Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1837-1839, 1837-11-04
SPICE AND GOOD uUMOR.


SPICE AND GOOD uUMOR.
We find the following repor, Of NJ. Johnson's
recent speech in the House Of Representatives,,
in the New York Herald, furnished BY It's Wash
ing, Correspondent: /,
Mr.. William Cost Johnson the evening
session Of the 18th, rose and requested Mr. Pope
togive way, as he appeared evidently exhausted,
and he would pledge himself, and the honor Of
every member the floor. that he would be lis t
tened to on Tomorrow with the greatest pleas I
ure, tor the conclusion OF his able and eloquent /
discourse. Mr. Pope acceded to the proposal. |
Some gentlemen moved that the committee rise,
bct withdrew his motion the request Of Mr..
Johnson.
! Mr. Chairman. said he, in thus ,hrus,ing my
apon your patience at this late hour appeal
to the magnanimity OF geni.c.nen IN tue nope
that they will indulge me for shors nan hour-
Tho question before US is all important To the
great farming interest of the country. l have
the honor Of representing that interest cxclu-
sivcly
! said, sir, would crave your attention for a
half hour. When Walter Scott was asked why
he had not written the Life Of Bonaparte in one
volume, he said, had not time. 1t should en-
croach upon the time have limited to myself, l
play you to consider the answer ot the Northman
writer applicable to myself. l have not had
the time TO dive into the question in all Its bear
ings, and consequently shall not be able to ex-
press myself in the brightest and most fclicitous
manner.
Before go any further, as We arc in committee
considering this question and the state OF the
whole Union, will take this occasion of render
ing the amendc honorable to the Postmaster Gencr-
~. stated in my place on u former occasion
that the Post Office Department was corrupt to
the In saying so, did not mean that the
Postmaster General personally liable this
accusation. And would have then disclaime6
imputing any such crime to that gentleman, but
for the fact, that met with two challenges, five
threats to be cowhided, and God knows how many
, mcnaccs to be caned 10 death. l bad said, and
say now, it any man calling himself gentleman
{ were challenge me, | would accept his PROPOSE
, ton Without delay. Under such circumstances,
, Ieoxid not Explain. Now, sir, these things have
been all arranged, and take pleasure in sa wing,
that dad not mean any thing offensive to the
Postmaster General personally.
. But to the question before The conduct Of
the member from South Carolina (Mr. Pickens)
and several Virginia members. appears to me to
r be most inexpiicable. They come up here with
the constitution in their hands to preach agains;
the banking system. Well sir do they give
1 plain common sense view of this instrument?
0 No, sir. They appeal to the opinion Of Mr.. JET
ferson! Now do not protest against this profan-
t.. alton Of that great mans name No ono can re-
! verence it more than do, butt read the Constitu
ton and dare to interpret 1t for myself according
to the reason God has given Not with
those patriotic South Carolinians and Nirginians
;. There ,rere men in Virginia and Carolina, sir. IN
: times gone by who dared to think for themselves
in interpreting this instrument. 1hcyarc gone,
!? and we have in tier stead most OF new iishts
!, depending for their thoughts, their opinions, their
e political creed and their political principles on
Thomas Jefferson and the true Virginia doctrines
!, of 1898. Between these two authorities they
. veer from time to time and when they no longer
. suit their views, they 1y to James Madison For
a shame, gentlemen. What would you do if the
point daPpui of your political lever were destroy
i ed?
:. They would be in the condition Of the brother
, Of tae present Attorney General OF olaryiano'
e (Mr. Baily) On the Eastern shore OF Maryland,
a IN former times, there was knot OF sincere fed
+, eraIists They were in the habit OF meeting ev.
j. cry week to get merry and sing over their cups.
= These the days Of American hospitality, SIR
v [Men.bers crowded round the speaker Coa.Rietc
v silence1 The news Of the death OF General Hum
:, ilton was received at Of their feasts where
% wine and reason flowed in equal streams. They
!, broke their glasses for grief at the loss OF the
great chief of the Federal party. Various were
l. the laments made by every one OF the coserie
J. Mr.. Baily had set all the while silent HIS gr'e
!, was of the deepest dye. He empsied his glass
!. however more frequently than usual At last ha
q broke out with an earnestness Of manner that
!, Quoted his companions: ssGen,lemen,' said he
10 II have more cause OF greet than any OF You. u
.. can never be assuaged while hve! "What
!. it-what IL t!-' were the EXPLANATIONS consequent
" on this bold declaration. 'WhIlst Gen. Hamilton
n hved, his opinions perfectly accorded with NINE
was then spared the trouble Of investigating things
70 Now, only think Of it, shall be comPetiea 70
Or tsi.k for myself" (Tremenduoas laughter
40 So Il would be with the members on tnis nor
=, if Thomas Jefferson's opinions were to De suoaen
4. " wrested from existence. They "oou ~ y
49, think for themselves and great would De toelr "a
al meniations, but less long the" sPeo"e'' t0u'
no greater laughter1
NC c.rol;nian Who used to think for himseh an
:, dare to express his own opinions too when Mi
" - DOR va. told ON this floor that = natsona
y - v.s unconstitutional what did he say!-
- -Gen,lemen have urged that the ConssisAs,oa
=. .,ould be amended IS TO give the power to Con
- xress to charter = Bank Now have two Objection
de to this. The rst II the proposal be made to IN
States believe II win Be rejected, and the 20
=. ood = believe the power already exists IN u
III Cocseitution He was opposed. Mr. Chairnal
,en q, tn time, BY every member fsm hs own ssas
CT. yet he dared like man to speak ms "o"es' '