Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1840-09-23
VOLUME VIII


Of the Ways aud Means Mr.. Iones) 7
must, 10 justice 10 that gentleman, say, that
he attempted 10 curb ard repress the reckless
spirits with whom he is unfortunately associa- !
ted. But dignity and common sense, and coar-
tesy OF manners, have but little influence with |
them; and Il erefore, his counsels and his ex- !
ample passed unheeded. ], sir, well understand /
the object Of those who have polluted this at
mosphere with their rlbaldry and mlsrepresen-
tations. They think that they are working
wonders in their daily labor Of manufacturing
political capital for the Presidential election
They suppose that the people viii implicitly
believe any SANDER they may utter. They
imagine that, under the imposing title of a
Congressional name, any absurdity viii pass
current in the country; and, this, sir, is the
manner in which they carry on their machina-
lions.
a base falsehood is Manufactured at the
fountain head. Il is then inserted in some
contemplate newspaper in an OBSCURE corner
of the country, or blazoned forth staring
characters in the '0liicjal organ as the case
mayldemand. l. then takes the rounds Of the
administration journals, with such comments
as suit the political atmosphere in which i ap-
pears. Ii it succeeds in poisoning the public
mind, tie object is accomplished, and the party
rejoice and are satisfied with he resnl Of theis
labors. But t the good sense Of tie penp'e,
/ GistrUstful of the base source from which It
! emauates, should hesitate 10 receive the lslse.
hood-if IN anxious inquiries af.er t.uIh, the
/ honest veomanry of the nation demand proof
| Of the charge preferred, or assertion made, and
! the SANDER receives but a monetary check,
then sir, the eye OF the administration is cast
upon ongress, AID sone supple tool is elected
90 become the Congressional e7ldorSer.' Then.
sir, IN the shape OF a speech made upon TINS
/ floor, and with increased maiiguity, and i'm
proved venom, it ~ poured forth TO the world.
And from what have witnessed, there certain
~ is much competition for the honor os serving
rs the serer Of the party. through which all the
filth OF the adm sfraiion shall pass IDtO this
] Hal, and from this to The country. Upon this
occasion | viii saw, that more than me of the
organs selected have shown themselves to be
Of fitting naierq. not 10 he the sel1qr only. b1'
! the rSserUoir Of all the pesjiien.iai misrepre
sensations of the administration.
cannot notice what different gentlemel
have said. had not intended 10 have opene,
my bps during this debate: bur after what ha,
; fallen from the gen lemen from Ohio (Mr. Dun
eAAI t " AANlAA ElliidF WI AAb iAtiir ciOu
consider myself remiss in dairy did not say
word n reply. The first OF these gentene
is the scknowl dyed idol Of the party and tn
especial object of their reverence. The latter
2 not less heo7ed, because more recently install
ed as priest in their political temple. Bot
have figured conspicuously on this accession
. and have succeeded in throwing into The shad
. all other aspirants to the title of party leader
J OF the speech of the gentleman from ONO,
IA viii say but little. All that part Of it impeacl
g ing the civil and military character OF Gener;
c Harrison IS but 4 compilation Of the Islander
D, which have appeared again and again in tn
e admin -tratiOn prints, and have so often bee
2 rrfuted that further notice Of them might pO,
y sibly raise their authors so the dignity Of IL
y cent mans contempt ] have no wish to CIV
> them even that Importance, but shall confer
n myself with replying to the attacks made upC
J. General Harrison by the gentleman from Vi
g gina, both in his speech and in his letter
lie Colonel Piper, which, having been publisht
3 in pamphlet form, and ALLUDED to on this tiuo
n is leg,timatey subject for criticism.
s. IPerceive, Mr.. Chairman, that the last Glol
~ contains the speech Of the gentleman fro
r Clio. and that, N accommodating the spee'
- to the public, its editor says--"lt has spl
O. % cnarseness suited TO the Western people
e. I presume, -ir, tfat ,ur People OF the West "
no FLY appreciate the compliment paid to thi
] taste. |, sir, have yet to learn that our PeoE
AT are less intelligent or less observant of the
&C cencies and prOpretIes Of FIFE, than the peoy
{ ] Of o'her portions Of the Union; and | ha
m greatly mistaken their character if any respC
h table man Of any party viii counter nee q
'a- approve any such vile garbage as IS contain
,rd in This specimen Of c0arSeRess issued to s
Dic, the taste Of the West. Gould | overcome
&c. repugnance TO read such rbaldry, would e
ir. the Committee some beautiful extra~ts' fir
Tor this speech; but should then be compelled
the pollute my printed remarks with their ms
ing lion, and, therefore. I forlear. At the sugg
md ton of gentleman Immediately before me
OK viii, however, read one extract, assuring
Gus Committee that l mean no contempt by
as introduction:
az "Mary Rogers are ! case,
,;I, And SO Sally Thompson;