Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-02-21


its passage he would rather 'sbe a dog, aud
bay the moon, than such Roman.n Yet
the gentleman well knows, that il any thing
is sacrificed to arbitrary power. this sacrifice
has been demanded by the "Oid Roman
as be and others have called hims by the
President whom he has supported, so often
and SO ably. for the Chief Aiagislry Of the
country. He says, too, that one OF the see
lions IS an English Botany Bay law, except
that ii is much worse. This section, Sin,
whatever it may be. is just what the pfesi
dents Message recommended Similar OBJ
seryations are applicable to the remarks Of
the honorable gentleman from North Car
DINA. 1t is not necessary to partieularixe
those remarks. They were in the same
strain.
Therefore, cir, let il DO understood lei II be
known. that the war which these gentlemen
choose 10 wage, is waged against the inca.
sure Of the administration, against the Presi.
dent OF their own choice: The controversy
has arisen between him and them; and, 10 its
progress, they will probably come to dis
tinct understanding
MIR. President, | am TO be understood as
admitting that these charges against the bill
are just, or that they would BIO Just If made
against the message. On the contrary, |
think them wholly unjust Not one Of them,
in my opinion, can be made good think
the bill. or some similar measure, had be-
come indispensable, and that the President
could moi do otherwise than to recommend
it to the consideration Of Congress. He was
not at liberty 70 look on aud be silent, while
dangers threatened the Union, which exist
ing laws were not competent, in his judg-
ment, to avert.
Mr.. President, take this occasion to say.
that support this measure, as an indepen
dent member Of the Senate. in the discharge
oil the dictates OF my own conscience am
no man leader, and, on the other hand, |
follow no lead, but that Of the Public Duty,
and the Star Of the Constitution believe
the country is in considerable danger; be
ieve an unlawful combination threatens the
integrity Of the Union. | believe the crisis
calls for mild, temperate, forbearIng, but
infexibiliiy firm execution Of the laws And
under this conviction, | give hearty sup
port 10 the Administration, 10 all measures
which deem 10 be fair, just and necessary.
And in supporting these measures. mean 10
take my fair share Of responsibility; to sup
port them frankly and fairly, without rcilcc-
tons on the past, and without mixing other
topics in their discussion.
Mr. President. 1 think I understand the
sentiment Of the county, on this subject; |
think public opinion sets with an irresistible
force in favour Of the Union, ia favour Of the
measures recommended by the President,
and against the new doctrines which threat
en- the dissolution orthc Union. | think the
People Of the United States demand Of US,
who are entrusted with the Government, to
maintain The Government, 10 be just. and
fear not; to make all and suitable provisions
for the execution OF the laws, aud 10 sustain
the Union and the Constitution against
whatsoever may eDdanger them. For one,
obey this public voice; Icomply with this
demand Of the People. support the Adj
minis,ration in measures which believe to be
necessary; and while pursuing this course,
look unhesitatingiy. and with the utmost
confidence. for the appreciation Of the coun
try.
MIR. TvLgR then rose. lie bad never in.
qaired, he said, from what quarter the bill
Come had never entered into his concep-
ton that 1t was matter oil the smallest con.
sequence. II had never been his habit TO
look to the source rather than to the princi-
pies OF q measure upon which he was called
on TO decide. He did not oppose this mca-
sure because i was supported by the gentle
man from Massachusetts,; and would the
gentleman believe in his sincerity when be
declared that he would give his support to
any measure proceeding from the senator
from Massachusetts, which be himself APP
proved, as promptly and as heartily as il it
proceeded from the very highest officer Of
government. This was not abe first time
that he had been placed in opposition 10 mea.
sures OF which the president was the source,
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