Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-09-22

,,isc,s of our REGULAR aN"r>'"h' neg - D.. =,
nd e II tl.,r 81. TENDENCIES, are, N''"''"' n','H'
~" b,,,cs of Internal Improvement by ne
-, q ,vrtnlnrnl aud au oppressive iM'!' '"' P'o
'r''' a. 80 ,vcrs, 10 n National Bank, first and
som,st because such an institution Hhas u" "a''"'''
=; H. ~ lItution and hecaosc 1t ~ mol only nhh'.
,sS,rr nm, bot, reason ana experience pi''e - '" ~
,.tr,,,s nd cnrr,,n,,nc W. want no colossal mo-
ncy,d institution established, u '"!""" q '' N"''
.,,iu;ion IL munopoI" ,hr revenue, c'h''d""' ="
co,,l and coutr0. al pleasure the business an pros
ncri,y of our wide and diversified country We arg
npposed to the system Of lnterna! Improvement ny ne
General Government, because II IS not sac.'"eu "
The CONSTITUTIONS insnprrahe otJ'c''"'', ~. " Is
we believe that such works can be CONSTRUCTED VIZ"
more economy and advantage by INC "'".'S I'm
selves We wish moreover, 10 see the sovereign S'es
- ,L r,;o, ude ,ndcnt OF the Illuminating bounty OF
,hc Federal Government winch can, p'si"'S, supply
no money for such, or any other purpose WHY" : ~
,Iery,d from the people, and would DC more WSe'y anu
fairly expenGcd by their local authorities We se OPP
,osad To Tariff for protccton because the COLLECTION
f reycnne for such object, is not provided Tor ny
the Constitution, and, moreover, because such sfs-
em il unjust partial, oppressive, and peculiarly iaaito
he plan,nr States; which, under us whitening mi-
cnce saw their gradually decay Their prospcr
- II nuush aud dcsoatlon spread over thc iinnriShing
towns and fertile fields. We arc, IN word, III favor
Of strict construction Of the Constitution, mu ana
economical government, and equal laws, whica may
rouase the burihens well rs the blessings OF TO
yernment and under whose genial sway peace, order
liberty morality and religion may flourish and endure
This fellow citizens is our simple creed, as we Gevont
/, believe il was that of the fathers OF The RepuDca
church.
Upon all these great principles and questions We are
satisfied that the present incumbent OF the Executive
Chair fairly represents the opinions and WISHES OF i'e
publican Virginia; infinitely more 81" even our adScf-
saries mnst admit, than the candidate thcy nave pre-
scented for the popular sufrages. From his youth up
wards Mr. Van Buren, has been unwaverng IN his dc-
yo,on TO the cause Of the people. lie is COMPATIBILITY
the sschd and champion OF Democracy Inc nhap-
peasabc hostility of the enemies ot Democratic pri'
cpes, is the best guarantee OF his devot"i 10 p"pu-
lar RIGHTS He is himself striking example OF he
liberal character of our institutions, which open ca
fecr 10 the honorable ambition of every citizen tie
has risen By merit alone 10 the highest office III the
gift Of free people, which he not only nils WIN
distinction, but adorns 10y his personal qualities
of clear intellect, firm resolution, prorIdent saga
city admirable temper and amiable department, and
unspotted reputation, he is the model OF Kepuo-
lean Statesman We first hear Of him, IN early ltc,
iy the side OF the patriotic rumpkIns, animating the
great State u " York 10 the support of the Govern
men, IN lis fearful struggle with Great Britain
Throughout that perous contest, he was the ardent
and untlnchrng defender Of his countrys rights; and
il was then and for such devoton ne first incurred
The bitter md yet lasting hostility Of those who gave
heart 10 the enemy, BY their criminal opposition ana m
trirucs He was the leader Of that petty, which sought
and with success 10 reform and hrra2e the Constr
tuition Of his native State tie The hrSt 10 risk I's
popularity in a. York, BY lifting up his voice against
that oppressive Tariff which wasa blight 10 the pros:
,crity OF the South. When called IL the National
Councils we find him still the conspicuous advo.
cate of Republican principles lie did not hesitate,
when Wee President, II give ms casting vote III
favor OF b:ll 10 prohibit The circulation br the
mail Of inccnarv publications throughout the South
crn States-an abuse, which converted nj" an m
s,rumcnt Of thcir destruction an institution which
was created aud sustained by III" Federal Govern
meut Re Thus early made himself an object OF Pc
culiar hostility tn the fanatics ot Abolition, who
have never ceased I" pursue h'm for his hdeiIty TO
The compromises al the Constitution When cands.
date for the Presidency he did no, disguise his opinions,
but proclaimed his opposition 10 Bunk of the L. ),
his unqualified belief that Congress could not touch
The subject OF slavery III The States and his Geicrmna
ton should he hc elected to put his veto upon any bill
Gar the abolition Of slavery III The piS!rc, OF Columbia.
