Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-04-20

port II IS The representatives, who takes the oath 10 sup
port Tie Constitution, and not his constituents ! am
decidedly opposed 10 Tariff for protection and 10 the
dsr button "i the proceeds of the sales of the public
lands am ais" opposed 10 the assumps of the debts
OF the States ny The Federal Government if any should
be found Wild cnoug! 10 make such proposition, which
doubt In word, fellow citizens maintain all those
articles OF fundamental political faith with which en-.
tered public life, and shall not depart from them
Understanding that either from the misapprchcn.
SION OF others, or my ungnardcd and inaccurate
mode OF expresslon my feelings and views as between
National Bank aud the Sub-Treasury system, are
greatly misunderstood and msre presented feel il due
t" myself anu those Of my ielowcilizens who labor
under ths ns1ppIehension, 10 explain what my views
aioayS hahe been, and what they are noe Whenever
have spoken OF these two systems, uniformly did
80 as stern and inevitable alternatives and not as enter
tanning any favor for either; for my opposition 10 each
has been and is now, inflexble and uncompromising
Before the SubTreasury law passed. said that i'll were
compelled to choose between National Bank and
simple Sub-Treasury system, that | should take the
latter merely because regarded it constitutional but
that would lake the choice with the same feeling
that would choose between "ropc" and "grape
vine with which TO be hung. In speaking Of the
Sub Treasury law, have uniformly said or intended to
say, that would Immediately and without qualifca-
ton repeal the specie clause and that clause which au-
horzes the issue ofrreasury drafts without such m
ations and restrictions Will prevent their becoming
a medium Of circuation but that in relation to the
clauses relating 10 the mcrc custody of the public mo-
ney, did not see clearly how could vote to repeal
them until some substitute adopted; because the
very last clause Of the Sub Treasury law repealed ali
other laws upon the subject and would leave the public
money in the hands Of the Executive without any secu
rity safeguard whatever further said, or intended
TO say, that did not how could with propriety
vote for the repeal Of these clauses in relation TO The
custody ofthe public money, which was constitutional
for the express purpose of where the inevitable re-
suit would be the letting i'll National Bank which
regarded unconstitutional This difficulty grew out OF
my oath 10 support the Constitutions and not out OF any
facoritiSm had for the Sub-lreasury law over Ma
tona Bank as mcasure for so obnoxious are both 10
me, that | have preference between them These
have been, and still my feelings upon this SUBJECT
and arises from all obligation which every honest man
will and ought 10 respectable representative oath
Let any take the repeating clause Of the Subtrea.
sury law into his hands, and ask himself, believing
National Bank unconstitutional, what he would do un-
der like circumstances
My substitutes for the Sub. Treasury law are, either
the adoption Of a well regulated and sufficiently re-
strcted State Bank depos,te system, the appoint.
ment of the custodians of the pbblc money At fixed
periods by the JOINT ballot Of the Senate and House of
Representatives Of the Y. S. believe that the State
Bank system, will yet find sufficient favor to be adopt
ed, and will afford all The facilities necessary to the
financial operations Of the Government, aud sound
currency.
have thus explained what have been my uniform
views upon this subject, and what are still my views
suit Of their misrepresentation, my own careless
and unguarded mode of expression. ! solcmnly aver
that | never intended 10 make any other impression
upon any man. The law as it stands must yield to
the force Of public sentiment, and be repealed the only
difficulty will be that grow ng out Of the clause relating
TO the custody of the public money.
am informed fellow-citizens, that some Of those
Wings, who have thought II their duty to press MIR
Gilmcrs before tie people of the district, are
taxing their memories to find the recorded recollection
Of some hard words had used in reference 10 the
Wings my first canvass in this District This il
certainly very valuable employment, and we'll wor
thy the ACKNOWLEDGMENT and dstingushedly-ta
Tented gentlemen who are engaged IN IT, am sure
| do not envy them the very distinguished reputa
tons which they will acquire III so noble, SO &C.
nerous and magnanImous labour. ! do hot
doubt that | said many hard things of the Wings
upon that OCCASION they did Of me; tort and re,oh
elimination and recrlninaon, the order ol the
day; and with the day should be buried IN The oblivion
OF the past. But do these magnanImous gentlemen re-
member what hard things Wings and Democrats SAID
Of each other about that time; and do they not see win
what kindly feeling they and Democrats are work
ing together for my immoiuou at tins time. Il he al
tempt 10 excite prejudces against me, III tins way, al
Ter the occurrences Of the last four years. parakes Too
much of demoniac and revcngeiu spirit TO need am
notice my part. Such men were never OF any value
10 their country or to their party.
To my old friends of the Democratic party l have
single word to say. Why you pressed into this
contest against me; Why are your feelings sought TO
be enlisted this crusade against me 10 sooths me
feeling of another gentleman whom have not out
raged: Is il because voted against Mr.. Van Buren,
Mr.. CLINE: did the thing twice. Is 1t because
voted for Gen. HARRISON He did the same thing IS
il because abandoned yonr party: lie did the same
thing; and in tins respect older SINNER than am
Is it because his political opinions are more IN accord
ance with yours than minc: Examine and test them,
and see what yon profit your party or your country
cannot believe that the great body Of you will act
from feelings of mere revenge. But whatever may De
your determination, cannot feel any computations oil
conscience for the have taken lay down any
of my primer pies at your feet
To the friends of this Administration in the District
Lave word to say. In the great and arduous stFug-
gle which has Just terminated, and which resulted IN
the elevation OF the late lamened VIM Henry flarri
son. TO the Presidency Of these u S. acted no doubt
full or equiyocal part All that said and did tended TO
transfer the power Of the Government into your hands
While the storm lis highest, and the pillows OF the
political ocean beat with their utmost fury you called me
10 your aid You calls always accompanied with
professions of confidence and support came to your
aid In this District and out Of it. encountered The
strongest and boldes champions OF the Administration
and endured the strongest and harshest ePhets and
Interest denunciations which human ingenuity and
party malice could invent. All this endured without
WAGERING or faltering. exhausted my strength my
time and expended my money IN the contest ana now
what do witness When the storm is over and
calm DeryadeS: Wnen the lluHuci VI lhc nat1c hao
bcen silenced BY the shouts Of victory, ! who have
been faithful for six years, and sacrificed so much
in The struggle am TO be sacrificed to sooihc the |
frelinqs and advance the preensons OF single IN
dyidual from considerations of mere tayorltlsm Is
il righi Is it JUST put this question to the heart
and 10 The conscience Of every high-mnded and mag
unanimous friend Of the Administration 1t IS SIN
puar result of political warfare that the sword OF the
Sc,or should be bahcd in the blood Of friend instead
Of an enemy Friends of the Administration, do as you
think Just / claim no forfeiture at your hands can
eel ali obligations not willingly and cheeriully re.
doomed Whatever may be the result Of this contest
have the proud consolation to know that in acting with
lIe wings acted for ignoblc party purpose but
for the good of my country, her glorious institutions
and the liberl Of the people. :.
Fellow-ciiizens, commit my fate TO your hands II
six wears of faithful and abarous service IN the pubic
counse., enlitle to renewal of your confidence,
am sure shall receive it. If not, then shall bear
vour rebuke with due humility.
With due respect, your obt servt'
FOR TIE ENQUIRER.
"TO THE VA. AND L. s. PUBLIC"
81 have long ago promised my conscience never 10
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