The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1840-06-18

at this time Slr, It would Got be cobiined
TO Great Britain and the United SIa,es--the
whole civilized world would be involved in
the great conflict. Who can be DESTROYS OF
such an event, when he looks al our defence.
less situation, az our extensive seaboard, un.
projected as it is, with dilapidaied iortitica.
tions without the munitions of war, and with
scarcely regulars enough to fire national
salute Who, when he looks g. our exten.
sive Western frontier, guarded only by In.
dian warriors, dispolled OF their inheritance,
and who seek an opportunity TO avenge them
! selves-wben he looks at our great West.
ern lakes without harbors, or a single pro
paralion-who, ask, is ready TO plunge US
headIong and unprepared into war re-
peat, sir, would deprecate II, but have no
immediate apprehensions. The cry of war,
war, will no, take with the People. This
nclpient stage of war has been couried by
the Administration, aud is mere party
trick to divert public attention from tho
profIgacy, extravaganza, aud corruption OF
this Administration.
have no fear that public attention will
be thus diverted. We have battle to fight
at home--a war against this Administration
and lis destructive measures, which must
be brought TO q successful termination be.
fore we shall be in a condition 10 carry on
war against a powerful foreign nation.-
The Administration are aware of this: they
hear the distant thunder as il comes boom.
ing over from the great valley of the West
they hear il from the plains OF the South
1t is echoed back from The granite hills oil
New England with the voice OF her mighty
cataract, il comes from The Empire State
aye, sir, the thunder strikes upon the dome
Of this Capitol and reyeIberates in the halls
Of the Executive palace.
The President has shown his capacity
for war IN the management Of the blood
hound war in Florida. Ou;he 4th Of March
we shall place in the Presidential char the
Hero Of Tippecanoe-a Generaland states.
Unacceptable Of conducting war, aud
bringing il to successful termination-o
who never lost a battle.
Mr.. Chairman, we should all deprecate
war; but, sir, much as ! would deprecaie
il, stern, absolute necessity may demand o
resort TO il; and whenever that necessity
shall arse, when our rights and national
honor cannot be otherwise preserved, trus,
shall be found on the side Of my country,
nor will stop to inquire whether she be
right or wrong.
| have already irespassed too long upon
the indulgence of the House. | return my
thanks for The kind and unexpected at,en
ion which have received, but allow me,
in conclusion, TO address word TO my dis
friend from Maine. True TO the
federal instincts Of his party, he boasts Of
the responsibility and gallantry of his con
nexons, and informs tbs that during the last
war he unfortunately lost brother, and had
another seriously wounded. would no,
speak of them in terms OF dlsrespeci, and
doubt not they we're brave and gallant men
but the honorable member from Name viii
permit me to say, i, viii never be my pride
TO rise here and boast Of my PATRIOTISM and
tourage, by telling this House aud the coun
try, that lost a brother, but saved myself.