Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-11-12

representative in Cunrress-thc Hon. L. " Huaard !
ny attending .he ptb.ic DINNER 10 be given him
Snrdsve on The lO.h instant. I am Lnwcvcr pre-.
vented by engagements calling inc from home abou, |
lhat hnir, ifnn asa'lng myself of that pleasure | |
lrel assured t:,A since lie has taken his seat he has
sahie! ny ms course the increased confidence of the
"ssi''t a"u VI. country, and, IN my Absence must
request the gentienea of the committee In presen m
congratulations To Col. Hubbard on his rer,p afiar
Tue exhaushs iaoofs OF Summer Session i'm Con.
Sress cnhnoi close without expressing nv concern
~ "e sia'e Q" te treasury question: it is left By the
late action OF Congress. The Indrpendent 'Ireasnrv
repealed, and NJ measure either passed or recowcnJ
ca Tor the sale eeping aud dsburse ment of the nubl
money whist Congress has taken time ennurb Ia san,
i"rse ioans ana increased taxation thereby giving
dangerous discretion 10 the Executive Il cannot Inc
charged against the Democratc p.rtv-,ba, son,o No.
sure was not provided-the Wings or A,ninis,,,Iio,
party surely had the power TO provide for The safe
ing OF the peoples nioney-if they could as thew did
provide Tor borrowing and taxing. The failure of Ma
tiona Bank (Which cannot be established whilst pras
dent Tyler shall continue reverence the Constitution
and hold his present station) be no shelter or ex
cuse for the I'M ority holding power. The lndepend
ent Treasury should have remained the law of the land
until substitute was provided and would have re.
manned, II public good and common sense had ruled
the hour, instead OF the unbrded spirit of ruton
of men and measures which governed the dominant
party The question IS NOT difficult, in fact as is
made by politicians. The people want, under The Con
st,ution collection Of take. and imposts bv 6rcd
Ill
the vane fixed by Congress. Taaalton BY any other
than fixed standard would be nneg,,al-aud would
not could not continue. Can any Il this day as.
sert that the notes of National Bank can alone ap
proach this standard? Nor any one, the other
hand assert with any pausibility, that the pr ect of
the independent Treasury is sine qna non in til, SCI
ence of fuamciering think not. The history oil ne
country shows that there is another mode oil collecting,
keeping and discussing the public money! which is safe
and agreeable to the habits Of The people, TO wit: col
lection in gold and silver, It's equivalent in specie
paving Bank notes. and deposte in such State Banks
as are xscertaned and known 10 be sale. But let not
the Democratic party stake lis existence on mere
practical measure. The strength ofihat party has always
consisted in lis firm adherence TO principle and rs tie
tcrmined support of the Constitution.
1t is great 10 connect the management ot the
Treasury with the regulation Of exchanges Fit were
possible 10 regulate exchanges By law, the power does
mol exist i'll The Constitution. But Congress had as
we'll undertake TO regulate The laws Of Nature rs to at
tempt to counerac The principles OF the laws Of trade,
which regulate exchanges, BY any system of credit that
can be devised hope, seHt!emcn that shall be cx-
cused for troubling you with this letter, much more
lengthy than intended it should be. beg leave TO
add sentiment:
"Thc Veto Power" The constitutional protection Of
the minority against the expressions Of reckless ma
jorty the true conservative principle Of the Constitu
ton itself; without il, the Union could not last.
Yours, respectfully,
To Messrs. +. Gregg, A. Baldwin, S Hooprr Z.
w. Curd, W. Smith, W. b. Cooke, and J. A. Allen.
Prime Edscard C. H., Oct II, 1871.
