Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-01-07

uComing Erenfs.'

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"Comins Ecents."
a.,d are the people other States who had been deceived
to the real designs and intentions Of the party about
the administration of the General Government The
an,s Of the Ftderasts Congress arc doubt
srss O. s. Bank and raise lie Tariff diride the proceeds d
he pbe lands and thns Indirectly rrousde for the payment
- part d1ts establish Sp!endd scheme Of Internal I'M
,rcn,s other sgs equally at rih the rights ct the
s and The yriaes Of the Democratic party 1t time them
hat the Democracy Of this State prepared to another
neni Of condemnation these and similar measures
Ne have and powerful foe to contend WITH foe IN
aruc Tie Of talsehood, they believe and have pro
ned the people stupid and cannot ana
rn,crupuos reortng base appliances Of Influence since
The Knowing this, they hesitate not TO accomplish
d''''''' Nsr Hampshire Patriot, Of Jan. LIST.
The preceding paragraph dispatches, us u WERE WIN
one stroke of the pencil the coming policy OF inc new
Administration. The single sentence, which we nave
thrown into italics, presents groupe OF measures,
which We have every reason to apprehend, and which
We should exert every energy TO arrest Add to this
complicated picture the dark hues of Abotonism, the
PETITIONS which will be poured into the next Congress-
and the efforts which will be made to repeal what they
cs The rag law; and we shall have general view
- the beauties and blessings which we to expect
rom the new Era and the new Dynasty We must
look ahead and prepare for the coming storm. Come
must, we have too much reason to apprehend. Come
uwil-a Banking machinery, with ''the odour OF VA.
,;onalty Come il will, the attempted distribution OF
Inc proceeds of the Public Lands. Come 1t must, the
sfat to supply The vacuum, by an augnen-
ta,on of the Protective Tariff. In fact, what may we
no, expect from party, with Harrison, and Webster,
and Clay and Sergeant and Granger, at the head OF
il: What NAV we not expect from party which ac-
knowlsdges no restriction rule of strict construc-
lion; but pursues the Federal maxim of the right
to adopt any measure which they may consider me-
cessary or expedient? What can we expect from 4
pary one OF whom the other day declared follows
in relation TO the Assumption of the Public Debts in
his message Of the Southern States and that too
The State OF Nathaniel Macon We speak of Governor
Dudley Of North Carolina ''l under circumstances of
peculiar hardship and distress, State to petit
ion Congress to assume her debts, and Congress was
10 do So would not differ in principle from assistance
granted ally in distress by war; to the relief af
frded Caracas suffering from the effects of earth
quake, or 10 New York, when almost devastated by
fse."-All these too are measures which the strict
Cons;ructionst dscaims as incompatible with the Con-
s,uton-but which Governor Dudley is perfectly will
ling TO employ accommodating presidents for usti
ying the Assumption of the Debts of the States, and
the creation of National Debt to much larger amount
than The accumulated debts of our two wars'
1, is the duty Of every Republican, therefore, to
catch the signs Of the times and to prepare the ship
for the gathering storm. Let arouse and enghten
the people For this purpose, will contribute all our
humble efforts We have published the resolutions
and report of 9S-'99 We lay hold of every great
State.puper which embraces the principles, and
bears against the Federal policy which we have too
much reason to anticipate and aPprehend We laid be-
lore our readers in last paper the Report OF the
Legislature of South Carolina on Federal Relations
We now lay before them the terse but admirable Mes.
