Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-04-07

p.;denta nan of an Exchequer, (Which both parties
re,a willing to do) but would also have made u the
dntv of that same committee TO report TO the House
como other plan "for the collection, safekeeplng, trans
-. and disbursement OF the pnblc moneys, which
mwond have substituted provisions of law Tor Execu-
lrrs discretion in the management OF the hnahces'
which "would have prevented the moneys OF the people
from be used for purposes OF private specuiato anu
emolument, &C. So, notwithstanding Inc .'no'y ho'.
or which they affected to feel nta union oil the purse
md the sword in the hands of the President, at ITS be-
inc left at Executive discretion, and being USED TOT
orvate corrupt, party purposes, during former "u
ministralons they not only now neglect 10 pass Jaw
,rsveu,ing those things, but (having the majority 10
This Congress) they refuse by their RECORDED so'eI
Il, The Democracy do it, change oil positions amer
c,sos. and that which matter OF loud complaint
,rd hitter denunc;aon against the Democrats "hen
bev were in power, (Which, IN trulh, ola ho' e"'s''l
i nov (when great extent 1t does eAis',j neie
circumstance, entirely harmless IN It's eiects: why
this is co. is for them, and not Tor me, 10 eAPa' ~
,nnaor 10 be desperate in their feelings, and reckless
~ their action Knowing they are TO be, and nave
Ialy been condemned and rejected by the people as
nworthy Of trust they to be making atai STAG
m. only al the institutions of the country, put at te
very Government itself, leaving all IN one "sPirna'u
gycL This silly war, this useless, THIS worthless
gome has been carried on nj the expense Oh Inc cum
iry long enough, the people are tired oil IT, ltis tine
~ y6ics had commenced redeeming some OF Their
numerous unredeemcd promises. lhey nave "affea
,,on Mr. Tvler-upon his cabinet; ana they are now
~ ,r;no mon cur glorious Constitutlon-he chart oil
~, herty-lramed by the patriotic fathers OF the land
~ d.fsnded and sustained by Americas best blood
nrnn this war; they have failed to hear the calls OF
s,lrerinr bleeding country. They have dsregarded
their solemn promises, imposed an unnecessary and
onpressve tax upon the people, creaed large puoc
dsii,. with no means for lis payment, and with but
I,le over half enough Of accruing revenue to meet
,ho annual expenditures of the Government and III
,s condition will they abandon the "ship oil State
ving il TO drift upon the oil chance and acct
dent to destruction: The Wings Tor some oil thefn)
saw hey are not responsible for the acts OF this Ad-
m;n;stration. Why no,' Who is responsible TO the
American people for the msrue and corruption OF The
lac, two years--he 9th Congress- Certainly not The
Democrats they did not elect vote Tor Mr. tyler
Tbv ore in a minority in each House, as well as every
committee of importance, Of not every one) and are
pcrGectly powcress, so tar us the legislation OF ls
conoress is concerned. Is John Tyler alone RESPONSE
h,ss Hardly, He has no legislative power, and but
Gn, sunnorlers in Congress; not enough IN either
uouso In constitute standing committee under Its
,,ss Rnt how stand the Wings in this matter? They
h,ve President of their own choosing and election,
large majority each House, the presiding oicer ana
cowmees of each; they have power TO determine, and
do determine what shall and shall not be done. Then
there can be no difficulty in fixing the proper RESPONSE
b;litv they have the power, and are aDswerabe Tor
ia nor "a we'll as It's GbuSe-and ii is worse than folly
for them TO attempt TO shrink from II, OF shit OIL
| much ue5lIco W say oii WY oao
ec,s connected with this memorable Federal Wing
Congress bu, am admonished that this letter is area
dy too long, must therefore bring it to close by re-
turning 10 YOU my sincere thanks Tor your hgh evi-
dences of friendship, as well my kindest acknow-
edgments for the generous confidence reposed in me
I.have aboted (and would fam hope not without eff
ecn 10 deserve BOTH by fearless and an honest dis
charge of my duties. Ii have failed, deeply regret
it, and ask you TO charge it to want of ability, and
no, of intention If successful, however, my highest
ambition is graied Many Of you have known me
long and Intimately we'll personally as politically
have been raised amongst you. have been with you
sdc by side and shoulder to shoulder in The hot
floating ON the breeze Of prosperity, as when it was
trailing in the DUST and to your decision will never
hesitate to submit my claims for a renewal of your
confidence II, they do not entc me TO such renewal,
then will cheernlly fall back into the ranks again,
and perform The part Of faithful soldier in defending
and bearing aloll the banner OF Democracy.
am your obi servt,
GEORGE S. HOUSTON.
Washington CITY, Feb %, iS13