Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-02-09

EXPRESSING cantidy and openly tic opinions sincerely
entertained and upon those opinions sked 10 De ec'e
But said on all suitable occasions, that world not
exclude myself, b. positive pledge 20 particular
cnnrse al all hazards from the advantages oil TAR a5a
ment and better information, nor tie people repre-
from the benefit Of the constantly varying sise
oi all:s in The country Whle, therefore, earnestly
eAposed nv views, had |, during my term of service,
been furnished with sufficient reason - convince my
Judgment of the alIacy OF those vews no j0rHGt pe0sc
4 s,oed the way Of my abandoning them In such an
event however the absence vi evidence shelving
a corresponding change IN my constituents, snouu
have deemed ii my imperative duty. as CONSCIENTIOUS
man. have resigned seat; Tor, VIII Te.ee nal
conscrnliousy believe these and are. the opn
IONS d! my district. repeat the qirst'on, " hat wac
the expectation oiry !uscred III !iyi2G expression 10
those sentiments: think clearly Mts. and no more: q?
position 10 Mr. Van buren, administration, In, with
like wise, opposition to the charter al National Bank
aud 10 ihr SAB 2ftasnrn. Inis hero brought 10
vie w. may contradictory difficult II eject; yei
claim to done i: To the letter In voting for Feders
ccers also for the Governor OF The state 10 pc
Rod subseguen; to the election which resulted IN Tie
eviction of Mr.. V l.. from office, voted with the opp"'
sition, always requiring what considered. al the lhIe,
satisfactory proofs, publicly adduced that the individual
for whom voted accorded with me in opposition 10 the
measures before alluded 10. After MIR. Van buren,
removal from office opposition 10 HIM was no longer
rule OF action; had accomplished ts purpose ana la'
being obtained left to carry out my views upon Tue
aforesaid measures without connection with the inter
ess Of any |. is fresh in the recollection oil you
ALL that al The extraordinary session of Congress which
occurred after the overthrow OF Mr.. Van BGren,
particular policy, by most State but little anu
cipaled adopted by that party which had, by the
result Of the contest been brought INTO the uscendancy
The leading measures Of tina, policy were the charter
Of National Bank; the diversion from the Federal
| Treasury OF the receipts OF valuable resource oil
which it enjoying the benefit at the tiGe: and the
supply OF the deficiency therebr created by an increase
Of the TarG The first nnd leading measure, the
charter of National Bank, being passed ~ that Con
4 L,,f ln
gave r;sc you are aware, 10 a most en'b'',fTtn
breach aui furnished the occasion for the party, whc
IN suite oi The sclsm still maintained lis nscendahcy
IL Congress, add another measure rs an esSehtiai
part Of lis policy, Ia wit: auck Oh the veto power
| Of the Constitution, proposing is maiera! modiilca'
+! ,"n, Il not lis entire absog1p". Now, ASH VIVA.
course looking TO the opinions had puDi'shea ana
which nos7 again spread before yoe, had you t'shl
10 expect 10 adopt upon that policy vi course
would oppose the establishment Cl Their Bahk--eqdally
an incease Of the Tariff unless rendered necessary Tor
tie expenses d! the Government, ara therefore, ny
the fares, possible nierecce, opposed to the
at tue proceeds OF the sales OF the public lands from the
! TREASURY espec.ay as the avowed policy was thefepy
To ,cre ase the Tariff. The only nng question rs
the attack upon that provision OF the Constitution
IS hicE canters the Veto upon the Executive II woua
he sufficient protection against any mputaiinns upon
my opinions thus subject that 1t s new question
That my reference 10 1t were not ei'ced PRIOR
TO the election and that therefore, was my rsh' ana
duty, equally with el! others freely to consider 1t bu'
while TINT a decisive 20 any charge OF desef-
ton of prncp party, yet do not see 10 p'olecl
my opinions from censaIe upon any such pea. go
Tor the Constiut,nn Is, upon that point Could
BY breath, change IL, would not co so. do mol mean
to discuss tie question here. II has mol been subject
of nv legislative action, md not, therefore, nchni
ben, on me, this address al least 10 defend The views
entertain upon the subject BIZ. Will here reinaEh,
that should il become necessary or proper for me
90 to d. shall! not hesitate TO maintain them before
ven, nothing doubling Of the result SO much for my
course on those subjects
You expect Glc, perhaps, to say something on topic
which you doubtless consider Of absorbing interest.