sage of Mr.. Grason, the Republican Governor OF
MARYLAND. He touches with mastery hand the two
coming measures of the Distribution of the Sales OF the
Public Lands, and the establishment Of a National
Bank. The first question will probably be among the
very first, which will be urged by the Wings u, the
next Session Of Congress. The President elect has
boldly proclaimed his partiay for the distribution; and
indeed it was almost the only question, upon which he
out during the late campaign. 1t is Mr.. Clay 5
favorite measure. Mr. Webster will obey the behess
Of ,lr. Clay. Many of the States, who have plunged
heavily into debt for the purpose of erecting Banks or
promoting Internal Improvements, are in want offunds
10 pay even the interest of their debt Maryland is
MINUS near half million. Indiana wants 5000, QUO
And other States equally pressed for resources TO
meet their engagements, and satisfy the demands Of the
stock brokers Of London. Will they impose taxes
upon their People, for the purpose Of supplying
the deficiency Pennsylvania has pursued that policy
but it is easier for the Governors, of very flexible
sciences and accommodating policy to direct the eyes
of their Legislatures the Feshpeis of Egypt-to the
proceeds THE Public Lands-to persuade the u States
10 assume their debts, and relieve their teasury-nay
Governor Grason remarks, 'sto form fund for
enterprises, new banks, and for speculatons of
every kind; which, the OF few years, would
produce the necessity for another assumption
Against such distribution, therefore, it becomes
every Republican TO lift up his hands Congress has
power to divert any portion Of the Common Fund,
purposes
demands OF the separate States They were never ap-
pointed to raise money for the of the States-end
10 distribute the proceeds of the Public Lands fact,
essentially to levy tax; for what they take out of
the Treasury, they must repen;sh in other way
If they distribute the Public Lands, they must enlarge
The Tariff Ii the money be not wanting in the Trea-
suy, then the Tariff should be reduced and the taxes
De lowered This the general spirit Of Governor Ora
son Message. They are of the landmarks, which
ought to guide US IN the contests which have soon
to opprehend from the coming Administration
The Bank Of pirginia-Dceision Of The Stockholders
The House of Delegates did not take up the Repor,
OF the Bank Committee on Tuesday. The docume nts
were not yet in fact printed upon their tables
On that day. the Stockholders met in their RANKING
House, at u oclock-and after authentca,ng their
powers proceeded TO business, with Mr.. Thomas Ruth
erioord IN the Chair The scene interesting one,
and the room was somewhat crowded.
MT Leigh rose to submit ticket of five Directors
containing the following names John Brockenbrough,
Robert Gwathmey, Alfred 7. Hurts, John Womblc,
Corbin Warwick.
Mr. L. strongly expressed his belief, that no man
N the Commonwealth SO we'll calculated to con-
ract the AFFAIRS OF the Bank in its present situation
DR.. Brockenbrough.
Mr.. Clark of Halifax declared his preference for
zen fegam the present Cashier and moved the SUBJ
slution OF his name for that Of Dr. Brockenbroupb on
the ticket of Directors.
zen regram rose TO d'scaim any desire to BIO elected
$3.50 nanQSOmeSt
Terms OF the present President expressed his great
sJn ' N ms qualifications the great respect he
M ior ne DOCTOR character and feelingy referred to
hssocia relations towards that gentleman
Mr. T. Branch of Petersburg, declared his preference
s' the present Cashier or for Mr. James E Heath, he
hst Auditor, and referred to the suspended delhi of
.he Institution as constituting objection 10 The re-
election OF the present President
Several gentlemen successfully took the floor
Judge H. ST. G. Tucker spoke with great force and
eens IN favor of DR.. Brockenbrough and referred TO
TRANSACTION in which, with great sagacity and disin
;",'es'edness he had served the Bank and added to
rs Pfohts more than one hundred thousand dollars
~ e aIso called upon Mr. Rodgers for the particulars
OF negotiation, in which he had been concerned by
mch e PRESIDENT had realized 90 per cent on $780,
yoO-M' K, in few appropriate remarks, confirmed
Inc statement.
6 Messrs John Robertson, james Lyons, WIN H. Mac.
sd them addressed the meeting and de-
o'ough. Many of their remarks were eioouent nd
ngs. eN"' a''o i'oeiai ieei-
At the close of the discussion, MIR. Branch ohssrvsd
sna' ne was very small stakeholder, though he had