Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-02-12


FOR THE F.NQUIRER
Though ON the fumb'est v hU takes an active part
in The ranks Of the Republican party, will venture
few suggestions with pect the election of States
Senator, 10 be made by the General Assembly OF
Virginia.
Though the humbest in the Republican ranks | have
promptly given expression to NY opinions on every
subject Of any magnitude that has come up for discussion,
since ''lhc removal of The deposIcs In writing out
my opinions sometimes refer 10 those Of prior date.
for the purpose Of showing that at The different dates,
held and acted CONSISTENT views In thus referring
to former expressions Of my opinions, have been nctu
aled by no feeling akin to vanity on the contrary, on
every such OCCASION and constantly, am weighed
down with deep humility that have done tte; but,
at he same time, do feel that pride confess, which is e
genuine aud cherished offspring OF conscious rcctlluce,
having during series vi years made consistent thGrts
however feeble to give the popular sentiment the right
direction. always desiring Tia, my suggestions be judged
with Tie spirit which they are offered, with Difference
to tie Judgments OF others and fer the public good.
While on this topic of consistency, beg leave TO
step aside from the purpose Of this letter, to say word
10 "A Western Nirglnan, the prolix writer ~ the En-
Gurer OF The 3lsl uno lie contends that Mr. VIM
G. Ryes has vefrcd from his former course, because
forsooh since, Mr. Rves, in al his able
and luminous SPEECHES, said something about "a simple
solid, hard money government is the ""esierE
yiruinan ignorant that al the time that speech
made Mr. Rlyes friend OF the State bank drposIte
system, in preference any other: If ignorant Of the
fact let HIM consider himself as being now informed
rightly the subject. lie is aware OF course that Mr..
Rives is The friend Of the Stale Bank deposIte sys-
tenn, in preference 10 any other And as the Western
Virrinan does not attempt To show that Mr. Rres has,
at any intermediate period, given any sign OF change
am at loss 10 perceive how his assarant escape the
conclusion that MIR. RveS has been and stii Is con
sistcnt srprortcr ct tic State Bank depostc system
The SUI sesnus now proceed To make respecting The
Senatorial election, few and simple There are hTes
PARTIES of considerable size IN the Assembly, neither Of
which is strong enough to elect man OF lis own com
p!exion. They ihe Sub Treasury Party-the Wing
otipu' AZ ia.
Drrnocrac Republican party. III will be- perceived that
have omitted mention OF the Sub Treasury Wings"
and will add that have omitted them, because am
wholly unable to comprehend their politics. and cannot
even guess, Mr. John G. Calhoun cannot be their
didorr, whom else they viii vote Tor
The inquiry arises how does Mir. Ryes stand with
sPect TO The three parties mentioned: In answering
Will take the last first. He concurs entirely with the
"C"nseIva'iyes" They have acted together, through
all the mutations of party, "he removal Of the de-
pos,s" They, of course, will advocate Mr. Rives 8
~ election As to the Wing party proper since the date
OF e measure just mentioned, they have constantly diff
iered from Mr. Rves until the extra session of Congress
alwhch Mr. Van Buren,, in his Message, recommended the
Sub Treasury scheme; since which they have concurrcd
with Mr. Rlves in opposing that scheme. They cannot
new c0pCSstd!y eiect man to The Senate. by their
uraded Strength who is Of their own complexion -
Ought they TO expect the Conservatives, who have so
long. and through many crisis concured with Mr.
Rves t. give hun up, and in view of the fact that MIR
K is the post to be led from the Sd Of March, and
would be OK ecling aud asking too great sacrifice
the part Of the Conserve lves. Them not being able by
themselves 10 elect OF their own complexion, not
being able in or with any sembance OF justice 10
nsk TO expect ihe Conservatives TO give MIR Rres
and knowing that none Of the Sub Treasury Admins
truon party will unite with them 10 elect a Wig the
question arises the Wings, al this crisis get man
who will be efficient than Mr. Rves, in their con-
current opposition the Administration with respect
TO this important measure of finance? If they can get
such a man. ,cko is he If they get none such can
they hesitate Join the Conse vatives act with gene
rous business, concuring as the Conservatives the
Wings and Mr. RIves all do, in opposing the SubTrea.
sury and re-elecl hm 10 The STALLION which his talents
adorn and his noble independence dgnifes;
And the remaining branch OF The inquiry is, how
does MIR Rives stand with respect the Sub Treasury
branch of he Republican party: Since the date Of he
removal OF The deposies through all the mighty slrug
giles of parties, Mr. Rves has acted with this branch Of
The Republican party-and with what efficiency, let
their on past praises Of him tel-uced with them, in
oil and through oil from that date until the Sub Treasury
was brought forth by The President and in relation 10
which alone il is that they differ. Having so long
acted tor.ther and differing upon a single sub.
ject is This branch Of The Republican party prepared
put out Mr. Rives, and put ln-uhom? Aye, that's
the rub. WHOM Can this branch Of the Republican
party putting out Mr. Rves. get man in his pace Of
equal Abilities who concurs with them entirely in
their support Of Democratic doctrines and popular rights,
and differs from them alone the SubTreasury scheme
conlessediy innovation and al least of vigorously
disputed claims 10 be casscd in the category of Rspub
measures This branch of the party cannot eject
man wholly Of their complexion. Can they got q
man who nearly concurs with them: But If they
could are his past services and the fact that he is
in the office, and put there by their support 10 he
disregarded' sPUBLlUS.
FOR TIE ENQUIRER.
Uniform System IF Public InsuuctiOn.-[No a.
In my last number, plainly showed, that uniform
SYSTEM towards supplying the present Defects and De.
and 4 hp