Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1841-11-05
LAND DISTRIBUTION BILL-PUBLIC
FAITH, &c

| FAITH, &c.
Our readers must excuse n recurrence TO this sub
ect, owing TO its vital Importance. There is no
question that vigorous effort will be made by the
Loco F''co party IN every quarter Of the Union, TO
procure its repeal, IT possible, and should majority
Of the two Houses of Congress yield to the clamors
of faction, we opprehend that tue Presidents con
science will not drive him to the Veto. We have
said frequently, and repeat 1t, that it is among
the least of the benefits conferred by the Dslribu-
ton Law, that it will enable most OF the States who
have incurred heavy debts in Europe, to provide
more efficiently for the payment Of the interes; on
those deCts which in instances has been
shhmefllly withheld. On the great importance and
necessity OF each State, well as the United States
preserving inviolac the public faith, and observing
with scrupuous honor all foreign as well as do
mestc engagements, there ought not to be the
slightest difference Of opinion.
We cannot, however, close our eyes to cert.in
significant Signs, and to certain dissroc,u ,ransac-
tons which have recently attracted public at,en-
ton. Ii was bot the other day, that that unprnci-
Piled Organ Of ultra Loco Focoism, the Globe, as.
signed asa reason for its vindctivc opposition TO
the Land Law, th,t the proceeds OF sales would fall
into tue hands OF British Capitalists, meaning
thereby tho; the States would be enabled 10 dis.
charge their obligations to English creditors. This
Infamous sentiment was prominently copied into the
Enquirer Of this city, not only without dis,pproha-
ZION exposed, but IN a way which would lead the
public to infer that the doctrine was not abhorrcn,
10 the Editors mind.
In Maryan we have seen tia; in order to pre-.
serve unsullied the honor % that gallant STATE, the
last Wing Legislature imposed very high taxes to
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predecessors, and have also seen, with the blush
Of shame tiusIins our cheeks, that on this very
question OF necessary taxation the Wings have sur.
rendered the citadel TO the enemy. The tax law,
we presume, vii he repealed 10y the new Lsgisla-
;ure, and the honor OF the Safe trampled in the
dust. It would seem also from some accounts re-
ceivei from Florida, tina, the people have decided
At the late election by large majority, that the
bonds OF the Territory given for borrowed money
shall no, be PAID. The conduc, of Governor Nc
Mutt OF Mississippi, IN recommending to the Lee
gisIature Of that State to disregard its solemn en-.
sasements, Is too notorious require further no
tce.-Suff;e 1t 20 say the atroci0us doctrines pro-
mugated in certain quarters, and the dsreputab BILE
course Of some members OF the Union, have given
stab to American credit in Europe, certainly in
England. Our Safe stocks are drug in the Lon !
don market, and II appears that the rch Blnkers OF
that city have even refused to touch the twelve !
million loan authorized by the Extra Session OF
Congress. Two or three scabby sheep in the |
fold of the Union, have, in the eyes OF foreign !
crs 90 east Contaminated the whole d0ck.- |
Nor is this wonderful. John Bull IS not quite /
as,ule enough 10 comprehend our endless con-
,roye,sss about State Sovereignty. He does |
not see Tor example, how one member Of the union /
can make war upon her Mojes,ys CANADIAN subjects /
and take crsnrzlncs Of case, which il the issue |
had been different, n sht have embrO..ed the two ,
cations N war,-uor en- he perceive how one State /
can De guilty Of line !niamy 0! regulating its bonds
wtnou, involving IN some degree, the reputation .
Of the whole Conieteracy. The eEecrable cry Of
Repeal which rang through the Loco FOco ranks |
on the prospsc, of the passage OF the Bank Bill, ,
contributed, have doubt, to the dIs,rust which
has been excited n Europe, IN regard our insii,u.
tons and nltiOna. charlcisr TOR, If 1t be lawful to
repeal 4 Bank charter on the faith of which, private
interests embarked, II Is aso lawful Tor one Leg.
isIalure 10 contract debt and a subsequent one TO
refuse payment 1t is time for such oflhe Amer.
lean People as have really any regard for their
coun,ry's reputation, to reflect calmly and consit-
era'eIy tins subject If we do not desire 10 be-
come the scorn and contempt Of Cbrstendom, we
mus, ius,en our eyes on those around w., who by
their advice and influence or by the propagation Of
their Infamous doctrines, would bring upon TIC
American name the foul reprolsh Of dishonor.
We repeat that 10 the cri,icl. circumstances Of
our country, brought about Dy the unho.y war a.
galnst the currency, which has been waged for
years past under the black banner OF LocofocoisGr
We regard the Land Distribution Law as a Gods,nd
as an angeI Of relief to the trembling condition
and iwI integrity OF public credit; and we regard
those VINO are IN favor Of It's repeal either as strange
examples Of human pervsrsenlss, or as deep adopts
in Po.iuca. knayery.-As 10 those vino pretend to
think ,bar the aw is unconstitutional, there IS no
other remedy for such, that we know Of, than
thorough shaving and blisler.ng- fsw months .
residence at stanton.