Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-06-30

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"Citiss Sores upon The Body Polite"
alt is TO be Observed that the quotation is from Mr.
. Jefferson-nnd is not by any the only one Of
the many demagogical speeches which he sent forth
during his long and erentful life, TO catch gus oil
: play upon the worst predices OF mankind. The same
great man looked upon Religion with quite much
adherence he did cities, and considered the Minis
tiers of the Gospel as little better than mposors and
swinders His oibes on these and many other points
have been inherited by the Grandson who, for the
first time in the annals OF modern civilization, pro
claimed it TO be the duty of the Legislature to impose
uni taxes upon ctes-merely because they were CT
ties. Many others have imbibed the noons-sonie
because they JBcrsoniaH and they feel it duty to
believe whatever halls by that name; and others from
the baser motives of playing the demagogue, and ad-
vancIng themselves ty appeals 10 the ignorance and
prejudices of others
Such, Messrs. Editors, is paragraph of the COM
ments Of the Richmond Wing upon the communion
ton | handed you, and which was published in last
| Fridays Enquirer | should not at this time notice
them, my early departure from Richmond will not
allow me TO continue the controversy but they EN-
body perfectly the opinion, which the Wings, alias
Federaists, entertain for that great statesman, Jee-
son, feel should do his memory injustice, were 10
pass them over unnotced.
Jefferson did not make the remark, that Settles were
upon The body poltc because he wished, as the
Wing would have believe, "o preach a crusade
against them but he felt the force OF the well know
kim, "that wealth power" he knew that, in cities,
it natural TO combine and strengthen ilsef-and
by the aid of legislation obtain extra privileges
becoming dan gerous Republican institutions. Not
that he would array the ngrcuturist against the mer
chant or mechanic but that he would guard them
both against the seductive influence oil chartered mo-
nopolies, which would b. ever ready to control and
monopolize the fruits Of their industry Moreover, he
knew, that vice more apt TO congregae IN cities,
and that lis influence would tend TO poison the minds
OF their nhaban,s-he therefore, felt il TO be his duty
10 his countrymen against its dangerous influence
and il this, that caused him to make The remark
quoted above; and which drew forth the comments oil
/ The Wing
II is not against the legitimate ias Of trade that we
urge any objections We hold them untouched, as sa
cred the Constitution Of country But we ought
TO be alarmed, when We see capaiists-wth too oileh
false and fictitious misunderstanding 10 control theSe
laws to their own selfish purposes, and turning
them from their proper channel, where they are con-
Meeting link between the merchant and agrcutuf's''
to be an engine for the destruction OF both. II ~
needless say, that such capital enables them TO EN-
poy the laborer, to bring the produce OF the Jar
mer TO market; for it is well known law OF political
economy, that such capital cheapens the one, and
prostra,es the energies of dhe other. We are now
reapng, to the fullest extent The evil fruits OF Vo-
aton of that law il is, too, adopting the sentiment
of stake of the rich, and the rich will take care
of the poor principle that has been the nam spring
of all English legislation and which has oeeh 100
often proclaimed and acted on in this country; fostering
privileged class, al the expense of all Tie rest OF Inc
community.
It will not be said, at this late day-nilhough 1t IS
fresh in the minds OF every one, that the Wings dta
advocate it-tha it great advantage 10 the agri-
culturst merchant and labo.er, to have Nicholas Bid.
die go about through every city and town IN the
Union, with the capital Of the United States BANK,
buying up, and specializing in cotton, land and socks
the result of which is the wide spread ruin We now
witness, through the country. No. it is nothing but
the laws of trade left free and open and wafer,
that promote the happiness and prosperity OF
this country and we should never by legislation grant
exclusive privileges, or attempt 10 prop up rotten
paper circulating medium, which, wherever 1t exists,
will surely prove Ga sore upon the body polite
The Address Of MIR Lyons before the Agricultural So
cety, extract of which the Editor has published and
the hole Of which recolect reading the time GER
tanly very good thing; and many parts o. Il are srlk-
inpy correct Bat il has no more do with the pre-
sent controversy than the Koran OF Mohammed. We
do not deny the "convenience Of cties nor advocate
the "des,ruclion Of canals or internal Improvements;
neither attempting to ride into power upon the
cry of country cities but we would equally
guard the rights and privileges Of both, and project
each from the encroachmenls Of the other.
The attack upon the Religious opinions Of Jefferson,
was wholly uncaed for, and does injustice to that
great That he had his peculiar sentiments upon
tnat sut)ect, IKE WEI De
he did for the establishment of Religious freedom
in this country, than any other man. must be acknow
lodged by every one. And if the various Christian
denominations of this country under obligations 10
any one, for the privilege OF worsh'ppng their God
under their "vne and fig tree, is 10 tina, great
champion Of "Regious Liberty" The principles Of
that little band of Pilgrims who landed upon Ply
mouth rock, after having braved The storms of wild
and tempestuous ocean, were openly sustained and
defended by him, during the whole Of his life,
viz that "every man should worship God after the
dictates of his conscience.
But it is unnecessary for me 10 defend the opinions
of Thomas Jefferson. lie already stands enrolled as
the great champion of Freedom, through the worlds
and aspersons Of Wing press will ever cast a
shade over his sacred memory. And this attempt to
do SO, only reminds OF the frequent occasions when
| have heard them decei,fnlly proclaim the n,seves
''J.tersonian Wigs, and democratic Whies"
have TO thank the Editor Of the Wing for tearing
the veil asunder, and revealing that same old
Federal FORM against which We have long contend
ed; and am in hopes that he will not again attempt
10 throw around it The cloak of Whiggery.
Yours, &c, s.