Gentlemen: have received your invitaton to at.
tend the public dinner 10 be given to Col H. W. llu-
bard at Curdsve on Saturday, The 10Th of the pre-
sent month"; testimonial Of respect for HIM, and oil
approval of his political course. am sorry that am
compelled to deny myself the pleasure, which Conf
pliance with your invitation would give me. ! should
be highly gratled TO join with you, gentlemen, and
with such company, feel assured will be assent
bled that occasion, to testify our respect tor our
worthy Representative, and our confidence in his poll
teal and personal integrity and ability. But engage
mcnts, made before | received your communication,
and which cannot be avoided postponed orce me
10 forcgo that pleasure. hope you viii receive tins,
the sufficient apology for my absence from your as
semhy. But though cannot be present, 10 unite ~
the festivities Of the OCCASION, and i'll tie respectful
attentions due our friend, who has faithfully served
his constituents must be permitted to cier the fol
lowing sentiment, which you will tiEd response IN
every bosom and ask you, gentenen 10 present to
the company, nj the proper time in my name:
tCoonc Edmund W. HuJard, able and worthy
RAp-esentatiyc-Ile has done we'll aud faithfully
May he live long to merit and 10 enjoy the respect,
confidence and support Of his constituents"
Tender my thanks 10 the company for the KINDNESS
which prompted The invitation to me, and receive them
f.s yourselves, gentlemen, for the kind manner OF the
communication.
Your humble servant,
SAM C. ANDERSON.
70 Nessrs. +. Grigg a. Baldwin, S. Hooper, F.
W. Curd, Wyatt Smith, VIM. B. Cook and john
Allen.
I'oiunfser Toasis.
Ey Major Charles iancy. Our respected member
Of Congress, Col. Edmnnd w. HUBBARD In the dis
charge Of his Representative duties he has been faith,
lul 10 his Constituents, faithful to The Constitution, and
faithful 10 The Country lie well merits orr continued
confidence and support
b. The Managers. Our sick neighhor, DR.. L. IA.
Ecan true friend, and honest man. May II please
an All wise Providence to vouchsae 10 him speedy
recovery.
By Robcr, 7. HUBBARD Political Prime pies The
ONLY legitimate foundation Of political PARTIES.
Sy NJ. NJ. Johns. Cul. Joseph fuqua Of Cnmber.
land Devoted 10 Democratic principles through good
and through evil report.
By ALDER! Baldwin Thomas Ritchc: The Wilber
force Of Democracy. May he long continue 10 enjoy
tie confidence of his counrymen and the esteem OF the
free.
By Jno NJ Hooper. Our guest, Carter II. flarr
son, ESQ., consistent and worthy member of the Re-
publican party.
Congress: May he return 10 the regular Session Of
CONGRESS with the same zeal and energy that has here
toiore prompted him against The Federal party.
b, Carter II. Harrison The Old Wheel-Ilor<e
Bred in Louisa, trained in Buckinghan-ihc bcsl
STOCK lur phhtiuoH use
BY Thomas J. Davidson. Henry Clay: Justly de-
rratrd in his efforts to create a National Bank;-let
him 90 into retirement and relieve himself Of the
"RonS"
By A. Cook Martin Van Buren,: The Statesman
that was turned out and not the Hero that turned him
out; perhaps the time may turn about, to turn him IN
that turned out
By Capt, Edward Grigg Hon. Edmund w. liu
bard: Though young, is ripe in years. Buckingham
may be justly proud Of snch 4 son.
By Capt Stephen Hooper. Major Charles Yancy
The Patriarch of the Virginia Legislature the wheel
horse Of Democracy.
By Il. T HUBBARD Hon. silas Wright jr., of New
York: An accomplished stale smnn md profound deba
ter an honour his State and ornament to the Sc
nate
By James T. Hooper Thos. S. Bocock pro-
missing member Of the Democratic Church
By William P. Moselcy. Time, labor, and economy :
The only remedies for hard times-nota United States
Bank.
BY l.. II. Wright. Robert T. HUBBARD: Our former
learned and digniGcd Representative in the Virginia
Assembly. May lie soon again represent the county"
Buckingham. -
Ry ". c. Sheppard. Whisgcry house divided
against ITSELF il cannot stand, i, must fall Woe unto
;ou, Wings, ii is nigh unto you, even at your door:
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