and atitudnous con
sruc,ion of the Constitution, is only shown by the
instances 10 which have advcr'ed, but is further
evnced by very recent attempt made in the Senate of
the United States, 10 lake from certain Federal officers
the right by wcrd message or writing or in any other
manner whatsoever endeavor TO persuade any eleclor
give dssuade any eleclor from giving his Tor
the choice Of State and Federal candidates for Office