The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-12-25

Andrew C. Wheeler, Esq, was called to the chair.
On motion Of William b. Van Nortwick Esq,
the following gentlemen were appointed Nice-Presi-
dents.
Andrew Sitcher, John Foote,
| Abraham LIE Foy UZai p. Ward
/ William Hbbard John A. Buning,
] Jonathan II. Ransom, William White,
John G. Kipp, Joseph Fletcher,
| Asa Hall John r. Wheeler,
Henry b Cook, James w. Smith,
Peter Smith, James Gillespie,
| Thomas J. Goodwin, Tunis Bergh
Robert .Dngec, Martin Waters,
| John g. Rhor George Greer,
| Amos Palmer, James ID. Oliver,
I Henry Anderson James Dusenbury.
Joseph FL Osborne,
On motion Of John J. Cisco, Esq, the following
gentlemen were appointed Secretaries
| M G. Hart Floyd Smith,
/ George Hitcbing John McBriar
John g. Bergh, Henry j. Seaman.
After the object OF the meeting had been stated by
the President John Delama,er, ESQ., read the follow
ing resolutions, which were unanimously and en-
| Enthusiastically adopted:
Resolved, That we have witnessed with surprise
the reiterated recommendation Of the Sub-treasury
| scheme in the recent Message OF the President
i That in the "conciliatory spirit which has ever
| characterised our course in great emergencies we
continue to regard this measure disorganzing and
/ evonlonary-subyersive Of the principles OF our
government, and of its entire practice from 1889
down to the last days Of President Jackson-That It
will intellectually enlarge the powers OF the Execu-
tive, put into his hands the means Of corruption, and
expose the public treasure TO be plundered by an
| hundred hands where one cannot now reach 1t.
Resolved, That this renewed attempt TO force this
anti-republican screen times rejected measure upon
the people, arrays the administration against the
principles Of displays disregard OF the
public interest, and contempt Of the popular voice.
demanding the most signal rebuke from the sove-
reign people.
Resolved, That this repeated recommendation Of
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each days experience furnishes some new illustra-
tions of its corruping character and disastrous eff
fleets, evinces reckessness Of official conduct and
| desperate perseverance in the wrong which loudly
cali upon the people 10 stake care of their gorern-
meat"
Resolved, That we have witnessed the recent oc-
currences in the House Of Representatives with feel
ings Of alarm for the safety OF our Liberties. That
we regard the indications afforded by the concerted
movements in that body, as evidence of most cor
rup and unhallowed coalition between the subser
vients Of the North and the nuers of the Sou,h TO
! fasten the odious Sub-Trcasury scheme upon the
people; demanding the immediate and decisive
Reproduction of the people OF the Union.
Resolved, That whilst the last massage of Mr..
Van Buren, displays in its subdued Tone and negative
character of the Christening effects OF the recent
election in his native State; the feelings OF hostility
10 the credit system, which recommended the bank
rup law applicable TO corporations and other bank
ers, and the treachery TO the interests Of the North,
that sought 10 cripple its commerce, and blast its
prosperity, remain unbroken awaiting another
son to complete the meditated work OF destruction ;
we did not hesitate to resist the rod of the oppressor
and cannot now be betrayed with kiss.
/ Resolved, That We avow uncompromising hostil-
~ to the SubTreasury scheme in all its details old
and That The sqR W e speeie
will only give additional facilities for the flight Of the
Snb Treasures, and would still leave Stale in
stuons at the mercy of the satellites Of the Federal
Government-thatt the great feature of a union Of
the sword and the purse"is proposed to be gained by
this scheme, and in all its forms the public money
will be at the beck of the President whenever OPP
portunity shall tempt ambition"
Resolved, That the sober second thoughts Of the
people" are rapidly maturing, in view of the fright
| full charms appearing in the accounts Of the Sub
Treasnrers-tha we believe they will "prove eff
Client" in removing helpless nefficlency and bloated
proligacy from the administration of The Govern
ment-that the perseverance of the President in his
rash first thoughts, evinces a blindness of mind and
perversencss of heart which can only be removed
by political dissolution.
Resolved, That from the usurpatons of the exc
cutive department Of the general government, the
balance of the constitution has been destroyed, and
inc great charter requires amendment to restore and
preserve the liberties of the people-that we are
friendly TO such democratic republican change as
will make the offices OF Secretary of the Treasury
and Postmaster General elective by the representa-
ves OF the people, and eternally divorce the sword
Resolved, That the officers Of the federal govern
ment by their interference with The free exercise OF
the elective franchise their insolence and ofllcious-
ness az Inc pOS ana assaults upon Inc qulel assem-
blcs Of our citizens have outraged the rights, and
rampled upon the privileges of the peopletha this
fragrant abuse of place, and devotion Of time paid for
by the public money to the oppression of the people,
and the destruction Of their free institutions, demand
the immediate enactment Of such penal laws, as shall
restrain these ready instruments Of oppression with
in the bounds Of their duty.
Resolved, That the diffusion and equalization
of the benefits and burdens of government" pro-
posed by MIR. Van Buren, in his Sub.ireasury, and
exemplifed in his locomotive Sub-treaSurers, have
verified the truth Of his declaration that the adj
vantages Of individuals will be augmented at the
expense of the people"
The meeting was addressed in forcible and pa
triolic speeches by Andrew Williams, Esq, Judge
Hammond, Samuel Starkweaher, J. N. Reynolds,
Esq. and several other gentlemen. We have taken
full notes of some of the speeches, which we hope
soon TO be able to lay before our readers.
The important subject which called our fellow
citizens together last evening cannot too often be
brought before them, and il highly gratifying
the intense interest which manifested this
occasion. We are happy TO be able to state that the
feeling of hostility 10 The Subtreasury, and other
destructive measures Of the federal executive and
his parsans is rapidly extending itself throughout
the whole community and we call upon the friends
of our republican institutions, throughout the State,
to come forward at this time and sustain the efforts
| which are here making TO restore prosperity and
happiness 10 the nation.
Wealth Of the Bay Statc-Several boats arrived
this morning, with fares Of fresh Cod, Of which
are of the Target size seen in our market weighing
from 80 10 20 lbs. Several carts and wagons were
loading from the vessels, for the Interior and many
boxes were packing up for the market in New York,
! where they will reach, at this best season. in fine
order, and as fresh ms we often obtain them here.
The packer stated that he paid The Transportation
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