mean the Preside ncy. Fer tme past, whenever
and wherever spoken 10 the Sc jet, have frankly
and openly aVo~,d ny dee'ded preference Tor Mr. Cal
houn. TIE lofty genius rare administrative ability and
enlarged and comprehensive views %! that eminent
| statesman have claimed my admiration, while his nn
su,ied moral character, his ardent ard energetic devo
ton to what consider the great interests oil The county,
have now my confidence and esteem While thus
acc scng ;he promineh clsms of thus dstIngu
Southt:nor have no. degraded the Office conferred
BY Your favor into an instrument OF par!lzanshp-and
the prospects Of this my candidate Tar
furnished by my intercourse with the members Oh this
Legislature | can give you but l,e niosmatlon-l
attend caacusses, private conferences, and 1m
participation in, pr;vy 10 the plans or conbina
1ions of any psrty. This much, from my communion
With the people themselves, feel safely venture
that in hs support oay ayorablv unite Those pr'nc
pies OF RPpablicanisr,, which, from the !ce Of
dances have for years past been driven into unnatural
lostIty-and thus be restored to tier pristine strength
AID 10 permanent ssceadancy, the principles which
of ycre conferred SO much .enown upon our State
So much for Federal politics and matters connected
Herewith
A fe " words subject in WHICH save taken
deep interest and close this too polk address On
taking NY seat in the Legislature l found the Com
wealth largely IN debt with an income inadequate
TO the liquidation of the current demands upon the
Treasury. An examination of the condition Of the
finances satisfied me at once OF the propfety, nay the
necessity of combining tie appropriations from ta 1rea
sury The relief OF the cav. list, and 10 the turnent
of such engagements already contracted Tor be
yond the propriety of recall. have therefore steadily
opposed bill sent IN the Senate for the appropfla
,ion of money ror the Treasury, !o the construction
! of any work ot lmnrovement lcGeed, for any
object not specially demanded, order 10 preserve the
plghed faith of the Stale. or recommending tse in
economical point Of view as snpercecng more lavish
Expenditure. hastily formed the opinion, too, the
correctness OF which universally conceded, that
in ADDITION the suppression OF appropriations beyond
the points above specified, perfect the system, the
taxps should be increased TO produce the requisite
amount. The very frs, session served, therefore,
advocated this measure. The proposition was then de
! feated bat is adopted by general consent.
thought then aud still of The opinion, that ills ope
ration would have been avoid much of present
embarrassment. Independent of lis direct effect in
nye venting considerable expenditure it would have re-
moved the necessity Tor much of that floating, Incl.
dental ard constantly renewing, yet called Temporary,
connection with the banks, prolific source ofexpenslYe
legislation, rregularIty and general confusion.
/ IN now, fellow citizens, about to resume the stua
ton from which you pleased 10 elevate me, and
to devote myself with more cons,ancy than 10
| The pursuit OF my profession. ! owe you my most
grateful Acknowledgements for your generous confidence
towards me throughout. have learned by my in
the senate, lad not known it before, the envy which
public man ncurs. and tie uuamiable relations which
| his situation provokes Generally, this IS pr por
ton to his merit. have not escaped ihls for
tune indeed, cannot f,er mysef that my services
we're in proportion to the efforts at dsparagrment and
dislrnst Of which, within limited circle, have been
the object. feel, however, confident defiance OF
! its influence. 10 those Of you who have been kind
enough wi,lou. regard 10 party consideration, TO soil
CIT my consen, to election, owe, aud sincerely
return my thanks. To all, who mays any time have
given either support or appreciation, my grateful
acknowledgements are rendered, and to the relations Of
private life which am about to assume, am happy
TO bear towards my fellow citizens of the district ge
nerally sentiments of gratfed friendship, and cordial