Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-03-14

of right 10 py seat among the ASSEMBLED oeie
oates Whilst We therefore, decline TO suggest any uni
rm mode 10 be necessarily adopted BY all the States
sine oua Hon may without presumption Suggest, ana
as matter of right in behalf OF our own State insist ina!
the potenta voice OF each State, IN the nomination OF
candidates shall not exceed its electoral vote IN the actual
election For ourselves, too, we claim The right TO oeclde
whether our electoral voice shall be gwen separately
ner capita, or announced aggregaely BY our deega-
lion To our sister States We, of course, ccncede The
same right The existence Of such right, on The part
of the people, sustained BY an analogy to The Consttu-
tonal right OF each State TO effect either object as may
be preferred in the appointment OF electors oil Presl'
dent and Vice President Ought Virginia 10 exert her
whole electoral power in the nomination, IN concen-
ro,cJ form or 10 impair her force and influence BY d.
vision Ceriainy-a divided and separate expression
Of portions of poPuIaon variant among themselves,
reduces our relative influence comparison with those
s,o,es which speak with unanimous voice. Since
Virginia has adopted the general ticket system, would
il not be both wise and analogous To cast her Whole
weight in favor of the nomination oil Such persons, as 1t
NAV be probable ajor!ty OF the Democratic party
nigh, prefer 10 vote Selfdeence, the countcraction
of undue Influence and consequent injustice, BY oppo-
sing an euua and counterbalancing relative strength,
strongly plead in favor Of and justify such course.
Ioon such suggestions the general ici ct system
introduced and sustained by the Republican party OF
virginia after they had witnessed the defeat of their
vortc Thomas Jefferson produced BY the dissenting
electoral vote Of single district in his own Sta So
strong was the sense Of the justice and expectancy OF
i its introduction that il advocated earnestly By
James Madison and John Taylor OF Caroline, al the
very same session which was signalized, aye, MINOR
talizcd by the adoption and PRONUNCIATION OF that cee-
braied Report which is still The guide of or political
course and the reyered textbook Of our principles il
seems 10 rs therefore, TO be our unquestonable right
and bounden duty 10 declare our preference IN the Ma
tonai Convention with whole united moral and nu.
mcrca force IL in this sentiment YOU concur. fellow
citizens, as we trust you WILL recommend the at
tainment Of the purpose desired, by the pontment of
four delegates 10 tho National Convention from each
Congressional district the SAID districts may be finally
arranged under the late apporonment by our Legisla-
lure and that the said sixty delegates. or such as may
attend voting amorg themselves per capita shall deter
mine and give IN behalf Of Virginia, seventeen votes.
bonding TO her whole electoral power in favor Of
The nomination of such individuals as they may believe
will be most acceptable 10 the great body Of their
slituency.
STATE Concerns.
We are on The eve, not only OF the elections Of re-
representatives. 10 Congress but also, Of delegates 10 The
General Assembly. We have arrived at crisis in
own State affairs. United in our sentiments and czer-
rions concerning Federal measures, We .ught also,
far as practicable, 10 promote spirit OF cooperation
and produce harmony of views in relation to do
nestle policy Free from preJudces, and local influences.
