Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1835-04-02

that hour. In this state Of things, il this or
any other important bill should pass, the re-
sponsiblity Of its failing to become a law,
would rest on him. How could devoted
friends permit this? OF this fact, Mr.. Cam
breleng was, in all probability, ignorant,
when he was in the committee room, and the
conference made their agreement. But the
Vice-President and the Secretary of State
did not leave the Capitol with the President,
and itso happened that they met Mr.. G. and
had conference with him, before he went
into the Hall to make his report. This was
most important conference, doubtless. His
conduct after Ii, speaks for itself. 1t is also
reported, that they went into the Hall, and
for some time occupied seats of the men,
bers, while the House was in session, but in
state of most lamentable disorder. What
they said and did there, the faithful only can
tell. II was after midnight, as is alleged
Their official duties at the Capitol were clos
ed-nay, the Vice-President had retired from
the chair of the Senate at 6 o'clock, in the
evening. What detained him, must be, to
us, matter of conjecture. 1t is not known
that he il one Of the constitutional official ad-
visers OF the President, or that any official
duty detained him. But it is true, that this
whole three million scheme had its commenc-
ment, progress, and death, while he was in
attendance.
We abstain from comment upon such
scene. But we will not abstain from holding
up to reprobation, the conduct of the majori-
ty Of the House. 1t was not the Fortilica-
ton Bill only which was defeatcd-but many
others which had passed the Senate, and
which the interests of the country required
the House to pass. We mention three or
four of them, which occur to our recollection:
l. The Post Office Bill. After most la
borious inquiry, the committee Of the Senate
had reported immense misconduct and i'm
propriety, and squandering of the public
money, upon favorites, and they also report
ed bill to re-organize it, and to secure faith
funess and economy in it. This bill, after
various amendments, passed the Senate unan-
imousty, with every administration vote re-
corded in its favor. This bill was lost-the
House did not consider it. And why not:-
The majority of the committee Of the House
had made report which denounced the con-
duct Of the Department, in even stronger
terms than that Of the Senate, and that ma
jority were good Jealous Jacksonlnen :-ye,
the House did not act on the bill 1.-THE De-
partment Is left as it was, to corrupt the pub
lie press, and squander the public money, and
the Postmaster General is still retained in
office. Rumor says, the President has de-
clsred, while he is President, w. II. Barry
shall be Postmaster General. Ifthis be true.
we need not wonder at the fate of the bill.
2. The Judiciary Bill. The western new
States have long complained, and perhaps
justly, that they have not the advantages OF
the Circuit Court System. An opportunity
by the resignation Of Judge Duvall, occurred
to create new Circuit IN the South West,
and fill il with his successor; ; and by adding
one other new Circuit and Judge in the North
West,-give to the whole Union the same
system, without injury to the Court. The
bill passed the Senate-several admnistra-
ton men voting for it. But Mr.. Taney had
been nominated, and Mr.. r. was favorite of
the President, and must be taken care of, let
the public interests fare as they might. The
bill was lost in the House.
3. The Bill regulating the Deposites OF
public money in the State Banks. The Pre-
sident, in his message, had earnestly pressed
this matter on Congress. Bill was passed
by the Senate, and with an overwhelming
majsrty-many administration men voting
for it. But it was little too rigid in its terms
1t was lost in the House.
d. The Bill respecting the limitation OF
the term Of certain officers, and the Presi-
dent stating his reasons for dsmissions This
Oil was, several years ago, reported by a
Jackson Senate-suStained by q strong re-
port. The very flower of the Jackson party
were on The commttee-viz; White, Benton,
&c. II was passed by the Senate with few
dissenting voices, at this session. Where is
it? The House treated it as they did the
others. And yet the Senate is accused OF
defeating the Fertilization Bill.
Let the truth be told. 1t is not right to i'm
pose on the people, by Misrepresentation
Let them know the facts.