Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-09-10
h'eSHH's EGS.
Mr.. ANpERSON'S LETTER.
To The Editor Of tie raIiey Star.


to make direct appeal 10 to define my position DC
had supposed that my position already SO well &c
fined that such nm appeal vas wholly unnecessary Ire
SubI!tasury and the election OF Mt Rives were pul
in issue in my election lille than year ego; and
us ''no, prepared 10 abandon all (nor any ot ny
old and ling cherished prnc pies, declared my I'M
compromising opposition 10 the Sub Treasury und my
intention Ia support The re lection OF Mr. Rives was
elected my competitor whn brought out against
this very ground) about 10 in my district You
mistake Sir if you suppose that because tins or mat
man has yielded 10 the ssducons or The menaces OF pow
has deserrt his aud the man whe has faith.
fully sustained them, that shall do likewise on mis-
take my constituents and do them great injustice, you
suppose they would have their Representative 10 do
If the las, election had shown, that my constitute MIS-
had changed and that a majority Of them wished their
Representative to act such part, should have re-
signed nv seat Instantly will never knowingly mis-.
represent them. stated sereldl occasions, that
should ascertain that oriy OF my constitute nts were
in favor nf the Sob Treasury and opposed to the election
Of Mr. Rives would resign my seal; tut never SAID,
has been falsely stated by Of my most malignant
personal and political enemies, that would resign If a
majority Of Delegates of my DISTRICT elected al the last
election should he opposed 10 Mr. T. II recognized the
right Of hurty Of the Delegates from my District 10
instruct se ought 10 have resigned the moment
elected, three out oil five Delegates then elected
not only opposed 10 he escun Of Mr. Rves, but tho.
rough going Sub Treasury men, whilst three Of the five
Delegates elected al the last election, understand de-
clarcd themselves opposed 10 the Sub Treasury, and
bat avowed himself Dc cid.dy in favor of it. do
moi think hat the last election furnishes any test of
public sentiment in my district in relation 10 The re cleo
ton of Mr. Rves, do those reckless parzans who
teach TO the Contrary think so II is my intention,
therefore, 10 90 10 Richmond next winter (f shall be
able 10 get therP) md To vote for VIM T.. Rrves, md
n honorable means 10 secure his reelection h9.
leve il due 10 nary Of my constituents and to pub
lie virtue itself, that should do know the mag.
unanimous people represent lle better than you no.
Sir If you zuppose ,hn they may be turned about 10
suit the caprice OF interest Of those in power or that
they will abandon such man as William T. Rlves
because he viii not change his opinions. misrebte
sent his constituents, and Turn traitor 10 his country,
10 snbserve The interest oil oNE MAS. The Frtemen of
my district under no special obligation TO "sink or
SWIM with MIR Van Buren,, and support him right or
wrong. Although they gave him very liberal support
for The Presidency they claim the right OF reemen 10
judge Of his administration by his acts and whilst they
will give cheerful aud liberal support such they
approve. they wlmakc manly opposition 10 such as they
dsupprove If he possesses the generosity which emil
tied him Ia be considered Mort hrrn with Southern
FEELINGS, he will appreciate too justly the virtue and IN
dependence OF Southern men 10 expect rom them hunt
liang acquesceEce in executive or party dlca!ion, or
that they will be deferred from The discharge Of their duty
by party deruncaton removal from office have felt
mcl gris we'd at The removal Of such men Mr. Camphe
The nie Treasurer, and DR. Jones and Mr. Skinner, The
late Postnrasers Of thp cities Of Washington and Bal!-
more These gentlemen received heir appointments
under Gen Jccksons administration and gave general
satisfaction. They able and faithful public ser
wants. and would doubt have Teen continued
honest opinions on The Sub.Trcasury and meanly en-
brncpd his | cannot express in terms too strong, my
disapprohaton Of such proceedings, and Of The manner
in which this Sub Treasury scheme has been again and
again pressed upon The country inter il had been pet
ed by the people their representatives,. Every man
cf The party, If he does not chime IN with those who
are ever ready 20 sing hnsannas 10 the powers that
be- must keep his mouth Shut or lie is 10 be pnr-
sued with party intolerance 10 The death. This is
precisely The course which has been pursued towards
MIR ktves and those who sustain him, and this is the
sr, which calls Tor their blood. II this b. Democracy
may The Lord in his mercy deliver this country from IT,
would rather live under The Sultan of Turkey, Than
under such Democracy You speak Of my ancient
eXprlion behalf OF Drmuciac Liberty. They are not
very ancient II is that for which am Struggling
and 10 81 cure which my country shall glory IN being
c.ced. contributed my humble aid 10 The elevation
of Mr. Van RGrcn, for the purpose OF inthe'ing those
great principles for which The Republican party have
always conented ! confess | have been greatly de
ccivrd If Of the Lending measures 81 his Admins
tratinn Re publican, the means which have been re-
sorted 10 cr Tie purpose Of carrying by party manage
mirnt and Executive patronage against The wishes OF
the people and their rfpreseniaivcs, are consiss Mt
with Republican principles. To my mind they have
an awful squirting toward mnnachy; If they sue
coed they will crrninly establish Government Of
one MAN and ''what is a Government Of one man.
las was significantly enGuirrd by Committee OF lie
Senate OF which M Van Buen was mcnher0
"but monarchy As shall not be required 10 v"c Tor
The President IN my public or representative character
cannot admit that you any else has The night 10
demand pledge of me how | shall vote IN the next
Presidential election have the right in common with
every freeman postpone, until The lime OF The cleo
lion my determination that sui jet, and II Is rIghl
which do no, intend 10 yield. OF one hing yCu may
be assured that when that election comes. shall Ie
new nv "ancenl pxerions in behalf of Democtaiic
Liberty, and shall be found battling tor The rights 9"
The prople and no, or unlimited md irresponsible
ESrcutive In short, Sir, shall support that candI'
date the Presidency whose principles ana pIaccts
a,e Republican and hose election viii. III my OPINION
conGuce most 10 the best Interests OF my Country
am no, one uf yunr .sink swim politicians, who wI
two wears IN advance, pledge himself 10 vote Tor Mr.
Van Buren, right wrong Nay, more, Sir, ! viii say
hat if majority Of The peoples representatives III The
mex, Congress shall be opposed 10 The Sub.Irfasnry
(which believe will lie The casel ard Mr. V. shah 80
far disregard the popular will and Republican principles
ms To press that Gdous upnn Congress the ouh
time he will forfeit The support of all lrGe Republicans
and certainly will not receive mine In the even, OF lac
death resignation absence ii any 81 the Presidential
electors HE rwo houses OF the General Assembly "'Ii
have To elect others 10 supply eir places In such
ccse should ee myself bound to carry The wishes OF
iny constituents by voting for such electors as vi" vote
for the Presidential candidate who received the largest
number Of their votes hope, Sir, TIA, you now under
stand NV posrnr and so hi il flee ne personal.
" can assure you feel the most perfect indifference.
Whatever destiny may all me-. shall! have an APPROX
inc conscience assuring that lave faithfully and
tes.essy discharged my duty.
Your obd't srrv't
JOHN T. ANDERSON.
n IL. c.