The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-12-25
OPINIONS OF REPUBLICAN JOURNALS
ON THE MESSAGE.


From the Cherry Valley Nv. w Gazette.
The plan for collecting and discussing the public
revenue without the agency of the banks formerly
proposed by the President In his special message Is
referred TO and renewed, with slight modification.
suggested, should Congress think il more advisable,
and the whole subject left to the wisdom Of their
calm and dispassionate consideration. We hope
in that spirit ii will be met and acted upon.
In relation to the subtreasury project, so called,
free to admit that we do not desire to the
funds belonging TO the General Government soplaced
in the banks TO be mixed up with the business of
the country. And We regard II of little importance
whether they are kept and disbursed by the Govern
ment agents by the local banks as special depo-
sites though we are not free from apprehension that
losses may ensue if left with individuals; and in
some parts of the Union strong objections seem to
exist to the employment of special agents. from an
apprehension that the Executive influence will be
greatly increased if the project Is adopted.
On this subject shallnot object to the or the
other project that may be adopted
But we have regarded the proposition introduced
by Mr.. Calhoun, by amendment to the Treasury
Bill passed by the Senate at the extra session, TO col
lect and difyss he acAose rereae of the country in
specie angM ,cih incaicuLabie evil TO the commit
nifty. We can perceive no good in prospect to re-
suit from such project, but if adopted, we should
look upon it as the certain presage Of evil and great
embarrassment.
We firmly believe that there is NOT specie enough
in the country to perform this branch Of its business
particularly at the great business points of the
Union, without deranging and embarrassing every
branch Of national industry and enterprise.
Nor can we perceive the utility of exactng specie
for government dues, even if il could be obtained.
We look upon the Government as identified with
the people, and when the banks resume specie pay
ments, which we hope and believe will be within q
few months then we wish to see the bills OF specie
paying banks upon the footing specie itself
and do not desire to see any measure Of govern
ment adopted that shall in the remotest degree dis
credit the bills, create an artificial demand for
specie, or that shall keep up supposed and legal
difference between specie and the bills of specie pay
ing banks.
On this point we are happy TO perceive that the
President does urge the collection Of Government
dues in specie, or make any allnson to the funds in
which the revenues shall be paid.
The Message leaves that subject as the law now
stands (Which we deem most appropriate, partcu-
larry in the present condition of the country and
unless Congress shall change the present regulations,
we suppose government dues may be paid as here
tofore in coin or in the bills Of certain specie paying
banks.
On the whole we are much gratifed with the
Message; and if party editors will be more sparing
w of their denunciations against those who honestly
differ questions that may be regarded as matters
of expediency merely, We hope to see the Republic
party only united but greatly strengthened;
and we shall look for different. and more cheer
ing result from the election than from the one
that has recently passed.
From the Broome County WY Courier.
The question Of collecting, keeping and disburs-
ing the public revenue is presented for the consde
ration Of Congress, and while the st6treasury scheme
is again recommended, it is done with respect for
the opinions of others We are frank to declare
that our natural convictions against this project,
but we have not regarded it as embracing such vast
considerations either for good eri, as has been
claimed for Il by its respective friends and oppo-
nents We shall cheerfully concur in any conclu-
sion to which Congress may arrive in the premises,
provided there is no proposal to collect Exclusively in
coin. To this branch Of the late bill before Con-
gress (which is not recommended by the Presdent,)
we are utterly opposed, and shall continue so to be,
until The ushering in, of that political Millennium,
so prophetically indicated by the of the age,
when the whole business of the country shall be
transacted by the agency Of the precious metals.