Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-02-04

vantszcs OF fair Argument and better information the
people crresc ucd from the benefit OF the constantly
rying Of affairs in the country While therefore,
earnestly exposed my views. had during my Of
vice. been furnished with sufficient convince my
Judgment OF the faaey Of those views formal pledge
stood in the way of my abandoning them. In such
event. however, In the nbsonee Of evidence shelving
corresponding change in my constituents, should have
deemed il my imperative duty, conscientious man,
have resigned my for will rcpeG, that conscientious
y believe these were, aud the opinions OF my district
repeat the question, What was the expectation fairly
foSered in giving expression those sentiments think
clearly hs. and no more; opposition to Mr. Van Buren's
administration but with IL likewise, opposition the
charter Of National Bank and 10 the Sb Treasury This,
IL il here brought to Niew contradictory and
difficult TO effect; claim have done 10 the letter.
In voting for Federal officers and also for the Governor of
the State up period subsequent the election. which
resulted in the eviction Of Mr.. Van Buren, from Office,
voted with the OPPOSITION always requiring what consi-
dered, the time, satisfactory proofs, publicly adduced
that the individual for whom voted accorded with in
opposition the before alluded to. Aer Mr..
Van Bucns removal from Office opposition him
longer rule of action; IL had accomplished Its purpose; and
that being obtained was lett to carry ont my views upon
the aforesaid measures without connection with the inter-
OF any II fresh in the recollection of you ALL
that at the extraordinary session OF Congress which occur
rcd after the overthrow o MIR. Van Buren, particular poll
cy, by State but little anticipated adopted
by that party which had by the result OF the contest been
brought into tho a-cendancy The leading If
that policy the charter OF National Bank. The di
veron from the Federal Treasury OF the receipts of
uable Of which enjoying the benefit at the
aud the supply OF the deficiency thereby created by
increase of the Tariff The fist and leading measure
the charter OF National Bank being passed by that Con-
gress vetoed by the present President This
you aware, most enbittered breach, and fur.
nishcd the for the party which, spite OF the
schism still maintained its ascendancy in Congress to add
another essential part OF its policy TO witt
attack the of the Constitution, proposing
its materls modification If not its entire abrogauon.-
Now, ask, what course, looking to the opinions had
Published, and which again spread before YOU had
you right 10 expect to adopt upon that policy OF
would oppose the establishment Of their Bank
Equally increase Of the Tariff unless rendered n-cessa
~ for the expenses OF the Government and therefore, by
tho airet possible inference opposed TO the abstraction OF
the proceeds Of the sales Of the Public Lands from the
Treasury, especially a. the avowed policy thereby
increase the Tamil The only remaining question - the
attack upon that OF the Constitution which conieTs
the upon the Executive. 1t would be sufficient, pro
lection against any mputaons upon my opinions this
subject that IL 10 question. That views In refer
elected prior the election, and that
therefore, it my night and duty equally with all others,
freely eonsideriI But while that decisive
any charge OF deserton OF principle party, yet do
seek proectmy opinions from upon any such
plea. go for the Constitution, il Is upon that point
Could l. by breath. change IL, would not do do
discuss the question here II has not been
subject Of my Legislative action and it is not therefore.
incumbent me- in this address least defend the
views entertain upon the subject But will here
mark, that should become proper for
do, shall hesitate maintain them before
you, nothing doubling of the result So much for my
those subjects
You expect me perhaps say something on a topic,
which YOU doubtless consider of absorbing interest
the Presidency. For time past whenever and
wherever spoken the subject, have frankly and
openly avowed my decided preference for Mr. Calhoun
The lofty genouS administrative ability and enlarged
comprehensive views of that eminent statesman have
claimed my admiration while ms unsuied moral charac
ter, his ardent and energetic devotion what consider
the great of the country, have my conf
dence and While thus acGuiescing in the promi
nent claims of this distinguished Southemor have
degraded the office conferred by your favour into in
of partizanship-and Of the prospects Of this my
preferred candidate furnished BY intercourse
with the members of this Legislature give you but
little international attend caucusses, private
ferences, and paTucipator in, pryy the
plans combinations of party. This much irnm
communion with the people themselves, feel safely
venturs-hat in his support favouraby unite those
principles OF Repubeansn, which, from the force of cir
have driven into unnatuhos
ty-and thus be restored their pristine strength, and
permanent assendency, the principles which of ynre
erred much renown upon State. So much for Fed
era politics and matters connected herewith.
\ few words 4 subject IN which have even taken
deep interest and close this prox address. On
king my in the Legislature, found the Commonwealth
largely debt with income inadequate the iquida-
ton OF the current demands upon the Treasury An
animation Of the condition of the finances satisfied
once Of the proprety nay the necessity of combining the
appropriations from the Treasury 20 the relief the eivls
and TO the iunent Of such engagements already
contracted for beyond the propney Of recall. | have
therefore steadily opposed every bill the Senate for
the appropriation Of money the Treasury, for the
structon Of any work OF improvement Indeed, for
any object specially demanded, in order preserve the
pghtcd faith OF the State recommending itself in
economical point Of view as superceding more lavish
expenditure. hastily formed the opinion, too, the
Of which is universally conceded, that
addition the suppression Of appropriations beyond the
points above specified, perfect the system the should
be increased produce the requisite The very
first Session served, therefore, advocated this MEASURE
The proposition then defeated but is adopted by
general thought then, and still Of the opn-
on that operation would have been avoid much Of
present embarrassment Independent Of its direct ef-
ectin preventing considerable expenditure would have
moved the necessity for much Of that floating, incidental
and constantly renewing, yet called temporary, connection
with the Banks prolific Of expensive legislation
irreguarity and general confusion.
! now felow-citizens, about the situation
from which you pleased elevate and . devote
myself with constancy than the pursuit OF my
profession. you my most grateful Acknowledgements
for your generous confidence towards throughout.
have learned BY my service in the Senate had known
before the envy which public ncurs, and the una
Unable relations which his situation prOyokes. Generally
this is proportion his merit. have escaped this
fortune Indeed, cannot later myself that my
services in proportion to the efforts disparagement
and disirust, Of which, within limited circle, have been
the object feel however, confident defiance Of it, in.
huence. To those Of you who have been kind enough
without regard party considerations solicit
reelection, owe. aud sincerely my thanks To
port or approbaon my grateful Acknowledgements are ten
assume, srn happy bear, towards my eow.eizens
and cordial wishes for their permanent welfare and prosp
rty Very Respectfully,
JAMES b. THORNTON, in.
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