Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1831-04-13
made under a violation of the Constitu-

very swords that had hcwn their passage
through the fortrcsscs of the Turk, had
already opened IL But treaty must be
made; splendid embassy sent out and
plcni hotentlary dispatched, with $50, 900
to rcmunerate Ills lIighncss for an Ara
blan stud now in this city! The Euxlne,
formerly, was spot 10 make rich voya-
ges and Iring away the golden fleece; !;
butwe moe wisely send the golden fleece
thithcr
Mr. Bugcs advcrtcd in a strain Of cl-
oqncnt icrvr, To topic that was nearer
home, VIZ. hc manner III which this Ad-
ministrdtion had observed our sacred
treaties and Kept our plightcd faith with
the remnants Of those mighty nations of
Indians that were now rapidly passing a.
way. lie painted the hdcous wrong of
our attempted tyranny and oppression, be-
speaking a stem sense Of power, when
they were wholly unable to confront us
The policy of preceding administrations
had been to eNend to them blessings OF
civ llllZatOn, and disseminate the pure aud
peaceful doctrines Of Chrlstianity--to adj
dress the kind ceilings and Gcntler sym
pathics of theirhcarts and win them from
the chase to the cultivation of their soil
The effort Succeeded; they had already
written laws, a constitution and an alpha
bet; houses Of public worship had sprung
up among them; and yet this admnistra-
ton pronounced them savages and told
them they must Gloss the Mississippi, and
again expose themselves to all the haz-
ards and necessities of a wandering exis.
tcncc, Mr. B. stated that he had been
informed Ivy the Secretary OF the Chero-
kce Delegation at Washington, that they
were told by the President soon after his
election that he would protect them a
gainst any inroad from the people OF the
United STATES, and especially against the
designs of Georgia. The ensuing year
he was in doubt how to act, and now he
declares that it was not in his power to
aid them
Kindhng with the Importance Of the
exciting subject on which he was speak
ing, Mr.. Burgess exclaimed, "the In
dams are sold to purchase the political
voice of Georgia, and of those States that
are Connected with her, and they are sold
by him who is buying and selling every
thing in our country, except such things
as are not to be bought and sold. There
is no question that Mr. Van Buren, has
directed and advised all these proceed
ings ngainst the Indians, and has dlssolv-
ed obligations so sacred, that there is no
man IN private life but would shuddcr at
their violation.
In his comments upon the general ca
reer CT the administration, MIR. Is. touch
ed upon the present management ot the
Post Office Department by MIR. Barry,
who, he said, held the office but to work
its political machinery; and then dwelt
with great power and vigor of reasoning
upon that absurd idea which had been
engeldered in the mind of Mr.. Van Bu-
rem ald adopted by the President, OF cs-
tablisling a national Bank upon the rev.
cnue and credit ofthe government.
Uron the question Of Internal Improve
mcnt Mr.. Burgess was equally iorclble.
He ndiculed the notion of dividing the
surplus revenue among the several States,
and asked what could be more proper
than to employ that revenue which was
derived from a tax on commerce Tor pur-
poses calculated to open internal COM
mercc between the several States;
In conclusion, said MIR. B. III conten-
plating our situation it is our duty to sub
NIT, but il is also our privilege To amend.
The storm that RACES and the clouds that
lower, we must abide until they are lift
ed up md sunshine appears from ne Vest
Mr. b then gave the following toast and
sat down amidst repeated cheers
The city of New York, rich populous and hos
pitablc, the London of the New World: what may
he her opncnce, what her population, when her
commerce and its kindred lahors. encouraged and
protected like those Of London, shall annually reap
two harycstS, one from the ocean and one from
the land
g. The Supreme Court ofhc United Stotes.
Treated by the master spirits who achieved our
national independence, sustained by Washington
and his associates. The faithful cNpo,lior of con-
st,ulonaI principles, and the last hope of a free
people.
&. The Fdthrr Of his C0unJy.-Thc lustrc
Of his name brishiens bv modern comparisons.
There has been but ONE W >suINGroS.
:. The hrenty- four Tni'cd Statcs.-Tcn-
ants in common created by the Constitution, may
blind and infatuated sclfishncss lead TO par
tilion.
s. The .Am,rican .Nary.-lt has given safety
to and shed glory on our country the gratitude ol
the people will sustain its distinguished officers, a
ganst the prosecutions of power.
81 special tOdSt)
The cause Of cirH anil religions GbcrtV
hroug hout The royid: and may the principles oi
constitutional freedom. which the nations Of the
earth are purchasing with their blood, be Prcscrr-
cd un>ullicd.