Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1838-04-10

~ scheme. [Rapmrous applause Mr.. Garland went
lato an analysis ct the s1b-reasury plan pemun oIs
it's injustice, oppression partially and danger wncn
he illustrated by particular instances. The proper
ton OF gold and silver belonging TO the United states
compared with that Of other nations, was az Aear
az can be sixty millions Of delasis this enough for
the purposes of purely metallic currency Inc SUD-
treasury scheme was imperfect unless the branches
were connected by steam engine. Alas, for human
nature! he who never erred taught US TO pray not
only TO be delivered from evil, but first not to be led
iat0 temptation. How applicable was this to those
who were entrusted with the handling OF the public
monies. No bonds or penalties ever restrained pecu-
lation and purloning when opportunity offered. What
have been the public losses from the state banks
about one million six hundred and fifty dollars, and
the greater part of this from the calames OF the late
war. Now look 10 the losses already by the present
repositories of the public funds. Why, in two com
merca houses only the losses had been greater than
from all the state banks. Mr. Garland went INTO
a defence of the principles and practice OF banking
bat the government never discovered ITS deermlty
until It had another plan to propose. III al the last
day, he could be charged with crime against his
creator founded than that of treachery to free
dom, he should certainly rank among the shining
lights al the right hand. Mr. Garland then adverted
TO the Intimate connection between commerce, manu-
features and agriculture and proved that the latter
must suffer from the depression of the former. He
alluded TO the blight that had swept over this fair
city, which, although IT had not yet despolled the
blossoms over all the country, was marching with
rapid strides, and would be co1ssmmaied by the
odious bill 10 which they were all opposed. The
country owed the banks about five hundred and
fifty millions of dollars the suspension Of the
banks was an act of bankruptcy; and had the
proposition of the government been followed,
every dollar would have been put in train OF cOec-
tlon and officers of the federal government would
have had the control over all the lands, estates pro-
perty, and goods of the people from the Ultima Thule
of Maine TO the Southern confines of Florida. Be-
cause Mr.. Garland opposed this he was called
traitor and deserter! 1t was pretended that there
was danger of executive Influence over the banks
but could they be so blinded not to see the
awful influence exercised by the Government over
the Sub Treasury officers, who were appointed
and removable at the pleasure of the Executive !
The President had the power of the army he had
the absolute control Of the navy and if he 10 be in
vested with the authority OF the purse it he has the
mind of Caesar, Cromwell, or a Napoleon and
leaves liberty SAFE he must be more than man. This
il was of which MIR. Garland was jealous, and while
he had heart and mind to feel and reflect, ne would
not put his own the peoples liberty in the hands
of any human being. The tide of time has rolled on
the gathering beat higher and higher but the people
slept on the watch tower; the people are too conf
dent confidence has degenerated in this country to
ldoatry Other men may bow at the foOtsoOl OF
power, ana may crawl, and creep, and crlnge, aRd
sue fer favor have nothing 10 ask throw away
the pelf and do nay duty. l was not bern IN school
TO bow TO the dictates of any man, forego my Judg
ment, or violate my conscience; will not sell my
oirthnght tor a mess OF pottagc. i do not war with
men, be they Sub-TreasIry men, Conservatives, or
wings dare not impeach the motives of men until
they come out in overt acts batI have right to de-
scant upon the tendency Of measures Party was
organized TO preserve principles and when swerves
into personal feelings, il becomes faction. Mr.. Gar
land expatiated the duties of tho meeting at the
present contest; and, although they might be few,
yet truth was their motto, and in this persuasion let
them do as Mr.. Crockett recommended "Go ahead"
The friends of liberty never locked to disparity of
Numbers Truth was the mighty principle of success
and in that they would PROSTATE their enemies Three
cheers. After thanking the meeting for the kind
ness and patience with which he had been received
and listened to, Mr.. Garland retired amid most enthu-
siast tic applause.
General Swartwout followed, and stated that Mr.
Van Buren, did suit his and fancy; he
reposed any confidence in him and opposed his cleo
ton because he did not ,hRk him fitted for his siua-
ton. Gentlemen, give me some water-ifs damned
After This exordum, General Swartwout proceeded
jocslar tone, and urged the meengto put their bal
lot in the box aud that when they met On the third
night after this they could congratulate one another
on the prosra,on of the hydra He was not party
man; but he loved that good old maR, Gereral Jack
son he was a brave old man, noble old man. but
there were some wretches about him, who had got
round the present executive. (Somc more water, for
am thirsty YETI After some more remarks in ST.
mlar strain, the ci-derant collector sat down with
much cheering.
The meeting then adjourned.