Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1836-12-27

III lihc WuHHcT 10 i've emu oil tne ulpnaOet.
From tho manner in which tho committees
are constituted, and from other uncquiyocal
indications, it is evident that party discipline
is to be closer and stronger than at any former
period In the history Of our country. II is
much 10 be feared, that tho interest of party
will be the rule Of action, rather than the into
test Of the country. The inquiry will be, what
will be most likely TO sustain and strengthen
the parly2 not what will advance the welfare
and secure ihe'prospcriiy OF the country. This
disposition was strkinsy exempliGed in the
appointment of the committees on the public
lands, and on manufactures, developing, very
plainly, rs il appears 10 me, the motions and
objects of the party. These committees have
charge Of the greatest and most important in.
'erests Of the country, and have il in their
power, in great measure, 10 lead and direct
legislative action in relation TO these interests.
A majority Of the first, including the chairman,
consists, as you will perceive, OF members from
the new states, who arc known 10 be hostile
to the policy which has heretofore been adopt
ed and pursued in relation to the public lands,
being disposed not only 10 reduce the price,
but even TO give the lands away TO the new
states. Two of tho other committee referred
TO, are strongly and entirely anti.tariff and
majority, at least, is understood to be opposed
TO the principle Of protection 10 domestic in
dustry. There is certainly much reason 10
fear, that these great interests orc to be su-
crihced.
Mr.. Ewing, of Ohio, made q very sensible
speech yesterday, in support of his resolution
TO rescind the former treasury order OF the | lth
OF July last, showing its mischievous effects
generally, and particularly in producing, in
conncxion with other treasury ORDERS the extra.
ordinary cmbarrassments which pcrvade many
parts Of the country. lie did not touch the
point involving the authority OF the secretary
Of the treasury 10 issue the order, but dwelt
chiefly upon its practical operation. The Sc
crotary Of tho treasury derives all his power
over the subject from the laws, and neither he
nor the president can exercise any power over
it, except what the laws give. The order pro.
iosscs 10 be made by the direction Of the prcsi-
q ent, the secretary acting, as in thccase ofthc
removal Of the dcposites, as the mere instru.
ment Of the executive. But the president can
not usurp the powers OF congress, or legislate
in it's stead; and especially, he cannot act in
opposition to the laws Of congress. Now, it
so happens, that the order alluded to, 10 not
only an act Of legislation altogether unautbor.
lied, but is in dis met opposition to an existing
law of congress.
Nothing Of importance was done in the SEN
ate TO day.
In the house, on Tuesday, Mr.. Wise of Va,
introduced resolution, appointinga committee
cloathng the committee with power to send
for person. and papers. Upon the introduction
of the resolution, he delivered a speech, in
which he set forth, in bold relief the manner
in which the president and heads of depart
ment had carried on the late elcclioneeriEg
campaign. To-day Mr., Pearco Of r. l., Pey-
ton Of Tenn, Ripley OF La, Underwood Of
KY, and Mann Of N. Y, scveraliy addressed
the house on Wise's resolution. Peyton spoke
boldly and indcpend ently,-in way well be-
fitting a man who loved Gen. Jackson, but his
country more. You viii probably have his
speech in full, also that Of Mr.. Wise. What
will be done with the resolution is uncertain
The Van Buren, mcn are afraid to pass it, and
dare not reject it. If passed, the lion ,oll be
shorn Of his name.
Mr.. Van Buren, is small man, Of sandy
complexion, and bald head, and dresses in tho
most fashionable style. His countenance in
dicates GOODNESS, shrewdncss and cunning, but
nothing uncommonly great, either in genius
or talents. He is elected president by small
majority Of electoral votes; but it is very evil
dent that large majority Of the people i,
against him. II there had been union and en-.
ergy in the opposition, he would most GER
tainly have been defeated. Vermont, | an
proud TO say, did its duty. I have heard the
state extolled in the highest terms, for its de-
votion to principle. An eminent man, a few
days since, said in m, hearing, that no statt
has shown more patriotism, and more stead,
and consistent adherence 10 principles, thar
Vermont. He observed, that the farmers o
Vermont could not be corrupted by the spoils
nor tempted from their integrity; and that, BY
standing out for eight years against the ad
ministration, they have given tho fullest an'
meet decisive evidence that they possessed
right principles, and meant to maintain them
He added that M sIatn could claim A hiohe