The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-06-06

Senators seem to feel Many Of Us wcfc born and
red in them. They carry us back to days Of youth
and nnocence-to better and happier hours. Let not
gentlemen, then, make themselves unhappy by lugu-
lrous forebodings Let them not impute to the peo-
pie as a crime their enthusiasm for log cabins" II
indicates no hostility TO institutions the Ohio
Senator minated II expresses only the Peoples
deeprooted conviction of misrue. and Of the neces-
sly of change, They believe that no change now
can be for the worse and however mistaken the Adj
minstration may please TO think them they rely on
General HARRlsos TO administer the Government
with the purity, the honesty and bengnity which they
desire. They find in him character they can trust
10 They will take him from the farm where he lives
in the exercise of those virtues which adorn his life
and elevate him to the highest Office in their gift.
Mr. CRrrrSpEN apologized for having detained
the Senate so long He had not intended to say a
word but he could not sit silently by, and hear the
fair fame of Gen. HARRISON traduccd and villified
Mr. ALLEN replied at length. His aim wns 10
show that Gen. Harrison was in the hands of com
m,,ee and had studiously concealed his opinions
In regard to the references made to Gen Jackson and
Mr. Van Buren, he knew nothing Of them, and could
not reply to the opinions which had been read Mr.
further branched of upon the subject Of abolition,
and made the remark that Gen Harrison's opinions
were not known upon this subject
Mr. CRITTENDEN commended that they were
and cited them at length He gave Gen. Harrison's
opinions also when called upon in regard to United
States Bank.
Mr. ALLEN launched forth in an attack upon the
banking system and in strong terms portrayed its in
huencc
Mr. CRITTENDEN responded. He complained
Of Mr. Aliens response II was unfair. differences
neither Just generous were drawn from his re-
marks This might do for petty party purposes, but i
not becoming an honorable Senator--and when
the heat OF party excitement over and the ardor
of the Senator cooled he would regret both the CEN
he had freely and unustiiably bestowed upon
General Harrison, and the manner in which ne tor
tured the defence which Mr. G. had made Of the old
mans character.
In regard to the continued assertion that the OPT
mons Of General Harrison studiously concealed
Mr. Crittenden said that the charge UNJUST All
that he had done to decline to answer the imper-
tinent questions This worst enemies. Upon all inn
portant questions his opinions fully known. But
how was it with Mr.. Van Buren,, said Mr.. CT Are
his opinions known? Will the Senator indulge me
in answering for Mr.. Van Buren, as have under
taken TO do for Gen, Harrison
What is Mr., Van Burens opinion concerning Mr..
Poinsetts standing armyl Can the Senator tell me
this Will he, if he cant Will any Of his friends
speak Is there answer to this 2
Again, Mr.. President, is Mr.. Van Buren, in favor
of an exclusive metallic currency? There are many
of his friends here who are, but is he ! ask Who
can tell me
Again, is he for overthrowng the banking system
of the country Some of his friends here would an
initiate the banks, but what are the opinions Of the
President, ask 2 hear no answer.
Again, is he in favor Of the tariff and il So what
kind of tariff What articles would he taxa Who
will enlighten me upon this point
Yet again" is he in favor Of internal improve
mens and what his opinions Of the constitutional
power of Congress in regard to thcm9' hear no
answer.
Once more" is he in favor Of the Cumberland
Road Those who for the Cumberland Road say
that he is and those of the Administration who are
against it, say that he is not pray you who are so
anxious concerning General Harrision's opinions to
enlighten me. Information has been sought and de-
MED and now, who will enlighten US Z
Again to put another question:" how would Mr.
Van Buren, vote were the Missouri restriction
now before the country Can any one tell me here,
friend or foe,-or answer for him? No. not one.
81 might continue these inquiries" said Mr. C..
through long chapter buuntil these questions
answered. | will say no more Nor would have put
the questions at all to the Senator if he had not mani
tested much zeal to learn the opinions of Gen. Har
rson, which he might learn fully il he would read his
ite and make himself acquainted with what he had
written. gsi,
The memorial was laid upon the table without fur
ther debate. The day being far spent, motion
made to pass overthe Bankrupt bill, and to go into
Executive Session.