Delaware journal., 1828-03-07
Mr.. BARTLETT'S SPEECH, on Chiltons reso-
luton.
EXTRACTS.

this debate, and so VIDE range has Oeen TAKEN,
that Its origin already disputed. The resolution
itself has been subjected to many mutaons that
its identity may well be questioned: it now retains
scarce single feature originally given it by its pu-
tative father OF the orglnal resolution, it should
be remembered, that it affirmed as fact, that abuses
existed reform was necessary and could be eject
ed only by certain process, &c. that these posi-
tons were sustained by the friends Of the mover,
with other allegations and specifications OF charges
of NAL administration of the Government. We have
been tol sir, that the President has been guilty ofil-
legally Pocketing public money before his election TO
Office that he has to the office by corruption,
and violation the Constitution He has been com
pared to the midnight robber in our dwelling house;
has been charged with abuse Of his official power,
and prostrating the interest of the country. And
yet we are asked, why SO sensitive! Why do gen.
tlemen suppose the Administration is attacked !?
They do indeed, cast around them firebrands, and
arrows, and death, and say, are we not in sport
Sir, when we look back upon this discussion, on the
hand have heard charges alleged, inslnuatons
and imputatons attempted to be fixed upon the Pre-
sident of the United States; while, on the other
hand no retaliation has been resorted to--no syl-
liable has been uttered against him for whose sup
posed benefit such resort to accusation is had. Let
not the friends of that individual mistake the cause
of this abstinence from recrlmnation and attack.
Are there no facts to sustain such a course And
if none, could we not find justification in the ex-
ample of our opponents to Call the whisper OF CAL
umny, newspaper reports, or even the hctions OF
fancy to the reinforcements of such warfare But
| will not be provoked to course, in my judgment
so unbecoming my own character and THAT of my
country.
This subject has been treated as one ofindividual
concern-as intended only to accuse, or excuse, the
President and Executive of the United States.
come to it for higher purposes. am for such re-
solution shall the most thorough uncompro-
missing investigation the most unsparing reolm ;
and say what it would give me pleasure to say,
were friendly or adverse, that, in my belief, IL
gid scrutiny will furnish them most triumphant vim
dcatlon of every charge upon their Official conauct
| thank God that, IN my bosom, the heat OF par
ty has not yet consumed that better, higher regard
for my country. Personal partiates and preju-
dces are the lot of humanity but | cannot forget
that here | am to act for the whole People. l
come to my duties here under the influence OF con-
siderations connected with the place in which we
stand--the age in which we live its boasted pro-
gress of mind and improvement---the memory OF
the past--he course and character OF those sages
to whom we owe our institutions-the contempla
ton of the tuture--the Judgement that Shall be pro
. nounced upon us, or the consequence we may bring
e upon posterty: for, unimportant we individual
ly NAV be, we are the trustees Of the interests
ii future generations.
II There is magic in the word retrenchment-
Il economy. But what is the wealth of this nation
( it the amount Of shillings and pence in your Ire
:, asury! The extent of your domain What has
of turned the eyes of the world upon this country
ce What has made the American name the proudes
u title OF distinction in the civilized world ltls tn
NJ character OF our country. Was this bought wit
ne gold And when degraded, debased, destroye
re- can gold restore it 1t is treasury acquired
l,t ik,coc nf atrint
Nd and suferngs and blood Of martyrs. The chara'
ter of our eminent men, in or out of Office, s II
rth property of our country in which, sir, you al
INT, and all of us, have an interest. The Gehlus
'ti America when called upon for her treasures poir
nee nee to her distinguished sons, and excaims, Ihes
int. these are my jewels" And yet, sir in this dlscu
lint, sion, what have we been doing? Have we
all been struggling to pluck from the diadem OF
eh's countrys glory, and deace and tread into the
= &c those gems, which ages to come may not restor
dby Have we not been saying 10 'he wof'u 'h" 'A'
A. individuals, whose patriotism, and talents, and p'
Is lie services, have been our pride and boast, are
- principled traitors Have we not said to the
triots in distant nations, struggling against opPr
sions. and encouraging the friends of liberty, NJ
Esq. nonoenublic service proof only of selfshnes
and our institutions. in the newness OF spring,
At already rotten to the very foundations w
would be our judgement upon him who should "
tonly demolish this splendid edifce And ye
,gton might be restored ne sc"Ae.a' '.''.
Jared (Mr. tloyd) mas sa'u VIC "oveiio"' my =
Com foreign hlrellngs, Enshsh Vi "ein"h' e'"P'1ye
ID to utter calumnes against out S'c'' "'' soou I
ven that such employment may not be thought
o. service in which to earn our per diem. Let us
cast the irebrand ofdestruction here into the ten
~ of our liberties, to acquire the infamous immort'
m of its incendiaries.
- It's moi from investigation that would seek to
SONS tect any one, but from that indscrmnate denun
Dcl ton which is uttered without proof; that sent'