Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1837-1839, 1838-04-28

from South Carolina has advanced opinions, Q
which feel bolui To take sonc notice
That honorable gentleman, ~ his cnfspeccn
attcmpted exhibit a contrast bctwccn Tie coursI
OF conduct which ], and o,hc. gent!c,ncn who &C
with me, at present pursue, and that which ws
have heretofore followed. In presenting this con
tsssi, he said. he intended nothing personal; his
only object was truth. To this could ut object
The occasion requires sir, that shou1d now ex.
amino his opinions; and can truly say, with him,
that mean nothing personally injurious; and that
my OIL ctt, also is truth and nothing else. Hero
| might stop; but will even say scmthing moro.
1t is now five and twenty years sir, since be-
camC acquainted with the honorable gentleman, in
the House II Representatives. la which he had
held seat, I think. about year and half be-
fore l en'ercdit. From tina, period. sir, down to
tho year 1924, can say ~ita great sincerity,
there was not. among my political contemporaries,
any man for whom cntc incd higher respect,
or warmer esteem. When We first met, we were
both young ! behold in him generous
character, liberal and comprehensive mind, en-
crossed by great objects. distinguished hlent, and,
particularly, reat origin atty aud siSor Of thouGht
That he vas ambitious. dad not doubt; but that
there any thing in has ambition low or sordid,
any thing approaching to a love of the more Ioavcs
aud fishes Of office, did not then believe, and do
MT nov believe Ii, from that moment down -
the time have already mentioned, differed with
him any great constitutional question, do not
know ii.
Bat in 1924, cvcnts well known 10 the Senate
separated us3 and that separation remained, wide
and broad until tho end of tho memorable session
which terminated in March, 1888. With tho
oi that session, our occasions Of difference
had ea,cd; certainly for tho time, and, ! sim
ccrcy hoped, forever. Before the next meeting
oil Congress, the public deposi,es had been re-
moved from their lawful custody by the President.
Respecting this exercise Of the Executive power,
the honorable gentleman and myself cntertained
the sane opinions; and, in regard TO the suboe-
qucnt transactions connected with that, and grow
ing out ii il, there not, SO far ~ know, any
difference Of sentiment between U.S. We hooked
upon all these proceedings but many efforts
to give the executive an unconstitutional control
over the public moneys. We thought NO saw,
verywherc, proofs Of design 10 extend Exsou-
tive authority, not only in dcrogation Of the just
powers Of Congress, but 10 the danger Of the pub
lie liberty. We acted together 10 check these de-
signs, aud to arrest the march of Executive pre-
rogatise and dominion. la all this, wc were but
with many other gentlemen hero,
and with large and intelligent portion Of tho
whole country.
The unfortunate results Of these Executive 10
references with the currency had made an ian-
preston on the public mind. A revolution seemed
in progress and the people were coming in their
strength, as We began 10 think, TO support Us and
our principles.
In this stat. Of things, sir, VIC met here at tho
Of the September session but wo
net, not had done; met, not as wo had
,arted. Tho events Of May, the policy of The
President in reference 10 those events. the doc
rincs Of the message Of September, tho princi-
les and opinions which the honorable gcntleman,
9th TO my surprise und 10 my Infinite regret,
anne forward then TO support, rendered It quite
apostolic for to act together for q single mo-
tent longer. To the leading docisines Of that
,cssage, and to the policy which il recommended,
felt, and still feel, a deep, conscientious, aud
rcconcileabIe opposition. The honorable gen.
oman supported, aud still supports both. Here
'cn, part. On these questions Of constitu-
Onai power and duty, and on these momensous
Iesiions Of national policy, we scparaie.-And
broad and ample is the space which divides az,
I'd SO deep does the division run, touching even
g very foundations o: the government, that con-
ieriny tho time of life TO which we both have
rived, IL is not probable that we arc to meet
,ain. say this with unfeigned and deep regret.
slieve me, sir. l would most gladly act with the
norable gentleman. lf he would como back,
w, 10 what consider his former principles and
ntimcnts; if he would place himself OF those
doctrines which he has sustained
2, he would exert las acknowledged ability 10
store the prosperity Of the country, and pot IN
to the mischiefs Of reckless experiments and
ngcrous Innovations; I would not oaly willing
net NTH him, 1 would act asdeS him; l would
low him, would support him, 1 would back
n; 1t every step, TO the utmost Of my power
] ability. Such is not 10 DO our destiay.-
at destiny is, that we hero part, and al I can
further il, that he carries with him the same
ling Of pcssonal kindness, On my part, the same
ar,y good will which have heretofore inspired
There have been three principal occasions, sir,
which the honorable gentleman, has expressed
opinions upoa the questions nov under dis
'sion. They arc his speech ofthe 18th Sept,
published letter Of the I'd Nov, and bis lead
speech It the present session. These pro-
:tioos are all marked with his Characteristic o.
ty; they arc ingenious, able, eoodeased, and
king They deserve nm answer. TO somc
he observations in the speech e Ssps,I made
epiv on tho day u its delivery ahers arc other
u of;s, however, which require more delibss-
examination.
Mr.. President, tho honoralIo gentleman de-
res in that speech, s1that he belongs 70 tho
le rights parry that that party, from the be-
ming Of the government, has been opposed 10
atio0al hank Is uuconstitutioaal, inexpodieat
] dangerous; that il has ever dreaded de y
y of political and aoneyed power, and the oes-
action of the governmental which Il sestreag-
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