Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-01-26

due season repaired 10 tnc post assigned az"
discharged the duties devolvlng on me with nnlr'hg
nssduty, with purity OF motive, and fidelity of purpose
Upon the adjournment of the last session OF
returned TO the district and mixed freely WIN ,he
people in sustaining the present Administration HIS
course forced upon the friends OF The Aom'ns,a,
ton by the mode and manner in which u was assa'ieu
by the opposition. Ny opinions and v'""s upon the
great and leading questions involved IN me tate Ifes'-
dental election were then freely gwen 10 those VINO
had right To know them. the people II" 'e u'iie's
States of the Union have decided That qu's"h acc"'u
ing to their sovereign VIII ana Pva'"e' M ~,
can am always ready aud Wiling 10 submit 10 he
srnrer,c, NJ the popriar will. During this exciting
,,n,,ss s,me occurrences took place, 10 which beg
leave briefly to call your attention. on the l3th oay
c A,r,st Inst Democratic Congressional District
Convention assembled IN the townoi FREDERICKSBURG
Among other things, they adopted resolution
unanimously approving of my public course rs
their representative i'll Congress- AT meeting
of the Democratic party IN the county OF Kappa
hammock, held ut the last August court, they also
adopted unani,aonsIY, similar resolution submit
the oueston TO every candid and liberal mind of all par
lies If these manifestations OF public confidence were
not sufficient TO justify the be. that had discharged
the reposed in 10 the entire satisfaction OF my
political friends. | carrot distrust them; have an
abiding confidence in the sincerity of these declarations
What act has been committed, omitted, 10 Justify the
belief now attempted to be palmed upon the public
mind that have not the confidence of those who have
heretofore sustained me? Have neglected any public
du,y which properly devolycd upon me? | have not
quit nv seat and abandoned my official dutes TO ira
vel over the country TO form political combinations and
coalitions TO secure my election. have too much
confidence in the justice, virtue and intelligence OF the
people, to believe, for moment, that they would not
accord TO n faithful public servant that which ne might,
with propriety, expect.
NV political opinions have been often recorded
and so repeatedly expressed deem it unnecessary 10
ronbe you with any remarks upon that subject, further
than 10 say, now, as have uniformly been, for a
strict construction of the Constitution of the T. -
ercisinr no implied or doubtful powers am opposed
to Protective Tariff intended exclusively for the be-
net of class of industry ut the expense and sacri-
flee Of the great planting and agricultural interests OF
the country | am opposed, upon Inushlnli'ha'
grounds the construction oil roads and canals WITHIN
the States by the authority of the Federal Government,
whether for national local Objects except in the spe
cic grants of power given in the Constitution Tor the
erection Of forts, magazines, arsenals, dock yards &C.
deny the Constitutional right Of Congress TO create
acts of Incorporation, except within the District oil
Columbia; that power having been denied to them
by the Convention which framed the Constitution
OF the United States. | opposed TO the assump-
ton of State debts by Congress, either directly or
indirectly, both upon grounds of consttutonality
and expediency ] utterly repudiate and deny the
power of Congress to abolish slavery in the District OF
Columbia in the Territories OF the United States or IN
the States or the slave trade between the different
States have been the Uniform friend Of frugal and
economical administration of the Government; and as
an evidence of that fact, take pleasure in referring
YOU 10 all my votes upon that subject, whether in Con-
gress or in your State Legislature. J am the friend Of
The equal and Just rights Of the people, and opposed 70
exclusive privileges and monopoes, not essentially
necessary To the promotion of the general interest o.
the country. | have no interest but what is un'ted
and identified with the great of the people, have
never asked an office except the hands of the PEG
ple the fountain of all power in this country.
should not, ellowcitizens, have troubled you witl
this hasty communication, but from the fact that have
seen an address TO YOU in the Richmond Enquirer,
the 18th instant, signed by member of the Senate
Virginia announcing himself candidate Tor your sui
raGes al the approaching election, and declaring him
self my opponent, although he processes 10 be of tht
same "political fifth with myself He attempts Il
make up an issue for the people 10 declde;-he speaks
of who has the stronger claim upon your respect
confidence He speaks ofetiectiyely dischargng rep
rcsentative trusts. shall attempt TO make issues TO
yon decide; believe the people capable Of Judging
and deciding for themselves; what prospect may bt
due to me, | submit to the decision of others
what " confidence" | may be entitled to either as ;
public private individual, in all my relations with my
fellow men, earlessly submit 10 an impartial country
whose verdict | am at all times willing 10 abide by.
have had agency in creating ''fanily jars, if any
exit; wash my hands of them. If your ancient anc
Republican district is destined To he broken down, LEI
the responsibility rest where il properly belongs.
now to you the fact, of which presume vor
were already apprized that shall! be candidate for your
sufrages al the spring election; and should receive
your generous support, trust shall possess the saga
city perceive your interest and the mpess 10 main
tain II.
have the honor TO be, very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
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