Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-09-02
THE LYNCHBuRG VIRGINIAN.
ToYNLEY. SHIELDS * co..proprictors.
THE WING PARTY.

Republicanism, as opposed 10 that monarchy
which /, the forerunner Of monarchical rule
throws the balance Of power into the hands Of
those bodies which are directly connected with
the people. Repu5licanism holds all Of its bo-
dies amenablc TO the people, but for the proper
regulation Of the government il has constituted
some bodies much more responsible than others.
The frequency Of eleeting Of members of the
lower house Of Congress constitutes that body
more responsible than the Chief Executive OF
the nation. For this reason fepublicanism de-
crees that al powers Of doubtful character not
clearly executive, nor yet clearly legislative,
should, 10 preserve the republican spirit of the
government, be invested in the legislative or more
responsible body. This doctrine is taught and
recognized by the Constitution of the United
States So that the party, which incorporates il
into il. policy,iSnot only republican, but consttu-
! tional. And by parity ofreasonngal opposition
TO such party 50 long as il maintains It's character
and purpose, is anti-republican and anti const!u-
tiona
The Constitution of the United States in
downing the Executive of the nation, has made
] Grant commonly known as the veto power. This
endowment consists in giving tho President pow
er to prevent measures, which he eonceivcs to be
in violation of ''the Constitution and laws OF the
land from taking effect even after their passage
+ by both houses Of Congress. unless such passage
oe ~ Il iHdIoiiy ol t"o-lHiids' NJ Net', III NV
sense granted by the Constitutions stcuY exc
cutIve. The Constitution does not recognize the
President as any other than an Executive ofIlcer.
aud hence Il would be sadly at variance with ITS
letter as well as Splntto make any other than an
Executive endowment, 1t requires, at his hands,
that he execute the laws. And that IT may re
qafe something, Which IS praclleal,lt bcslowS the
power with which the Executive shall be efficient.
The trainers Of the Constitution readily foresaw
that event, in which the members OF the hous-
Is Of Congress would infringe directly upon the
laws and acknowledged Constitution of the land.
Hence ii is that we see the provision allowing
the Executive the use OF a veto The Wing par
! " teaeheaas the fundamental feature orits creed
the use Of the veto, only upon such occasions as
the legislative acts cf CONGRESS my conflict with
the Constitution and pre-eAisiine laws, and here
bY asserts It's claim 10 rcnub ieanism aud con,ti-
tuionality.
But Notwithstanding the fact. that the Whig
patty is both republican and constitutional, the
popular voice is often recorded against it. Itis
frequently defeated. The circumstances of each
.deieat,T minutelv entered into.voula easily lead
10 the cause. But minute Observation-Disclosures
ting or instructive. is impraetieable. A general
Glance will show lhc want of union and the desi-
tuition Of energy in the canyasSes. generally. 10
be the causes Of Whig defeats. Unlike Demo.
Gratis, Who's are divided. In making nominations
the party has 4 strife with itself which rebounds