Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-05-26
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NrL.oS County. Va, May 18th. lsi3.
Mss-rs Ediiorl desire, through the columns III your
paper address both Of the political parties Of the
country. and suggest them scheme, upon which two
least II the harassing and perplexed political
questions that engage the attention OF the American
people, be compromised Party strife aayed sgrieul
lure commerce. and manufactures flourish And peo-
pie become prosperous and happy.
The humble individual who about TO call the attention
this great plan OF compromise, does with
grcs, Of confidence in his ability attain the oh.
cct OF all Others in political point Of view, most his
heart wit The suggestion OF plan that may result in
bringing the people settle down upon something that
will from total ruin, and slsy the party strife that
threaten the downfall Of this happy, but
distracted republic Should he be fortunate, IN the
least degree alay party strife and public attention.
he will be than compensated for his trouble But
should the plan he about offer prove TO be the olive
branch bring the parties compromise and the coun
try that happy and prosperous condition which she once
enjoyed indeed, will he rejoice at the downfall OF par
" and the triumph Of the people The monster party has
been the bane Of oil republics, most inevitably must
he OF this, unless the people will and that speedily take
matters into their management regardless OF the
praons opinions Of demsgogucs and aspans Of either
party seems useless to think Of preserving libcr
w. unless we watch closely and require all OF
them whether legislative, Judicial executive to attend
their duties regardless OF party distinction The
grea, macs Of people politically hones-hey have
no motive to be othewise but the demagoguos of both
parties of whom there few not most
ardenty desire to that test OF fitness that
fashionable when boy, applied to every candi-
date for office, from the highest the owest-is he hon.
est is he faithful he capable" Not to what party does
he belong Party has for long time had too much infu
ence in the councils Of the and suuges of this free
and august people.
Let the humble of this (Sho had the honor
fiji any Office either State FederaD earnestly invoke
his citizens OF party OF every State IN the
Union, look well TO the they make the poll.
ca Chess board. world lin bondagc) has its eyes fixed
America gazing with intense anxiety the result
of the experiment making And shall we disap-
point the hopes of the Patriot and gladden. the heart OF
the rant by letting slip the liberty that purchased by
the best blood Of ancestorsl
Perhaps by this time, honest reader may be
dering whether the writer is party answer
and will prove by saying Ivoted twice for General Jack
son, then opposed his proclamation, and the removal OF the
Public Deposits. And now after having said repeatedly
that would for Henry Clay, because believed
him dishonest prefer him for President other man,
because believe him to be the most honest politician living
and because believe he has done more for the United
States than any other living Statesman Nevertheless
should he be elected intend watch him and approve
whatever in his Administration, right and oppose
whatever wrong Now ask if you not satisf
ed that am party Aye, but IL will be said have
changed; WELL be 1t was convinced was in error
and why should not change7 When am convinced
am wrong will change again. 1t is human TO and
for the purpose of speaking of myself
eulogisng Henry Clay but to give you plan upon which,
me, all may upe, for the common good OF
all parties. You, my Democratic friends, know well
do, that General Jackson said he could furnish plan for
National Bank that would be free OF constitutional obeS-
lions Aud you, my Wing friends know that Henry Clay
compromised his avorte scheme for the good Of the country
And you all know that Jackson the great leader OF
Democratic party and that Clay favonte of the Wings,
opposed each other by personal dkes which have been
unfortunate for this country. And do soemny de-
clare that, at different periods Of my life, have been
devoted the the other but either Of them
/ have doubt but they both honest, and lit.
tie doubt but they have both erred, and have doubt
but both have rendered great and valuable service
the country
After having said thus much about the great and
measures OF the country now offer plan OF compromise
and relief propose to my Wing friends who in favor
OF the distribution OF the proceeds OF the sales Of the public
lands among the States that they agree that fund
part, from whence raise capital for the United States
shares OF National Bank also propose the Wings that
in framing charter, that they frame such way that
foreigner shall be allowed share said bank
let the United States threehs OF the stock, and nd
vduas citizens of the United States the residue; let this
bank go into operation gradually, nise the stock
from the sales OF the public ands let the whole stock
be Fifty millions OF dollars: In this way the stock be
easily raised and for time settle the question OF distrbu-
ton; and give the country currency sound and
nen renvgoate every branch of Industry and re-esabsh
the crippled and suffering and credit of the
ton. These questions, settled upon such unite
all parties, and does that there ought be
NIL parties in favor of tariff for and there
is party candidate for the Presidency in favor
OF other than incidental protection. As the question
of internal improvements by the general Government
cepi those Of national character feel confident there
party prominent OF any party favor OF them
ask why then we may not unite upon such pan and
combine united and hearty efforts redeem the lost
credit and honor OF the nation. Will my cOunirymen of all
parties lay aside their bitter denuncatons of each
and come up to the One thing be aud
that the great Of both parties have the great
object in vewi TO wit the happiness and prosperity OF the
county. Ii this be not sO liberty exist long;
undesirable that the two parties nearly equal
Taking IL then for granted that all have the object in
vew ask what be gained by the ms, and outs and
party strife, such have had tor the last fifteen years
Has not experience shewn that gain nothing by
such coursel let therefore the good and mode
Of all parties consider the scheme suggested
compromise, and let unite that something else
that will give satisfaction 10 oil parties. can make
such compromise, il much what honest man
that capable and faithful is made President But in as
much Clay deserves Of his country than any man
living, have concluded 10 for him the one term
syste and do hereby suggest all parties the proprey
voting for him, out OF opposition dislike any other
candidates but simply because there man deserves
more to be honored than Henry Clay. am much Wing
Democrat, and much Republican either but dis
claim being any part Of a Federas nor do believe that
Federasts confined the Wing OF Democratic parties
or that they ought 10 be viewed IN that odious light that
demagogues present them. FAIR PLAY
u Young Robert Tyler the Washington correspondent
Of the NJ ork Aurora speaking othe Treasury Notes
says:
"You may rely upon it, that the same vigilance which has
brought out this loss IS and will be engaged detecting the
williams who committed the robbery, and in recovering the
stolen property"
1.-THE vigilance which brought this loss" When
Treasury Notes 10 The nmount of 100 600 alleged IN