Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-05-28

which YOU have been pleased to speak of my official
octs and motives make it unnecessary that should
enter into any thing like elaborate explanation IN re-
card 10 them. 1t also to Inc most gratifying CIR
cums,ance that large and highly important portion
of my official dutes-that too for which, more IMAM
for any other the Federal Executive is held 10 be Pc
cuIarv responsible-has received the SANCTION and IN
its most important particulars the support OF all par
ties in the Republic. The management OF our foreign
affairs always heretofore the most fruitful source oil
political contention has for the last four years, ana
those too years of serious embarrassment in the con-
dton of exterior relations ceased to bs known as
an element of party dlscord-an occurrence without
parallel in the history of the country.
The financial policy of the Administration to which
you have particularly adverted, and which, passing
over matters OF party vtuperaon, has constlu-
ted the chief subject Of assault entered upon at
e. the fullest consideration the matter in all it's bear
ngs Neither its liability to excite unfounded appre
hensians the part of particular PARTIAL and power
full interests, the inveterute opposition 1t m'ghi
have encounter, nor the certain consequences 10
myself Of the possible success OF that opposition were
| overlooked. Regarding the measures recommended
as of vital necessity the public welfareas those by
which alone, in the then condition of the country Sc
curity and efficiency could be gwen to the pubc ser
yice-I could not hesitate as to the course ought 10
pursue NV convictions of duty in this respect were
greatly strengthened by the confident persuasion, that
thew were also emnenty calculated TO arrest the pro-
gress of that unsound and destructive system OF credits
and spirit of reckless adventure then SO unhappy
prevalent and which every where unsettlng the
value of property ubverting those principles OF no.
nesty and Justice upon which contracts should ever be
founded and by which their execution should always
be regulated-and rapidly paving the way Tor op
taxation on the labor and future earnings OF
The country In deciding batwcen the policy which
was adopted, and the encouragement of different
course of measures which, however satisfactory for
the moment 10 the trading community, would, as
firmly believed, end in aggravating the evils under
which the Government and people were then laborng,
did not feel myself at liberty, nor was disposed to
ca culate consequences personal to myself therefore
perseyered in the recommendation and support Of the
important fiscal which ultimately received
The sanction of the Representatives of The people.
Upon calm review of all the circumstances, with
their consequences, | do not now, nor have | for
single moment since the result of the election was
known, regretted that | did so and all desire is,
that nv future political standing with the people Of
the Uaited States shall be graduated by the opinion
which they may ultimately form of the soundness of
the principles and measures referred to-
| | would indeed, prove myself to have been y
thy Of such generous and long continued confidence
and attachment, us that which has been shown in my
case By yourselves and by the Democracy Of the Unon
If were to suffer single defeat TO weaken, in the
slightest degree, my thankfuness for succession of
political triumphs SO numerous and important those
which il has been my good fortune to enjoy. | beg
you Sir, believe incapable os SO much weakness
and ingratude MY personal feelings are, the
tary wholly unscathcd by the result of the election.
The demonstrations oil respect and affection with which
i have been every where greeted by the honest yeo-
many of the country, since my retirement from office,
have afforded me real satisfaction than its
tnued possession could possibly confer; and come 10
take up my final residence with you, not assure you,
the character ola repinng, but IN that of satisfied
| and contented man. Of this even my opponents, if
they already, will soon, trust be entirely
| tisfed
You have, Sir, done but justice to the motives which
have induced me to return TO my native county and
town, and promise myself much of enjoyment and ad
vantage from renewing the ancient ties by which am
! connected with them.
Accept Sir my sincere thanks for the friendly spirit
in which yon have discharged the duty assigned 10 you,
and be assured of my high respect and warm personal
regard.
At the conclusion of Mr.. Van Buren's reply Mr. B.
F. Butler was called upon by the people to address
them, which he did with his usual ability. In the
course Of his remarks he gave rapid but graphic and
truly eloquent sketch of the circumstances under
which MIR. Van Buren, entered public life the early
difficulties he had to overcome and the unceasing OPP
position with which he had TO contend during his whole
!, career; the nlexbility and unchangeabeness with
which he had, in prosperity and adversely adhered TO
the principles upon which he had first started; The
barrossments under which he took the helm Of Govern
ment, and the in which they were increased
soon after his coming into Office the irmness with
which he adhered to measures lie believed TO be right,
while SO many quailed before the assaults Of the
lied from lneir posts,
and elevation OF position which he had pcrllcd upon
the ISSUE the oamness and serenity with which he
sustained himself in the hour Of trial, and the equan
nifty with which he had borne deieat-were all portray
ed in lively and impressive colors, and were received
by the audience with marked attention and deep feel
ing. The remarks in conclusion, upon the nature Of
our institutions, their superiority all others, as IL
Illustrated by the before them, very striking,
I and were cordially responded to.
The day fine, the order Of arrangements excel
lent and all things conspred to add interest to the
scene. 1t was spectacle which made the hearts OF
all present. of every party throb with proud exultaton.
One who had held the Office of President Of The great
est Republic earth, returning quietly pri-
v1te citizen TO his native pace-surounded not by the
! mnons Of dcspotsm, but by simple procession OF
American citizens who thus gave token OF their ad.
! miraon of his many virtues.
We are among those who sincerely believe, that
when the "second sober thought Of tire people shall
have calmed the angry Of political warfare, am
pie Justice will be accorded Martin Van Buren,. The
sunlight Of truth will long dlspe the msts Of pre-
iudce-the fat ofthe American people will bind around
his brow honered by long service in the councils Of
the nation civic wreath, brilliant aud mpershabe;
and linked with the inrncibe hero OF New Orleans,
his glorious and honorable will be inscribed
the tablet of Immortality
From the Money article Ct he ". y Hsrald.l
The project of "reguating' the currency OF this
country through the medium of National Bank, is
create of the greatest convulslsns that ever
took n commercial community. Seven hundred banks
and one hundred and lhrtynn branches are now IN
existence, with aggregate capital OF S36O,OO00O0.
OF these 465 banks with capital 81 S21oooo0O0 are
in suspended sate daily issuing deprecated cur
rency. The cause of the suspension, they aege to
be, of debt not due by themselves but by the
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