The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-08-03
From The RiehmOnd Wig.

From The Richmond Wing.
To Me Editor Of HE Richmond Enqarr--No. II.
IN my last, proposed TO draw comparison between
your political opinions such least you profess, aud
those OF Mr. Ryes, with ascertain. II could,
whether, In any point you materially differed with that
gentleman, either as related the fundamental doc
trlDes OF the constitution the organization and powers
oil the Federal Governinent-the rights OF the States, or
the policy Of the present administration. Ia dong so,
SIR not only invoke your most serious and deliberate
attention, but that Of the whole American people, in
order that thoy may and know for what II Is that
you have so srdenty aud vigorously engaged IN
sade against Mr. Rives and Justly appreciate the mo-
tiSes by which you stimulated in seeking his de-
struction.
!. The Fundamental Doctrines Of Ms Constitution
You believe that the United States Government is
strictly federal, aud that the constitution compact
between sovereign States-so does Mr. Rives
You believe that the constitution 10 q delegation Of
powers and that the federal Government possesses no
powers and legirmalcy that are not
clearly delegatod-so does MIR. Rves.
You believe that no primary power be derived
by Inference from the constuton-so does Mr.. Ryes.
2. The Organisation and Pousrs of the Federal
Government
You believe that the three departments Of the Co.
vernment executive, legislative, and judicial,
ordinate and each. IN its sphere independent Of the
o,her-so does Mr. Rives
You believe that the exercise BY one department Of
the federal Government, Of the powers delegated the
Others is dangerous usurpaton and ought to be re-
ssled-so does Mr. Rives
You believe that Congress has no constitutional pow
er to charter National Bank, aud that it ought not
possess it--so does Mr. Riyes
You believe that Congress has constitutional pow
er TO construct or appropriate money TO the construc
ton OF works Of internal Improvement by the federal
Government-so does Mr.. Rives,
You are opposed TO protective tarif-you believe
that II Is contrary TO the true spirit of the constitutions
and oppressive to the agricultural interest Of the conn
try-so does MIR. Rives.
In word, you opposed to that principle of lati
tudnous construction Of the constitution by which any
power be derived beyond the clear undoubed lite
raj delegation, explicitly expressed and defined in that
instrunent--so is MIR. Rives.
8. The Rights ofhe Siaies
You advocate OF the doctrine that all powers
not delegated to the federal Government are reserved
to the States or to the people and that the federal Co.
vernment cannot legally impair hinder obsnuef the
exercise OF their reserved powers. without palpabe
invasion OF their rights and nracton of the consttu
nonal compact-so does Mr.. Riyes.
You believe that Is essential the preservation Of
the onlon our Tree Institutions and the liberties Of the
people, that the States should only preserve. but
that they should exercise, and that in full yigor and
effect, all their reserved pow efs-in word sir YOU are
the advocate Of the resolutions and report Of '9s99-
SO is Mr.. Rves.
You decidedly hostile to the doctrines of Nulif
cation as asserted by the State Of South Csrolina-so
Is Mr. Rves.
a. The Policy ofhs present Adminisiration
You are opposed to the recommendation Of the Pre-
sden to establish by federal authority system Of
bankruptcy over State Banks authorized BY the con-
siuon and In violation of the rights of the Satesso
is Mr. Rives
You are opposed to the SLb.tressury system recon-
mended by the Presldent--so is Mr.. Rves.
Xot, tha - IL.
for the graduation Of the price Of the public lands-so
is Mr.. Rives
You opposed to vesting in the Executive the
power to employ not, its discretion banks as fiscal
agents OF the Government-so is Mr. Rives
You are opposed to vesng in the Treasury Depart
hent authority to issue Treasury discretion
= so is MIR Rives
You opposed to authorizing the Treasury De-
partment 10 invest the annual surplus Of the public
venue in State stocks-so is Mr. Rives
Thus, sir, unless have mistaken some OF your OPT
Mons and il have, trust shall be corrected there u.s.
upon all the fundamental principles Of the constitution,
the organization and powers Of the federal Government,
the rights OF the States and the policy OF the present
Administration, entire coincidence of opinion be-
tween you aud Mr. Rives. | know Of but one point
(and that is really point pont OF dsagrcementand
that is between Mr. Rives plan Of general deposi,e
and your celebrated, and will say ridiculous scheme
OF special deposte. which. with the exception Of the
name, has not single feature Of special deposite
about It, Ia every point in which Mr. Rives disagrees
with the Administration, do you-and every objec-
ton which he has urged TO the policy which he OPP
poses, you have urged and in strong and forcble
language and IN most Of them you have been his pio-
neer Yet, sir you exhibit to the world the extraord-
nary spectacle OF man protesting TO be republican,
eagerly pursuing and earnestly desiring the humiliation
OF who is the able the fearless and unwavering ad
vocae Of your principles Although you have not
used the term yet you yourself have proved most con-
clusiyely that the policy Of the Administration which
Mr. Rlves opposes, Monocrate-yet, sir, for his OPP
position to that very Monocracy you seek PROSTATE
him! Shame where is thy blush
AS ridiculous as your position is, the preiert by
which you attempt 10 justify it is SO, and exhibits
striking contrast with your boosted motto" Princi-
pa mon homnes." It is but the legitimate offspring Of
that Mon0craic principle which, In the progress Of
tme overwhelm republican institutions with ruin.
What is the objectionable sin which MIR Ripes has
committed, that has thus brought down upon him the
thunders Of the Jupiter OF the party! What is that de-
mands his accommodation from the republican church,
Tell not in Gath, publish it not in Askelon, lest the
Of the uncrcumcised ejoce--he not n favor of
the election of Martin Van Buren, the next Presi-
dency! Horru of horrors-sin Of SINS The very
Heavens cry against it, and the very Earth reverbe.
rates the treason What! not for Marin Van Buren,
as next President! What dare to think that there 10
any other in this great republic who should be pre-
ferred! Treason is IN the thought, and its ex-
preston loudly demands the gibbet He should Ger.
tainy be turned over to the tender merces Of the
" HobespierreaG ezecahoner" at Washington, to be
dealt with according TO the strictest rules and most
sangunay demands Of the nexoratlc code OF party dis
cipilne l propose, IN some succeeding numbers to
examine this "preext," and expose in all the naked
ness OF Its deormity to public gaze and public repro
oation AMERlC0-JUNiUS.