Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1853-03-11
MANY .Nn AGLl: PAPER.

ens l cieares and convincing "hy his po-
n,lcaI opinions have Undergone modification. lie has
.c,n and Judged for himself Tie working Of parties and IN
The su;,i; OF hons truth boldly forward 10 range
himself with the States ki.hts Republican party OF The
s, Tn. sen,imsnt. AR T. are in entire accord
.rrr with the views Of ressa! Plerces Inaugural and we
-, mn, aston.,d 10 sc. gentleman Of such high :tcIi-
.,ncc ani Virginia feeling canaay a'o"ns 'ia' ms
-. l,,icnl zen lr:rnIs have undergone chaneH.
,,o Of talents and Influence ana powerful debater
ur rps.ril h., ranked high in the State Legislature
o; Ine Slaunton Spectator speaking Vi MI
Rrs.cls spesch on The Stsutenyls and piiisou'g ti@
! Il Way question: says
Such speech have never heard within the walls ol gu.
uri;,l be ore The universal sentiment oi ai--!ehnefs
ard visitor. a.eis that il was one OF the ost hase;
tors they ever heard He was listened 10 throughout WIN
ufraIe.s attention. and when he took his seat members
from al parts Hall and visitors too locked around
him 81 lender their congratulations distinguished mem
h,r nj NJ Puas Cabinet who CHANGED 10 be present
was amongst the first 10 congratulate NM anu a!'e'
sa,, r,,ns kr. u friend Iny hearing that was ono
OF the rost m s1ic. speeches he lad t'ef heard In inc
noro,uc many members supposed that the bill would pan
but Ei. speech produced such ELECT That II was le
u;leY post pon.d by vote vi about i"o 10 one III -Pe
The out door lhhHeNce Niil au oce' o'o"s' ~
hrar upon IL. -
Mr Russell i, eth young man, probably nrl over b
years agsbut he Is DESTINED, despite his mocesty ana 's
firing Gispusi:ion I'll large space IN III pu6c AFFAIRS :"
The couary. And since the retirement IRON ponies :" INC
great giant OF West. George W SHmr'f kno" o! no
one whom the Wing party OF virginia maY fay as '!-i
leader who combines many elements OF popularity and
Success Chass W Russell lie needs but 10 be known
. Ia he bel. and admired by ali men
TO THE PEOPLE OF ONO COUNTY.
Iousr DELEGATES. !
R!cHM3xp VA Feb. g 1853.
FsLLnw CIrzESs iiunuroi by your preference, h We
served YOU trec ycaTs member this House. amf=t
circumstances of much interest you and OF equal Difficult
" 10 nc: ana tel II liberty t. decline another cc.
Throughout The period Of my service you have had 10
struggle against the assaults Of external interests aus, Inc
last OF Ia. been urged BY such an array % "iahblc
influences az before assai-A community IN TN:
State. lG in III. last III oIfner Instances N IN -B:V
and ,,nc-s Legislature wittUpd all Efforts 10
intilac ard al sinister Iersuasjuns. NlEGi*IA, the hest
of wcahs has ny her justice an! maternal care CIV
en- YOU 10 cherish towards hcr ~ You aaFc MN
.rtJ cherished tinrns 0i gratitude and loyal devotlr-
| an wei assured that. your par', you viii be al
WAYS y,.aGt and prompt 10 defend her Interests, e '9F
and her rights
For mylf since irst entered this House m: attach.
meat 20 nv State been constantly strengthened
ana disposition guard her against eno"acfnrht cl'h
nm rival ,,rsuiii,g ar ;rrm III. federal authO.ity has
been FIR almost continually here ana el-n"iGir,
have been engaged IN offending r rEhs ana !"H own
against uc enrtgarhnen'+ AMI have bcct her Ga.nani-
rnu-ly protecting her people Inc service nay. or"
ab" rrn! has indeed been very hHnoc ou nave Al
!,as. cultivated the spirit proper FOR ~ performance
You cannot surprised l"arn-as SORE {" you know
such experience ana hr reflections II suggest
Ell have ryer,sd an influence my political opinions
,vr in ic Len tel II entertain vc"s which ocs''G 40"
| 10 commend c1nStc 'atl"n.
retire. Union had just been apparently on me oL'h OF
.!l..riu.iyn The 81 thai dagger .ti' hs.n
scilet,- C injustice which was g. have been c"a''1 ~
means Fcirrci c1s trE asa,"st virginia hni 'oie o.!
