The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-01-16

Ia another column win be found a condensed
report Of some remarks made by MIR. Proift, OF
this State, on his resolution TO appropriate Sloo,
900 to each Of the States Of Ohio, Indiana, anu
Illinois, for the continuation OF the CuhoeIiahu
Road. His proposition was introduced AFTER inc
failure of MI. Rariden's proposition 10 appro,,,
pirate 100000, per annum, until the ROAD snan
have been completed, previous TO disposition
of the proceeds Of the public lands, agreeaoiy 10
the provisions Of Mr.. Clay's land bill 10 the
latter proposition many Of the locos, even those
whose constituents are Immediately Interested
in the road, objected because II was connected
with the land bill. :.
We fear, that this opposition OF the ,rienas o.
Mr. Van Buren, TO the land bill Of Mr. Clay
arises more from partizan feeling against that
eminent statesman, than from any well ground
ed arguments they have against the measure II
self The proceeds Of the sale OF the public
lands. must, directly or indirectly, in the course
Of time, be expended in the different States,
either by appropriations direct from Congress,
or by distribution among the members OF the
confederacy. And the proposition OF Mr. Clay
is altogether the most equitable and speedy way
10 appropriate them 10 advancement and I'M
provement of the country, and the interests OF
the people. Aside from the opposition created
BY the disposition of some Of the leaders OF the
Van Buren, party TO oppose every measure which
emanates from the prominent members oil the
Wing party, we do not believe there is one out
Of every ten intelligent men in the U. States
who is opposed TO il.
Near forty years ago the government common
ced the construction of the Cumberland Road
A certain portion or the proceeds of the public
lands was pledged for its completion, and the
then high honor and known firmness OF the
American Congress was sufficient pledge to
the people to believe that il would be continued
they gave Congress as il then richly deserved
their full confidence. With this confidence they
emigrated TO the West purchased lands, made
settlements along the supposed line, Of the pro-
posed national artery, and when first surveyed
counties were located coniormable TO it--coun-
ty seats adjusted with view TO its advantages
towns built up, and all the internal means OF
transportation and intercommuncation made to
harmonic with this great national thoroughlare.
We ask our political friends Of the south, TO give
this subject their candid investigations. and then
we know their high sense Of honorand courteous
spirit will do justice TO their fellow citizens Of
the West. The completion of the Cumberland
Road is of the first importance TO the West,
and the distribution of the proceeds of the pub
lie lands but secondary consideration in com
parison with it therefore we hope the represen-
tatives from the West, the friends Of the Road,
and Of the integrity and faithfulness Of the go
yernment to her implied contracts will postpone
any and all distribution, until the west shall have
full and more harmonious representation in
Congress.-In Indiana Palladium.