The North-Carolina standard., 1843-05-24

general welfare of the States A revenue raised
for any other purpose than one which applies e.
qualy to all the States, would transcend the true
boundary of the Constitution. Imposts which op
crate as burdens upon one section of the nation
ana as bounies to another would violate the spirit
OF the Constitution. am in favor of raising, by
ouueS on lmportations, as much money as may be
adequate, when added to the sales of the public
lands, to pay the entire expenses of the Federal
Government, economically administered, and no
more In fixing such tariff, think it good pol
ICY, and consistent with an equitable consideration
for every interest, that due regard should be had
to such agricultural commodities and productions,
and manufactured articles as can be fabricated in
abundance and perfection, and which are of essen
tlal and general use
Taxes collected indirectly by commerce are
least felt, and most cheerfuly paid, and ifthey can
be so regulated as to evolve great national re-
sources and rear up skilful artfcers and manufac-
turers, the patriots hope would be consummated.
1t is the true Democratic doctrine as far as un-
dersand it, to give this incidental protection to ag-
ricuuralists and manufacturers and thus give uni
versal satisfaction to all liberal minded men, by
extended a general advantage, equally regarding
every interest and every section ofthis great extern
ded confederacy. fl know myself am equally
the friend of all, and the enemy of none; and as
far as have capacity to judge, l have and ever
shall act upon this great principle of equal devo-
ton to every section and every interest of our COM
mon country.
The Constitution of the United States was
brought into being, at time, and under circum-
stances, peculiarly adapted to ensure the greatest
wisdom in the enactment of laws and impartiality
in the administration of them. The Senate and
House of Representatives-the one representing
the sovereignty, and the other the people of the
several States-are checks upon each other, and
to make law both must concur. The President
has check upon both as the representative of the
sovereignty of the whole people of the several
States uninfuenced by sectional feelings or local
interest. My opinion is, that the qualified veto
which the President possesses in Legislation is ben
efcial and conservative, and l am opposed to an
amendment of the Constitution of the United
States still further limiting the veto power
I will abide by the decision of "a National Con-
vention oft the Democratic party, in the selection
of candidate for the Presidency of the United
States, and will give my support and influence to
the election of the nominee of said convention, #
not myself nominated by said convention"
The Democratic Convention of the State of
Kentucky on the 9th ultimo, nomin9"i and re-
commended me, as the candidate for the Presiden-
cy in 1914, and among other things, put forth my
political principles, embracing the inquiries made
by you. In addition to this responsive letter,
refer to that address, as containing correct view
of nv sentiments upon these end other subjects.
With sentiments of high consideration and re-
spect, am, truly and sincerely, your obedient SER
want,
RH. M. JOHNSON.
Messrs Ethan A. Brown, John Law, Nathaniel
West, John Petit, Jesse d. Bright and A. G.
Pepper, Committee.