The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-11-13
MR.. CHANGERS REMARKS.


Abstract of Mr. Granger's remarks at the late
Young Mems Wing Convention in Western New
York
Mr.. GRANGER commenced his remarks by saying
that he had never before, in addressing his elowc
zens, felt called on to speak of himself-but on that
occasion he felt bound to do He then took rapid
glance Of the formation Of the Cabinet under Genera
HARRISON and portrayed the character of that lament
ed patriot. After dwelling for short time upon the
death of President Harrison, and the accession of his
successor Mr.. G. entered upon short history of the
legislation of Congress- the action Of the Executive
and the which led to dissolution of the Cabi-
net Hereferred to the passage of the land BILL
act of long deferred justice to the Satesto the bank
rupt act one which would bring relief to thousands
Of the unfortunateto the bill as due to
the wants and interests of the country. Mr.. g. then
went on to state that subject had engaged SO
much of the public attention, or had been emphati-
cay scaled with public Reproduction the Sub Trea-
sury plan, Thatplan had been repealed amongst the
first acts Ct the present Congress, and its repeal i'm
piled obligation upon the Wing party to provide
substitutethata bank bill had been passed by Con-
gress, and arrested by the action Of the President
Much as he deprecated the use of the veto power
such Of the features Of that bill that al
though he did most deeply regret that the Executive
sanction withheld from IL he did not feel that the
President should be harshy censured for returning il
to Congress with his objections. second bill was
formed which II was supposed would fully meet his
wishes Indeed the public had been informed by high
authority which remains uncontradicted that the
cond bill presented TO Congress with the appro
baton Of the President to its details. That bill was
passed, and its fate known to our people. Con-
gress about to adjourn the Sub treasury repeal
ed and the substitute offered by Congress- defeated by
the Executive. The purse and the sword were still
united in the power where the Wing party had de-
clared they should not remain. Here was sufficient
cause for the withdrawal of members from the WI g
Cabinet. 1t was well known that four Of them did
withdraw. as&
But there were other additional reasons which Mr..
G. said he would frankly state.
The contest of last year had not been waged upon
these Legislative questions only.
II had been boldly declared and by himself amongst
others, that long continued power in the hands of
adversaries have led to corruption among the Office
holders and to most dangerous interference on their
part in political ecctions Not that every Office
holder was corrupt but the different departments Of
government patronage and expenditures, required
general publication The revolution Of last year
was not accomplished merely for the purpose Of
placing the executive officers at w ashington in snug
and comfortable places while the horde Of ofcehold-
ers throughout the country remained undisturbed-|
Their removal was as much desired by the people as
the change in the highest officers Of the govern
ment. So perfectly was this understood, that il was
due to our adversares to say, that they did not COM
plain when removed, and Justly laughed at us when
we permitted them to remain.
Many removals and appointments were made dur
inp the Congressional and before the death of
Gen. HARRISON which were afterwards sent to the
Senate for confirmation, but since that period very
few had been disturbed The President had seen it
to retain in power almost the entire force Of the Indian
throughout the country, although the
Wing party had been loud in their assertions Of cor