The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1849-02-16

o know the views Of all persons from
Imoug whom they may be called upon 10
make selection, | give you my opinions
nos, cheerfuiiy. Having adopted no sea-
nents but those which am willing that
III the world should know and fully under.
stand, regret that circumstances put i,
ou, Of my power TO give you more than tho
outlines OF my views al this time.
And first. In relation 10 the establish
ment Of National Bank, | have had oc.
casion 10 say, repeatedly, 10 public ad'
dresses during the past year, tina, did not
believe there was, in any quarter, dlspo.
position TO create such an institution, and
that the state Of the country, as well as
the condition Of the public mind, furnished
decisive objections to any such measure
should the movement be made.
Secondly. With reference TO the exist
ing Tariff laws, though no. in favor OF
their repeal, yet | am induced to believe
that some notifications are necessary
As, however, there are hundreds Of items
embraced, il would be impossible for me
TO designate now, even If had the time,
the precise alterations that might be iouod
necessary Believing that while some oil
the duties may be too high, others are too
low, pei haps, should desire TO be IeIi flee
10 act, when alterations are proposed, as
my Judgment, ac,uaIed by oil the informa.
lion could ahiai sssplsap deiiiti's ttqq ~,
that should BIO opposed to the rs-cs;ub
ing either ofthe Taiitfof 1912, or any 9th
er dead tariff, but should desire, that any
alterations which might be made should
be engraltsd by way Vi amendments TO the
existing laws.
Thirdly. have been informed from
the highes, sources, that the existing law
establishing the Independent Treasury is
of such character tina, it is no, executed
according 10 all its requirements, and have
reason TO believe that the Secretary OF the
Treasury has found i, imprac,icable to
have all the details enforced in practice.
have no douh, but tina, some alterations
should be made in the presen, system, bu,
am no, prepared TO say to wha, extern,
these alterations should 60. As. however,
the Secretary Of the Treasury has, to my
own knowledge, made deposites in the Stale
banks, IN some instances in violation of The
existing law, as | understand it, think il
probable, that in that particular, a, least.
there should be such alteration as would
leave the proper discretion in the Govern.
ment officers.
Four,hly. With reference 10 the pow.
ers and du,ie. Of Congress over the Tern.
tories Of the United States a. far as slave.
~ 10 concerned, would beg leave, in the
first place, 10 refer you TO my speech of
the iast session for my views in detail. |
have there stated that consider the adop.
ton Of what is commonly called the vii.
mot proviso, or the exclusion Of slavery
from tbs Territories of the United States
as being, IN my judgment, as gross vio
latlon Of the Constitution as the Govern.
men, could possibly commit. Ar,o.aGon
0! such character as would Justify tho
Southern States in resisting its execution
by all means in their power, because un.
just and degrading to them.
Should you, gentlemen, fad this outline
Of my opinions less full than you might
uVAiic, tiust YOU VIII dtIlDutc us uCu'
clencles 10 the hasly manner 10 which they
have been drawn up, rather than to any
Opposition on my part to conceal my
sIsws.
While admit that should be highly
graiified II | were placed in the Senate Of
the United States by Tho constitutional
electors, ! am not willing TO obtain any,
much less SO high a station, by conceGling
OF Withholding my views. am sure that
you, gentlemen, would neither respect me
as man, or support me as candidate, if
you considered me as capable Of deccp-
ton. Having been placed by my friends
10 the position Of an dependant; candidate
and believing that the South will need all
the strength in the next Senate of the Uni.
ted States that it can possibly have under
the Constitution, should feel proud Of the
distinction, if conferred on me, and would
use my best efforts to advance the interests
10 the first place of my constituents, and
secondly to promote the welfare and honor
! OF our common country.
With sentiments Of the highest re,pect
am, your obedient servant.
t. l.. CLINGMAN.
Messrs. C. Graves, Geo. Bower, W. II.
/ Thomas, d. w. Courts, A. II. Shuford
s. |. Person.
Conc!adrd merit srf.k
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