The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-07-16

all the callmnies and prosecutions of his enc
mics, and transfer him, by their votes, from his
Log Cabin to the White House on the 4th OF
March next. Wherever there is gathering OF
the people, they will be fortunate indeed If they
can have James Garland TO address them. he
is plain, unpretending, sef-made man, but
possesses high order of native talent, and
knows how to speak home TO the understanding,
!. to the business and bosoms" OF his fellow
citizens.-BdH. Patriot.
SOME OF THE REASONS WHY MR.. VAN
buren, is SUPPORTED IN THE SOUTH
AND ESPECIALLY IN SOUTH CARO-
LIMA
Extract from ne Speech of Mr. DmLErT, Of
alabama, the House Of Representatives., on
The Sub Treasury Bill.
i l. Because Mr. Van Buren, used every exer-
ton in his power, TO induce Congress 10 prohibit
slavery in the State of Missouri.
q Because Mr.. Van Buren,, in the Convention
of New York, advocated the privilege and right
of free negroes TO vote al elections, with the
\ white citizens of his State.
8 Mr. Van Buren, voted in the Senate of the
United States to prevent the introduction OF
slaves into Florida.
A. MIR. Van Buren, voted for the Tariff of
/ 1928.
s. Mr.. Van Buren, says, Congress has the
light to abolish slavery in the District of Colum
bia but it would be impolitc to do it, and an act
for that purpose would not be approved by him.
6. Mr.. Van Buren, refused to enter into diplo-
matte discussion for the admission of Texas into
the Union, though the acquisition was a favor
ite object, which regularly descended to him
from his predecessor.
Z. Because Mr.. Van Buren, while Secretary
of State, in his official correspondence with Fo-
reign Powers, spoke disparingly of the conduct
OF his own Government
s, He promised to follow in the footsteps Of
his predecessor.
9. For asserting that Government must take
care OF itself, and the People take care of them
selves.
To- For asserting that the Government has no
right to regulate the currency of the country.
H. For proposing the Sub-Treasury scheme
four times-having been rejected as often by
Congress-
II. For proposing bankrupt law to apply to
corporations only.
Is. Because he was the coadutor and adviser
OF the Proclamation and Force Bill.
IA. Sitting quiet and coolly seeing the consti-
tuition OF his country violated, in expunging
portion of the Journal of the Senate, and appro-
wing it.
10. Because the installation of Mr.. Van Blu
rem was sight so odous to some gentlemen
that they could not look at il.
Is. Because he was opposed to Mr.. Madison,
and his administration of the Government and
sustained the opposition to defeat his election.
II. Omitting, by design or neglect, to say
any thing in his late annual message about the
Cumberland road
Is. For stating, in his annual message to the
present Congress, that the accruing revenue
would be sufficient for the current expenses oil
1910; and few weeks afterwards, by special
message, recommending the passage of an act
authorizing the issue Of $4,000, 600 of Treasury
|
ing liabilities.
49, Virtually abandoning the Florida war.
| 20. Failing to turn out public defaulters after
their folly or wickedness was manifest to the
Government.
p. For not discharging officers in the employ
of the Government after it was publicly known
they had. by subscription of money and other
wise ntertered TO influence the public cleo
tons.
22 For denying, by his practice, the correct
ness of the opinion of Mr.. Jefferson touching the
conduct Of public officers in elections. Mr.
Jefferson ordered, in circular, that the officers
OF Government should not use the influence Of
their stations to control the elections of the
country.
% For asserting that the people expect too
much OF the Government.
| a. The appointment Of Mr.. Leggett, the
abolitionist to foreign mission.
! % Joining in a petition for a branch Of the
| Bank of the United States at Albany n. Y ork.
! 26. Because Mr.. Van Buren, was not worthy
I'd session, January, 1882, in the opinion of
some of his fast friends now, of the embassy to
4 England, who voted his recall.-Senate Jour
nal, SOY.
27 Because he said after being recalled from
| the mission to England, it was glory enough
TO have served under such a chief as General
| Jackson.
| 29 For approving the plan suggested for the
armed occupation OF Florida.
| 20 Approving the plan Of Secretary Poinsett
for organizing the militia of the United States
at an annual expense Of not less than two and
a half millions of dollars.
| 30. He opposed the raising of troops as re-
commended by Governor Tompkns, in aid of
the last war.-See Senate Journals of New
| York, September, 1914.
| 81 He voted and argued against extending
universal suffrage to white citizens of the State
of New Gork.-See report of the proceedings of
the Convention TO amend the Constitution of
I New York, pages 277, 2s3, and 2sl.
32 He voted against electing Justices of the
peace; remarking that the further power was
removed from the people the better-Same re-
/ port pages 32l and 322.
/ 80. He voted and argued against eectng
Sheritis-Salne report, pages l90 800, and
| 1886.
/ 81. He voted against n Committee on Agri-
culture, Notwithstanding more than fifteen mil
lions of the public revenue is paid directly and
indirectly by the tamers-U. S. Senate Jour
nal, Dec. 8, 1925.
IS. lie voted against occupying the Columbia
river, and protecting the fur trade-Senate
Journal March / 1925
80. He voted to grant exclusive privileges to
State banks.--Senate Journal, Feb @. 1927.
81. He voted against reducing the tax on salt
Senate Journal, February 25, 1927
80. He voted against granting TO the States