Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-03-30

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Ansm~Sis. Orange. Green, sad Madison.
FuLow .cTurss.-The choice Of whg candidate. for
a District, had been referred. by those who
we're acquainted with my situation and wishes District
Convention This has thought however, by some.
necessary andi am urged from OF the Dis
announce the candidate. havng no doubt, rs
supposed Of the general desire Of my political iriends
that have therefore yielded their wishes In doing
must csndidy regret that some other Wing had not
been selected who would be active and efficient than
can be-hc health ol my family being such forbid
that eSsrtion. part which would otherwise most
cieory make carry the wishes OF those who have
given nisny evidences OF their kind regards. will
however, contribute all that can under existing circum-
stances. In the midst Of family actons promote the
views Of 'hose with whom my pleasure at all times to
cooperate.
The favorable situation OF all that relates 10 me per.
sonally, however, would prevent my becoming
quHined before the election, with the People OF the Dis
met stretching IL does such extensive of
county. Ia the greater part OF IL altogether
Known, and in OF the counties have been,
period OF my life. Though there hope of seeing
the People, there may anticipate better prospect of
toe union Of all the elements Of Patriotism among them,
however widely separated than time supposed
exist In regard TO the late omnous conjunction Of the
OF and James Rivers with those of the
Rappahsnnock. Time be required to hear from
those IN the Eas, by the overland Route but may
graduate ourselves members Of the family
having perfect identity ot inieressthnt this still less
crcuitous than doubling the Capes Of the Chesapeake
the side making voyage by the OF dibendrle
sound the other. order exchange the hrst salua.
that proper and always expected among members
OF the household who have been such long, yet
A. the Representative in Congress of the District of
which Bedford lately formed part for the five preceding
sessions, opinions OF the people OF
that county, well understood Those OF the other coun
ties Of the District where n stranger | refer TO my
published speeches, and the Journal OF the House of
Representatives furnishing the proof of what those
opinions
Lost some should except general declaration,
again very briefly declare that believe both in the
constutionaty and expectancy OF Bank of the United
The Nation is ombarrasscd-the people suffer
ag-and the whole country groaning under accumulated
burdens arising the want great degree Of safe.
sound, uniform circulating medium. We want money
abundanily than havo-wc want, too that which
is good-,hat which is uniform in its valuo-that with
which buy and for which with safety sell
that with which We can trayo-that which can send
sbroadthai which shall be good every where in the
PC States Virginia-ha which will equaize
changes-which will aid in regulating commerce;-and
want moreover. safe depository for the Public
Money-A Bank of the United States, properly regulated,
with the lights of experience before US, better
give these facilities than any other institution, plan
scheme whatever. In proof Of this the old Bank, while
in oPraon and before 1t touched by the rude hand of
party furnished the best currency world has
known, with all its attendant advantages BY il, the Go
lost dollar though years under
the sanction Of the vruous Madison, and aerward
the agent without charge for collecting saiokeoing and
discussing all the of the country. sincerely
gret that national subject ike this should have de-
generated into topic for party wrangng; and hope
the time distant when all men, of all parties will
unite re-esiabsh former prosperity by an effort to
reestebish also, old systems that have been niSGthat
have been approved, and without which have
hcn TO the extent prosperous thriving, and happy
people.
The condition of the States oppressed as they are with
domestic taxauon,-tho terms of soem compacis-gool
faith and sound policy, require distribution OF the pro-
cecds OF the sales Of the Public Lands.
To collect the the operations
oi the Government, by duties and on Foreign imporia-
tons il better than raise the by direct taxes and
every way preferable any other system that has yet
been dovsed-Economy however, should be enforced,
to arrange all duties in reference to proper revenue
standard aud protection which such OF duties
may incidentally afford 10 domestic manufactures
voted for the election Of Gon' Harrison, and in
with the whole Wing party, lament his death as
having Unexpectedly elevated the Presidency, another
who holds the office, but fails discharge its du-
ties IN manner satisfactory the people OF his
shall here speak, but point he example merely
warning ioT the future and furnishing the best
why of the great leading Wing have not
been carried by those having the majority the last
Congress.
FIR. Clay my choice for the Presidency against nny
other individual in the Union-because regard him
hones', faithful and capable" and him fee! well
sured the Interests OF the be safely committed
desire 10 see all proper limitations thrown over and
around Executive discretion"-a strict accountability
enforced among all public officers. Economy the expen-
diture OF the public money praesed, and thorough
ienchment carried far is consistent with strict
justice 10 all.
In these views, very hastily expressed, should expect
receive the support of the Wing party of the District
and the time feel warranted IN believing that
my Democratic acquaintances will believe also that they
views that honestly entertained however opposed
they may be their profess them 10 be, as an
wing, though am well such declaration may
Of have any just right hope for the support Of my
political opponents upon the strength Of my claims ii
1t thar think may fairly rely the weakness Of
my aGversary.I BY tins used i, mean
encouragement 10 Gov Gi.mcr who understand hn- /
announced himself a candidate, aud who Is known i /
gcntcman Of fine abilities.
Does he expect however, receive the support of De
nocTatic because he j. "sreTy inch a IFhg2" Ii
80, though may have less merit than himself
shall claim Of their justice be considered not less de-
voted than he TO Wing principles.
Does be rely his opposition Mr.. Van Buren, 10
secure him the support OF the Van Buren, party If So
many Wings nave claims though perhaps good /
Who Is he Tor as President
Does his oppostont the Sub-Treasury constitute claim
for favour their hands, II so, all the Wing delega.
ton ia the late Congress have claims equally strong.
D,es hs former advocacy Of Wing measures, and par-
caary the distribution of the proceeds of the
public lands among the States give him clam the sup
port OF antdistTi5uton men, If So will admit he has
claims Of the frst order.
Does his endorsement OF the character of Mr. Clay as
having the strongest nghi 10 the confidence and gratitude Of
ms countuen, and possessed Of lofty and dsnteres
ed patriotism, give him claims also to the support Of Mr.
Gays political upponentsl ESQ., would fain think others
equally entitled to 1t.
Does his support Of Gen. Harrison distinguished alike
citizen and soldier" constitute q well founded right
q The support OF the friends of the whom turned
out OF oheel fso the fact Of his being the Chairman and
presiding officer Of Wing meetings in $50 and 40 will per-
haps ado force to his already strong list Of claims
Does the fact OF his election Wing Governor IN 1910
by Wing Legislature give him claims the support o
lhc parry who then and therecre defeated 10y him
AZ 50 he has those hat few others boast.
Does his support of Bank for the Office Of Senator
Of the United States while in the Legislature, lwhose
ions presented to his choco furnish why he
should be this time supported by Ant-Bank mem II 30,
he safely refer TO the Journals 10 make out his case
Does be rely upon his opposition 20 the late Bankrupt
Ac for the support OF hoso who denounced this measure
u So he certany has coims perhaps stronger than myself
though voted with him.
do not refer to the course Of Governor Gimor with any
unAind feeling my part, certainly have nono-but
think indeed he may fairly apply those Of the Van Buren,
party who nay support him, II indeed he is unchanged him
Ss! the Language Of an address adopted by meeting in
s39 Of which Gov Oimer presided and which was ap.
piled 10 Mr.. Van Burens Of stability when de-
cafods Thcsc changes Of opinion may have been the
honest counsel OF Judgment but repeat II they WERE
they bcrny destimdon o. fixed principles" incompatible
with Oh the professions Of Democracy.
Fellow Citizens have ambitious purposes subseryc
ly presenting myself before you a candidate
conscious Of Of those qualifications that would