The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-06-23

mons OF log cabin men and my opinions He
tn'nks the log cabin men will do pretty well fol
voters. l think an honest and capable man
,hough he has lived in log cabin and drank
iard cider, will do very well for President. That
Is the difference between his democracy and
mine. r.1l
The gentleman said his eastern brethren had
received little Of the public money. True, sir,
we have, and as far as my district is concerned,
the gentleman will find the officers of the United
states report that the work has saved in the ex-
penses of freight, &c, in one year, more than
u cost but, sir, believe we in the eastern
part OIL North Carolina, have never been indebt-
ed 10 my colleague for any assistance. He has
never voted for any thing to benefit the eastern
part OF the State, nor even advocated il that
know Of
Mr. Common said no, and he never would. |
wen, sir, (said Mr.. STANLy,) do not great
~ grleye TO hear this declaration. As his advo-
cacy has never benefited US, do not fear his
opposition. IL is matter Of the utmost indif
ference to me whether he advocates or opposes
the improvement Of the eastern part Of the State
The gentleman, sir, thought il necessary to
say there were some Wing postmasters in his
district. have no doubt Of il, sir. Wherever
there IS an Office worth four or five or ten dollars
year, requiring more time and trouble than il
Is worth, held merely for neighborhood convent
Wing. Let any sacrifice be necessary for pub
Tic convenience, Wing, Democratic Wing,
Is sure to be called on, and always to be relied
on. But show me fat Office under this Ad-
ministration held by Wing.
hope, sir, the gentleman will unite with me
IN reducing this salary. Let US save enough to
Government to make up for the trees and flowers.
This bank directing superintendent, colonel, &c.
has salary, paid, suppose, in gold, of two thou
M Af.II nil II al. e
Governor OF our State. This muiticauiis de-
mocrat has better salary than the judges Of
our superior courts: and they perform ten times
his labor, and never smell double dahlias" and
"chacorus japonicas," &c. il they ever see
them. They have no stationery furnished them
at public expense, nor fine houses to live in
built by public money. Let it be reduced there
fore to suit the hard times and the value Of his
services.
Sir, my colleague made another remark, which
/ confess was not very welcome to me. He
said this was small matter" True, sir, mis-
flower bill is small in amount, but does thar ex-
cuse this abuse Is it not our duty here u at
tend to small matters when they come in our
way2 i have been placed on a committee which
made it my duty TO look into small matters
placed there without solicitation on my Part, and
without my knowledge or consent before il was
done. But ! shall think myself unworthy Of a
seat on this floor when shall be above attend
ing to small matters, from foolish and criminal
pride, when my duty requires should investigate
them.
| know these are "small mattersn and, as
such, especially recommend them to the con-
sideration Of my colleague. I respectfully sug-
gest to him that they are as fit subjects for the
exercise of his genius as for mine.
But, Mr.. Chairman, this flower bill is not the
only evidence have of the mal-administration
OF affairs at the branch mint. And give the
gentleman notice will hereafter make known
other matthrs, which the People Of North Caro-
lima will. pas ,snnuaf N ali -eceH vm9tters
democrat.