Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1837-1839, 1838-06-02

Mr.. RARlDEN OF IxD., AND THE TRRAsrRY
NorE BlLL-This bill has poosed both houses
of Congress, and become = law e the land ;and
VIA; 10 most singular, it passed tho House of
Representatives by vote Of the Hon. James
Rariden, . representativ from this State. and
who, rs it subsequently, appears, was opposed to
its passage. The vote on the question Vi its pas
sage a tie, and the Speaker decided it in
the affirmative by his casting vote. Technical
iy then, il was carried by the casting vote Of
the Speaker. a friend to the measure; but in
point Of fact, il was carried by the vote Of Mr.
Rariden.an opponent OF the bill. We say by the
vote OF Rariden. Notwithstanding we have not
seen the ayes and noes on the question, but We
are justified in arriving at this conclusion, from
the fact that, on the foliowin. morning, We find
him in pursuance Of notice given the day prev ious
making motion for a reconsideration of the.
xotc-and this motion, by the rules Of the III o,sc
he could not have made unless he had voted in
the affirmative. The vote TN the motion to re-
consider was ayes 10. nays 100. The Speaker
immed,atei. awaited himself of his privilege aud
voted in the negative, thereby making a tie con-
sequently, the motion WAS lost, and Mr.. Ririden
deprived Of the opportunity OF rctricv ing tho err
ror into which he had fallen. Had Mr.. X. voted in
the negative in The first instance, the bill would
have been lost by majority Of ?. and Mr..
Speaker Polk would not have had the opportun-
tv OF inerposing his cas,ing vote, neither would
on the indulgence Of the House for rcconsidera-
ton. On hmm, and him alone, then, rests
tho whole responsibility Of its passage. We
mention this tier, not IN the way Of fcprOach,
for regard Mr.. R,riden not only as IA talented,
but highly honorable aud upright member; and
ha is among the last that we would expect To
find tamperiny with the interests of his country,
or knowingly msrepresent the will Of his inmc-
date nstituents.
/ We believe that in voting for the bill, Mr. X.
acted as an honest opponent Of the measure, and
with an eve to its ultimate defeat. To some
this proposition may appear somewhat paradox
cal; but we will endeavor to explain. Those WIN
are conversant with Legislative proceedings.
know that it is an uncommon thing for members
TO vote for against measure, contrary 10
their sentiments, when they have reason to be-
lIeve that it will be carried lost without their
vote,-and they do it avowealy for the purpose OF
moving n Reconsideration at a more favorable
time which motion only be made by mem
Der voting in the majority. Now as the ayes
and noes are taken in alphabetical order, it is
very easy for a member whose name occurs
pretty low in the alphabet las in the case OF MIR.
R.) TO calculate the probabilities rs to tho result,
and govern himself accordingly. Such was the
case on this occasion. The final vote pres
sed at the close Of the day IS session when the
House was not full. The ayes and noes were
called, and in the progress of the voting. ere
they came to his name, Mr.. X. became satisfied
IN MS own muO, tfllt Tue NH WouN pass Wltiiout
his vote, and he therefore determined to vote for
it for the purpose of moving consideration on
the following morning, and gave notice TO that
effect. But shall it be asked what right he had
to suppose that tho bill would be passed without
his vote, when in point OF tact, ms vote IN the
negative would have defeated II by majority OF
against it? Let any man take the trouble Il
examine the ayes and noes the vote 10 recon
slider (published below and he will find that. not,
withstandng il required the vote ot the char e
make i, Il tie, up to the calling OF Mr.. Harden
name, the negative led the affirmative by more
than The vote on tho proceeding
evening, though not full was about the same
ratio aud Mr.. Rariden knowing this. very na'ur-
ally, though enormously, came TO the conclusion
that il was not then in his power TO defeat the
Mr.. Rariden of the Treasury Note b,ll--wou,a
that we could offer good IA one for the vote o
another whig meml or from Indiana. by which
sovereign State was unrighteous'y distranchis ed
and the rights Of representatives, nuliiisd an'
trampled under foot. But we leave Mr.. White
TO settle that account with his constituents al
best ho may.-LawrenceburghB Beacon.
From the Albany Pape.s.
THE WINGS OF NEW YORK.
The Wing members of the Legislature met i,
the Assembly Climber the evening Of TIM
18th of April, immediately after the adjournmen
of the Legislature.
The Hon. +. A. TALLMADGE. Of the Senate
was called to the chair; aud the Hon. NJ SANYoRl
and the Hon T. C.. WHITE, of the Assembly
were appointed Secretaries.
! After IA free interchange of opinions in rea
ton to the subjec, embraced III them, the follow
# ing resolutions we're unanimously adopted:
Resolrei That Whig State Conrention b.
held II Utica the second Wednesday i'll Sep
# tember next, to nominate candidates for Govern
# or and Lieutenant Governor; and that each com
y ty be requested to send delegates corresponding
r in number with their respective representative
: in the House Of Assembly.
, ResolreJ. That we do recommend to tn
Democratic Wings throughout the Union, the as
sembling Of a NATIONAL CONVENTION, a
such time and place the Wing members OF Con
gress may designate, ,onominate candidates for tn
President and Vice President Of the U. State.
Rcsolaed, That Notwithstanding our indiv idus
preferences for any Of the distinguished states
men who have stood firmly by their principle
, and their country amid corruptions and danger
which surrounded g. assailed them, we will yiel
1 them ell, and give to the candidates nominate
by such convention united and most cordia
. support