Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-04-07

OF interest. The spurious members from New
Jersey having been allowed seats, the sub
treasury bill 30 doubt viii pass whenever
comes up. Mr.. Van Buren, had not quite sue
ceeded in getting his bill past fer the issHanc,
of Five millions more of Treasury Notes.
Thus it would seem, that notwithstanding hi
party are in majority in Congress, yet, evel
they acknowledge the prohigacy of his Admin
istration, by refusing TO vote him more money
From the signs of the times, we venture t.
predict, that the supporters of Mr.. Van Burer
by November, viii not amount to a corporal,
guard. His forces are quitting him by plat
toons and squadrons, and not man goes owe
: tohim from the opposition.
THE TRUTH UNWITTINGLY TOLD
| A late English paper, received by the Brit
ish Queen, but too strongly confirms the i'm
preston in this country that Mr. Van Buren,
is most ardentlY attached to that Nation and
Its institutions. Indeed, since the same is so
open as to become notorious there, the fact no,
longer admits of doubt. The following is the
article:
| The Liverpool Chronicle in speak, ng OF the
| n. E. Boundary, says -" Nothing, hitherto,
in the character or conduct of Mr. Van Buren,
has given evld ence of desire to foment hos
| tllIhes with this country. Indeed, since his
elevation to the Presidential Chair, the very
| opposite has been exemplified. All his procee-
| dIngs with respect to the vagabond sympa-
| thizers' during the Canada outbreaks, were
| marked by good faith and friendly feeling
| He is known to have contracted strong friend
ship during his residence in this country, and
the reception which his sens experienced in
London last year, points to the conclusion that
| they still continue"
Note the conclusion: u He is knoacn to have
contracted strong friendships during his resi-
dence in this country, and the reception which
his sons experiencedin London last year, points
to the conclusion that they still continue
Thus it win be seen that Mr. Van Buren, not
only makes " known" his fondness for Mon
archaI Governments during his residence in
one, but after he becomes president of Re-
public, he sends his Sons there as a renewal
oflis attachment still. Let it never again be
denied that He is fond of Splendid Govern
naert.
But this is not the most startling feature in
the ABOVE article. 1t appears that Mr. Van
Buren's prediction in favor of monarchy is
relied upon as guarantee against resistance
to any aggression that may be inflicted on the
rights of our citizens. SNothing," says the
article, "hitherto, with Mr. Van Buren,, has
given evidence of desire to foment hostiities
with this country (Which is very well but
the question is what is the motive that prompts
this? Is it that Mr.. Van Buren, supposes
wrong has not been done any portion of our
citizens concerning the course Great Britain
has pursued In regard to the North Eastern
Boundary! or is it because he is too much
attached to that Government-or too coward
ly, to asse TT and maintain the rights of our cit
liens? None viii deny that peace is not pre-
ferable to war-but who are willingly to have
their rights trampled upon with IMMUNITY, with
out making resistance, or even so much as hol-
ding up fpgerin menacing attitude? If
the principles Mr. Van Buren, imbibed at the
court of St. James has done any of this, and
there is strong evidence that. they have, he
is unworthy to be an American president and
the sooner heis out of Office the better.
Seeing IS believing, but feeling IS the
truth" is an adage no less ancient than
true; and never, in any country has its
truth been so completely verified as in our
own, during the few past years, and the
present time. For few years immedi-
ately preceding the present time, large
portion ofthe people of this country merely
saw, bat at the present time, they ali feel,
in the most accute manner. We may
witness our neighbor submit to the ampu-
tation of limb, with cold Indifference,
but when the dissecting knife comes to be
drawn across our flesh, and the saw pene-
trate the marroaol hen it is that the keen
sensation of pain is felt. Is there any
mistake in this? Go ask the merchant,
whose business once flourished, and whose
countenance glowed with pleasure when
he greeted his equally prosperous custom
er, if he feels? Go ask this same custom