Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1842-12-20


made Tho great problem . solve Vs. whci
constitutes, under oil selling well
bayng-in time 10 come well us time presen-the most
advantageous market IL the consumer
In connexon with this subject have felt sorcy the
bearing Of excessive imporaons upon currency and
the consequences of its derangemcn wish to
them checked hereafter. We know of other
effect this desirable object but expand and Diversity
own laboar the utmost compatible with sound
currency. .ffE' ". .rfe.t f..fr-. ..f
We also unsquivocaly favor of distribution of
the proceeds Of the Public Lands among the States. Be-
lore this question made party Test, met
with more general appreciation large portion Of the
public domain we believe belong TO the States
matter OF right, clearly dcduc bic from the deeds Of
sion, and fully persuaded that sound policy goes
hand in hand throughout with Justice.
The States have surrendered the General Government
the power of raising oil timcs, in the least Objectionable
form, as much revenue may be required. To them
selves they have reserved the unpopular Of
direct taxation which, when pushed the verge Of oppres-
sion, invariably leads and discomfort, and
often instgates to disaiiccuon and rebellion. With the
heavy Liabilities which the States have incurred, all
dishonor themselves have done already, unless
system OF grinding be resorted to- relief shall
come from some other quarter AT such crisis the
cepts Of the sales of the Public Lands recommend them
selves to every sober, rejecting mind fortunate
resource With them, in aid of their means be-
heve that the States would be enabled throw off the
dens under which they abour without dshonou and with
out renchng far upon the earnings OF aborous indus
try.
Ii is well known that the inoriinate increase of Execu
i've power, tirst rise to the Wing party To drive il
back TO Its proper position and conne within the linn
ITS assigned by the Constitution neryed the OF the
hgs than any other object in the Of 1870
No clamoured louder against Executive ,surpaton than
Jno. Tyler. What, now do we behold This same Jno
Tyler Vice President it by default and President
by accident mounted the Presidential Chair,
than he began to assume lofer air than the Od
Hero" who's. - rs'ai-,'v. authority he had
vncaton he vetoed bank bills in i'iae'
of them the offspring OF his genius. Growing
courageous by impunty he vetoed money bill purely
through caprice; because orsooh, failed repeal the
Distribution Law. which he himself had repeatedly ad
vised, and which he had recently approved The APP
poronment bill narrowly escaped the same fate lie sign
ed it, he inmates in his recorded review, purely from
disposition "concede the wishes of the Legislative
branches of the Government We at loss which to
admire most the arrogance dupcity OF this exnoina
~ document 1t would have with admirable grace
from the pen Of Cromwell. Nothing illustrate more
forciby, that the Executive power i'll most false and
dangerous position.
We earnestly invoke the people, without distinction of
party look calmly and dspasionacy ut this fragrant and
growing abuse of power This vcto-despotisn should bc
put down-cuishcd in it, chrysalisst Permit IT
unfold its full energies, and will soon send the poison OF
its fatal sting the heart of the Republic.
We have frequently tsuntcd by opponents with
the result the elections which have taken place since
victory achieved 1t is true, that like the strong
have been sho for of strength, and betray
cd into the hands by the treacey the bosom
for their exerton energies again waking up from
their sumber, and ready display their former animation
and vgor. leader, too, presented to view who
"eve inch man." and around whom, the glorious i'm
personaton of every Wing feeling and principle raj
" with entire confidence.
OF Henry Clay, it is unnecessary say much What he
has DONE and what he wishes DONE alike before
the counyTbe merits of his political traits may be chal
enged by his opponents but they never be charged with
mystery equivocatOn.
The ardent lover of liberty from his youth upwards, he
has been among the foremost cheer her ag in what
quarter of the globe has been unlued. When the
spirit of ancient Greece seemed be waking up from the
long smber Of ages and coming forth from the tombs OF
Mtiades and Leonidas, his heard oudest ami
mating her the deaih-struggle before them When
n dor
South America, he the rs to lead the in recognz
her independence and her with the sympa
ies OF free people The devoted friend of the Unon
the palladium OF treedomn land he has twice saved
it the brink Of destruction.
His qualifications q Of the highest order.
In quckness of apprehension and keenness sagacty his
mind has equal and in comprehensive grasp extensive
forecast, and solid Judgment has superior Never in
duging in the visions Of impraccAble philosophy his
policy is always 10 Iok upon men and things as they are
and likely continue, and shape his
dinghy. Who there who stands this day surrounded
by many proofs of prophetic penetration and profound
wisdom1 Had the country listened his warning voice,
and needed the suggestions of his counsel should
be surrounded by the mournfu wrecks OF
esampled prosperity. With sucha leader who would des
pair Let then, with the enthusiastic spirit which ami
mated ls40 give the banner of Henry Clay to the
breeze, and fail reconquer the strongholds
which the unparalleled ergversaon reachery and
ngratude have betrayed the hands OF the enemy.
Resolred therefore That reposng full confidence in the
virtue and capacity Of Henry Clay cordially unite in
his nomination the Wing candidate for the Presi
this fme than any other individual in the United States,
discharge the duties of Chief Magistrate. That gratitude
for past services that prominent ability, integrity and
unsued patriotism ente him the highest hUnors in the
gift of the People, and that will sanction any attempt
postpone his claims under any circumstances which rival
pTetensions may present.
Resored, That while the Delegates appointed repre-
sent this meetng the Convention be held in Richmond
22d February next shall be left the exercise OF
their discretion in the nomination of candidate for the
office Vice-President and other subjects which may be
brought before that Convention, they shall be liberty
any attempt assemble general Convention
for the purpose Of nominating candidate for the Presdcn
cy.
Resolved That will cheerfully with Wing
brethren in the nomination Of any intelligent, firm and
weltred Wing, who may be selected the candidate for
the Office OF Vce-President
Resolred, That Geo. w. Lewis, James
Jet John T. Rice Robert Mayo, JI, Robert Murphy Hen
ry r. Beale, w. II. Benson, Willoughly Newton, Geo.
Il. Brown, Robert Brown, Thomas Brown, II. Chandler,
a. Spence, DR.. Jos. Wheelwrght, Law. Washington, II.
r. Garnett, james II. Payne, VIM. HUT, Thomas X.
Ditty, Dr. +. ID. Wheelwright, w. G.. Walker, c. c..
Jet, Jno. b. Lewis, Henry n. Washington, and l.. c.
Berkeley be appointed delegates to represent hiscOunty in
the Richmond Convention.
Resolued That the Secretary communicate a copy OF
the proceedings of this meeting the Richmond Wing and
Alexandra Gazette for publication.
l.. WASHINGTON, PresidenL
GEo. w LEWIS, Secretary.