Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-10-01

tempt anv reasoning upon the subject; because they
very sensible, that they Supported Mr. Tyler last
tue enemy 1T Bank, and that IN ;futh the
Wings have deserted hun, Instead Of his Deserving
thrm. The trcacherv IS not on bls but on teE SIDE
FOR Yeas past the Fcd-Talis,s have preferred cum
ming 10 wisdom and policy 10 principle iiaa tGey
come forward IN 1910 honest men, and plinly
ayowed Their desire To establish a 3Inh had they
openly III every State in the Union supported airssrs
Harrison and Tyler the friends of such an nstiu-
ton :.iey would have had right 10 expect hr. l.
10 sign Bank bill. But his friends did not commit
him favor OF Bank. On the contrary they co,Ia.l
ted hun ranst that institution, and this comn.ai AS
n harmony with the principles which MIR. T. had long
maintained whether ia or out Of power. The Federal
portion Of The Wings find that they greatly de-
ceived in John Tyler, aud they derive but very little
comfort from the reelection that the deception i'm
posed by themselves. Had they selected candidate
TOR the Vice Presidency who destitute rs they
Of moral and political principle, should not have
heard Of any Bank Veto. Bat time has proven, tia;
John TYLER is made of ssse5ncr stuff than many anti
cpa,ed, and The hope may be now ndu!ged that the
morals Of the Federal leaders have, Junus SAID of
the Duke Of Grafton "ripened 10 that maturity Of
corruption al which the worst examples cease TO be
contagious"
The efforts to 'head Captain lyle" have failed, and
hinc diR iacdryme the part Of The Fcierasts-
Hence their excessive chagrn; hence their coarse and
vulgar denunciations Of Chef Magistrate, whom
lev months ago, they nauseatsd with their gross adu
ation and disgusting llattcry.
The Bank men, tnd,n. the Veto power exercised so
successfully agans their schemes, are now attempting
TO excite popular hostility against this admirable proy
SION Of the Constitution To assume that any psf,icu-
lar clause OF the Constitution is defective and upon
that bare assumption to declaim about monarchy y
ranny and usurpa.ion, is undertaking which de-
mands very humble abilities Those who denvunce
the veto power viii find il difficult 10 convince tie
we'll disposed and unsoph'scacd portion Of coun
trymen, that the veto has been used IN tas
country The instrument If injustice or oppre sson
There natural tendency in all egisla,ye BODIES 10
an oiegisation, and the qualified negative which
the Constitution cunsers upon Tie President de-
sirned for the purpose OF cou;eractng that tendency
Tie re is n constitutional necessity Tor arm:na the Exc
cu,iye with powers for rs defence. Did the
President possess qualified negative, he mi sht be de-
vrved Of all h:s authority by the Legislative depart
m.nt The power Is important for other great pur
poses /; creates salutay check mpnn the legislative
Departments By intoxicating the high duty Of abtainng
from the exercise Of doubtful powers and II protects
he people against the effects Of temporary eSc.emenls
faction aud pfecip .tancy Experience has shown that
the veto IS Invaluable security against the enact
me nj of unconstitutional laws.
The negative Of the Bri,ish Sovereign is absolute
that Of the President is qualified. The veto Of the lat
or can never be exercised Nth effect, wo-th'ics ci
both Houses OF Congress ere in favor Of law; and IN
less .wo.,!lrds sill vote for bill which mas been vs.
,oeJ By the President cannot be easily dcnoG srated
That the !a is CONSTITUTIONAL pedicnt and wise. The
conclusion would be, that tie consitutioaatiy ana
policy Of the law would not be uaqnes::oaa5c, or II
would receive that supper; which would be requisite
for liz enforce men without the sanction 81 tue ESccu.
i've The Incentive Of the President does prcscn,
harsh resistance 10 the will OF lie Legislature; but -
used more for Tire purpose oil snSg' sling recolsicerL-
ton on The rart OF Congress, aud there IS nothng IN
tie power which should provoke resentment .. excite
apprehension There j. no probability tia; th's power
w,l be much, If at all abused By any President The
urea. influence and weight which The members q Con
,ress possess with their constituents, tie hazard incur
re.; Nv President III opposing he wi! CT legislative
body ard thus trying hs strength afford an ample secu
r; that the power ~ under any Administration, be
exercised with great caution. There is Just cause ter
The aoprchensinn tia, Tie veto will not he sufficiently
exercised and our friends would have rejoced 10 See
the Distribution bill. the extra rsslon arrested -
Mr.. Tyler
4 word more. and have done. A new organization
of The Why par,Y must inevitably take place; the
L,si.c attraction IS lost--prncp!c viii longer sue
cu M, 10 party The Federal Wings nee! no lnng,r re-
H. uoon The CO operation Of The States Rights Wings.
The latter cannot without sacr'hcr Of tier integrity
and their principles unite with the Bank men IN max
in war pom John 7, Ter and seeking his downfall, i'll
order 10 advance the personal aspirations and uncas-
tered ambition Of any Western politician
iIaMPDEN
p s II is due % the writer 70 STATE, thu. tie ab We
was pc nned before tie publication OF the first number
Of plocion who has treated with much ability one OF
The subjects discussed Tie fore gong communication
Mr. Clay, in his aic letter 10 his friends in Baltimore
the Veto to be the parent and fruitful
source OF all our pubic lis. and recommends lie po
Icy Of pluehng from the Constitution tbs sign OF
arbitrary power; This odious and obsolete ves'.s" Of
ROYAL pre fogaliy. lie seems % have forgotten, thu,
HIS .od,ons power exercised twice by Washing
,.r frur time, tv MADISON and once By Monroe, n'!.
lcr al whom Will Sir Clay d.ncmccc as guilty % Ges
no;isu, and tyrcnnv Like Tam OSan;sr ) wite. Mr.
Clay has been Nursing hs wrath q" keep It warm =