her sister ,arns The per! being c"- = ncc"'nc t'rry
good citizen consitcr what p'lncip"s ~ 'cy us rccn
renee u ht b, avoiict although ursls: that inquiry
with mr. uIal 1ia1 scarcely haze beet il-aH"f ~ sc
conciia!un he'd by mroy--ihl our n"s' @nifhn! W
the safety he Union consists in The cHcu.on 9" hs ODE
rat poyrmcni from n. unnecessary interference "i c
internal ras Of tho atfa The st;ic'"s' construction u
the powers granted Congress would leave II In as'sph
o! authority han Il could =a!r: e1rci:r WIN he
rgart The erpri'; OF HE Gn'.r, whilst thn STATE COY
.,nmrnis for the fuf!IIcn' 81 their ntc snd Tor lc vel"
fare Of the pcop" need svetv ttIlc 1" power H'! ihs hcen
reserved 10 'iicni
The ccr:;cons 10 which my mini .as became iGcnet
were confirmed from tc, r. pablo events "ie
iani Won. shall a!inde 10 "n: on" because y
cunt:n~a be :hJ@ct nt immediate Interest Ia You ~
more important res"cis ,han as illustrating ny ;nie'
udcrl proceeding designed 81" yoaf Oppression aEi IN
vovns questions 9nr'an: TO The country; '''9 rf'lf t
during n = last three 70 drtntr ;;tqus: Hhd
careful stujy = rcliiiun between the States an! Ire
F.cral government and tsrcilIiv 10 the principles ts
h,ye been apDied these relations rs the Federal 5Gnas
l. aapear- tha. III" political doctrines and tie fu"s Of
construction which found 10 hr e:a's'r IN ~" courts
OF the State when coo.drfe' by tie hgit 81 irS r'c
teal p"rrr in public aiiars y" regarded as a
ge-ous St'cs. In REVIEWING iheir ci'inn' wcm"s
trcqucnty struck WIN tr superior weight "tcn allowed
~2yrrsripr :" :" iCtfiul'5 ~ "'>-'s
.lavr1 :IeccSs!.ins 81 STAT alIi l ti'tr rf';
outweigh any plausible argument in .s"r "i power rl'n
Fs!grll Government Indeed nne-s 'h- present
judicial decisions checked The most eascntI'
lights IT the States danger {" beng gradunly with
drawn from them md absorbed nto great crAh! power
Fo example the Constitution empowers Congress 10 re-
guIar Wits foreign nations and anuEG The States
Tho extent and manifold bearings 81 THIS power even
when strictly construed can scarcely BE- estimated
Wisely jealous Of II. tho Convention which rattle me con
si,uliun behalf OF Virginia, Recommended an ancnfmcnt
effect that navigation law or law regulating com
mcrrc should be passed without tie conscn! OF lw"-thds
of the m:mbGrs present in both Hogs"s In dliier
spirit the Supreme Court has expanded the power, until
il harh Acknowledges limitation except the discretion
Of Congress; and finally The Court has undertaken 10 cAe
cute hvundcss power without tie previous
ton OF adequate legislation Hence you have suffered Add
recently (agar49sng the mischief al those pgCccni> the
supreme Court as placed ouch construction "n another
Of power extend tho Admiralty aud M@Ttinr
Jurisdiction Of lie Federal Courts all Tie rictt n::i
gable Of The country THIS startling ana novel en-
croachent upon the rights Of The States passes Tor The
present, without general csnsuto
Such ,nGfoachncnis most dangerous when they nic
made hsou.h JUDICIAL pece!cnts which awaye widen,
rcced, and rarely arrest attention mill Il too late
political constitution may be NOR" wisely interpreted by
Than by Judges but tic opni ms o our judge
npp political questions, aii'l"S ont o The crhsu-
ton lie accepted by lr executive and lcg>a
iiva Z, warrant tor stretching their euhory.
nerre, Of Judicial pfccctenss, drifting always in
the direction Should be encountered by paaC opinion
acting upon and through the State governments the Fcde
raj executive and Congress nr The purpose 81 preserving
the nghr. Of the SB;es Nor would this imply any dstrust
Of the isdon Of The Federal courts in regard - other sab
ect. :" judicial cognzansc or "i their purity in any re-
spec,.
Tihpu. cxIcndn. these observations mean TO declare
h1l longer yicJng assent merely passive or hcnrc
cal IN tic principle oi Estate RIoH-s" hold it 10 lie
tuy the present condon Of the country and
Of public law ,uItan that policy and hos principles
which Viii rlicctuay uphold the Legitimate authority
the States and rearaIa the Central 1fg tendencies Ui the
Federal gGvcrnment
lie, com,icu tho rule Of political action your
favorable consideration. Many OF you have d0nh.ss been
accustomed 10 look 10 the Federal Government Tor cnmprc
hen,ve and vigorous measures when you have deemed
useful 10 The country Without pnung - inquire whether
measures saularv hY The evUiDi'c
ment OF distinct commercial systems III thu several Saics
the tucnn "f many public works within 'hcr The nd
useful ls the unprecedented increase y. CELL the
ntnrn gfutnns population from another quar-
tie globe aud other icss striking events al late
tim, at those lon
ne! necessary powerful nation and that they wp,!
tend ags:avatc inequalities among the States Ia iunct
discDn and 10 aggrahdizr Central power nraty per
aps s;roEg be safe and ton rich 10 hc pure ~ sc
n process il crunusd TOO long The $a:c. necessary auat
,lans welfare and liberty woG'd Be si, nl
righul puwrrs an! ink The mbHcic Provinces o
hni'. led empire Every a1;!'Ic towards sG4n resnts
he deprecated ny all Vignldns, aud hv ,!Ian
yourselves II IL essential Ia y0nr safety that The Union
should preserved thu, Virginia sha! na powerful and
Tree t. G1c i'r- power.
II s time since these OPINIONS brI r. naurcG;
hut have DELAYED public uv0wI o. II! pa'Y thai
Election might they not lrlndad III inpr!="