we ought calmly, but rgidly 10 examine the condition
Of our Treasury inquire into the extent Of liabilities
and investigate the adequacy of our resources. The
review rf subjects, with the eye of patriot, and
the resolution of man, ought 10 produce the determ
nation to establish fixed principles and introduce some
permanent system Of policy, the guides Of future
administration Tie Indebtedness Of Virginia is no
vet so arpang a to induce despair OF lis exngus
mcnt AMI isnobe apathy concerning II. Let il rather
unite the wisdom and counse!s uf all in iayor Of the
adoption and enforcement Of some prudent and regular
plan of taxation aud Of an approved and unwayering
application of The 10 faithful fulmcnt Of all
our conracts-to The honest payment of all our debts
Honor morality, and patriotism, cry aloud for so just
determination at this very juncturc Of fairs,
whilst an nflexibe and systematic adherence 10 il Will
sustain and elevate our credit Besides the nappre
cabc advantages resulting 10 the Commonwealth from
the maintenance of character for probity and pune
tuality-il will naturally tend 10 dluse kindred dispo-
siion among the masses Of our ropnlatonto impart
higher the moral sentiment of the community
ard render the citizens the devoted patriots,
they have the wclifoundcd cause 10 he proud Of
their State aud Government. 81 period of universal
distress and widespread cmbarrassmens, when frauds
BANKRUPTCIES aud regulations Of States, and indiv-
dnals are aarmingly multiplying in The land ard fear
fully shaking lis base the whole moral framework Of
socicty-tlose who manluy confront the storm and
the DANGER who struggle 10 preserve the faith OF obga-
tons public and private, as the best means of healing
bruised confidence. and uphoding an impaired credit
do indeed enti,le themselves to be comprchcnded in
tie class Of Gods ''noblest work Let il be incul.
Gated ALI that the true love Of country embraces the
DUTY not only of defence with physical energies,
OIL inc uutv, IlkcNst, Ol
means Of supporting the Gorernmcnt-of dlschargng It's
lust obsations-of sustaining its crcdit-of UNFOLDING
its moral grandcur-that all these inerwincd with
our very existence and nseparabc from the breath
draw Then, who shall object 10 incorporate, por-
ton Of the creed Of Democracy, in whom lies the
strength and vigor OF State, the support Of wise
and frugal Government rigid economy in the expen-
dures-strct accountability Of public oacers-equal,
Just, and sufficient neutrality-suspicious. for the puncual
payment of the accrung interest on our debts, and for
their gradual extinction
The fluctuations in our local currency, the frequent
suspensions of payment BY our Banks, the disturbing ap.
prehcnson Of losses from insolvency Encouragement.
have deeply impressed the public mind the necessity
OF thorough revision of he whole doctrine The sub
ject Of corporate rights and radical reformation in
The entire system Of our monied institutions II IS
high privilege To authorize body polite and corporate,
not only 10 discount notes and deal in exchanges, but
also In issue circuIa ing paper medium BY many, the
constitutional right Of State Legislature TO authorize
such currency, has been strcnuous questioned whilst
the policy, if the power exists, OF authorizing the
institution both to discount and 10 ISSUE has been
s rongy controverted by en- nent statesmen.
Instructed by the experience OF the past we ought to
unite as fit occasions may present themselves. in franz
ing additional safeguards agalns fraudulent msmanage
ment and wilfu insolvency. Sufficient checks TO pre-
irregular and excessive issues ought TO BE- provided
That the notes may be certainly and promptly redeemed
in gold and silver that all liabilities may be puncttally
dischargcdare objects worthy of the cooperation Of
all An augmented liability of stockholders would
sutc them safe guarantee against fraud aud cmbez-
Element and afford good security 10 notehodcrs against
depreciation and loss and 10 be required by the
| plain dictates of an equal and impartial justice.
A stern and inlexble inhibition Of small notes, IS q
frture permanent arrangement, coupled with the i'm
provemrnts Indicated might elevate our local currency
10 the constitutional standard, aud make it, amohg
selves, a safe and CONVENIENT circulating medium. And
could bu be nleybly settled, that hereafter no ex-
emption from forfeiture and penalty could be obtained,
and renewal of charter granted, the community would
have another assurance Of safe aud prudent manage
mcnt, in the existing necessity for each corporation in
its turn, TO make due preparation for lis final and ap
pointed hour.
| In Republican Government, the subject of general
cducaiion is of pre-emincnt importance profession
Of Democratic principles, E" hich does not embrace
its cau>e, incomplete. The advancement Of the
general happiness and prosperity Of community the
main purpose for which government ought to be insti-
tutcd among men. The dispensaton of the greatest
amount of al,ainable good to the greatest possible
numbers, should be the paramount aim of C cry free
Government. The right and capacity of the PEG
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