Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-04-07

viii show upjsst unequal inaustoris and oppressive
In operaton and that Il whilst be WING he had
supported such bill the Democrats could havere
eeved him in their ranks they are what believe them
be, the friends Of the people. Believing do, that the
present bill Is the perfect specimen OF what
have heretofore been pleased call Whs relief that has
been presented the people the fsrsmed
sion Of the Wing Congress in lSil which desperate
he said the credit Of the whigs) they have once
failed during their sanction regret that thi-
sct had been pissed by Wing Legislature that Capt
Daniel might have Justified himself in voting for it, in
eordanee with his early hg notions for have yet to
learn the character OF has democracy IL is 10 be judged
OF by justification OF this odious bill This branch
of the subject, however. will let pass for moment. and
give you political creed Ii enough for me to say TO
you llow-ciuzens, that Democrat and have
given WAig vote; that ON federal politics am Sntibank
antari Except for the purpose OF rcvenuc antnter
nal improvement andSibuton, and in favor Of pcrtor
ming the fiscal operations OF the general government IN
dependent OF any aid from the banking institutions OF
country. For the presidency l prefer John c. CAL
houa, but will yield my preference he should be the
nominee OF the National Convention, provided his defeat
in the Convention is effected by fair expression of the
voice OF the people through their delegates in which event.
the nominee, II public opinion fairly expressed shows him
be the preference OF the Democratic party shall receive
my support My views the policy OF legislation
that should have less Legislation, uness is better
than II apreSent and consequently shorter sessions
total stop appropriations for all works OF internal improv
men and TO dispense with such works require the
Pile to be taxed to keep them in operation. in favor
OF keeping the banks the specie paying standard
in favor OF liberal system of education. be extended
the state liQuidatcs her debt also in favor OF
becomes DUE either as principal OF interest preeng how
pay frst what has been borrowed from the banks
as am opposed to being in debt to the banks of the
which should always present balance in of the
state, long they the repositories Of
unQuahcdly opposed Reputation in all FORMS and
will contend for the payment OF the last owe and
willing be taxed myself well to the people
taxed, pay what the but by bill marked
by the inequality injustice of the which dsgrd-
Virginia book-a bill which believe should
meet with favor from except such wish the
commissioners OF the revenue converted into inqusora
assessors, with full powers dive into the private nj
fairs of the people and the transactions between
and man-a bill which will lead 10 The immediate effort by
creditors close the debts that be due them by their
debtors all who know thing OF the OF
that IL individual has money loaned and
be taxed the the loaned, when the
would rot be taxed were in his pocket, that he
would al 10 his debtor. settle the bond
that hold against YOU, refund nc amount have
paid the interest the shape nt Again. who would
loan his TREND money interest when he would be taxed
for doing the favor Surely calculating would take
money from his pocket, where would no, be taxed and
place interest where would be taxed
and half per To suppose thait would be done
would be 10 suppose absurdity here declare YOU
feow-czens, that believe that this feature the bill
will lead immediate pressure the people, (Which
almost insufierabe,) by compelling debtors o
settle all claims against them which the subjects of
tons whether they be bonds for loaned such
acquired by purchases-an operation which few
at this time prepared 10
shall attempt in this short address go into a gen
eral exposition Of the deUrmies OF the bill but shall
my efforts have copy placed in the hands OF
Of the country who read for himself and understand
far they can, this muddy production, task which
fear the commissioner OF the will not be able
complish
In conclusion fellow citizens let me warn YOU against
the Sycn voices of any who may attempt persuade you
that this faacy for, when the Ngaheer comes the
honied expressions which have fallen from their lips
will not be sufficient disguise the bitterness Of the pill.
BRIGG RIVES.
Prince George County, March 2s, ls43.