Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-04-25

a. every turn Of the elections favorable TO
the Wings the scheme has been urged by
the presses devoted 10 their interests, aud
! by the pariikans enlisted in their cause
You have seen project for keeping and
disbursing the public moneys. which had
before met their unqualified disspproba-
ton, welcomed as "a good half way
house TO this Ultimate goal. You have
seen every attempt made by the friends
oil the Administration 10 regulate and con-
troll the conduct Of collecting ard dis.
bursting officers. yi,hou; reference TO an
independent Treasury, resisted and de-
feaied on preiexts which eVince = design
10 prove the RecesSify of National Bank
by multiplying Official defaleaiions, until
the people are driven 10 its support: aud
you cannot doubt that IL either OF three
prominent Wing candidates for the Prssi-
dency Is elected, q bank With an over
shadoviug capital. 20 cure The disorders
caused IN part by this criminal neglect,
Will be instantly recommended and vigo.
rously supported by the v hole Dowe: and
patronage Of the Government. Under
these circumstances. II is idle and IN
candid 20 allege. that the ifsue Of Bank
OF no Bank 10 not one Of those faihy
| presented Tor your decision.
Nor 10 the Tariff question finally ad-
iusted for. IL must be recollecird that
the eompIomise act expires IA lS!2, and
before that period arrives. its provisions
must be revised ADD re- settled. IL NAV
happen, IL wise policy prevails, that
on. manufacturing brethren Of the North
aud West will be content Nth such Incl
dental protection as will be afforded by
duties laid 10 supply the constitutional
wants OF the Government. But IL Is i'm
possible 10 ioresee what direction may be
given 10 that subject by Willy politicians
and the importunate demands Of interest
ed petitioners. We know too, that Nth
out Constant vigilance, our most valuable
are IN perpetual danger. This is pecu-
lIarly the case, where dispersed asricul.
turists have to contend against the organ
lied efforts Of powerful class, who ere
ever ready by prompt combinations TO
take Advantage Of ciieumsiSnces rs they
arise, and hence the importance 10 South.
ern interests Of keeping at the head Of
the Government man, whose views ere
just and moderate in relation TO the inpo-
siiion Of duties.
The wSsteful ADD extravsgani expendi.
lures Of the public money. upon gigantic
schemes OF internal improvement, have
been checked on more than one occasion.
by the bold and sdecided application Of
the presidential veto. But attempts are
ever making 10 accomplish the same ends
through the agency II The General Co
Vernment, by varying tho means. Sur
plus Revenue is 10 be created for the puT-
pose OF distribution among the States to
be applied 10 internal Improvements, aud
the proceeds Of the public lands are TO be
devoted. without regard 20 the suilicisncy
Of the Revenue derived from other sources
TO supply the wants Of the Treasury, to
similar objects. AT the same time under
the power ";o regulate commerce." uiI-
liens are expended in the construction
aud improvement Of harbors. or the re .
moving Of obsiruciions IN creeks and H..
vers; and it Is much 10 be feared, that
un,ess some eHectuai stop Is put 10 the
hole system, IL is vet destined 10 have
an important and deieierious IL luencs on
the character Of our Government. Place
at its head an "internal improvement ut
man. and 1t requires o o prophet 10 pre-
Diet the consequences.
Again-Thal the struggle Is still carry
l =
aud latitudinous CONSTRUCTION Of tho Con.
sti,ution. - not only shown by the in-
stances to which we have adveried, but is
further evinced by very recent attempt
made ia the Senate Of the United States.
to take from ceJ,sin Federal officers the
+ right by word, message, or writing. OF
any o.her manner wb1isoevsr. 20 endea.
vor 10 persuade any sleetor TO give. or
dissuads any eleefof from giving. his vote
for the choice" Of State snd Frdersl can
dldales for Office. However Necessary
and proper il may be 20 prevent such 9th
GERS, Or even State officers. from using
their oGicia! pousy 10 eoniroul or influences
elections, Ne feel no Hesitation in pro-
nouncing The broad. weeping. indi,cti-
milo ate provisions 81 That bill. IT, bo as AZ.
rect infraciions OF The Constitution. a. the
Sediiion Law iissli.'
The foregoing combinations ought 20
satisfy ~. that The party lines oFiginslly
drawn ere not obiitera'od. and that the
final battle IL yet 20 be fought between
the Federal and State Righis Virginia
School. Al minor differences of opinion
must be merged IN this contest. II - "a
vain 10 set up thru parties. having de
iinet name and organiza'ion. With view
/ q controlling The masses. or ~ " srbilrat-
ing" between them. The distnciions "a
which ss have invited your attention. ere
eo.eHsient with The Government. end
being founded Ia TIE Gaiufs of hing
hey must continue % exist % long q,
there ere ambitiOua men tiuving i0 break
through he Limitations 81 The C0nsiiiu.
ton. Or powerful and selfish men covei,
Jog exclusive privileges. The tfUs mean.
gin ADD intention of he ffsmefs u tie
! Constitution must ever genein msiiegs o
dispute. 20 long o. ioubifdl povers afs
claimed or opposed whilst eli The rest d
! ephemeral aud irandiofy.
10 rondueliog ihis contest Il 10 perfect
, ~ suidcn: that The chances q suesss,
! must areaily depend upon The individos