The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-07-04

Respectfully, your obt servant,
WASH. CoRREsPoNDENr, BALTIMORE SUM-
PUBLIC OPINION.
DEFEAT OF THE SUB-TREASURY.
The rejection Of this obnoxious measure,
is, as we anticipated, the subject Of congatula-
ton and rejoicings throughout the country.
1t could not be otherwise, among the intelli-
gent and honest Of all parties. Nothing but
the dread Of this tremendous engine stagnated
the enterprise Of the country, and depressed
the usual activity Of business.
The Baltimore Patriot Of the eth, says:
This morning the flags Of the shipping in the harbor.
commencing at the Point were hoised at as
signal Of rejoicing by the :" Sons Of the Ocean,, at
the defeat Of that bill Of denominations SubTrea
suy.
The Philadelphia Inquirer says;
The signal defeat of Martin Van Buren's darling and
daring project for the still further prosation OF the busi-
ness energies Of this great Conederasy, produced no
ordinary sensation throughout the community smile
of satisfaction seemed duse itself throughout the
features of the general public; while congratulations
Eassed from lip to lip and evident revival Of cont
dence every where apparent
From The National Gazette:
Mr. Van Buren, is now at liberty redeem the pledges
given in his letter Sherrod Williams and in his mes
sage at the extra session. that the sovereignty Of the
popular will should guide and control public servants in
the exercise Of their discretionary powers when not
conflicting with constitutional declarations and official
duties II the people through their Representatives
have refused to permit the Subreasuy plan to be legal
zed they cannot be willing TO in existence by the
rule laid down by Mr. Cambreleng-that il must remain
in force though void Of enactment until ls42. They
will hardly agree TO suspend written laws until Mr.. Van
Buren, makes his exit. We tcM come back at least 10
the Depose Bank System under the provisions Of Con-
grsss.
The Ne,o York Times says
The spartan band" were nyincible. Fawning syco-
phancy or bold assertion Of alseboods and all other
meaus were imperative from the faithful dis
charge of duty the best interests Of the people, such
men as JAMES GARLAND and his NOBLE SUPPORT
The republic is safe the people, through their
representatives have redeemed the nation and will re-
all the usurpcd power from the hands Of the ex-
ecutve and conns him to the constitution and the laws,
and such laws too will elevate and not depress the
people, in spite Of all lamentations"
From me Nc,c York American.
CHEERING NEWS
THE PEOPLE HAVE TRIUMPHED!
SUB-TREASURY DEFEATED u
The morning mail brings us intelligence that
Monday the Sub Treasury bill was defeated upon a
motion to order it to third reading, by majority of
fourteen notice Of motion for reconsideration next
day given, but regard the defeat Of the bill as
certain Now lot rejoice that this last shameful at
tempt experiment. in that series which has so nearly
exhausted the energies of country has received its
qnieius Let suitable measures be taken at once to
celebrate this signal vctorya victory which has been
won after one of the scverest contests ever known in
the annals Of parliamentary conflicts We look upon
the harbnger Of better days for our city and coun-
try.
From The Journal Of Commerce.
NJ The defeat of the Sub Treasury bill by the un-
eyp ctedm mai Of
fused general Joy through this community and brought
land" in sight Of many who have hitherto lowing
defective vision) been unable TO discern 1t.
From The Neao York Evening Star.
While on the subject Of the defeat Of the Sub Urea
sury and also the repeal of the Specie Circular,
cannot express in terms too strong the obligations the
country is under to the CONSERVATIVES. We have
never been mistaken in their motives in the high
value and importance which the Wings, as party,
attach their services, particularly to Mr. Senator
TALLMADGE of this State who took the lead IN decar
ing for the country its constitution, happiness and pros
perity preference TO his remaining attached to his old
political friends Mr.. RvEs also deserves great praise
for his manly independence this subject How are
we to change rulers-how substitute law and lber
ty for violence and despotsmexcepting the good and
patriotic men in the administration ranks withdraw from
q party which they can longer support with honor
and safety
From the Frederick (lMd) Times-a Conservative
paper.
POSTSCRIPT.
GLORIOUS NEWSl!--ONE HUNDRED GUNS
FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTA-
TIvESll!
Since the foregoing editorial articles in type,
have received the gratifying intelligence that the odous
Sub Treasury bin rejected in the House Of Repre-
sentatiyes, Monday night by majority OF fourteen
rotes!! This is the third time this ruinous project has
been voted down by the peoples representatives and
remains to be whether the government Will change
its policy, bid defiance 10 The popular mih and Keep
the SubIreasury in operation. Let the true Denocra-
cy Of this country--wo mean those who like Us have
opposed this Federal scheme from the opset-remem-
Der that tec ops no thanks TO The Loco-Focos for this
loriouS triumph They have done their utmost 10
fix this measure upon the country, and but for tho stern
integrity Of the Spartan band 81 Con-
serrapes they would have succeeded in their designs
Let the conservatives Of this county rally in their
might and their strength, and elect the whom tho
people have named their candidates We can do II,
and we must do We win deserve the curses Of
every patriot the land il do so far neglect our
duty to our country, as TO support any man who has
been in favor Of that wicked and runous policy.
let stand by principles, and stick TO our men!
Though the Sub-Tressury spostates may speak con.
temptuousy Of Us, though they may persecute and
traducc Us without measure must persevcre IN the
great work we have commenced Ours is the cause OF
the people, and Il must be victorious