Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-06-21
OF Kentucky.

pointed out, week before last, what we
thought wilful and palpable misstate-
ment Of the Providence Herald, in re-
lation to the repeal Of the Specie Circu-
lar, calculated and intended, it would
seem, 10 mslead its readers rs TO the ro-
al source Of that necessary and highly
beneficial measure. Tho Herald Of the
9th asserted in positive terms, that the
resolution (rescinding the Specie Circu-
lar) originated with the Administration
party" We showed by a reference to
the record, that this was wholly and un-
qualiliedIy untrue, and that it originated
with one Of the most distinguished lead
ers Of the Wing party in the Senate,
Mr.. WEBSTER, Of Mass. The Herald
spoke Of it (in equivocal terms no doubt)
as constituting one Of the provisions
meaning, if it meant any thing, one Of
the original provisions) Of Mr.. W'ighrs
Independent Treasury bill. We proved
beyond dispute, that the way it became a
part and parcel of that bill was by no a.
gency of Mr.. Wright in the business,
but by an amendment to the bill propos-
ed by Mr.. Webster ,and carried through
by him, and his Wing Conservative and
Independent friends. The Herald Of
the 9Th stated finally" that therefore
whatever degree Of importance may be
attached to it Ii. e. to the repeal Of the
Specie Circular,) the credit belongs TO
Mr.. Wright, one Of the .frmest and most
thorough g DING democrats IN the Senate,
o. in the party" We proved by the
journal Of the Senate itself, that Mr..
Wright so far from incorporating this
measure in his Treasury bill, or at any
time being friendly to it, actually oppOs-
ed and roied against the provision when
proposed by Mr.. Webster.
One would think these were facts too
stubborn to be resisted, and that an ed
tor Of n public journal whose "moral
sensbility" was Of any ordinary texture,
would have had the grace at once to ac-
knowledge it. But our friend Of the
Herald is not to he discounted in this
way, and would prove himself indeed but
bad polcmic and an Indifferent prolici-
ent in Jackson ethics, if he allowed an
uncomfortable truth or matter Of fact to
discompose him. 1t may amusc our
readers to see his statement Of the 9th,
and part Of his commentary Of the 18th
in juxtaposition, and we accordingly so
place them at the foot Of this article.
The Herald further takes upon itself
to say, that MIR. Webster's original a
mendmcnt did not pass" there being
TOO much Biddleism about it''-that Mr..
w. was compelled to modify it, by that
section Of the friends Of the Administra-
ton who voted with him-that against
Mr.. Wobster's original views therefore,
the amendment was made conformable
to their views and though nominally it
continued 10 be the amendment Of that
gentleman,i it was no more so than IN arti-
Gle written by an amanuensis is his, while
the sentiments and language are dictated
by another :" We confess that we are
astonishcd at the hardihood Of these as
scrtions, which, as here stated, have not
the slightest foundation in (act-but VIC
will content ourselves at present with
simply copying from the lntellie encer
the precise words Of Mr.. WIS. amend
ment as he at first proposed it, and as it
finally passed as modified by himself. =
Comment is unnecessary.
From the National Intelligencer Of March &c.
"Mr. Webster having made few in
troductory remarks, moved to amend the
bill by requisition that no distinction
should bc made or exit hereafter be-
tween the different branches Of the rev.
onuc, as the money or medium in which
the debts or dues Of the Government
should be paid or discharged.
Mr. Benton opposed the amendment
at much length and with great vehe-
mence.
Mr.. Webster modified his amendment,
so rs to prohibit the Secretary OF the
Treasury from issuing any general order
as the Specie Circular making a dis
elimination as to the funds or medium in
which the debts to the United States
should be paid.
Nlessrs. Calhoun, Wall, and Benton
spoke against the amendment as modified,
and Messrs. Webster, Walker, and King
in its favor.
Mr.. Benton moved to amend the amend
mont by requiring that there should not
be any difference between the Terms and
lines Of credit, and Of payment for Gus
toms and for public lands. Mr.. Young
offered a substitute for MIR. Benton's a.
mcndment, which Mr.. B. accepied-but
Mr.. Benton's proposition and substitute
were rejected, yeas 8, nays al!
The question recurring on Mr.. Web
ster's amendment, forbidding discrimina-