The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-08-25

because all lis members were taken from the same
political party, and because they were all friends
10 this measure and moreover the five gentlemen
it were the five junior members of the body. He did
object TO their capacity their talents; these
OF high order but violation OF the rules OF this
Senate; he did not 20 for taking Juniors and putting
them over the head of seniors. He admired their
lents but they were five cadets from West Point and
not it to be placed at the head OF the army. He did
not believe President Tyler had friend on the com
mitee but they would let that matter stand over for
week, when il would appear.
The gentleman from Alabama (Mr King) had
made mistake; there had been instance beside the
one 10 which he had adverted and which would ex-
actly nj this casehat of COMM tee from this body
appointed TO examine the affairs Of the late Bank Of
the United States, which entirely composed of
the friends OF the Bank Now, to this eorporosfy-
iof people would cut names short from economy OF
language, as he exemplfed in the case of Western
steamboat, which named La Belle Creole II was
called by some, "Be" leaving of the 80" and making
what was called in the Bible tinkling cymbal.-
Others calling the Cre-oiri had omitted the first
syllable, and thus the name had become Owl" and
this application continued long the boat run.
Thus It would be with the corporation" 1t would
be styled corporosity" or something else lie mar
rated with great effect the ancient fable OF the cat
who had become SO well known that in order to catch
any mice she was obliged to disguise herself IN
meal this bill had been whltened over, and was the
same that had been killed by the President. The
saying was current when 20 a boy, that cat
destroyed and they would have TO 60 to work, and kill
il eight times Qaughter) This eorporosity, meal
tub plot, whatever might be called was merely to
renew MIR. Biddles old Bank.
Mr. WALKER did not rise to take exception to the
Of the President in this matter but to say that
the rule TO which the Chair had referred had never
been acted in the Senate. lie referred to various
instances OF appointments of committees by the pc,
nate which all adverse to this COURSE and hoped
the Chair would reconsider the appointment.
Mr. SMITH, Of la, hoped the order of the day
would now be proceeded with.
Mr. KING withdrew his motion for the appoint
me of the two additional members.
The Distribution bill then again taken up, and
MIR. ARCHER resumed and concluded his re-
marks, giving brief and comprehensive summary OF
his views He had shown, he believed, that there
was a Iul power in this Government TO bestow this
fund they chose, within the limits of their trust
for all their property held trust and that,
under ordinary circumstances, there was an obligation
for this distribution among the States, resulting from
the difference between direct and Indirect taxation
In the present financial condition Of the country ne
did not think this distribution was appropriate, and he
should have been deferred from H. if he had carried
out his own views But the Legislature Of his State
had few years ago passed resolutions, by vote OF
twothirds of its most numerous branch, expressing
the opinion that this distribution ought to be made if
it could be DONE without creasing the rate Of duty
on imports beyond 20 per cent ad valorem, and an
amendment TO guard against such increase having been
adopted under these instructions he should vote for
the bill.
Mr.. WOODBURY. opposedthe bill at great length,
as unconst utona insa pedient, and inconsistent IN
its provisions lie answered various arguments
that had been made in favor of this BILL during the
course of its discussion. He hoped that such viola
ton Of the Constitution would not pass here and If
did, he trusted in God that there another depart
ment in which il would be arrested from The consde-
ratons laid down in the Presidents Message this act
was as much violation of the Constitution as the
Bank Charter was.
Messrs. TAPPAN, SEWER, and WALKER
made brief remarks in opposition TO the bill, and with
reference to the condition of their respective States,
in reply to illusions that had been made to them,
The debate further briefly continued by MIR.
WRIGHT in opposition, and Mr.. WOODBRIDGE
in favor of the hill
Mr.. CUTHBERT expressed his desire to address
the Senate but the state of his health, and his ex
hauston from the ateness of the hour, would forbid
this evening.
Mr.. SMITH, Of Ia expressed the anxiety he felt
to have this measure which had long been before
them, disposed of with little delay as possible. tie
had hoped that the question would have been taken
to day; but the Senator from Georgia wished TO
address the Senate he would consent to adjourn
men,, with the understanding that the question he
taken to morrow.
The Senate then adjourned at late hour.