The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-10-12
From The Nsle York 81
THE NEXT SPEAKER.


THE NEXT SPEAKER.
The increase OF the Administration vote Of two
members In the recent Maryland election, seems to
settle the point in their minds that an Adminisira-
ton Speaker will be elected. The object Is full Of
difficulty, and even with that addition, and also the
mississippi members, should they he carried, II is
SIN very doubtful whether an Administration Speak
er can be chosen.
Lei US look calmly AT the whole aspect Of things.
II may be asked, why should've administration be
SO anxious 10 carry the Speaker Why this ex-
penditure OF money---this constant Interference in
State eiections-this Of the public patronage
this movement OF an army OF oficeholders to elect
such members Of Congress who win make choice of
an administration Speakerl The answer Is at hand.
A Wing Speaker will appoint Committees, who
VIII honestly and firmly bring 10 the view of the
people the gross usurpations OF power violations OF
law, and corrupt practices OF the present admins
ration and so powerful will be the effect produced
by TINS expose, that change OF rulers inevitably
follows.
An administration conscious OF its integrity and
purity Of intentions, would rather invite the APP
poinlment Of Wing Speaker than to have friend
in that chair but II cannot be done with any safety
and no sacrifice will be neglected TO secure Speak
er friendly TO the administration. The difficulty,
however, is simply this: The President in calcu-
aiing his strength, relies on Mr.. Calhoun, and the
Stale Rights men from South Carolina Alabama
and Georgia. Without their votes, he cannot sue
coed.
The Speaker who answers every purpose OF the
administration, is one who allows the committees to
be made up al the White Housewife has no OPT
MON or voice Of his own in the matier.-who follows
instructions and obeys orders. Such one for ex-
ample as DR.. Duncan, or some others, whom Mr.
Benton or Mr., Kendall could name. Such Speak
er neither MIR. Calhoun nor the State Rights men
from the South can support. Mr. Pickens, OF South
Carolina has been already named for the office, and
II he should be chosen, he is Mr.. Cahoun's and
not Mr.. Van Burep's Speaker. II Mr.. Calhoun
holds the deslinies of this administration In bis
han dc ha hat a 10 M Iah
TO promote MIR. Van Buren's reelection, and
leave him TO nominate Benton or Kendall as his
successor Cordially, confidence and affection
cannot exist between these distinguished men--the
present temporary alliance is fair business trans
action" and will be so considered. Here is the EN-
barrassment OF the whole question. There are not
sufficient collar men elected for the administrator
to make Speaker; they must depend, therefore, on
auxiliary aid from quarter which agrees with the
administration on certain points only, and that aux
illary force already asks tor the appointment of
Speaker. If the Whiss therefore, have not suti-
cient strength TO elect their candidate and the adj
mnistration will not consent TO receive MIR. Cal
houn's candidate, then the wings will throw their
weight In favor af Mr.. Pickens and IL he is elect
ed, he must be considered as having been chosen by
the opposition. IT. on the contrary, the adminiStra-
ton consents to the election of Mr. Pickens, or any
of the Southern candidates, the wings are the gain
ers, for we know of no individual Of any note or
character from that section OF the country who will
consent to receive list of his committees from the
Speaker will benefit the administration. Wespeak
Of these things from knowledge of the men, and
what must be done in the premises Polk, Camore-
leng, Silas Wright Duncan, &c--such are the men
who may be called thorough, entire, and always TO
be led, but such are not the men OF the South.
The Wings in Congress are in an important posi-
ton. They undoubtedly have the most talent. On
long session the Wigs invariably gain, and al
though recent elections have in small measure
strengthened the administration, we think the en-
barrassmens Of the country and the pertinacious
adherence Of the administration to the SabtreasIry
and hard currency will in the end overwhelm them.
Whatever may be said of the disposition of the
South 10 favor the Sub-treasury, recent events in
Europe and in this country, have changed some OF
their views. The Southern banks are not in posi-
lion to weaken their specie note circulation by
senting to place their entire interests al the mercy
Of any political administration. The +" experiment"
has been felt by the South well as the North and
now the cotton growers feel the necessity OF having
the exchanges regulated, their means increased and
their independence of European capitalists placed
on sure footing. 1t The Wings therefore, in Con-
gress are discreet and sagacous they have The game
in their own hands They must not quarrel with
men because they go TO certain extent with the
administration. On cardinal points they will be
able TO carry such men with them, and this will give
the Wings the victory.
We omitted TO notice that MIR. Dawson Of Ga, is
also spoken OF as the administration candidate
He is fair nan, and cannot be made to wear the
collar. t......... 49,. r..,".