Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-06-10

FIRST the Constitution Is to be violated and the
States nsulted being required TO sanction lnsti-
tnton, their assent is To be inferred from their failure
to act and political Bank to be imposed the
try order to perpetuae the power of ITS friends though
II may, as that which has gone before, by reducing
thousands to beggary and want. One had supposed
the disclosures by the failure OF the late Bank Of the
U. S., of corruption, fraud and knavery sufi-
cient TO deter them from tie wish Of seeing similar
institution revived, in our day at least Thirdly, the
sales of the public lands 10 be distributed, and the
wants Of the Treasury supplied BY loans and taxation.
IN order preserve the great Wing measures of relief
the Bankrupt act, and the Distribution b,ll mea-
sures that carried at the Extra Session by
shameless bartering Of votes, without which, neither
could lave succeeded. Fourth, Henry Clay and Pro-
tecve Tariff, to be imposed upon the country,
and we, of the producing States, be told
not explain, 'JortnaategJ far the harmony Of the Union,
The actual nonis Of The Treusury such ''notc
require tariff, which shall satisfy 'e friends Of pro-
tection," ohiiher it be made in The form Of rcrcnue
tariff or protceLrc Tariff" Such is the language Of
Henry Clay in his letter to the Wing members Of the
New York Legislature, under date Of the 18th inst.
and such IS the policy which his friends IN Congress are
preparing to carry out Their refusal to repeal the Dis
,rbuiIon bill though lis continuance renders it neces-
sary to raise three millions more by taxes and the re-
port from the Committee on Manufactures, by friend
of Mr. Clay, IN which Congress called TO pass
tariff, raising the duties 80 and 40 per cent. And in
order TO escape the open violation OF the Compromise
act and to avoid the odum oil protective tariff pro-
posing to make thirty millions of impor,atons, free
tcles the better to Justify the higher tax on others
In this way the friends OF manufactures are satisfied
and Mr. Clay excains il matters not, "acaether be a
tariff far protection rercnuc Such is the policy Of
the leader, and such the remedy, which this great
Wing party propose for the relief Of the country.
| do not know what may be the disposition of your
Convention in regard TO the question OF the Presidency
But whether you propose nomination, the mere ex-
preston Of an opinion, TO leave the matter open for
future action, feel that it will crafty friends 10
hear that all true Democrats here and every where,
stand ready 10 unite heart and hand, in the defeat
OF this great leader, whose dcta ship has given
law 10 his party, and whose bIghing curse is to
| fall every who shaI! dare oppose his will So
| doubt not, il will be equally gratifying TO you 10
learn, that far rs have been able TO collect their
feelings and opinions, the Democracy of the land stand
ready 10 join IN the support OF any man for the fTesI-
dency who shall unite devotion TO the Constitution,
10 the true principles Of Republican aith-who shall
he prepared do equal justice TO every great interest
of the Union-shall maintain and defend the rights
and sovereignty Of the States-and preserve inyolae
the institutions of the South against ne assaults OF all
blind funatcs-and " no efficient executive shall
reject all useless officers and op of every expenditure,
not sanctioned by prudent economy.
| The man who shall be able To establish his claim 10
this character the past history of tie country, and
whose views shall be forfeited BY his in regard 10
the present aspect Of affairs, may confidently ex
pect the united support of the Democratic party. |
speak not under the influence of sectional feelings
when say, in my view, John G. Calhoun combines IN
degree these high Republican qualities, and IL
more likely to carry out these principles, than any
other man The political stage And this think
from the indications of public settlement fast bccom
ing the prevailing opinion Of the Democratic party.
| communicate these views without reserve, rs am
satisfied you will appreciate my motives, and give such
direction to the matter as to your better Judgments
shall right.
| Permit me in conclusion to tender my acknowledge
nen,s for the kind in which you have conveyed
your invitation, and to express my regret that cannot
be at the Convention, whose deliberations as trust,
will be conducted with harmony, its proceedings with
prudence and that lis results may give success to our
CAUSE and VICTORY TO the patriotic and praise
worthy efforts OF the gentleman TO whom has been
signed the honor of sustaining the flag of Democracy,
as know LOUIS d. HENRY will most triumphant.
" do before the ffeemen OF the State.
With sentiments Of the highest respect,
Your obedient servant,
r. NJ SAUNDERS.
To JONI L. HrSDrRsos, JAMES c. McCosSAuoHEY,
and others of the Committee.
WASHINGTON, 2sth April, 1912.
Gentlemen: Your polite invitation for me TO be pre-
sent at the Democratic State Convention in North Ca
rona the ensuing month, has been received.
1t would afford me great qualification TO mingle sa-
utations with those no may assemble on that occa-
sion and interchange aternal views, hopes and sym
palhss. But my public duties here prevent it.
rejoice TO learn, that The principles of Democracy
in one of her former strong holds likely again to be
crowned with success; and my best wishes well as
hearty cooperation will be with you in the contest
rhe fire of Liberty in the State, where il first blazed
in favor of Independence, cannot easily be extln
| guished, however often adverse circumstances may
seem TO dampen or Smother II.
Certain it is, that prospects ere everywhere
Frightening cause is the cause OF freedom, li5e-
ray, light and progress all the world overland 1t
ne yer can be overlhrown permanently without blight.
ing oil the hopes Of humanity.
With much respect,
Your obedient servant,
LEVI WOODBURY..
To John l.. Henderson, James McConnaughey,
Esgrs, and others.
CHERRY IIiLL, 18th May, 1s42.
Gentlemen: | have just received your letter OF the
18th ut inviting me 10 attend the Democratic Con-
venon, which is 10 assemble at salisbury on the Zoh
of May Qnst)
Believing that we have been seldom engaged in
political contest so deeply involving the fundamental
prime Plies and cardinal measures Of the Federal Co.
vernment it would afford great pleasure to meet
my Republican fellow cit zens in North Carolina in con-
venton, and 10 contribute nil IN my power 10 promote
the patriotic purposes of their assemblage. My tme
however, pre- occupied by indispensable engage
men's, that shall be constrained TO deny myself that
qualification.
Tie election of General Harrison and the coming
power of the Wing party were effected by one OF
the most extraordinary political combinations, and
must add, daring political mPos,ues, ever enacted III
our country. Ii in fact grand political masque-
RIDE in which, the very first moment that party as
sumed the rens of power, their leaders boldly threw
their masks the faces of their deluded supporters,
and without the drcpncy OF little delay or spe-
cious prelcxt turned their backs upon every promise,
and every principle upon the tulth of which they OBJ
tanned large support in the Southern and South west
ern States, say nothing Of The rest Of The Union
Conducting their canvass under flag inscribed with
the wacb.word Of retrenchment and economy, they
commenced their administration by calling an extra
session of Congress- to make extrayaeant approPra-
tons, and still worse, unconstitutional donations from
Treasury, which they d, cared 10 be not only empty,
but bankrupt and at The very moment they proposed
10 create a large national debt time Of profound
peace! History EXHIBITS few examples of such daring
inconsistency. 1t was literally "mrcsummer madness
that rued The hour and the result rejoce TO believe,
has already verified The adoge, "Quam Deus rutt per-
dere, prius dementat.
The Extra Session, by unmaskng and exposing the
measures and principles of the party SO studously con-