Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1837-03-09

pi"ion ola responsible president, and nm ire
spons'b!e representation. The consequence,
IS too apt to he, what fear is already The
case "a some extent, an irresponsible pfesi.
dent IN point OF TACT, and Representation re-
spons'hle only TO him-To him they look for
P"Ido"--io him make apologies fo- the past
and promises Of obedience Tor the future.
pass over the gentleman's assertion that The
opposition "denounce Van Buren, ns nm u.
s"rrer 1t is new 10 mel pass over his
humbug story about the eff,r, made Ia ex>
ci"de The vote of Virginia ant, other states
from the presidential poll, on the ground thnt
one ar more OF the electors were post. mas.
ters-rtie himself says that he does moi
Know wbesher the fact is so or not I ONLY
| nweii minute upon these charges, because
'hey furnish additional specimens Of his Can
mor. NO one knows better than he does. that
'hese charges, howeve: justly they may lie n,
s''"s, lew individuals, are wholly Unbound.
ca when applied To The party !; and We, the
obvious ard cnly purpose for which they
we're introduced, was Ia make false imureS.
si"ns in relation In the character and designs
oi that party. When he comes TO sneak Of
his "great anxiety" for the reduction of our
revenues III The wants Of an economical ad-
miniStra'ion OF the government, commend
ms prudence in say:ng nothing about the sc-
'hai expenditures of that government: its
shameiu' dissipation of money, which with all
me diminui;on consequent upon the charges
OF CORRECTION and disbursement" would have
had much more honorable destination, in
returning 10 the pockets from whence il
came, than in being squandercd upon the
minIons of nd though am in "a.
YOUR of the reduction at the PROPER time OF
inc farm which he speaks of, | should he
very sorry 10 see tie compromise act of '33
uis'urbrd by any member from the south.
MT. Craig made no new discovery in his 10.
gicai argument, TO prove that the presen,
Congress is moi cOnsfifafionnlly bound to re-
spect The act of '33, nor did Gen. jackson.
who preceded him in this, as in most other
poiii'cal dIscoveries.-It is not pretended, hy
.nf' Clay, the author of that act, tina, il is so
o"und. This IS question OF policy and
good faith The union, 10 use Mr.. Craig's
own expression, "was threatened with eyrIo.
sion. South Carolina was in a state little
short OF open rebeilon--ihe storm of uni.
versai dissatisfaction ragged through the halls
oil Congress, with d.gree Of violerce new
er before witnessed-the most fearful fore.
holdings were upon The lips of every one, and
many lacked with terror and disn'ay 10 the
obstruction OF the ark of our union, and safe
", and glory DIS an even. no longer admit
ing OF any doubt. 1t was al this fearful
crisis that Henry Clay stepped forward, and
win degree OF adroincss and skill which,
scarcely md parallel in history, seized tie
heim and rescued US from ruin. This noble
exploit was clieered throughout the Union.
~ o!b'ng married the universal joy il excited
except here and there the Voice of envy
claiming an undue participation in the rev |
suit II was said, admitted and understand. |
pom Ivy The representatives, in Congress, and |
'heIr constituents, that this fearful question |
was now Siraly settled Tor series of wears |
The South had gained, and was satisfied
the North. though loser, was reconciied
Calhoun and McDu(ie, master. spiri,s of the
age, whose zeal & services in tic reduction: of
the tariff. were TO Mr.. Crais's, as the sun in
MS meridian glory TO taper light, gave Tie
compromise Their sanction, and commend
Ell u To The sanction OF their State which il
received; She is now quiet, peaceful, and
conien'fd, Wills, her sons, whose element is J
said 10 be sisiie, and Tho are represented as |
constantly plotting 10 destroy the harmony. |
ana The very existence Of the Union, are /
holding up This covenant o! peace and good |
i"ith, 10 the observance OF all parties. They
Knew that The Tariff had been forced upon The
north agains, her consent, and alter She had
accommodated herself To this southern u,l;.
cy (for such il was in its origin) they felt
The injustice of suddenly wrestling i: from
her. Hence the compromise The north
has observed II, Z so far as we know, intend
10 observe II, until its existence shall be de-
stroy ed by lapse Of time. Is the south then
To- he The tifst TO violate her plighiea faith.
anu - our representative 10 be the instru-
inent by which it is effected? Is he 10 raise
The storm which has so happily subsidea in
every quarter Of the country, aud that too
upon The ground, that " hen our revenue ex.
! ceeds The actual wants Of the govern men,.
however lille, the constitution is violated;
WISH gentlemen were always as tender OF
me constitution: we should have been shared
the ehaciion of many scenes at which The
heart oil The patriot revolts. And when this
storm IS raised, who then will lay hold of III.
helm again! Not Mr.. Craig, am sure. He
was never born for such station and il is
| no nile consolation 10 think, thai if the hill
which is now depending before Congress for
! dimlnutioD Oi the tariff, depends uppn mis-
power To prevent il frc1n Dropping into The
unfinished business Of the session. we have
nothing To apprelend. Mark the prediction!
Asa 'ery humble member o! this commun
ny, most earnestly deprecaie The policy he
advises. few more words, and have done
with Mr.. Craig. 1t seems lie was "fsised
one OF The people," Tor which give him
great credit, especially as in this country. il
| isa necessary consequence Of his being rails
| ED tall. II seems also that he love the peo-
pie and hates the arisiocrals; for which I
! likewise give him all the credit ever be-
slow upon candidates for popular favour.
| making similar professions Who these A.
rIsiocrais are he does cot ell US. and am =,
some loss 10 conceive II they are persons
OF vast wealth, their nun Der is so small Tia,