Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-04-02
FOR TIE E..'QCIREI


To The Frceholders and Qualified Votrs Of tie Senatorial
District, composed II the counties IF SWsser SOUTH
amp.oa, Prince George, S1rry, aud Isle Of Hisht
FclIow-czens In the Spring of lS43, 10 supply
the vacancy in the Senate of this State, created by tie
resignation of A. Atkinson, Esq, became candidate
Several other gentlemen took the field. To prevent
dissention in the Democratic ranks, and the possible
election of Wing, withdrew from the contest. Mr.
Ridley, of Southampton was elected. 1t is known
that he declines being candidate for reelection.
Convention has been held for the purpose Of selecting
ono suitable individual 10 represent you in the Senate.
1t is also known, that Mr. Cary of southampton, was
the choice of the Convention and that he has declined
the nomination. Under these circumstances, | have
again thought proper to present myself a candidate
o represent you in the Senate Of Virginia.
deem this 4 suitable occasion, fellow citizens 10
reilerate the principles which submitted to you in my
address Of last Spring In fact, hold it to be the
duty Of every man. placed in the attitude Of candi-
date for public favor especially if stranger 10 many,
whose support lie is soliciting TO declare, without
serve, his opinions and principles. In that address,
expressed myself briefly the subject of Federal poll
ties. stated, that was unquaIlfedly and uncompro.
mi.ingy opposed TO a National Bank, 10 Tariff for
protecoa the Distribution IF The iaRd money among The
States, Internal improvement yte General Government,
The broad aadiaudinouS construction Of The Constitution,
conenled for by the Federal Wing Party The history
Of the formation and adoption of the Federal Govern
ment proves. ncontestiby that is Of limited, &C.
fined and delegated powersa Government Instituted
by the States possessing no powers not granted, blu.
those necessary 10 carry out the In addition 10
which viii a!ludc briefly 10 the principles OF the
political party which belong. hold that the fun
damenta principles Of the Democratic Party are, that
all sovereignty is in the people that their viii is the
only legitimate OF all power-that power, thus
derived should be exercised only for the public good
that the representative of the people Is amenaoe 10
them for tie faithful discharge Of his dutes-that this
responsibility should be direct and Immediate in order
10 insure n faithful execution Of the trust reposed IN The
representative by the constituent body-tha the right OF
suffrage should be regulated and extended as TO give
every man voice in the formation and administration
Of the Government under which he lives, and contr
butes 10 support BY the payment OF revenue tax, for
il is by this right freely and independently exercised
that the people retain proper control over ihelr
representatives the representative Is bound 10 ex
press the will and obey the instructions oil the const
tuent body-that the majority have Tie right 10 govern
the exercise OF which right insures their protection
and equally defends the rights OF the minority-tha
these together with the principles set forth IN the rcso
uons of %, and report OF 9g, are the principles Of
the Democratic Party, constituting the only safeguards
of our personal rights the only wall thrown around the
citadel of our Liberty
These, fellow Citizens, are the PrncIples which
entertain and by which shall regulate my representa-
tive course should II be your pleasure to elect me-
was in favor of the bill passed IN lai2 imposing taxes
for the support government, and the gradual pay
ment of the public debt. cannot repud'ate, but
should feel bound to provide for the gradual eStn
pusbment Of the debts for which The iaith and honor
Of our good old mother of States stands pledged.
re;oce That il was in the power of the late Legsla
turs 10 reduce orr taxes and still make adequate
n1orson for lbe liquidation of the outstanding claims
aya,nst the Commonwealth, in due time.
am always have been, and ever mean TO be. op
,osed 10 the reception Of Vrgnas quota Of the pub
lie land money Congress has no constitutional RICH
n make the distribution. 1t is violation of the con
ditions upon which the lands were coded, intended
as bride to the States, and Pretext for hgi
protective Tariff. ).
] | am in favor Of short sessons-would vote Tor Ii