The Madisonian., 1840-02-18

told the rush when fiction would serve his turn,'
namely, the Editor Of the Globe-wbo so grossly
misrepTesenled the proceedings ntwhich the South
Carolina Senator took so prominent part on Fri
day last.
Mr. cALHouS added, that ifthe Legislature Of Rhode
Island could have had his bill before them, and then
make such representation Of its character, he would
believe ha, It done merely for popular effect but
be must think they had formed their opinions par
tial aud erroneous statements.
Mr. Dxos defended the Legislature Of his State.
and explained that their purpose evidently was, TO e1-
press their general views the subject Of the public
lands and that the resolutions designed to do
any injustice to the Senator or his measure.
| Mr., Clay, OF Kentucky, said he thought the Legis-
sture had stated the character Of the bill Of the Seua
tor from South Carolina, with toeTable accuracy The
proposition to cede half Of the proceeds Of the
sales Of the public lands 10 the States while the other
half is retained by the National Treasury And tho
ces.ion, he maintained, was made without equya-
lent. lie thought, too that il would lead ultimateyto
cession OF the whole. The States would be the col
ectors Of the prices OF the sales and though they
would no, run away as some other collectors have done
yet, circumstances nigh, arise, in which they would
ask TO keep, besides their half the half which the
bill proposes that the Government shall retain lie
could forbear making these remarks, when he heard
Mr. CALuous giving nm account Of the measure IN
question, which he though, entirely incompatible with
its character, its provisions and It's consequences
| Mr. CALHOUN rose again, and repeated that The re-
presentation given by the legislature was entirely
erroneous. But he would not be provoked into a
debate upon the subject al this time. As to what me
Senator from Kentucky had said about It's result he
only wished to declare that he cared not for his
| NJ hon in
characteristic vein of self glorihca,on and with his
usual boastfulness Of manner, proclaimed what he
would do, at a proper time he would prove this,
| add he would demonstrate the other, &C., &c.
Mr.. CLAY rose again, as as Mr.. Calhoun sat
down, and said he equally ready TO go fully into
the debate the general policy of the public Ian Is
at convenient time; but, added Mr.. Clay, lchenepsy
the Senator stands up here, and under pretext Of
correcting Others chooses TO put forth impressions
entirely erroneous themselves he would always take
leave TO notice them.
AS to his not regarding my opinion Continued Mr..
Clay)I reciprocatc the compliment entirely. Mr..
Calhoun observed that he referred to the Senator's
opinion about results.
"Well," replied Mr.. Clay, "as TO results then I
go step further.-I care not for the Senator's opin-
ion, past present or future"
And as to the declarations of what he intends to
neral Misunderstanding boldly and roundly
thing after anoiher-one proposition after another
piling all together and drawing the inference with
out regard to the assumptions, or making the fact to
suit the theory Hhis habit of asserting how he was
going 10 beat down his adversarics in debate was
well known to the Senate and the country; but he
believed The Senator's description OF his own powers
was quite equal TO their capacity.
"Let us however, (said Mr. CLAY in conclusion,)
meet at Phillppi, and J. in turn, will be prepared to
show that his scheme proposes an unnecessary,
wasteful cession squandering Of the public pro-
perry"
Mr. CALHOUN, being thus hard pressed, turned
round and endea ,ored 10 produce the impression
that Mr.. Clay had been The assaant in this personal
conversation. He would not, he said, foilo'o the
member from Kentucky in these personalities! He
protested that he had not alluded 10 his own powers,
but had spoken of the strength Of his cause.
NJ Clay appealed 10 the Scnae-to truth-as 10
whether he or the Senator from South Carolina had
introduced personal illusions He reminded the
body of the remark Of Mr.. CALuouN that he had no
confidence in his opinions. He asked whether that
was not personal? Was it decorous consistent with
parliamentary courtesy1
He understood the willy course of the Senator
i The Senator wished TO make an attack, and then
The Senator had moi said word about The cause"
Ii was hinlsclf-he spokc--his own pcrson-that inn
portant person the first person singular. | will
prove this" ~ will do so and so" &C., &c. II
was only when his egosm was exposed-when he
was made conscious of the overbearing manner he
had employed, and which he displayed on so many
occasions that he thought OF attempting TO make out
that it was the strength Of the cause to which he re-
i ferfed.
The Senator "and I, are" continued Mr. Clay,
in antagonisic positions There we shall probably
remain. Our minds, our principles, our haoi's Oh
feeling, are all so different, that we shall probably
take different views Of almost every question. Ana,
If the Senator instead Of shielding himself under
the cloak Of sedefence for the purpose OF gaining
the symoa,hies of the public, will meet me boldly
and openly and give good naured blow or two,
| will he willing TO take that course | have no de-
sre for personalities; but viii always repel any
imputation made upon me, from whatever quarter.
Tbe resolutions were then ordered 10 be printed
The Senate Resumed the consideration OF the rnt-
| n;sbed business OF Friday, being the motion TO print
Tho testimony in reference to the operation Of the Salt
a. ,b;ch has been collected by Mr. Benton, tor they
are not docnmenfs)
The debate which took place on Friday, was brought
on by the proposition to print an extra number mt
c.,uous was the only who declared his opposition
- ,,n,inc The ordinary number for the use OF the So
na,e only. To. day, there being disposition mani
.,ed TO have the papers printed and laid on the desks
Of the Senator's exclusively for their niormauon oo-
fare the discussion should proceed tho suggestion 70
print a single copy for each member was made anu
agreed to. 80.