Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-04-18

To the Fre6holdrs and qualified IoterS OF The Senatorial
District composed Of Tie Counties Of SUSSEX, South
ampton, Prince George, Surry, and Isle Of Wtght.
Fellow Citizens: TosuppIy the vacancy in the Senate
ofhs State created by the resignation of Archibald At
knson, Esq, our late Senator, my name through the
fundamentally of many kind and generous friends, has
been submitted TO the district, candidate to repre-
sent you in next Legislature.
! am sensible, fellow citizens, Of my inability to dis
charge the high and responsible duties Of the Office,
ssctory 10 constituency who hive been so much bet
ter represented than they be by humble an ind
vIdual as myself; and perfectly willing TO submit
the selection Of candidate, TO Convention OF the Dis
ct suggested in the Enquirer Of the 7th inst, oyei
the signature Of "Justice."
If, however, no Convention should be held between
this and the day Of election, | am willing to accept
the nomination already made, and, should De elected
| will serve my constituents TO the best OF my know
ledge and ability. believe it TO be the duty OF every
individual, placed in the attitude OF candidate Tor
public favor, to make known, without reserve, his
political opinions and principles. l will, therefore,
fellow citizens, undertake 10 define my position, he
lievng, as do that he who conceals an opinion which
he really entertans, expresses opinion when he
does not entertain, for the purpose oil iurlherng
his popularity, is compounded of poor and persha.
bic materials, and totally unworthy the confidence oil
any people
anne YER have been and pect 10 be an unncli.
ing Democrat. am opposed toa National Bank, but !
deem this occasion to attempt thing
like aboed argument TO expose the utter unconsti.
tutionality and corrupling and demorazing influences
Of such institution The history of the late Nation
al Bank we'll known TO all, and affords sufficient com.
mentary to an intelligent people against the expedi-
ency of such an establishment. am opposed to a Ia
riff for protection to the Distribution policy, to the up
preparation by the General Government of money for
Internal improvement, 10 the assumption Of State debts
the broad and audinous construction Of the Federal
Constitution, commended for by the Federal Wing party.
believe that the General Government is of limit.
"A daft nd doll aia,l in,
s,tuted by the States for general and external pur-
poses possessing powers not granted, but those ne
cessary TO carry out the II is my duty however,
to speak particularly Of our State concerns am
aware of the extent Of our liabilities; crisis in our
Stale affairs is al hand and it becomes every good and
true man to investigate calmly and dsnterestedly the
extent OF our resources, and ability to provide for the
gradual extngushment Of the debts for which the faith
and honor of good old mother of States stands
pledged. Fellow-citzens, am no advocate of repu.
you please but than suffer the disgrace and dis
honor Of reputation, will 60 for an equal and just
increase Of taxes for the support Of Government and
the gradual liquidation of the debt.
am not only opposed TO National Bank, but | am
totally opposed to the present banking system. look
upon II as lniquous, swlndling in its effects, and ruin
in its consequences 10 the best interests Of the com
munty. limo better system Of banking can be devised
would never vote for the Establishment of another
bank.
am IN favor OF extending the jurisdiction of single
Justices because It would save enormous amount o
costs to the poor and unfortunate debtors and if
should be elected, will support bill similar to that
introduced at the late session of our Legislature.
admit the right Of the constituent, TO instruct the
representative body conlending that the latter is bound
TO obey or resign II is right resulting from the very
nature of our representative form Of Government,
sentia to its preservation acknowledged by every Re
publican, and denied only by The Fedeaiss Of the old
school.
The short time, between this and the election, affords
me but little opportunity of mingng with those whose
suffrages am soliciting and OF whose support shall
ever feel proud and grateful. 1t would have afforded
me great pleasure TO have met and interchanged OPT
MONS and views with voters of every county in this
Senatorial District. shall, however, endeavor TO
visit some of the counties of the district pos
sble and expect TO be in the county of Prince George
on the day OF election.
am, Fellow-citizens,
Your humble servant,
J. ri. JORDAN.