The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-05-09

Bus remedy could be found in renovated hope
To be realized, indeed, At distant and uncer-
tain period but, being guaranteed by the solemny
uied3ed taiah Of the nation, would be subject To
no contingency but failure on their part to ac-
complish the object which had been committed
70 their vslor. The scheme adopted BY The
Commnnder- in.chief, 70 which ! have alluded,
was that OF giving haifpay for life at the end OF
the war, 70 the officers who should continue to
serve TO that period. His first recommendation
of this measure is TO be found in letter TO the
President of Congress, dated at Valley Forge,
Apr;l 10 l77Sn -
stThese documents, Mr. President, (said Mr.. H. }
are conclusive. They show the influence which
this measure granting Of halipay to the officers
had upon the success Of our revolutionary strug-
gle, in the opinion Of one who, Of all others, was
best entitled TO judge--that il was that alone
which prevented the dissolution Of the Army,
and restored its discipline and energy. And to
that discipline and energy those victories are to
be attributed which resulted in the establishment
Of our liberties. That glorious event, then, the
Independence of America, is to be distinctly
traced to the compact made by the Revolution
ary Government with the officers OF the Army.
II has, think been satisfactorily shown that the
obligation il imposed has never been completely
discharged, which il is the object Of the present
its rejection to rest? Is il to be found ia the
character of our Government? WHAT A
REPUBLIC WHICH rs SUPPOSED TO BE POUNDED ON
PUBLIC VIRTUE, TO REFUSE TO PERFORM IT'S CON-
TRACTS, soLEMNLY AND DELIBERATELY MADE!-
To SHELTER ITSELF UNDER IT'S POWER, AGAINST A
CLAIM WHICH IT'S EQUITY AND IRIS JUSTICE WOULD
HAVE OBLIGED IT TO DISCHARGE! Or will you re-
fer your defence for its rejection 10 the character
Of your People? Assemble them, then! Ii is
~. al. r.. l..
be delighted 10 appeal. BRING TOGETHER THE
yEoMAHRy or YOUR couNTRY--rELL THEM THAT
This CLAIM 10 FOUNDED ON A RESOLUTION OF Con-
GREss, PASSED IN A GLOOMY PERIOD OF THE REvo-
LUTON, UPON THE URGENT RECOMMENDATION OF
THE FATHER OF HIS COUNTRY; THAT TO IT HE
ATTRIBUTED THE ULTIMATE SUCCESS OF OUR ARMS,
AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THEIR LIBERTIES !;
AND If THEY DO NOT DIRECT you TO DISCHARGE
THIS OBLIGATION, EVEN If IT WOULD REQUIRE THE
LAST DOLLAR IN THE TREAsuRy, THEN AM MIS-
TAKEN IN THEIR CHARACTER
MILITARY SCIENCE.
Speech in Congress, IS
So far as my experience goes, | am totally
at variance with the gentleman from South Ca
rolina. He thinks that an army can as well be
commanded by an ignorant as learned man.
This position deny TO be correct in military
any more than in other affairs. There have
UCSu ihstduCCS, ~ 10 uuC UotIl III dHClSHt dHu
modern history, of ignorant men who cut a con-
siderable figure in military pursuits. But expe
rence has shown that the fame acquired by such
men has generally been obtained in operations
against greater blockheads than themselves
The allusion made TO the Roman General was,
Mr.. II. thought, peculiarly unhappy for they
were universally educated in schools where all
the arts Of war, and all the athletic exercises fit
to train men to masculine pursuits, were inn
~ANl a. sLa,. s..Gn. A,xI al,
great Roman orator. to whom the gentleman has
alluded, was also general. An instance Of the
power OF science, IN opposition to strength, and
strong proof that ignorance was not always
successful, might be found in the battle Of Can
nR. But instead of seeking out the few cases
in which ignorant men have been successful
warriors let us look at the vast number of in
stances in which individuals have established
great characters for military achievements. In all
the instances Of great military renown, we find
that il was obtained by the influence Of the very
qualities which the gentleman entirely underva-
lues and disregards. The celebrated Epaminon-
das was chiefly famed for his science, and to
that alone was attributed his success at Matinee
and Leuctra. Miltades, who fought the battle
at Marathon, and Themstocles, who came after
him, could never have beaten back the myriads
Of Persia, with disparity of force which made
their victories almost miraculous, but for the ex-
ledge. Mere ignorant courage, and untaught in
trepidity, would never have enabled them to
achieve those great deeds, the fame of which
will last as long as military glory excites the adj
miration of mankind"
AGRICULTURE.
Speech in Congress, IS
"The policy of the country was in his opin-
ion, TO lessen the expenses of agriculture, and 10
remove, if possible, the difficulties with which
the farmers of the country have now to struggle
He was farmer himself and he spoke of those
difficulties one who had experienced them
he WAS FARMER ALONE He DID NOT OWN
BANK SHARE IN THE WORLD, NOR HAD HE A FAR
THING INVESTED IN MERCANTILE BUSINESS; BUT
DEPENDED ALONE ON THE CULTIVATION OF THE
EARTH FOR THE SUPPORT OF A LARGE FAMILY He
therefore felt kindred interest in the welfare of
the agricultural class. But he never could be-
lieve that this Hall ought to be the theatre on
which private or sectional interests should be
contested He thought men ought to come into
the councils of their country with better and
more liberal feelings, with more elevated mo-
lives; nor would he have advocated this bill had
he thought its good effects applicable to his inn
mediate constituents alone. But he believed it
would be productive of general good, and. for
that reason, he was in favor of its passage"
PUBLIC MEETING AT AUGUSTA.
AT meeting of the citizens of Richmond
county Georgia, opposed to the present Admi-
nisration of the General Government, on Thurs
day, the Odd of April, General Thomas DAWSON
was appointed chairman, and WM.M. D'ANrrc-
MAC cacrafory