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Letter to Editor
December 31, 1833
Richmond Enquirer
Richmond, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
This letter to the Enquirer criticizes pro-Bank politicians like McDuffie, Clay, and Barbour for opposing deposit removal while supporting the Bank of the United States. It calls for the Bank's abolition to uphold the Constitution and liberties, urging a firm legislative stance against its charter renewal.
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For the Enquirer.
The Question.
The loudest brawlers about the Public Deposites are the most loyal friends of the Bank itself. Who makes the most passionate speech in the House of Representatives? Mr. McDuffie. Who, the most furious in the Senate? Mr. Clay. Who is the most active in the House of Delegates? Mr. John S. Barbour. Who is one of the prime agitators of the Richmond Meeting? A politician who goes for a National Bank.
Object as we may to the mode and circumstances of withdrawing the Deposites, we must keep our eyes fixed upon the Bank itself. It ought to be abolished, if we wish to restore the Constitution, or to put down a power, which would prove fatal to our Liberties. We must not lose sight of this object. Gentlemen must not expect to screen it under the smoke of their fire upon the President. They should show their hands—and the people ought to know them for what they are—Friends of the Bank, or its foes? Friends of the Constitution, or its foes?—It is particularly hoped, that gentlemen in the Legislature may be induced to toe the mark without flinching—What is the Committee of Deposites about? Do they intend to report among their other resolutions, one clear, emphatic one to this effect:
"Resolved, nevertheless, That nothing in these resolutions shall be understood to import the slightest variation in the opinion heretofore expressed by this Legislature, against the Bank of the United States—but that we protest against the unconstitutionality of its establishment, and hereby instruct our Senators to oppose the renewal of its Charter."
The Question.
The loudest brawlers about the Public Deposites are the most loyal friends of the Bank itself. Who makes the most passionate speech in the House of Representatives? Mr. McDuffie. Who, the most furious in the Senate? Mr. Clay. Who is the most active in the House of Delegates? Mr. John S. Barbour. Who is one of the prime agitators of the Richmond Meeting? A politician who goes for a National Bank.
Object as we may to the mode and circumstances of withdrawing the Deposites, we must keep our eyes fixed upon the Bank itself. It ought to be abolished, if we wish to restore the Constitution, or to put down a power, which would prove fatal to our Liberties. We must not lose sight of this object. Gentlemen must not expect to screen it under the smoke of their fire upon the President. They should show their hands—and the people ought to know them for what they are—Friends of the Bank, or its foes? Friends of the Constitution, or its foes?—It is particularly hoped, that gentlemen in the Legislature may be induced to toe the mark without flinching—What is the Committee of Deposites about? Do they intend to report among their other resolutions, one clear, emphatic one to this effect:
"Resolved, nevertheless, That nothing in these resolutions shall be understood to import the slightest variation in the opinion heretofore expressed by this Legislature, against the Bank of the United States—but that we protest against the unconstitutionality of its establishment, and hereby instruct our Senators to oppose the renewal of its Charter."
What sub-type of article is it?
Persuasive
Political
Provocative
What themes does it cover?
Politics
Economic Policy
Constitutional Rights
What keywords are associated?
Bank Of The United States
Public Deposits
Constitution
Liberties
National Bank
Charter Renewal
Richmond Meeting
Mcduffie
Clay
Barbour
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Main Argument
the letter argues that despite opposition to the withdrawal of public deposits, the bank of the united states itself must be abolished to restore the constitution and protect liberties, criticizing politicians like mcduffie, clay, and barbour as bank supporters.
Notable Details
Mentions Mr. Mcduffie In House Of Representatives
Mentions Mr. Clay In Senate
Mentions Mr. John S. Barbour In House Of Delegates
References Richmond Meeting Agitator Supporting National Bank
Urges Committee Of Deposits To Report Resolution Against Bank Charter Renewal