Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-06-02
LOG-CAl}INS.


We ask the readers attention to the annexed
brief and admirable explanation, from tho
Evening Journal, of the real basis OF honor to
frugal virtues, approved services, and simple
and transformations patriotism, implied in what
is sneoringy called "Iog-Cabin enthusiasm
LOG Cabin Enthusiasm The Argus was
four years in finding out that "Mr. Jackson
had single feeling in common with the Re
publican party" A shorter period will suffice
to teach il that the Republican party has no
sympathy with Mr.. Van Buren,. Still the con
vction of this truth makes but slow progress
among the Federal po.iiiciaDs. They seem
rs insenslblc as a nest Of deaf addcrs 10 the
approach of the heel that Is destined To crust,
them. The strong, deep, indignant pulsations
of the popular heart do not seem to reach their
stagnant, sordid, narrow souls The concen-
irated selhshness of their nature has created
an unreasonable gulf between them and the
people. The language in which the common
mind of the nation is beginning 10 express its
sentiments is unintclligible TO Croswell and
his hcartless cOadjniors- Accustomed for
years to manufacture public opinion themscl-
yes, they are disposed 10 look upon il as the
mere production of political contrivancc. 49,
They mistake the free and mpotuous noun
tain torrent for the ripple oian artificial cascade.
They snccr at the LOG Cabin enthusiasm"
because they cannot comprehend it. The
LOG Cabin" is symbol Of nothing that Van
Burenism knows, or feels, or can appreciate.
II tells of virtues that dwell in obscurity, Of
the hopes of the humble, of the priyalions of
the poor, of toll and danger, Of perseverance
and patient endurance, ofhospiiality, and char
ity aud irugalily, ii is the emblem Of rights
that the vain and iBsolcnt arlstocracy Of fed
eral office holders have losi sight OF. or crush
Il nj 4 ia .,l fl,n
simplicity that should characterize Rcpubli-
can Institutions. and which the people have
determined TO bring back to the administration
of their affairs. Let our opponents SCOT at
the device which the unt,Itored s,gaciiy Of the
people is painting upon their banners. twill
be found ere long that there is dmeahiag in il
that will convey 10 them salutary lcsso u.
No QUoRAM. Again aud again during this
session of Congress, the House of Represent
aiyes has been left without a quorum, even in
/ the ordinary business hours; and much time
/ is constantly lost ia motions for call Of the
| House, and in the proceedings consequent
thereon; and then again, when, by the cXcr-
cjsc ofthc auihorjiy ofil,o House, a quorum u
E,rapo.i, the very nos, division tl,at occurs.
shows that there Is n quorum no longer. Men
] beers under the pressure Of the CALI appear,
answer Ia their names, and Then again absent
/ themselves.
We must say this practice 10 US appears
sgnally disrepuiable nor can we understand
how gentlemen, receiving eight dollars day
for their services and courling. for the most
the station OF which they yet neglect the du-
ties, can reconcile II 10 proprieiy or common
honesty, thus 10 abandon their trusts.
As matters are now conducted, the public
do not know who are the faithful and who the
unfaithful servants. We therefore suggest
that whenever quorum is found wanting, the
list Of the abseniees be Published by ihc.clerk
under the authority ofthe House designating
those who have leave OF absence, and those
who arc known 10 he incapable, from indisfo-
sition, Of attending in their place. Such a
course we consider alike due Ia those who are
ALWAYS al their post. but who now share an
/ common with their less attentive associates
the blame OF neglect of duty, and 10 the con
siiiucnfs of the delinquent members.
The hardship OF sucl, publicity. on aeriden'
lal and not habitual absentees. should not Lee
permitted 20 weigh against the positive bene
fits dat would result from the certainty, that
absence from the House during the business
cours could not DO safely practised. n. v
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