Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-05-06
REPLY OF MR.. CALHOUN,
Washington, Goth Jan'y, 1873.

Gentlemen 81 hayc been honored by
you, note OF the l0,h inst, covering ii CO.
{ Nv Of the resolutions adopted Ivy conyen-
/ non oflhe Democratic patty Of the State
of Ind ana, he'd at indianapolis on the 9Th
inst reques ing my views l.: reference to
the different questions therein proposed 10
The individuals OF the party who ha, been
/ uamed MS candidates for the Presidency
and Vice Presidency. have embraced
the earliest opportunity which my other en-
sagemcns permitted to comply with your
request.
In answer to the first question, in which
| am desired to state whether am in ia
cor of, or opposed TO the chartering Of a
National Bank, or any other rational in.
stitution, by whatever name il may lie cal
led, authorised 10 issue bills Of credit fer
banking purposes, or to regulate eXchan.
ges ?--with my views of the constitutional
ity and cxpedicncy OF such an in ,iiiution,
reply, | am opp sed 10 a national insl'
tuition, be its name what it may, authorized
to issue bills of credit for banking pur-
poses, or to regulate exchanges, both
on the ground Of expcdiency and con-
sltutionality. My reasons for ho'h, in
reference to national bank, have been so
fully stated in tho various discussions on
the subject, since tho stoppage Of payment
IN '37, that it is not deemed net essary to
repeat them on this occasion as they must
be well known TO the community. AS TO
a bank or an institution of any kind to reg
ulate exchanges, | hold that the objections
to the expediency or constituticnali,y Of a
bank of issue are applicable 10 any such
institution.
To the next three questions, whether ]
N in favor of, or opposed to the dis'rIbu'
ton of the proceeds Of The public LANDS
among the several States oil the Union -
Whether am in favor Of, or opposed To
protective tariff, and also TO an amend
nent Of the Constitution Of the U. States
still further limiting the veto power? Ian.
! Awer am opposed TO each; and for my
reasons refer to my speeches deliveredre.
Gently in the Senate, on these SUBJECTS.
The fifth and last question Is, whether |
will abide by The decision of a national con-
vention of the Democratic party, in the
election OF d candidate for the Presidency?
And whether will give my supper, and
influence TO The election of the nominee of
said convention, if not myself nominated
10y said convention! This question seems
To assume that am candi a'e, soliciting
che office of Prcsiden'. and d. teimining
BY my individual judgment, the proper
measure TO be adopted TO secure it. Ii is
NOT 7Ae light in which regard myself or
desire 10 be regarded hy the public. My
name has been presented for that high Of
nee by no agency or solicitation Of mine,
and II belongs to the friends who prefer
me, and have presented my name to The
people, 10 decide on the course proper to
re adopied,in reference to this question.
have however no reason TO doubt, but
mat they will cheerluily abide by the dc
TYSON OF convention, fairly called aud
la'Ily constituted; that woull allow ample
me Tor tue full tcvclopernent of public
'i''"i0n, and would repre- chi oily, cgualIy