Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1839-09-12


him by the Lexington Star To define his
position, is creating some hub bub in his
district. Ii will be seen he is no ire
treating conser, alive"
MIR. ANDERSON'S LETTER.
To the Editor OF the Valley Star.
FINcAsriE, Angus S,h
Dear Sir-ln your last numhcr ynu have
been pleased 10 rnrke direct appeal to me
TO define my position, Sc. | had supposed
tina, my position was already so veil defined
that such an appeal ~as wholly unnecessary,
the Suh-Tressury and the re- election of Mr.
Rives were put in issue in my election u
iii!e more than year az" aud as Was
"nol prepared 10 abandon alp Inor any SCOT
my old and long cherished principles"
declared my incorporating opposition to
the Sub Treasury, and my intention Ia sup
por, the 70 election O! Mr.. Rives-l was G
lec,ed over my competitor (who was
brougl out against me this very ground)
| about five TO one in my district. You mis-
take me, Sir, il you suppose that because
;hisor that man, yielding To the se6uc
,ions or the menaces OF power. has deserted
his principles and the man who has ai;hful
ly sustained them, that | shall d. so like
wise. You mistake my constituents and do
them great injustice, il you suppose they
would have their Representative To do 50
IL the last election had shown, that my con
siiiuenIs had changed and that a majpriiy of
them wished their Representative TO act such
part, should have resigned my seat instant>
~. Will never knowingly misrcpreseni
them. stated on several occasions, That il
| should ascertain that ma ,rity of my CON
stiuents were in favor of The Sub Treasury
aud opposed 10 the election Of Mir. Rives. /
would resign my seat, but never said as
has been falsely stated by some Of my most
malignant personal and political enemies.
that would resign ii d majority Of Dele gates
oi my district elected al ihe last election
should he opposed TO MIR. Ri,es III re-
cosnized The right Of majority OF the Del
egaes from my District TO instruct me,
ought To have resigned he moment was e.
iectcd as three OUT Of hive Delegates then
lec,ed were not only opposed 10 the election
OF MIR. Rves but thorOughg"ng Suh-rres>
sury men, whilst three of The five delegates
! elected at The last election, | understand de-
ciared themselves opposed TO The Sub Treas
nry, and but one "ed himself decidedly
! IN iavor al H. do not think that the last
election furnishes any test OF public senti
ment in my district in relation 10 the re
election Of AIR. Rives, nor do those reckless
!arliZans who teach 10 the contrary think
sh. Ii is my intention therefore 10 go IL
/ Richmond next winter Gil shall be able 10
get there) and 10 vne Tor VIM. G.. Rives,
and use all honorable means 10 secuve his
re election. believe il due To majority
of my constituents and 10 public virtue il
self, that should do so. know the Mug.
unanimous people ! represent little better
Than you do Sir, II you suppose that they
may be turned about TO suit the capI ice or
! interest oil those IN power, or that they will
abandon such man as VIM c. Rives be
cause ne will not change his opinions mis-
i represent his constituents and turn traitor To-
MS country To subserve The interest OF ONE
MAN, The t'reemen of my district are un.
der no Special obligation TO "sink or sw im
With hir. Van Buren," and support him right
or wrong. Although they gave him very
liberal supper, for the Presidency they claim
I The right OF freemen 10 Judge Of his admins
iTation by his acis,snG whilst they will give
cheerful and liberal support 10 snch a they
approve, they will make manly opposition
10 such as they dsapproye. II he possesses
the generosity whicb entitled him To be CON.
sidered Northern man with Southern
feelings" he will appreciate too Justly The
virtue aud independence of Southern men To
expect from them hum,ising acGuiesc.
ence IN executive or party dIctation. or that
they Will be deferred from the discharge OF
;hef duty by party denunciaiion or removal
/
The removal OF such men as John Campbell,
The late Treasurer, and DIR. Jones and DR.
skinner The late posimasers Of The cities Of
Washington aud Baltimore. These gentle,
men received their appointments under Gen
Jdckson's administration and gave general
satisfaction. They were able and faithful
| public servants, and would no doubl have
been continued by Mr.. Van Buren, il they
bad surrendered up their honest opinions on
The Subs Treasury and meanly embraced his.
cannot express in terms too strong my
! interpretation OF such proceedings, and OF
The mariner 10 which this Subs Treasury
| scheme has been again and again pressed
! upon The country after il had been rejected
! by The people or their Representatives
| Every man Of the party if he does not chime
| IN with those who are ever ready TO sing
| hosannas 10 the powers that he, mus, keen
! his mouth shut, or he is 10 be pursued with
party intolerance 10 the death. This is pre-.
cIseIy The course which has been pursued
! toward Mr.. Riyes aud those who sustain
! MN, and this is The spirit which calls for
| their blood. II this I've Democracy may tho
i'"in IN his marcy ssSiivcr this country from
! IT. ! would rather live under Ire Sultan Of
| Iufkey than under such democracy. You
/ speak at my ancient cxertiOns in behalf Of
! DemocratIc Liberty. They are not very
ancient. IL Is that TOR which | am now
/ struggling aad 10 secure which 10 my coun
/ Try shall glory in being sacrificed. con-
lribuied my humble aid 10 The elevation Of
| Mr. Van Buren, for the purpose Of further
ing those great principles for which The Re
| publican party have always Coutended
4 he koo,