Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-01-31

memories oil It's authors shall have slunDcrcd
in the tomb A stigma is upon our national
character and honor which the ocean wave
1887, will be day memorable in the history
Of our country. The patriot will remember
it, and the despot will remember it and when
the former is teaching his children the lcssona
Of political wisdom, the unhallowed rccolec-
lions OF this days doings will prompt him 10
warn them Of the dangers Of man-worship.
The Senate is degraded to low, base sub
setviency L. party dictu,ion. Senators have
descended from their high standing and made
themselves the humble tools OF Andrew jack
son-parasites, slaves, snpplants at the foot
stool Of power,
"Whcre Thrift, may follow fawning"
But TO the proceedings.
In the Senate, yesterday, Mr. Clay took the
floor on the Expunging resolution, and spoke
about two hours. II was one Of his happiest
efforts. The lobbies and galleries Of the Sem
ate chamber were completely crowded. His
speech was a continued flow of eloquencc and
sarcasm. 1t is IN VAN 10 attempt a descrip-
ton of it. 1t should he published in every pa-
per in the country, circulated in every nook
and corner and read by every freeman. He
was followed by Bayard, Hendricks and Ew-
ing Of Ohio against, and by Strange in favor
of, the resolution. The remarks of Mr.. Ew.
ing were severe and caustic. They are said 10
be the nblcst ever delivered by HIM on the floor
Of the Senate. He spoke like an Independent
man, who feared neither the power of the
Executive nor the attacks of an over
bearing and reckless majority. He defed
their power and attacks. He was severe be-
yond description. His speech, also, should
be read by every man who loves his country
and its constitution. After Mr.. Ewing had
concluded his remarks, (Mr. King Of Ala. in
the chair,) the question was stated, "shal this
resolution pass 2" At this stage Of tho pro-
ceedings Mr.. Webster rose and protested a.
gainst the adoption of the resolution. He was
able ard eloquent, demonstrating clearly the
III constitutlonality Of the resolution. He pro.
tested against the right Of the Senate to erase
his name or vote from the Journals. They had
as much right TO change his vote, and make it
appear that he voted different from what he ac-
tually did, as 10 erase it from the Journals
The Constitution expressly declared, that
" Each House shall keep a journal of all its
tko Oh
proceed in the face and eyes, and in direct Vi
olation Of this provision, and destroy that jour-
nal He protested against this, and thanked
God that Massachusetts, was yet free from
a party despotism that would drive her Sena-
tors to violate their oaths and the Constitution
Of their country. After Mr.. Webster had con-
cludcd, the question was put, " shall the rcso-
luton pass 2" and decided in the affirmative.
Yeas 25, Nays 49,! King Of Geo. dOdgedthe
question. Mexican, who would have voted
against, and Parker OF Va, who would have
voted in favor Of the resolution, were absent on
account of indsposition.
Immediately after the vote was declared, Mr..
Benton moved that the Journals be brought in,
and the Secretary proceeded forthwith 10 draw
the lines and write the words. The motion
was agreed to, and tho Journals were brought
in. When the Secretary came IN with the
Journals but few opposition Senators were to
be seen. They, disguised with the proceedings
and not wishing 10 see the Constitution tram
pied IN the dust, had left the Senate chamber
the place where the Constitution of their
country was TO be sacrificed TO the ambition of
despot! The Secretary took his pen and
proceeded 10 draio the black lines round the
resolution, and 10 endorse across it the eortemp.
iibie words. During this process kissing and
Stamping Of feet commenced and became gen.
eral throughout the gallery. The chair order
cd the galleries cleared. Mr.. Benton hoped
the galleries would not be cleared. Let the
ruflians be arrested and brought to the bar Of
the Senate. Let the Sergeant.at arms seize
the rufIians. Let him apprehend them. Let
him seize the bank rufiiaus. Don't let them
insult the Senate as they did when il was I'M
der the power Of the Bank of the United States.
Take the rufans and bring them 10 the BAR
There, there, see 'em, the rufians. Here's one,
just above me. Take him-take them-the
ruffians-the bauk ruffians This was said in
grea: anger. Benton roared and foamed like
a mad bull. The order to clear the galleries
was revoked, and the gcant-at- Arms direc-
ted to go into the galleries and arrest the per-
sons who had created the disorder. The Ser
geant'al-Arm proceeded 10 the gallery and
arrested one individual, and informed the chair
that he had him in custody. Motion made 10
adJourn-Yeas and Nays taken decided in