Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-03-31

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These congenial spirits have boldly united in the no.
mnation of Harrison, and stand pledged 10 elevate him.
they can othe Presidency of the United States. In
this determination they one, identical and ndvlsi-
be They have proclaimed hostilities against the Demo
cratic party and hail with enthusiastic JOY the antcpa
{ ted triumph of their superannuated Chief.
In his success the Abolition augury will be sure tai
thereafter no STAKEHOLDER, inhabant of slave State,
shall ever be President of the U. 5.
In this conuncture Of affairs, it is but obvious die
of prudence and patriotism that the entire section OF
the of the country whose vital interests threatened
and assaled should rally concerted opposition to the
the union of factions so mIschievous and wicked
And il is hardly credible that any portion of the PEG
pie, from the quarter assaed can longer contribute to
support it.
Talk who will about Missouri restriction in former
DAYS the fact is notorious-no Aboonist or Emanci.
pationst supports the President of the United States
Every conductor of their papers, journals, periodicals
and presses-every organ which communicates tn,
fanatical spirit of the AGES against him. And whea
the forest trees stoop their tall and stubborn heads
direction of the storm must be obvious to all.
The charge against Mr. Van Buren,, that he encour-
ages extravngant appropriations tor internal improve
mcnts by the General Government, is wifuly dis
INGENIOUS decetfu and false, that nothing but the
most impudent and conscious mendacty could parade
it before the public mind
On the 10Th of December, 1895, Mr.. Van Blu
rem offered resolution TO the Senate OF the Unit
cd States, declaring "tha Congress does not pos
scss the power to make roads and canals within tho
respective States" And in the following May, he
voted against the Dismal Swamp Canal Bill, because
he did not believe that the General Government pos
sessed the constitutional power to make such ca
nals or 10 grant money TO make them.
In his able and explicit letter of October 1892 to the
North Carolina Committee, at Shocco Springs, he ex-
pressed the opinion that the general and true interests
of the country would be best consulted by withholding
appropriations for internal improvements, until some
constitutional regulation upon the subject should be
provided.
II it true he once voted for bill to authorize tolls
on the Cumberland road public work projected un-
der the administration of Mr.. Jefferson. But It IS be-
levcd that the constitutional powers connected with
that road were never discussed suggested until
President Monroe vetoed the bill And in the Sena-
toral debate Foote's resolution to authorize the Vice
President call to order for words spoken in the Sc
nate Mr. Van Buren, alluded TO his vote on the Cum
berland Road Bill, and declared that it was the only
vote he had given in the Senate, which could be
tortured into departure from the principles he pro-
fsscd 10 enerain: that he deeply regretted the VOTE
that if such question presented to him again. he
should against II; and he appauded President Mon
roe for putting his veto that bill. Ills annual Mes
aoe to The present Congress may be regarded prov
inc the sincerity of these views the free expression OF
which, has subjected him to the violent censure OF the
Wings who claim for Congress the constitutional au
thorily appropriate the Federal revenue TO objects OF
this kind.
On the 18th Of February last, Mr.. Barnard of New
York one of the most talented and distinguished Wings
in the House of Representatives, declared that " Tho
great interest Of internal Improvement by the Genera
Government, was placed in jeopardy by the attitude
the President had assumed towards it. Here, in my
place and on my responsibility member of th:
House, charge that the President ofhe U. S. has no"
assumed an attitude of distinct and aromed hostility
the policy Of making further appropriations at least fo'
the present, for internal improvements tor roads, har
bors and rivers, even in the of works already un
dertaken and only partly executed; and shall shortly
refer to the proofs of the fact make this charge no
certainly in the way OF reproach, since the PrcsIden
has acted the matter in the discharge of his consttu
ona duty as the official adviser of this House, and
as an bound to suppose, according to his conviction
of right and duty; but speak of the matter of fact,
understand il to be, and shall now show it to be-
matter beyond doubt and controversy. Mr.. Barnard
having exhibited his evidence in support of the charge
thus gravely made against the President, continued
"Certanly nobody doubt, who looks carefully int
those papers, that it is hesseted policy Of Me Presi
DENT in rhch he is supported by his teo Secretaries
that no appropriation ,chderer ought to be made, The
present year at least, for works of internal improve
ment The President insists, IN the strongest terms, on
he dutv of Congress keep tie appropriations nhi,
The estimates presented, ant, Of course he insists tina
nothing sha lie appropriated far rorkS Of internal i'm
prorement Hc thinks that both the Executive and th
Legislature, should be held to strict accountability,
any thing Of the sort shall be permitted and ne init
mates in the attempt shall be made by Congress
that it will be mere forbearance his part, II he d.
not interpose the authority of his veto to prevent it
And yet with all these wholesome opinions OF MIR
Van Buren-opinions recorded in history, and backc
and fortified by the recent declarations and estmon
c Of eminent Wings in the House of Representatives.
the stale and scnseless accusation is continually re
n peatcd, that the President countenances internal i'm
provements in the most unconstitutional and haietu
:, forms.
The good we derive from the services of fellow
citizens is not always remembered with becoming gra
i titude and wisdom; while often perceive, remembe
and exaggerate, the and mperections nsepera
BILE from the frai nature of man. Hence, the DISPOSE
ton Of many to listen TO whomsoever will assert tina
our msortuncs and embarrassmens not the casual
ties of mortal and imperfect lot nor the necessary
evils Of procuring, but that some grim IDOL
the popular CHOICE sinister dsturber OF the pup
lie repose some reckless and erocous yrant IN TIT
. happiness Of Presidential authority, has poisoned thu
II sources of national felicity, and dssipated on
golden dreams.
: How boldly this most convenient topic of polItIca
denunciaton has been handled against the Presiden
Of the Unon must be obvious to all who read the un
measured enumeration that is continually ayshed or
$ that mild able, dignifed, and upright man. Yet, t.
calculate that the Government of the United State
shall be able at all times, TO preserve entire order IN h
i Union to maintain our peaceful relations Throughout
t the world to anticipate and to prevent every abuse
trust and authority among the public servants; to rcgu
late foreign and internal trade; 10 avert tina
rebound which is naturally calculated to crush the
needless advcnturcr of cupdity and speculation; to Ii
NIT the national expenditures to sphere ahd niagni
may think proper to disregard and to minister TO the
pecuniary appettes of all who crave money and urge
the Government to supply it, is to expect from mere
human institution what heocracy itself might De Puz
s zled to accomplish.
But cherish the cordial hope and expectation that
fair candid, and dispassonate estimate OF the Presl
Dental services of MIR. Van Buren, will result IN the
general conviction that the wisdom of his admlnstra
ton has fully indicated the choice of the Nation wht
made him what he is-the First Magistrate OF a grea
G and free people.
That modern Wings should revile and deprecate The
present Chief Magistrate of their Country, was The
r NATURAL expected consequence of the only obvious
principle that holds together such an anomalous mix
ture Of public men-the principle of raising them
selves into power and place It is only that potent
and pervadng principle of political tactics, that we are
enabled to account for the alternate defamation ane
+ applause which the Wings have continually lavshee
on the characters that have appeared above the
political horizon of this country, and whom the pub
lie scrutiny has been fixed nenty, to detract or praise
The truth of this imputed alienation from hatred tt
d ove-from obloquy to praise, few memorable exam