Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-08-01
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States. In their hands, the fund womb assist In
ecu,on of ihnsc great and costly works which many
of them have undertaken. aud find 1t difficult
complete. The withdrawal of The fund from the
danger 10 which It Is exposed, and the corfuptins
lnnuenees which il exctts, fluctuafng IS the tond
dues. from year TO year. IN lis legitimate operations,
would sere to impress upon Il the performance
Of the necessary duty of economy aud s,iiet account
ability.
This is not suitable occasion. and perhaps am
not III person cxpaiiae here the condition
of our public affairs bat trust that shall be ex
eused Tor saying a few words To those who concur
In opinion With me, without intending the slightest
offence 10 any present, II there be any present.
from whom II is my misfortune 10 difler. We be
liese that there's radical NAL ADMINISTRATION oithe
Gosetnmeut that the great interests ri the Country
are ifodden down that new and dangerous ptinei-
eipes aud practices have been introduced and CON
tuned thai fearful conjunction Of The purse and
+ the sword IN the same hands, already alafmingly
strong Is peiseyeringy attempted that The tonstltu-
ton has been grossly violated and thai, by the vast
accumulation Of Executive power actual aud medl-
lated, system Is rapidly tending towards an E.
lective monarchy These are our CONVICTIONS hon
ess entertained. They prescribe to ms the duties
which We have to perform towards onr county
To correct past evils and impending dangers
We no eilectual remedy but ~ change Of oui
rulers. The Opposition constitutes the majority
unqueslionabls the majoriiy-of the nation A
great responsibility therefore attaches to il. Il de
iealed. II will be defeated by lis own divisions, aud
not by the merit Of The principles Of its opponents
These divisions are, at The same time weakness
| and his strength.
Arc we not then called upon. Mr.. Recorder and
fellow citizens, by the highest Of duties 10 our coun-
ny. 10 It's institutions, TO puseTty, and the world, 10
rise abore all local prcjudices and personal aria-
ties TO discard all collateral questions, 10 disregard
! every subordinate point. and III n genuine spift 81
compromise and concession, uniting heart and hand.
10 preserve lot ourselves the blessings Of free Goy
efnmenf, wisely honestly aud faithfully administered,
and, received them from our fathers, 10 ifans-
mil them 10 our childrenl Should we not Justly
subject ourselves eternal feproaeh II we permit
ted our differences about mcte men TO bring defeat
and disaster upon our cause Our principles are
impefishable bat menhavo but fleeing existence,
and are themselves liable 10 change and corruption
during lis brief continuance.
II NY name creates any obstacle TO cordial union
! and harmony, away with n, aud concentrate upon
4 individual acceptable TO all branches OF the
i Opposition. What is public man worth who is not
| ever ready 10 slcriice himself for the GOOD Of his
county ! have unaileeedly desired retirement.
yet desire II, when, consistent with duties and OBJ
legations which owe, | can honorably retire. No
veteran soldier, covered with aud wounds IN
/ foted in many severe battles aud hard campaigns,
received his discharge with pleasure than
/ should mine. But think that, like him, with.
out presumption, | am entitled to an honorable DIS
t charge.
In conclusion. Mr.. Recorder allow me to express
10 The city government, though you. my respectful
aud especial ackuo wedg meni for It's liberal tender OF
| the hospales of the city and TO YOU my thanks
Tor The friendly and 1attering manner IN which YOU
lave communicated It.