The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-09-28

Inconsistency by Mr.. Clay. A change q rulers was
the remedy which the Senator from Kentucky and his
friends desired Il would be highly gratifying TO them
to see such change. He then drew pasture Of the
policy which would be Adopted Il Mr.. Clay in the
Executive Chair and conssased With the policy Pursu
cd by the preseni Executive He defended te Sub-rea
suy system against the attacks made upon it, and chac
terized those who opposed il desiring 10 increase
Executive power and showed that the bill Of Mr. Riyes
could not command the support Of the friends Of tbs ad
mnistration He maintained that the establishment Of
Subtreasury system would tend 20 diminish Execu-
tive power; and no called on gentlemen 70 support .
system which would destroy the influence Of the Execu-
tive over number Of local banks, and their hundred
thousand directors MI. w. concluded, after speaking
about two hours.
Mr.. HUBBARD moved 70 amend the amendment,
by striking out the words First day Of January"
wherever they occur and inserting the words thirty
hrst day Of December
Mr.. MORRIS then explained his amendment offered
yesterday which provides for repeal Of the aw which
permits the receipt Of bank notes in discharge Of dues
TO the government This was Afterwards Withdrawn ;
and
MI. CALHOUN modified his amendment, 50 as to
read repealed" instead Of modified" a. to meet
the object Of the senator from Ohio.
Mr.. BENTON moved an amendment relative to the
arrangement Of tho Treasury drafts, and the mode Of
paying them when presented which was for the present
laid on the table. ssh sf ,s
Mr.. CALHOUN moved that the Senate adjourn, as
no senator seemed disposed to occupy the floor.
Mr.. BUCHANAN hoped the question would be
taken, il no gentleman was ready 10 speak
" Mr. CALHOUN said he would not press the motion.
He expressed regret that the resolution adjourn
the 9th had been adopted, before this important subject
b ad been disposed Of
Mr.. CRITTENDEN then expressed his sentiments
in opposition the bill He stated what the con-
don and expectations Of the country; and asked how
about 10 fulfil these expectations. Was any
proposed TO relieve the country No Every thing
for the relief Of the Treasury and the Government
and nothing was done for the country He denounced
the bill Withdrawing the fourth instsment from the
States fraughs with injustice and injury The States
had asked for bread and had given them stone BY
withdrawing this nine millions, and authorizing new
loan Of ten millions, by issuing Treasury notes, the
Treasury TO be relieved, but the burdens Of the coun
try will be increased lie went into an examination Of
the proposed divorce of the Government from the Banks
which he interpreted mean, that the Government will
separate itself from the people II would be better for
the Government to tell the people, we intend have
one currency Of gold and silver and yoa shall have pa
per will silver spoon, you must Q wooden
one will eat from silver plate, bur you must eat
from wooden trenchers. This would be more correct
language than to talk about diyocing the Government
from the Banks e4 h ie#
Mr. RIyES asked the state Of the question: whether
after the vote on the amendment Of Mr. Calhoun, the
question on his bill would not be the next in order
The Chair replied in the Affirmative
On motion Of Mr.. WEBSTER,
The Senate then adjourned e