Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1839-07-02

ltmen's of the hdmnist tion--ihc gentleman
deems !, solicieo, TO meet tho indignan, rcmon.
stranccs Of tho People through their Represents.
lives, against the newly developed fcsul,s Of Ex.
ecuiive hyortism and corruption. by telling We
TINT We arc a mere debating society, with whose
harrsngucs our constituents are wcsrieo! We arc
oe,nslly gowbed by the gentleman. and sent back
10 college, aud held op as class Of sopbomores,
exercising wits, and sharpening our faculties,
by intellectual conflict. This is deemed by tho
honorable chairman Of the Committee Of Foreign
Affairs ns a sufficient answer 10 tho Arguments Of
opposiiion On this foor, aud fitting defence IL
the Administration against the heavy artillery
drawn up to batter down its Notifications and level
the walls Of its last citadel.
Tie People dissatisfied with US as q debating
society Sir so far from this being true. the peo-
pie are looking from every quarter with the mos,
intense anxiety to our deliberations aud to tho in
vesigations We have instituted into the abuses Of
Executive power. Many man among the hon.
es, unsophsca,cd yeomonry<sf the country, who
has long held on TO the Administration, under tho
hope Of REFORM which was srifully held out at tho
beginning fits deceptive career, is beginning to
open his eyes upon the alarming results Of pledge
broken and po,oer abused. Give US light 10 tho
cry that comes up TO US from every part Of tho I'm
ion. Send us speeches and reports Of committees.
and possess the means of Judging Of tho conduct
Of those who have ruled over US for the last ten
years. Such is the language addressed TO nc bv
many ofmy constituents; and ii is. have no doubt
addressed TO almost every member on this floor
who is known TO be unpledged to sCsinn, right on
wrong, the men in power. And. sir, these inqui-
ries have not been prompted by any artificial ex-
cItcment, got up TO subscrvc the purposes OF par.
~; but have been forced from the People BY the
practical results ofibe Executive policy
which no arts could conceal--results which have
been the legitimate fruit Of seed long since sown,
and which iconid produce its kind. The Admins
tration have sown tho wind, and are now re, ping
the whirlwiDd
Mr.. Chairman, ! commend the prudence of the
gentleman from Maryland. lie has mada the
best defence OF the Administration that could bs
made. We arc debating society ! and the Poo.
pie are sick of This is his answer TO tue muir.
mnrs OF the People, and the arguments Of the Peo-
pies representatives. This is the language which
is used to Congress and the country when, after .
80 ..... W. "S ..oSs;
restore the Constitution to it's just balance, Con.
gross TO its rights and the People to their full and
free breathing.
Mr.. Chairman, the gentleman mistakes the feel
ings Of himself and his political associates here.
for the feelings of the People. when he supposes
they are tired Of discussion. Sir, the People want
| discussion. They pray for light. They say, De-
tuie--tebate fully and thoroughly. We will psy
the expense. Go on. Probe matters to the bot
tom. Don't spare for their crying. We begin TO
find out that the Boosting Ieformers have deceived
and mised us, and we want TO SEQ further into the
mystery Of their political iniquty. Open the doors
wide, If you can &c; the keys; and IL you cannot.
keep laundering at them till we can conc to your
aid with reinforcement.
Tired of discussion Well may this Adminis.
traon DO Tired oft. 1t is batiering ram that 10
shaking the walls Of their castle, and threa,nrg to
bury them in its ruins. Light and Truth What
horror takes hold Of the abusers Of power, whom
these stern and vigorous assailants look them foil
: IN the face-when quickened memory brings up.
with fearful celebrity, and presents In dread array.
their political transgressions, and conscience
which makes towards Of Us all" performs his o.
fee. Well may they c'y out 10 tho subdusd ego.
ny OF detected guilt--We are tired Of discussion
But, sir, the People are not tired Of il. They Gre
aroused and discussion will 90 on. five hold
our peace they will not be silent. five refuse ID
come to the rescue then shall enlargement snd do
liverance arise from somc other quarter. 'Tfuit
10 mighty and will prevail
But suffer me, Mr. Chairman. 10 look q iails
more narrowly into the reasons why the friends o.
u the Administrative arc tired of discussion. IL
ten years since the present dynasty came into pow
Ell. Those who now so impatient OF discos
sion have good memories. They have not furgot
ten with what professions they forced their way Il
y the chief control. The means employed BY ibsu
TO supplsnt the preceding Administration ksvs b.
y come matter Of history The pledges msde 70
y deceived people are on record snd the gros l.
y shameless violations Of them nov stare 'heifo :
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