Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-02-15

upon Mr. Wise of Virginia and the motive when
prompted this opposition was partly just and part
ly unjust
The member from Virginia, he said, had nssum-
ed 10 he leader, a"d am not willing to follow
his tcad, or the lead Of any man who is an Hdvo-
cate Of dnclIimg. The quarrel began here, and
continued "by Shrewsbury clock" nearly one
hour. Mr. Adams was called 10 order by MIR An
drews OF Ky MIR Johnson of Va. and MIR. Wise,
the last of whom said if the Chairman of the
Committee did not call shat man" (Mr Adans)
to order, he should say what he should he sorry
for, and perhaps insult him. lf The House did not
call him to order it would have to take the conse-
quences. Nj johnson also threatened summary
vengeance, not upon Mr. Adams but upon any
body who hereafter might nIude to the collision
between Mr. Duncan aud himself which had been
spoken Of I" We shall see what we shall see,"
said Mr. Adams, in most sarcastic manner, in
reply both 10 Mr. Johnson and Mr. Wise. The
illusions to duclling-to speech made by him
upon the duelling bill-.t to the agency he had in
the Ciey duel and TO other matters, were painful
to all who heard them-nnd for moment Mr.
Wise was wrought TO the highest pitch Of excite
nent. The Southern members were excited Also
and greatly too, when pretty plnny told as they
were, TINT their attacks upon Northern inc were
in consequence Of the uut-duelling feelings ut the
North Call after call was made tn the Char TO
stop Mr. Adams. Mr. Casey declined, and for the
reason thai the debate hal taken 50 wide range
That it would he improper. Mr. Adams, there
FORE continued, bnt left the duelling law Rnd the
member from Virginia, for men and things less
personal. la regard to himself, he said he was
welded to 10 party, but was favorable to the new
administration. He regretted that so many ques-
tions pertaining to the new administration had
been logged into the discussion, and would have
been better pleased if General Harrison had had
Il hearing before he had II condemnation. In dis
cussug the merits If internal improvements, Nlr
Adams snid TINT in 1917 he returned to this conn-
| He
| Witt Clinton, and one OF the first words he said to
hun WINS, that he hoped lie should have the aid OF
the general government in prosecuting works OF
Internal Improvement. 81 promised IT," said Mr.
| A. "with all my heart, If ever had the power to
grnut any mid and from that time to the present,
| have always been friendly TO appropriations Ivy
Congress for works OF this sort. The subject
OF State Debts was alluded 10 also The States
are, said Mr.. A, "daily insutGd for having con-
tracted these debts upon the floor of Congress
and elsewhere all Of which was wrong and in
sulllng to The powers contracting such debts. L
undertake 10 prove" said Mr. Adams, "tliat the
States have been more benefited than injured by
the contraction of these debts OF S2000O0,000.-
They have added S500000,000 to the value OF the
property in the States. Some Of the debts may
be bad, bat upon the average they yield ten per
cent TO the owners"
They the States, continued MIR. A. have right
to come here and demand the aid Of the nation III
erecting their works of improvement. Giving his
reason for this opinion. the EX-President follow
ed in ausion to the President elect, who le said,
would soon give his PERSONS officially upon all the
agnalng questions of the day. The tlnanclal
) condition Of the States must he considered, he
;, thought, either in Distribution, il some way
important to the States and country. Whatever
plan the President may have Tor the benefit OF the
people of the States, will support him, If ] can
possibly do so with respect TO the constitution and
the welfare ofthe people.
In conclusion Mr. Adams said, thank the chair
man Tor sustaining the right of free debate, in spite
Of the attempt TO prevent it. have alluded TO the
memncr from Virginia in connection with duel
ling, because think it must be considered here as
Il ciime and not countenanced under any con sid
! Grafton whatever. thought the gentleman from
Virginia had assumed To I've leader OF The new
!, administration, and was not disposed 10 put my
self under his lead.
5 Mr.. Johnson of Md the chairman announced
ms entitled 10 the floor after MIR Adams had closed
> his remarks. Mr. Wise endeavored TO get ii at The
y, same moment, and all were anxious TO give the
u member from Virginia a hearing attacked as he
had .bren most unjusy, in the opinion OF the vast
majority. Mr. Johnson yielded for explanation,
and the majority aocked around MIR Wise, rs they
: had before gathered around the member from
. Massachusetts.
f Mr. Chairman, said Mr. Wise, when the gentle
inan from Massachusetts commenced his remarks,
it was obvious was excited. Ii would he hypoc-
= and intended resentment 10 tho remarks made by
the member from Mass. They were so bitter, so
malicious so unprovoked, TINT could not restrain
the expression of anger But had they come from
any other man than the gentleman from Mass, L
= would have been dumb and silent in this House.
The gentleman from Mass, continued Mr. Wise,
is the son of patriot ola President OF the United
States, and he himself has been the President of
X the United States His name is Identified with
n The Republic and the honor and glory Of the Re-
4 public with his name. For the reason that he is
defended by this perfect panoply, cannot assail
: him cannot reply to him. In reply to all thar
C he has said-lo his uncaled for attack-his bitter
II ness OF language my tongue is tied from the po-
p son occupied by The distinguished member.
, IT, continued Mr. Wise, it has beeu any gratlfi-
cation to him, | am content. ! cannot reply to
IS him. Southern gentlemen, he says, take advan
d tage of public sentiment in the North in regard To
#. dueng, and attack Northern men for lt--insult-
ing them, because they cannot resent the insult.
q Perish the thought | would strike down the arm
= raised for such an assault But now that The gen
temau has obtained the victory, let him enjoy the
- fruits of II. | would not exchange the feelings IN
y my bosom, for those know must rnhkle IN ms
u There was lnnrnIur of applause ms Mr. wise re-
a suned his seat and all acknowledged thai he had
,e acquitted himself with great credit.
Mr. johnson commenced speech, but promls-
ed 10 alIusion TO the exciting topics which had
been touched upon. The scene here closed upon
n the actors Tor llle day. lie committee rose ana
~ the House adjourned.
70 Friday Feb. s. The Senate was principally
ID engaged upon the proposition TO cedc TO Mary
ii land the interest of the United States in the Ches
N apeake and Ohio Canal stock. Adjourned Il
Monday.
:. In the House. the discussion Of the Treasnr!
M note bin closed ut seven o'clock, p. Nj. when al
,e amendment of Mr. Wise, authorizing the new nd
h minstration TO issue five millions between the 81
. of March aud the close of the year, in addition t
!, what may be issued by the present administration
+. was adopted, l26 TO 60, aud the bill was passe
MI without division. The House adjourned at
>, o'clock.
10 We annex hrefnorice of the discussion at hi