Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-04-07
POLITICAL.
.9nother State Rights Hhig

.7nother State Rights Hhig
We hail the spirit of the following Letter with all
respect. A Georgian, who is Intimately acquainted
with Mr.. Cooper, speaks in the highest terms Of his
moral and intellectual character. Such letter there
fore, coming from such source must exert no little m
fuence upon the politics of those State Rights Wings,
whose position is similar TO Mr. Coopers. We recon-
mend il earnestly TO their attention. We honor the
courage which so manullr rallies in behalf Of the
whom some time since he did not hesitate 10 denounce
in strong terms. We honor the man, who defy
the sneers of the Federasts and the vuperatons Of
the Whg press-who follows the banners ftruih who
ever may be the leader. 1t is impossible but that this
letter shall be generally readand wherever is read,
i. will leave deep impression Of the honest rmncss
Of its author The principles Of the State Rights
Wings calculated 10 save them from the arms of
the Fedcrasts--and, gradually 10 reconcile them 10
their Republican State Rights brethren. The sup
porters Of Gen Harrison would then be reduced TO the
Federal Phalanx-and to those, who though origi
nally protesting that faith destined By the violence
OF their passions, the force OF circumstances TO
Join their banner 10 pursue their excuses to desert
their old friends and their old principles The follow.
ing letter, although il is addressed 10 his constituents
of Georgia appeals nevertheless all tho South The
Federal party must lose strength daily by such homes,
accessons the cause of the Admnstra,ion-Fo
nv Conservative which it loses II will gain sup
porters from the State Rights Wings:
Circular Of Mark a Cooper 10 has Constituents.
Fellow Citzens:-Thrce months of long ses sion
have elapsed. In the absence of any special call TO
communicate with you, it would be my pleasure TO
write The existence ola peculiar anxiety you! part
TO hear from me- adds TO the checrtunesS and aacrty
which feel.
You have most uniformly been dependant on our
newspapers for information. This is sometimes very
much to be relied on. II is, however very often
uncertain guide because they not always possessed
of the facts that lead correct opinions being pos
sed of them, do not fully give them TO yon In 81
ther case you dependant editorial express
sion for your opinion This though entitled TO the re-
lance due their staten, leads occasionally TO error
BY your permission, give vow such intelligence OF
what have done here effort represent. vou as,
being applied to the rules tina, have governed you may
lead TO correct ud gment the rectiude OF my con
duct.
The political views came here 10 represent. were
those avowad in 1888 BY the State Rights party. BY
education habit and constitution, am unfit to repre-
sent any other never have misrepresen,ed them
Until change passes me, | never shall. When
that shall occur you shall be advised without delay
AS necessary consequence Of those views, brought
with opposition the chartering Of Bank by THIS
Government. Consistently with the same, came
avowedlv support separation of the Government
and the Banks and the establishment of lndcPend-
ent Treasury. As to and office, did not fail TO
advise you, to those who had right TO IN
quire, that should decidedly support h!r Van Buren,
in preference to General Harrison. On he same prin-
cples have ever been opposed 10 protective Tariff,
a Government debt and internal improvements This
opposition grows out Of your views OF street consirc
ton cfthe Constitution, coupled with the idea OF Co
vernment Of limited delegated powers
Another leading measure, suggested from very re-
spectacle source before Congress convened op.
posed for similar the assumption by this Go
vernment ofthe vast deb, oed by the several States
This, persuaded you viii soon find 10 be one of
absorbing interest.
The members Of Congress woe found, on nv arrival
here with few exceptions, he divided uomnaily into
Democrats and Wings The Democrats, as n party,
profess, and when not too nconvenent, practise the
political opinions here set forth adopted for myself
fcw az their party, however, believe, known
have been uniformly Fcderaiists
The Wings have principle or rule IN common
that have discovered except sadcocacy of bank and
opposition 10 the Sub Treasury. THIS party is coal-
ton of all the opponents the present administration,
proessedly having reference 10 given prime piles Of
action save that just named Hence there are found
in It fcderas,s and Republicans. The Federal intlu
ences, however predominant, and therefore character
lie the party. think am not mistaken in saying that
their triumph, which is secured in Tie election Of Ear
rison, fixes the country policy founded on a lbc-
raj construction of powers that give latitude to this
Government to assume powers not delegated and dan
gcrous to its existence The soul and spirit Of this
party the bank interest and the tariff Should the
rhartering of bank be hopeless, which only be
BY the election of MIR. Van Buren, thinking as
he does that point, the next most available policy
with that party will be the assumption of debt OF Is"
hundred millions to prop the sinking credit Of the
States They even now locking to IT,
The course adopted for myseltwas, not to commit you
either party here but in reference TO test
each one by your rules, and decide accordingly In re-
ference to men, to chose those whose opinions would
most likely lead into your policy In dong this have
not had the least difficulty, have felt the slightest
hesitation in anv case tt exhibit stronger conci-
dence with party than tie other, it is because 1t
processes and acts .n", accordance with the rules
that brought here al, iiy settled purpose is TO
ask for you, for those, who represent YOU nothing
but faithful admins 4 this Government
trainers designed 1t. Ila bong promised, TO sustain
the party who would do II, mos. nearly perform the
task
These views arc not new 10 yon co.a;H" from me,
having expressed them while candidate To-. r,. ,.u -
On the principles Of the message OF III. ll,.sldent
could not differ from the Administration | am at
loss to know how any State Rights can object 10
the measures recommended
Our opposition to Mr. Van Buren, began with his pre-.
6ecessor, and is primarily associated wif the PIoca
nation and Force Biz Prior to that, he rccop.
Missed as Republican by William H. Crawford and re-
ceived your support. On the annunciation OF those
measures, the of the present Wing party percev
ing therein rule Of construction always contended for
by the Federasts, concurred with and applauded him.
There We separated from him and Mr.. Van Buren,
The Of separations FROM formed the ground Of
their cooperation with, him.
Since that time, the principles involved in that ati-
tude Of construction have been proessedy and practi
cally repudiated by the Democrats, but adhered TO ny
the Wings. II would strange if the causes that
separated from Mr.. Van Buren,, should not keep us
apart from the Wings Nor ought it to be thought
strange to agree with the Democrats in their adoption
Of our policy.
The first act worthy Of notice the New Jer-
ssy election. The demonstration was apparently in
favor Of the Wings. The Democrats being in this in
stance unwilling to forego the acquisition Of strength
we're tempted to what we thought departure. The
Wings, by consequence, were LEE. TO sustain State
Rights. /
The mex. was the Speakers election. MIR. Bell of
rsnnsssee was the Wing candidate. He is the mem. |
or who introduced the Force Biz. John W, Jones,