Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1853-08-16
sssaIly sIrss.

writer In the Enquirer, who signs himself ~
Tailsy Dsmocrdt' gives US nearly three columns o
comments upon the Federalism of Secretary Davis
Secretary Guthrie, the Washington Union, and, h
ears, Of Gen. Pierce also.
In allusion Of the Brigadier, he says:
Amer General Pierce nominated for the Presidency
thought IL duty make careful examination
Of his record during his service in the House of Repre-
enatves and the Senate and much pleased to dis
cover, that he had been the Incorporating opponent
internal Improvement by the General Government He
| voted uniformly against River and Hsrbor Bills, and
against appropriations for Roads and Canals lie was in
bis dc well his profssoS strict constructionist
true State Rights man, aud against the exercise OF ALL
| DOUBTFUL TOWERS GENERAL GovERSNENr. He vo-
ted against tn River and Harbor bill of June 2Sth, 1884
against the River and Hsrbor bill Of March Sd, 1885
against appropriation to the Improvement OF the Ohio
river above the hlls-agains the River and Harbor bill
Of July 3D. lSSo-against the River aud HaTbor bill of
March 3d. lsSI-and indeed against all Of internal
improvement bills, including the Cumberland road aud
canal around the fails of 81 Marie In addition TO these
votes he voted against the Light House bill of June 3Oth
1884, and against the Light House bill Of the sd OF March,
1887 These votes satisfied me- that he was sound be
yond doubt upon this question, and his uniform conss
tcncy satisfied that he would adhere faithfully the
principles indicated by these votes and Pre-
siieut of the United States that he would exercise the
veto Unnecessary check the appropriation of the money
OF the Federal Government to the construction of the Pa
cine ka Road any other scheme OF internal improve
mcnt. But ii the views expressed by Col Davis Mr..
Guthrie and the Union to be taken opponents Of
the Presidents views as fear they are, may
live branch of the emp oycd establish
wholesale system of internal improvements such as was
never anticipated by Mr. Clay himself or the Editor
Of the "lSTEL.iGENCER.'
Now, there is something very near akin to i'm
putation of treachery in tbs paragraph. The writer
had examined Mr. PierceS antecedeutS, and he found
him. like VIM. j. Brown, possessed Of clear a
cord as any man. But alas in practice he finds
him going bow,Shot beyond Mr. Clay. This is
very true. Mr.. Clay never advocated the consiruc-
ton of a Railroad across the continent-ani he long
ago proclaimed that the States had made such ad-
they could complete their improvements with
out all from tie Federal Government or with very
little assistance.
~ Valley Democrats" conclusion is rich, and
iuStiGcS the worst apprehensions for the future
rime-honorei States Rights are in danycr-and there |
serious grounds apprehend that "t3e National
hteUigesccr may get become Ms organ Of this al /.
mja.S'ruiioH." DO YOU hear that We gallant Spar
ans But listen to the voice of warning
II the Pacific road il be taken a. one Of the De-
Of this administration suggest most
respectfully 70 the Wings, to keep strict watch the
balance of their measures shall b. surprised II the
Union" succeeds in its present move to find il ere LONG
advocating Land Distribution amongst the States Ma
onal Biuk-and all the other that have been
he eoiore dear to the Wings and dstt>eu the
Democrats await quietly to see what is 10 come next,
reg trdins 1t amongst INPOSSIILTIEs that the 'N
ons lutel gcuceg vet become the organ Of this al
mins.rauOn. Ii the Union is continue As il has been
:cing for time past; do know at the De-
mocrdcy would suffer much from such result
The Inc honogsd principles of the States Rights me-
o! the South are ia dagger, and appeal 20 chem resist
.feFuly this attempt strengthen Federal power by in
sseasug the Federal patronage Union energy. deter
mined effort, and uuconpromisug spirit will save our
party from overthrow, and principles disgrace
such objects worth struggle, and i; to our
elves 10 make the effort.
\ VALLEY DEMOCRAT /