These noble declarations repeated IN the most
Tenn manner in his Inaugural Address. Tor his de-
ynton 10 the rights of the South he has been de-
nounced as the Northern man with Southern primes.
pes and even s;igmatisrd the oor Of Congress u
i ,rsi,or To the North a.,oU. h'S prime piles, whci,
rs Jus; 10 US arr CONSISTENT with tin most compf"hen-
I've patriotism We have already p",cn Of ic imam
cal policy Of his administration tbs management 81
our foreign relations has been prudent: vet caeI G'tc
and has probably sayc! Us from drsolating war with
The greatest power upon earth sea, while not title
Of rights nation has been rel nquished iiis
enemies even obliged 10 cuncede 10 hm this merit,
and they proved their confidence by voting 10 nm The
discretionary command Of ten millions 81 dollars and
i,,ty thousand men, they knew tina, these were
SAFE IN such pTnicGl and patriotic hands
The objections which have been rcrtinaciousy
urged against this honest and mole Republican Chief
Magistrate are nntcunded, or factious frivolous
fine deiacaons which have been made the subject OF
10 much defamation, either much exaggerated or
srere chiefly committed before his administration, and
,nder system which he, Of all others, mos. anN
sous 10 reform The expenditures VIII CT: have been
lie pr.iext of much clanor for extraordinary
and unavoidable purposes, Or wrrr voted for by
laortv oithe Opposition, and otter ara,nst the wishes
and circumstances Of tl4' Administration and al rs
more confidential! friends in Congress. Even At the
last session. amidst all ,S ou;cry III" appropriations
we're made exceed the estimates by millions. The
ordinary expenses of the Government have in fact not
been greater but rather less than those of previous ad
Ininistrst:oas He has been accused &C recommending
standing army, when he had nj seen he details Of
the bill which made the prcext o tins absurd charge.
although hv the omission o, impnrTn! words from ms
message, the contrary IS Sought u lie proved. Tie
ncaSurc too, which is caumni2,rt although! Ike
nil similar projects II liable In some objections, con-
,ans 40 PROVISIONS which in the sghies, degree furnish
foundation for preposerous misrepresentation:
and applarted AT first BY the Opposition press
which afterwards discovered that by gross p".vcrson,
Il might b. turned 10 political account The directions
which have been most insisted npnn, are directed
,.ain>; those clauses WHICH copied iru' the existing
law, that pissed ~ the administration Of Wash
nGtnn and rc.rnac;ed III that Of Jefferson. And this
hyocrca clan.or is raised ~ mcu Supporting can
a.date, who has repeatedly proposed measures much
measures which provided for the military eGuca,ion OF.
all the you'll, II the country NJ The cNpcns" OF the Fc
irral Govcrnmeit, aud the training .. an immense MI
l,ia corps, SIX weeks ~ the year pay - the officers
and not the ptivatcs, III" funds required ior these
purposes 10 he raised, it Necessary hy diouu ,aNes
The rrtsdru, has been aSs;cd for d,cl,nu 10 SCI
aside the sentence Of cougt martial, composed chea.
81 d;s,ingu Southern officers, when pre-
tended that any injustice donc, and when ii is ad
mitird that Il evidence objected 10 altogether
;nlinateria to the decision He condemned TINS
FOR permitting law and justice 70 have their course
hv those who unwilling against appeal 10
Congress, the only Legitimate tribunal for the remedy
~ the gr!crance thus proSnL That prejudice, ANA not
justice was the object OF hS accuSrrS IL mas more
over. been charged with taking preparatory steps Tor
.ySrIn 1T drec. TAXATION because he has Hccu,d The
inv i"S taking the passed, we believe, mani
:nnusy ~ Congress; lhc portion which is made the
"r.,rNt i"r this silly calumny having been introduced
!'y conspicuous memoer % the oppust'"u, and adopt
Il wlrh"nta word OF dsapprobauur. And visa, proves
The u Ter folly ." tie accusation is th a., TIA, the