Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1839-08-22
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MIR. RIvEs' LETTER.

In reply to an invitation to attend dinner at
Louisa Court House, Va. Mr.. Rlyrs has written
letter, from which We extract the following:
La your condemnation Of the Sub. Urea.
sury scheme, and in the high aud over
ruling grounds of objection TO IL, SO forci-
bly, stated by you. entirely and heartily
concur. a scheme more directly ealcu-
lated to increase the Executive mower.
by adding TO its already enormous resour.
ces Of patronage and influence, the IN
con.rol!able possession OF the public
ueasure-a project more ftly adapted 10
organize in the hands Of the Government,
a formidable moneyed power. which
would speedily Stitself with the fanc-
tons. and acquire the fearful predomi.
nance of a Colossal Treasury Bank-a
measure, in short. in all It's aspects. more
hostile to the public liberty, the public
morals, and tie public prosperity. or more
vitality at war Vith the jealous Republi
can principles OF '9S and 30, (Which
ought to bePeeuliar!y dear 10 Virginia. )hss
never in my humble judgment, been pro.
sentsd for the consideration Of the Amer
lean peorle. Such, you truly remark,
were the views entertained Of il by the
whole Republican party, with the ex-
eeption OF a single disseniient only, so far
az known IN 1884, when IL was brought
forward under other political auspices -
Seeing no reason TO think differently OF
the measure in 1887. when 20 the great
surprise OF many Of bis friends, IL was
espousod and earnestly recommended by
the present Chief Magistrate. had no al
tentative, as an honest public servant, ro-
gardIng the great interests OF the couatry
az paramount to every personsl or party
consideration. than 10 oppose 1t with una
bSted 6Fmnass
This measure so Justly obnoxious 10 the
objections you have stated to IL and so
repeatedly and decisivs!y repudiated by
the solemn sense ofths nation, IL, IL seems,
siill 10 be pressed upoa = reluctant people
until "fhsy shall Be fafigUsd tnfo eo1pi.
anee"-a Nsxation. be IL remembered.
specially enumerated in the lisi Of Erie
vhbees and wrongs set forth Ia the DseIa.
ration Of American Indeps ndenes! The
PRECEDENT himself has recently entered
the field Of political controversy in behail
Of his iavoI,ie policy. aud has announced
that "tha period - Tspidly approaching
vheA ell opposition 10 IL, sustained now
Is he says. only By private interests and
personsl eonsideTaiiOns," will unavoida.
bly, cease. BY what private interest
and peTsonsl eonsiderations' the Chief
Magistrate supposes The great body Of tho
American people 10 be sciuaied in their
opposition 90 his cherished scheme, or by
what appliances their opinions. founded
on and maiured by years of deliberate
and careful reflection. ere 10 be made.
sll At once. "unsvoidably" 90 cease.
know not but am greatly mistaken 10
tho spiut and character q my country
men, u either Executive dictalion or TX
ecuiiye denuntiaiion. sny more than LIZ.
ecutivs blandIshmsnts, can prevsd on
them 10 surrender the honest convictions
of their un'ers'andings % the rcquisiiion
Of power ihink msy auswer for YOU
gentlemen. that though most. " not 80, Of
you. we're ardent supporters q tie PIssi-
dents election. no induce msnts q that
sort can operate on you 90 abandon On op.
position which. ~ ffoemen. a ~ your
right. and ~ patriots. u ~ your duiy, 90
make to evey public measure which your
Judgments coademn and foF ny srlf ho-
norcd Nv yogf generous confidence ]
promi,e vou that. UbaietsF other indl-
viI9ai elf1fis may bc.diseoniinusj. nine
shall never csa,e 20 be ever'ed Nth ~
che humble shilfy ! p7rscss. in every
laVful and proper mode. Vheihor in pi.
vatc ~ public b'r. 60 arrest measure
which. believe Vth you. 20 De fnughl
ai'h tie most Imminent hazards 20 tbe
liberty nod harpioess d DOR common
country.
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