Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-01-31
From Washington.
LETTER TO THE EDITORS.
WAsHiNGToN, Jan. 10, 1887

WAsHiNGToN, Jan. 10, 1887.
wings resolutions TO rescind the Trcasu-
ry Order, after lengthy and full discussion,
have been referred TO the committee on Public
Lands. This movement exhibited a sort Of
cunning emphatical!y characteristic Of the lea
ders of the Van Buren, party. There was
division in their ranks, and that it might be
cured, a reference Of the subject must be had
TO committee. There was wound deep and
dangerous which required healing. Doct.
Miles, disciple Of the Ruckcr school, was cal
led upon, who prescribed as an Invaluable spe-
Lands. There was chasm, deep and fearful,
ono which they must cross, yet there was no
bridge. The Doctor, whose mechanical skill
is equal to his medical, constructed one, over
search OF the promised land.' Whether it
will be found or not depends upon the geo.
graphical knowledge of the learned Doctor
This week we have had an exposition Of the
gard TO the Treasury Order, Banks and the
currency of the country, in speech on Ew-
ing's resolutions. He considered the Order
illegal or illegal he did not say as tempora-
Ty measure and as having done its Offices !
Its egect upon the business Of the country es-
capped the notice OF the honorable Senator
He chose, for some reason, 10 keep clear oil
tho tide of distress that has been setting in
from the West, in consequence Of the issuing
Of the Order, and has even reached The Dor
dors Of the Atlantic. lis speech was mostly
confined to discussing upon the circulation o
small bills n subject upon which he display
ed much depth Of thought and research. lie
considered il impossible TO do the business o
the country without the aid Of Banks ant
those who thought diloreAt, were unacquaint
ed with the commercial financial and business
operations Of the government. He was op
posed 10 National Bank. The bank ef lii,
United States was dead, and its ashes wer,
.entomcd beneath the clods of the yalley."-
The monster, with "scven heads and Ter
horns," has been crushed by the eight Of pub
- He opinion, sc. The idea that we eau get a
long and do The business Of the country witt
gold aud silver only, he thought absurd aud ri
dlculous in the exr,mc. He soft-soaped
Benton with few pleasing words, and CAV
him severe cusligalion with argument.
Mr. Clay replied TO Rives in speech wor
ihy Of his name and exalted reputation. "A
an early hour the Senate was crowded, an,
many who came to hear him were unable I,
get into the Senate. MIR. Clay's manner i
noble and pleasing, and commands more at
attention, pe'hoPs, than any other member Q
Congress will not attempt TO give you eve
the outlines Of his speech, as you will get
entire, and, Of course, will publish it. ATE
MIR. Clay had finished, Mr. Niles rose ant
made the most moving speech that has bee
made during the session. There was SO muc
force 10 il that il even drove the audicnc
out Of the Senate.
Yesterday, Bcuton's ExPungng resolution
came up for consideration. Benton and Crit
tenden addressed the Senate. To-day, IN
Senate was occupied in the consideration @
The same subject. The probability s, thai III