Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-02-23

on which our Government should be administered,
came before you advocate for those principles: !
leave your service with these convictions only natured
nv reflection and strengthened and confirmed By cx-
perence. | believe now, as believed then, that
strong governments make weak pcorle-and that
the tendency of THE Federal Government - I" conscl
daon, which only be aver,ed D. lhe vigi.an, pro-
lection of the reserved rights Of the States aa!, IS
have been, opposed 10 the establishment OF 4
National Bank, opposed 10 n Tariff laid tor protection,
opposed 10 Internal Improve men,s BY the General Go
ve,nneat-and in favor Of rigidy economical admin
is;raton Of Government both Slate and Federal; and
believe the most certainly eFectual mode of prevent
ing defeating Tariff for protection must be looked
for in the economical administration OF The Federal
Government; for taxation in that shape must cease II
there is longer an for il in the prodIgalty of
the Government. The new. tangled doctrine Of taxing
the people 10 give back to the people, can never claim
my assent. am, therefore, opposed TO the DisrIbu-
ton bill passed at the extra session OF Congress- tt
lie ing the same unconstitutional III principle wise
in conception, and mischievous and denoruzing IN all
Of lis tendencies and eqneEces. As such, cannot
consent, either legslao. or citizen, 10 receive one
dollar Of the miserable pii.aEae with which ii is at
tempted TO buy up lie independence OF our good old
Commonwealth
The principles which here find myself maintaining
are, if understand them the principles Of Republican
Drmocr acy-p principles, which believe must and viii
presail, the experiment of American Freedom prove
unsuccessful.
GU Lave Ice 10 contend with, willy IN purpose,
and indie tgabc il exer,ions, aided by the natural
tendency of power from the hands of The many 10 the
few, fighting, first under name and then under
another with set of principles, and then ano-
ther-and sometimes, without show of prncl-
pies, throwing themselves upon the generous conf.
dence" or the people; yet If you are true to your
selves, the victory mast be yours. Only bear in mind,
'hat tie price Of liberty is eternal vigilance and, N
carrying your principles yield every thing TO the
cause--no,hing TO men, and you are safe Thu, such
will be your course know you too we'll 10 question.
That myifeetle efforts will at all times, be united with
yours protect Institutions from the cncroach-
menis of Federalism, you will not doubt.
In seveng the very interesting relation which exists
between u.s. Of representative and constituent, should
feel myself devoid of common sensbility, did fail
either feel 10 express to you sentiments OF my most
profound gratitude for your liberal support OF me, both
before md since the election. The most agreeable OF
firing that my gratitude could make to your kindness,
has been faithful and Jealous devotion 10 your interests
and wishes. That you Will find ADLER advocate OF
your interests than myself, doubt not but that you
can lind one 10 bring zeal and devotion To your
cause | must question. The cn!y reward desire for
whatever sacrifice, whether of felng or Of interest,
have incurred in your service, your approbaoFy era
taa!,on of"Well doue, good and faithful servant
JAMES IL. con.