Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-03-25


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Having accepted the nomination made by the Distric
Convention. held famvillc. the 22nd inst can
didsie represent you the Congress- and as
the extent Of the District and the brief interval which vii
sspse beiors the day Of election, find impossible
90 visit every section Of the counties Of which IL
composed. have thought due you, well Us to my
self, briefly my opinions the leading questions
enable however state length the numerous
and arguments. by which, In my opinion the soundnoss Of
those opinions IL demonstrated. This, however, shall
cndeavor such public nsemblages Of the people
may have opportunity Of addressing during the can
Perhaps the most important Of the controvertcd points
between the great parties, that having reference
the OF the country, and to the collection safe
keeping and disbursement Of the public But foui
sch have been yet suggested by which the soundne
of currency be restored and maintained and the
moneys OF the government be collected in n medium
OF uniform value be safely kept and economically dis
bnrscd.
The first Of these a National Bank which at two sue
periods Of history has been resortod under
circumstances Of embarrassment and distress, wholly
dissmar those that exist and which, opinion
the direct consequences OF the downfall OF that
ution-conscquenccs which predicted, when the
diiaed destruction OF the Bank soemnly announced
by the Administration then in power with accuracy
perfect though, instead of foreng future events the
prophetic statesmen OF that time had been describing his
torica occurrences.
Mr.. Madison, the Acknowledged head Of the Republican
party and the author OF the celebrated Report and Rcsou
tons Of rs and 49, did hesitate, under the pressure OF
great national eNgency, TO sign the charter OF national
bank; ana history 1916 the
removal OF the deposes, shows that during all that period
II wholly exempt from party associations and had
ed o be regarded MS party question. Within that time,
Indeed William III. Crawford, whs had been uniform and
ardent friend ofa national bank received the Virginia
for the Presidency thereby evincng that opinion
denounced herctca and odous by those who silently
qucsced in Mr. Madisons approval OF the bank charter
who warmly approved it, and by those who sustained zeal
ousy Mr. Crawfords preiensons 1924 for the Chief Mag
istracy Of the Unon then regarded If positive
virtue, as ut leost veniS fault am in favor OF the
establishment this system, only because of these high
and authoritative preeedens but because experience has
demonstrated IN letters Of light that this only sure
of restoring the prosperity of the country, bghed
has been by wild and reckless experiments but the onv
To that same experience. however | would an
peal IN the formation of Its charter order guard against
whatsoever evils have been developed by the
OF the late bank and TO all the benefits which may
be egitmney reasoning from historical facts anticipated
from ITS establishment In regard TO the constitutional
of Congress incorporate such Institution feel
no hesitation IN taking the ground assumed by Mr. Mad
that II ought TO be considered adudcnted
position certainly enable than it was then
since another, he himself added another the prcceden
then cited in its favor. admit that no express gran,
Of such power; but believe TO clearly bic from
that clause of the Constitution which authorizes Compress
pass all laws necessary and proper the exercise of
It's admitted powers, and the performance of its acknow
lodged obligations.
2ndiy. The Sub Treasury is the alternative scheme of
the Democratic partya scheme which does not pretend
to exert any influence upon the currency except by the
refusal TO receive impair the value of the local cir
oulauon and thereby create, may do those very in
equaes which the duty of the Government as far az
may be. prevent Separating the Government from the
people, It seeks from the former evils from which
it will not raise finger shield the latter Can this be
the limit OF the power OF the Government Ought such
TO be its policy think While | do not desire 10
the powers of the Government extended beyond the
plain letter of the Constitution, fairly interpreted can
subscribe creed which thus isoates the Govern
men from the people and leaves each take care of it.
self The Government depends for its stability upon the
affections nj the People; and those affections can never
be alienated without fatal consequences.
need you, fellow. citizens that this same Sub
Treasury scheme though now regarded test Of political
orthodoxy by those who the prerogave of king and
changing crceds at pleasure was originally the conception
of member of the Wing party, although opposed them
it's now by the great body Of that pary-and that when
u brought forward under these auspices the Democra
tic party then ennmoucd OF the Pet Bank system, stigma.
used tue SubTreasury plan, through all its recognized or
gans spawn of Federalism. Even after Mr.. Van Bu
adopted IT, irst violently opposed by many of
its members hostile the genius Of free
and wholly inefficient, ii positively mischievous
financial agent. need not refer you the numerous
proofs exant OF this assertion The denunciatons of the
Washington Globe Of the Richmond Enquirer OF other
acknowledged leaders OF the Democratic party cannot have
faded from your memory Was the Subrreasury Demo-
cratic measure them II II was, why did they oppose it
veheAenty, and before its adoption by Mr.. Van Buren,
unanimously Has the of the thing been chang
ed by that adoPuon7 So then the principles OF Demo
cracy stable, fixed, immutabe, had supposed,
but changing and Auciuang human and
passions.
The third and fourth schemes are the Pet Banks and
the brood Of Exchequer bs-to both and Nil of which
am opposed but they universally repudated that
do not deem necessary 10 state my objections them.
am in favor OF Distribution Of the Proceeds of the
sales OF the Public Misunderstanding that the eeGed lands
belong the States in severay by compacs as explicit
entered into. bind the faith of
tons and that the lands acquired by purchase should for
many important OF expediency (he Constitutional
power being clear and emphaic) follow the dcsna
ton.
am in favor of Tariff OF duties on articles imported
from abroad, levied primarily revenue adequate 10
the wants Of the government economically administered
and discriminating between the article. upon which hev
may be imposed as to foster and cherish domestic produc
lions
lam Cd ,gl
andinqIsonal IN its character and utterly repugnant to
the spirit OF our institutions, and the prosperity and happi
OF the People.
anu opposed to the Assumption Of State debts either d.
recy by appropriation avowedy for that object by the
creation Of stock based upon prospective sales
OF the Public Lands.
am in favor of HENRY CLAY as the noxt Pre,iden,
OF toe United Sates-en;crtaning for that distinguished
individual the highest admiration and States
nangrateiu for his past services and confident in his
Paciiy extea,e the nation from Slough Of Despond"
ntJ which It has been plunged, and from which, even Us
exhsustess resources and rees.be energies have
poweess - draw II under the pressure Of aud
Tulous
With this brief and hurried but frank and candid uvowsl
OF my opinions in reference the prominent questions
now IN issue between the two great parties present my
sell as candidate for your surages the ensuing cleo
onpedging should be your pleasure TO call me 10 the
distinguished station which seek, whatever Of ability
may possess to the discharge Of m important and respon.
sible duties.
IsxPeo to be at Charlotte Courthouse on the frs, Mon
dav Of APT-at Buckingham Courthouse on the second
day Of the Superior Court and If compatible with my ar
Tangemeuts VIXEN they occur the egmenta mustrrs in
that countyat LHnenburg Courthouse on the second
Monday Of Apul-at Prince Edward Courthouse on the
thrd-at Campbell Courthouse, on the first day OF the Su
peror COurat Fluyanna Court house, on fourth Mon
duy-and at Cumberland Courthouse the fourth Thurs
day (ths day Of eecon) In the intervals Of the periods
stated shall attend such public meetings in the several
Counties, a. II may be able 10 reach.
Respectfully, your felow-citizen
RICHARD II. TOLER.
Richmond, March Oath, lsl3.
Or Tho Editors Of the lynehbag Charlottesville Petersburg
papers H r. giving eahy merton
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