The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-09-23
THE FOURTH TESTAMENT.

We iistened with much satisfaction to tho remarks,
on Thursday last, made by the Hon HEsRY A. Fos-
TER Of New York, upon the bill to pospone the pay
ment Of the 4th nstalment or the opposite act He
was in favor Of the amendment proposed by an honoa-
BILE member from South Carolipa, TO postpone the in
stalment to definite period The amount, he argued,
had been appropriated in his state, upon the faith Of the
State which had been pledged TO the people in expec-
taton that the act would 30 faithfully executed and he
presumed il to be the Intention of the trainers Of the
law. that its provision, should, ultimately, be fully
RED into elfeci--in word, accomplished.
Personal considerations would prompt us to pause
here, and pay mertcd compliment to the ability and
talents OF the eloquent member; but we know his
desty neither expects wishes il; does his
il nor will duty to others permit to pause now
applaud him. He would scorn 10 be singled out for
any favor, that was not accorded equally to his col
leagues that have gone with him. shoulder to shoulder
from the first onset thar the MADisoSiAN PHALASx
made this session OF this PHALANx shall speak
another time when their modesty shall have permitted
them all to raise their visors and allow the public
know their names At present we shall content our
selves with passing and general notice Of the delegation
Of the State from which Mr.. Foster comes.
We MAY remark we think without fear Of contradc-
ton, in the language Of correspondent Of the New
York Times that the delegation 10 Gas able and indu-
entail any that has for years represented the State in
Congress" Almost the whole are new members and
agreat proportion Of them young men--but yet expe-
renced in political Legislation, and with de-
Lucrative assemblies brief sketch of some Of the
promiuent members Of the delegation appeared in late
number Of the Times; and we shall conclude re-
marks by annexing il.
" John c. CLARK, Of Chenango, who became conspicu-
Gus the member who nominated Mr. Allen the sue
cessfn candidate for printer has represented his district
in preceding Congress- and his splendid talents and
great experience and frnness will materially snbserve
the interests Of the country at this important crisis
Mr.. Bronson, new member from jefferson, is q
gentleman Of high requirements, If may Judge from
Senx thrown somewhat in his e>-.r.-s.
manding person and intellectual countenance are no
erring index of his mind He is member of the legal
profession, but appears be complete master Of the
grave subjects which will occupy the attention of the
House, and, If l am not much mistaken, will figure
conspcuously during his term Of service.
Mr.. Foster Of Oneida, is able debater, and will
make himself popular from his courteous and affable
He made his debut on the question Of printer,
and appears little likely to abandon conservative pnc
Piles in obedience to the dctum Of any selfconsuted
authority.
Amasa J. Parker, the member from Delaware, was
formerly member Of the State Legislature, and al
though young man, assumed elevated position
during his legislative career He is possessed of an
unclouded intellect, which mysiifes subject
and although he may continually occupy the floor
viii speak to the purpose when he rises 10 address the
House.
Mr.. Pratt Of Greene, is manufacturer Of experience
and intelligence, whose business knowledge fits HIM for
the station he occupies at period when unied llacies
pressed the nation Familiar with the operations
Of business and unsmitton with the Of atraism,
he will reflect with fidelity the sentiments Of the De-
mocracy Of the Empire State,
Mr. Kemble, from Putnam, is so well known in our
city as gentleman Of talents and great experience in
al the departments Of trade and manufactures that
unnecessary for further aude to his qualifications
His views, and the mness with which they
urged, cannot be too highly appreciated
Mr.. Grant, from Oswego, is q young man and new
member but the most sound views all sub
jects Of interest, and viii faithfully represent the voice
Of the state.