Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-08-06

the old Federasis Bankes and Specua,nrs will 90 en-
mnsse Tor Mr. Van Buren,. Their eyes are opened and
you may depend upon IT, Van will be their man. The
farming interests of the country (he main stay of every
community prospecting under his administrations and
| they mean 10 renew il in lSi0.
VI was informed At LewIsburg, that Mr. Smith the
Senator from the Kanawha district has contemplated
for time resigung cunst quence OF his private
business requiring his exclusive attention and had stated
That such was his determination 1t is how; yer cons
dered doubtful they apprehend and not without cause
that he will b" succeeded by Administration
Therefore hold on, say the Federal Wings, and misrcp.
sent he people. Bat this course is in character.
Il vas informed, tha, Lawson, the Wing delegate from
Logan, bad pledged himself in writing TO the senl
menls Of his county What those sentiments cannot
be misunderstood A more Democratic county is not in
the Stale nnd he redeem his pledge by voting for
Rives, or indeed any Wing THIS accounts Tor his cleo
ton, connection with his influence growing gu, Of his
mercantile relations.
eve should be glad 10 hear from Democratic
friend in Logan upon this point-Edaor.)
"AccnunS, repeat il, are favorable as We could
ask TO our cause in this country-and if your readers
do not believe il, lei them brush up little this month";
and examine for themselves They will besides enjoy
all the pleasure of vsi, TO the Springs, and return
home well satisfied with themselves, The Government,
and mankind in general Besides The enjoyment of the
travel and the beauty OF the mountain scenery, when
you arrive hire there is nothing be found but eating
king, talking, hunting, fowling, riding, dancing
singing and last though not least coutng which rms
part OF Inc must Cl &c
this hasty SKETCH as may write you again. if any thing
worthy Of note should offer"
The Editor of the Mndisonian who is now at the
White Sulphur, writes p. S, TO his last Letter:
| up S. Gov Tyler has booked his name ni the White
Sulphur-slr ". Leigh isexpected and Mr.. VIM e.
Rves will visit these Springs about the middle CT Au-
gust. lie does not go 10 Saratoga, asepor;ed in the pa
pers
MIR Rives seems TO have changed his plans. The N.
York Times says that he is unable to visit Saratoga,
consequence Of his engagements in Virginia. We un.
dersiand that he has sci out for the White Sulphur
What has become OF his dinner in Louisa
We give accounts of the gathering and growing
strength Of Mr.. Van Buren, in Western Virisnin which
are fully confirmed by gentleman of the highest re-
spectabity and most general acquaintance in that
! lion of the State
The Fauquier WAitc Sulphur Springs On Saturday
lpst the Company $50 land very brilliant land dai.
ly increasing A arrived on one day
| FOR TIE ENQUIRER
The Editor Of the Nadisonian, published in Washing.
ton City, has deemed proper 10 make come reflections
my public conduct and political opinions, Of which
was not informed until few days past Knowing my
opinions he did, he has been guilty. in the vulgar ar.
,cle which refer, of deliberate misre
of them and Of me. He charges with having changed
my opinions the Sub Treasury question, and my re-.
laons towards the Hon. W. c. Riyes. His allegations
are untrue. The opinions | entertained at The com.
mcncement Of the discussions this question, with
such notifications as arise from The improved condition
OF the country and the resumption OF specie payments
by The Banks still hold have seen and heard but
little calculated TO weaken the force OF my convictions
in favor Of the system hitherto pursued for the manage
me nj of The national finances, by the agency Of Stale
Banks In speaking of this system, do not intend TO
be understood including within the original design
policy o.! its authors The employment Of lie public money
portion OF The capital available business resou-
Of the banks opposed 10 The conversion Of the
public money TO any such purpose believe that no
measure, instituted countenanced by The Govern
ment, would be injurious to the great interests OF
Agriculture Commerce and Manufactures, and their de
penden branches Of public industry.
The specific objections had 10 the SUBJ reasury
scheme directed against the bill reported by the
| Hon Mr. Wright of New York. which underwent ma
Since then, have plan proposed by The ADM.
nisation for the receipt custody and disbursement Of
I The public money by Sub Treasures.
/ Here might stop but The Madison!un says "lf Gen
Wallace is gong for his principles hope he will find
them. We point him 10 old ones, if they would
accommodate. II there be any sentiment or Predec-
ton uttered by me- during my late canvass for the repre-
senlalon Of this county, which is inconsistent with any
sentiment prediction heretofore held by me, whether
publicly announced. privately, or confdrntiay com
municaled invite is publication and DEFY all c"nclu.
deducbIe from il. know, that nothing have said
will be found to be incompatible with my support OF The
present Administration, against an Administration whose
policy ia be laid dnwnby Mr. Clay, Gen Harrison or
MI. NsbstiFs y .hau he. based upaa az aalsam pro-
Judge White, Mr. J. e Adams, Mr. Dwight, the Secre
tary of the Hartford Convention; Mr. Granger the Abo-
MT Preston The 0no nilEinnIc
the Conservative An Administration compounded oil
such elements could not be agreeable 10 who is salts
fled that the simple, but solid and imprrishable maxims
OF Jefferson, The only sure foundation OF public and
indv dnal liberty and prosperity.
should have had but little faith in the valce OF my
political principles had abandoned oil that esteemed
be essential TO the happiness ard welfare OF The
people, because it had been commended by the Pres-
dent, in extraordinary emergency IN The hsca affairs
of The country TO adopt system Of regulations for
the receipt custody and transmission Of the revenue OF
the u s. The public money had been deposited for sale
Keeping in the banks; had been used by them as their
private property and from some cause they were unable
10 pay even a portion Of it when called for The de-
mands upon The Government for the support OF the Ar
N.Y. then in The field; The Navy the Civil List; and lis
other numerous engagements, must be supplied und,
! with more than twenty millions on depose with the
banks they called upon for money, aud tender their
own dshonorsd and disereded n0ttsther INFLATED pro-
mises in payment. The Government refuses 10 receive
what the hanks had declared they could not Tedcs and
the President recommends TO Congress 10 prescribe some
other medium for the payment Of the public dues and 10
institute other mode for the custody anu dsbnrse
me nj of the public money, than that which had just fail
cd | did not concur in the remedy preferred by The
President and because did not while saw that the
old system was defective am charged with changing
my views because have not opposed The Administration
in all its measures and leagued myself with the oppo-
nents Of The principles and policy holu 10 De iHesih'a
BILE in government.
My principles and purposes not 80 flexible, as The
Madisoninn may imagine. This IS mol the hrs' time
have differed with the Administration OF my choice with
out coalescing with its enemes-l was averse to tx.
punaing from the Journal of the u S. Senate, the re.
solution adopted The removal of the Deposes, al
though looked upon the conduct of the Senate as un-
worthy and disrepuabe; they having, by that aci, dis
qualified themselves for the performance OF delicate and
i'm poriant function belonging exclusively TO them
was nevertheless, opposed 10 Expuneng The resolution
because believed il would be direct breach OF lie
Constitution And besides the importance of preserving
the journal constitutional injunction, deemed II
Indispensable furnishing the highest evidence OF The
existence OF our laws, and conclusive testimony 10 The
States and The Union Of The conduct OF their servants,
| the Senators themselves.
MY opposition to the Sub-Trensury scheme has not
ver me- and shall not convert me into Trend or
aly of Federalism If the diversity Of opinion which
exists among the Republicans this subject, were 10
terminate in final disruption of the party; what sys