Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-02-28
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81 -, y, ~ w AslAIHGros NIFTY, EsD ~, ,io4V
The Senats-Mr Buchapansm3-Mr; Strange-ZDr,,
EYebster-The Currency-fr Grundys Report
MI. crfffsndea- re H0ust-Neio Jersey Con-
tested Election-Nr. Smith, of Coqneeticttt 7
Riues-Ar rpetlsrADfr Crabb1 uess's. Lang
o., tree g. sCR Sullivan, and Mr.. Hugh A. Garland 4
.s,a,be CaSrk 'os R'igi!a1 - ~ a " q i"'' ''0
i~aIA theSehate to-day, Mr. Buchanans resolution 70
saise Select Committee, to enquire anin the exp"'
diency of proposing an amendment Of ths toass't91
ton 10 The several States so as Prohipit the
.culaton of any bank other corporation notes d.
less denomination than $50, taken up at very
early moment ..,..y,,
Mr. buchanan briefly explained his objects and
the design of the resolution; when,
Mr. STRANGE of North Carolina, rose, and cPPos-
ed its adoption the ground OF ITS ineNPeolfhcy.
He said that any new action ina, so aI Jat
ted TO operate their disadvantage, could not faio
have deeterous effect on the prosperity OF the adj
mnistration. He was opposed 10 the senolns OUT OF
any more projects at this moment IT were wen to
re-eect the administration and then let 1t hnlsh ITS
war upon the banks. 1t was working admirably at
present; and if reelected, it would chaunt the
death knell Of the whole system OF irresponsible
banking 1877. ; - - tlt
Mr. Webster was, opposed, to the resolution on
constitutional grounds. BY the Constitution as it
now stood, t,sHeress had power to regulate the eur
renoy, and the subject required no further action.
49, Mr.. Buchanan briefly replied to Mr.. Strange His
object was not to assai or distress or Cypress tne
plae the currency, and protect all classes, particu-
darby the laborng, and agricultural and producing
CLASSES, from the irresponsible issues Of irrespons
Bic corporations 1t true that the Constitution
of the United States contained clause which gave
20 Congress the power Of regulating the currency;
but it was eyaded and the whole object OF the fra
mers Of the ma gna charta defeatsd. He wished
TO see that evasion avoided ~ .-..-------,.
% Several gentlemen here expressing awlsh TO DIS
cuss the subject and the merning hor having clap
sed the resolution was laid aside Incidentally, to
be taken up at pleasure ttr- tF - ft''.t
There was something in this affair." so far as
II concerns Messrs Buchanan and strange tnan
meets the public eye. Incorporation OF Mr.. Blu
Ghanan strictly administration matter, and ITS
interior objects any. man can conjecture, Mi
Strange is professedly an administration senator
and has, till very recently, acted in strict conform-
~ with his party Nor dol mean TO say that he has
today absolutely bolted-nor must you understand
to say that he will absolutely bolt hereafter. But,
to let You know definitely what would be at,
must afford you small sketch OF history
When Mr. ,Grundy was known to be onfhe eve OF
resgning the office of Attorney General OF the Uni
wsud take upon himself the disc barge OF the duties
Of that station That he applied to MIR. Van Buren,
,tor the place. do not assert to be fact; but he or
his friends, with his sanction, did most certainly
adopt steps let the President know that he wish
ed to be appointed to the Atorneyship'' An indivi,
dual who J; kind Of 9imP and p;ndeT tor men OF
those he serves, called the letter writers, and
q piece of news, informed them that Mr.. Strange
was to be nominated for the Attorneyship, and re-
dents. The object was to get up umor OF the kind,
which, from its popular aspect, might ultimately in
duce the President to make the nomination !, among
Others called upon! The story was to my mind
absolutely absurd, that laughed at it, and replied
that could not be guilty of giving currency to such
a monstrous hoax. ! was called on again, day after
day, and at last got rid Of the annoyance. 1 did
state to you that it rumored that. MIR. Strange
was 20 be put in nomination for the Office of Attor
ney General of the United States. As Soon as the
letter got back, was called on by an eminent gen.
tleman from North Carolina who inferred that there
was not shadow Of shade for the rumor; that the
President had never dreamed of nominating MIR.
Strange; 4" and added the gentleman with strong
emphasis You must be of opinion that the Executive
is ass il he guilty Of the enormity
sof putting Mr. Strange in nomination 10 my GER
of Pennsylvania will be put in nomination. and will
be appointed. j was called on 10 recommend Mr..
Strange for the Office, but upon my soul, though
act with the party he does could not be guilty of
Two days .after this Mr.. Gpin was appointed
MIR, Strange was disappointed, offended; and from
that day to this has taken that independent stand
which party man always assumes, just before he
becomes in the political parlance of the age, can
The Office Of Attorney Gene raj of the United States
is humbug, and he who fills it, is pcnsoned or
snecured humbug He is nominally 9Th chief law
officer Of the crowns; TO be sure, but what is he in
factl Atool, a supplc-jack Of the President, who
never gives opinion adverse 10 that OF the Exc
aeutive-who never has opinion that is worth a
cfarthing-asd who can be moulded like nose OF
into any shape that may crafty satisfy the
caprice Of the President. The office Is useless, and
ought to be abolished, '.,ll. ..r.|.
Mr.. Grundy's report on Mr. Benton snon-assump-
ton resolutions, taken up, and discussed by
Mr.. Crittenden, with great yigor and ability, and
-virulence, till the Senate adjourned. -,.
h In the House OF Representatives, the New Jersey
contested election, ON Mr.. Cave Johnson's amend
Luent to Mr.. Campbells resolution instructing the
committee on. elections, to report forthwith which
OF the claimants for seats from that state be admitted
was taken up, and discussed by rt
Mr.. Smith, of Comet ticut in opposition. He
a upicd the floor nearly three hours; and, though
could not adopt all n his positions, ifany Of them II
would be Of injustice in not to admit, that
he dis yed eminent ability. j ti I'D. .t.i.l
MIR. Weller, of Ohio, then followed, IN support OF
the resolution; but mainly for the purpose Of
, demanding the previous question. He, however,
declined doing 50, and frustrated IN an attempt
10 yield the floor in faver of Mr.. Middel
Mr.. Weller is young man, and at an early day |
gained him much credit. II had been well for him |
IL he had husbanded the credit he acquired at the |
period in gucstion-better would IL have been for
him II he had not lost IL today, He commenced his
speech today by an attack Mr.. smith, OF Connec-
Gcut. which was unjust as II was unproyoked and
red. Hc denounced that gcntleman's speech |
as (" niserdbts, ftltn0us stuff - and made some |
grossly ahusiye illusions, whch produced almost
animoos call for order all sides. Now, although
there was probably very large majority in the |
House, who would not adopt the dogmas Of Mr. !
OF denouncir z his speech as stuff! II was undonbt-
edly one OF the most Ingenious and able speeches I
thai has been delivered IN Congress this session.
,cH If 7 have any feelings that incline toward Mr.
Weller they are OF kindness and Of good viii. ] |
think we'll of the man; and here shall take the lib