Maumee express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1837-1838, 1837-10-28
ofthe Journal of Commerce.
WASHINGTON, Oct. IL.

Correspondence ofthe Journal of Commerce.
WASHINGTON, Oct. IL.
The speech of Mr.. Hoffman, this
morning, fully met, and indeed much
surpassed the high expectations formed
here of his powers as an orator. lie
was not expected to speak to day, and
indeed it has been rumored that MIR.
Gushing was to reply to the speech OF
Mr.. Pickens. Mr.. Hoffman, therefore,
took the House by surprise when he
rose, and throughout his brilliant speech
he enchained the attention and admlra-
ton of every individual present So far
as his remarks were in reply to the re-
markabIe assault made by Mr.. Pickens,
upon the institutions and pursuits Of the
Northern commercial States, and his
disparagement of the Northern labor
ing class, they were very forcible and
eloquent, though he treated Mr. Pickens
personally in the kindest and most cour-
teous manner.
He confessed. however, that he had
listened to Mr.. P's remarks with much
surprise, and said he was glad that he
had not an opportunity to reply to him,
under the excitement which they produ'
ced in his mind. The portion of the
speech directed against the bill was very
strong and argumentative, and was
founded upon a very statesmanlike and
philosophical view of the character and
operation of our institutions. The illus.
tratons to which he resorted were, in
every instance, peculiarly striking and
classical. His voice is remarkably well
adapted to the Hall, and is adequate to
Gil it entirely.
P. S. The House has just adourned,
leaving the subject matter before the
committee, just where they found t--and
where they will choose to keep it. No
question was taken on the sub -Treasu-
ry Bill, and none will be taken at an ear.
" date. Mr.. Garland, of Virginia, call
ed commonly in his state, "Wof Tim"
from his peculiar style of speaking,
made strong and good speech against
the sub Treasury bill. But the House
would not adjourn at this early hour,
(half past seventh there was any chance
of crammng the bill down their capa-
cious throats. It's thing they cannot
go-nulifers as some ofthem are,-and
working men as they pretend to be, and
ought to be.
Mr. Pckens calls Justify upon the nor
thern white slaves to come out in "in.
surrection' that is his term-against
their northern money-getting, and mon
ey-keepng masters. 1t remains to be
seen how the 'northern lohite Slaues" i. e.
every free white man in the northern
states, will stand this sort of Ioco-foco-
ism. What-we free laborers of the
north,-the men who send our represcn-
tatives to Congress,-the men who
fought our battles-the men who consti-
tute the bone and sinew of our country,
are they to be stigmatised by Mr,Cal-
houn and Mr.. Pickens asslaues? They
are slaueS, abject and miserable slaves,
if they can stand this or any thing like
it. But they must take this along with
them, that few of the southern men,---so
far as we know, advocate such doctrines.
i Many Of the most influential and worthy
men Of the South, deprecate this course
of conduct, which courts collision with
the North. You know that the best and
wisest men in New York and New Eng
land have. for some years, exerted all
their influence in putting down aboli-
tionism, and loco-focoism, as connected
with it. But, how can they,--how can
you,-how Can |, stand the application
which Mr.. Calhoun and Mr.. Pickens
as the leaders of the new party, in the
south and the north. in the Senate and
the House, have undertaken to make
their principles! l piH mol argue the
question with these men as to the pref.
erence to be given to "fee labor" over
their fancied interests in slavery. | re.
gret that they have brought such ar
issue to this Congress for trial. They
look to the Texan question. was fol
one, prepared to admit Texas upon the
broad ground of benefit to the human
race. In spreading our free principle.
through the vast regions of Western A.
merica. am not yet prepared to sur
render that long cherished design; but
do not wish to be prosecuted under the
lead of such miserable and slavish prin
: ciples as have been declared in Con
gress, by Mr.. Calhoun and Mr.. Pickens
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STATIsTIcKs OF FREE CoLoRED PER.
soNs.-The number Of colored persons
at Philadelphia, is estimated at $4,000
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