Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-07-28

But ii may be said that q sound curren
such as have described, is unattainable d
ing the administration of Mr.. Tyler. II "
be, if il can only be obtained through the j
strumentality of Bank Of the United State
unless he changes his opinion, as he has dol
in regard to, the land bill
Unfortunately, our Chief Magistrate posses
ses more powers, in some respects, than
King or Queen of England. The crown j
meyer separated from the nation, but is obligc
to conform to its will. If the ministry hold
opinions adverse to the nation, and is thrown
into minority in the House of Commons, tliI
crown is constrained to dismiss the ministry, &
appoint one whose opinions coincide with the
nation. This Queen Victoria has recently
been obliged to do, and not merely to change
her ministry, but TO dismiss the official attend
ants upon her person i, Bit here, il the PrcsE-
dent holds an opinion adverse to that Of Com
gress and the nation upon important public
measures, there is no remedy but upon the
periodical return Of the rights the ballot box.
Another remedy, powerfully demanded by
The necessities of the times, and requisite to
maintaining the currency III a sound state, is >
iarif, which will lessen importations from
abroad, and tend to increase supplies at home
from domestic industry. ] have SO often ex.
pressed my views on this SUBJECT, and SO re-
Gently in the Senate of the United States, that /
no not think there is any occasion for my on
iarglng upon it at this time do not think
that an exhorbitsnto f very high tariff. is ne
cessary but one that shall insure an adequate
revenue and reasonable protection; and it so
happens that the interests of the Treasury and
the wants of the people now perfectly COIN
eide. Union is our highest and greatest inter-
est. No one can look beyond its dissolution
without horror and dismay Harmony is es-
sential to the preservation of the Union. II
was leading, although not the only motive,
IN proposing the compromise act, to preserve
that harmony. The power of protecting the
interests oil our own country, can never be a
oandoned or surrendered to foreign nations,
without culpable dereliction of duty. of
this truth, all parts Of the nation are eyery day
becoming more and more sensible In the
mean time, this Indispensable power should
DC exercised with discretion and moderation;
and IN form, least calculated to revive pre-
JUDGES, or TO check the progress of reform
now going on in public opinion. ,-r.s-;
III connection with a system of remedial
measures, shall only aludc without stopping
10 dwell OH the distribution bill, that i,is, an
equitable settlement of a great National qucs-
ton, which sprung up during the Revolution
airy War, which has seriously agitated the
country, and which it is deeply TO be regretted
mad not been settled ten years ago, as then
proposed. Independent ofall other consider
ations, the iuctuaton in the receipts from the
sales OF the public lands is so great and com
slant that tits resource on which the General
government ought not to rely for revenue. 1t
is lar better that the advice ola Democratic
land committee Of the Senate, at the head of
WHICH was the experienced and distinguished
Mr.. king, of Alabama, given some years ago,
should be followed, that the Federal Treasury
be replenisiied with duties on imports, without
bringing INTO 1t any part of The land fund. -
nave thus suggested measures of relief a.
dapted 10 the present state of the country, and
have noticed some of the differences which
unfortunately exist between the two leading
parties INTO which Our people are thhaaippily
divided. In considering the question wbeiher
the eounsels OF the one or the other of these
parties are wisest, and best calculated 10 adj
vance The interests, the honor, and the pros
Perlty OF the nation, which, every citizen ought
10 40, we should discard all passion :ahd pre-
]udice, and exercise, as far as possible, per-
lect mpartality.-And we should not confine
our attention merely TO The particular measures
winch those parties respectively esponse or
oppose, but extend it ,te1a,er general course
anu conduct, and to the spirit and purposes by
winch they are animated We should anx-
lousy enquire, whittier shall we be led by fol-
lowing IN the lead of one or the other of those
parties-shall we be carried to the glorious
destiny, which patriots here, and the liberal
portion of mankind everywhere, have fondlv
hoped awaits us? or shall we inglorioas,x
terminate our career, by adding another melan-
choly example Of the Instability of human af.
fairs, and the folly with which self.goyern-
merit is administered. =.
j In oil
~, or greater freedom from party bias than
belong to other men-bui, unless deceive
myself, think have reached time of nv
lie, and am now in q position of retirement.
from which can look back with calmness.
and speak, hope, with candor and Justice.
do not intend to attempt general contrast be.
tween the two parties, as to their course. doe
trlnes and spirit. That would be too extern
slve and laborious an undertaking for this oc.
caslon; but ! purpose to specify a few in
stances, in which, think, our political oprno-
nents have exhibited spirit and bearing. dis
Organizing and dangerous to the pcrinanency
and stability of our institutions, and invoke
the serious and sober attention TO them. of all
who are here assembled
The first would notice Is the manner in
winch Territories have been lately admitted.
as States; into the Union. The early and re,
gular practice of the Government was for Con.
gress to pass previously law authorizing a
Conventions, regulating the appointment Of
members to 1t; specifying the qualification rs