Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-12-19
ICosrespondence Of the Herald.



Highly Impor.ant-D ersiopsmsn, Of the Policy o.
| General Harrison's Administration-1h Sub
Treasurs ODE RepeaIed-Ertra Session Of Con
gress n d. Calhoun pledgedto Support General
Harriso, IN conditions-Mr. Webster Seerffar,
ofSta'e, SC. SC.
| The ball of debate and contention was opened ia
the Senate to-day, in fine style Mr.. Clay led of in
avery spirited and effective speech, developing the
policy Of the sext Administration, so far at least
as the repeal of the ubTressury is concerned His
resolution, declaring that the law ought to be repeal
ed, and ins.ructing the Finance Committee TO re-
port bill for that purpose, came up in order.
"Mr. President" said Mr. Clay, sit is no part OF
my purpose TO go the ground that has been SC
thoroughly contested heretofore. As soon would
argue with the convicted felon, standing the gal
lows, with the rope round his neck, and the cart
ready to drive off, the Justice of the law under
which he had been condemned, as with the party
now Frustrated by the might Of the people on the
merits OF their schemes Of policy. The people have
spoken on this question They have wi!led the re-
peal of tits law. They have commanded its repeal.
Senators from nineteen States i'm psratively IN
structed to vote for its repeal"
He spoke for about half an hour. The gallery was
crowded with ladies and gentlemen, aud the floor of
the Senate was filled with members of the other
House. Mr.. Clay said he had hoped that the Prssi-
dent in his message would have exhibited nagnani-
nifty that would have become him, and ed the
fact that the tremendous majority given against him
at Ae late election virtual condemnation Of the
Sub Treasury, and recommend a conformity on
the part of Congress to the will of the people.
He was listened to with profound attention, by
every body except Col. Benton, who had the vulgar
ndecency to talk in audible tone to those arouad
him, for the purpose, as it would seem, Of showing
hsmpotent spite against man whom he knew to
be immcas urably his superior.
Mr.. Wright replied to Mr.. Clay in speech re-
mark able for its shrewdnsss, dexterity and good
temper. He denied that the overthrow of Mr.. Van
Buren, proved that the people were averse to the
Sub Treasury. There were other and collateral is
sues that had materially influenced the result The
party had made avowal of prine res and it ,ght
as we'll be said that its proved disposition
to pull down that magnificent edfce, cast aside the
splendid drapsry, the painting and other ornaments
and supply its place with log cabin, decorated with
coon skins.
"The gentleman, from Kentucky" said Mr.
Wright, proposes to abolish the ubtreasury, but
what does he offer in its steadf Will he go back to
come ction with the State banks, will he resort
to National Bank?"
Mr.. Clay rejoined. s'Suffi .ent for the day is the
evil thereof sand he. Lst US get rid of this odious
measure first, and then will determine what the
interests of the people require. The gentlemen says
we have no principles, that our symbols are coon
skins, and that we live in log cabins What sort Of
IN administration must that be, will ask the gentle
man, which has been driven out by party with no
principles, clothed in skins and living in log
cabins Gentlemen may vote down my resolution
now. They may set up their own will in opposition
to the public; but the subtreasury will be repealed
as so ON after the Fourth of March Congress
be convened"
Mr.. Clay concluded by saying that rigid econo-
my, retren chmeut and reform, and curtailment of
the Exec. preroeative were whatthe party which
had just gained the ascendaney in favor OF, and
what the people would dem nd at their hands.
Mr.. Calhoun followed. had hoped said he,
that on this agitating topic would be permitted
wait undsturbed until Gen. Harrison Inaugural
ted, and the whole line of policy developed. The
excitement whick has SO lti : astated the country
ought to be allayed; the oplc want rcpose. II
Genera Harrison shall administer the government
in good fsith on tae principles laid down by the
gentleman from Kentucky-if he shall enforce re-
trenchment, deep and thorough, for it is much need
ed-if he shall inculcate and practice economy, for
that too is much needed-if he shall be governed
the rights of he States, AVID recommend An abrdg-
nent of the power Of the Executive, will give his
administration cheerful and hearty support. But
l had rather have this declaration from General
Harrison himself than from tho honorable senator"
lie then passed high euogy on the sub treasury,
and concluded as follows" So help me God, as
believe that the establishment Of a national bank,
with capital Of 80 or 100 millions, is much the
creation Of a sovereign power, AS the election Of
President for life"
Two or three small men, such as Hubbard, Ander-
son. ard Allen, followed on the Van Buren side, and
the Senate ad burned without taking the question
the res solution.
In the House, no business Of any public import
ance was transacted, and the Rev. MIR. BraxtoB, Of
Virginia, was chosen chaplain on the second trial.
NJ Hand, Of Pennsy lvania, nominated the Rev. Oba-
diah 3. brown, but Obadiah made poor run Of il.
The ques tion OF the Premiership is settled. The
Office Of Secretary of State has been offered to Mr..
Wshster and he last night determined to accept it.
So&G>ier Weed, Master Webb, and other small in
triguers of the same kidney turn their attention
to such Uncomfortable matters as properly come
within their jurisdiction. Cabinet making is out of
their line entirely They can buster and talk
big they Please abor matters OF legislation, ard
possibly they may be allowed TO suggest or advise
plan Of oper aons, whenever campaign against the
Herald is meditsted; but in regard to appointments
under General Harrison, it is expected that they
will reserve their wisdom until il is asked for.
The Tobacco Convention met TO day at IL o'clock,
in the City Hall. There were about 100 persons
pre- sent. embracing some OF the most distinguished
men in the tobacco growing states. TX Governor
Sprigg, Of Marylssd, is President 81 the Conven-
ton. Nothing has been done except TO sppoist
committees.
Old Teeuuseh arrived last night, and will take
his in the Senate tomorrow. lie thinks the
Iippecaaoe battle fought last November, beats the
baiile OF the Thames all hollow. He cannot do any
thing without the help Of brother James
The Merchants MectIng-wr. Jan ny.
NEw YoRK, 18th Dee, 1910.