Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-08-28

were able, the highly responsible duty imposed up
on them by the Senate. In the investigation which
they have made, their only object has been to ar.
rive at truth and to award justice. Their opinions
upon the beet of the Bank are by the whole coun.
try, known to be variant; by some of the members
OF the committee the opinion has been uniformly
maintained, and continues wholly unchanged that
the creation of Bank was vioatory of the Con-
stituton they would, therefore, desire to see the
charter expire. Others of the committee entertain
different opinions, in the maintenance Of which
they have been equally infexible."
In the Senate of the United States
February "a, 1884, Mr.. Tyler addressed
that body with his usual ability against
the removal of the deposites. His re-
marks, however, were qualified in the fol-
lowing manner:
~ am against The bank not becatise 1t deals in
exchanges to the amount of $3.50, 000O 600. No
sir, should soon complain of the ocean for fur
nishng facilities of REORGANIZATION between
distant nations, of the ships which bear the rich
freghs of industry from our own to distant lands,
as to complain of any of her agents employed in
furnishing similar facilities to the exchanges of the
country. Nor am inseDsibe to the benefcal in
f1uences 1t has over the currency of the country:
but opposeit because it is unconstitutional, and that
is reason enough If the Constitution authorized
its creation, no man, with the experience of the
past, could well doubt the propriety of well reg
ulated and we'll guarded bank, due reference being
had to the condition of the banking system. But
no benefit, however great, should lead Us TO make
an inroad on the Constitution, except BY amend.
ment in the manner pointed out by that instrument
| Although no system resting on the State Banks for
its execution can be well executed as through
the agency of the United States Bank. yet, sir
would prefer to rest on them to acting without con.
stitutonal sanction. If my opinion could have
any influence over the country, my advice would
be, restore the deposits and amend the Constitution
Such amendment is called for by numerous cDnsid.
erations. This contest has continued long enough
its agitation has failed to produce disastrous
results for whatever affects the currency affect,
every interest of society.
Why shall this dispute be periodically contin
ued; let it be settled in one way or the other b,
the States; and settled permanently. The ques.
ton of bank 10 bank has been always made
political stepping stone--ambtion seeks to vau
into the President ial saddle through its influence
Sir, it is the last subject which ough, to be handed
over to politicians there is too much of distress
produced by its agtation; the interests of The
country are too nearly connected with the curren
cy to be eternaly made the subject of political
speculations Another happy consequence would
result; peace and tranquility would be impaired t,
the public mind. particularly to the south. Tha
principle in this Government--that principle
which may at its pleasure elevate expedienc,
above the Constitution. Other reasons equal,
powerful will be found to operate when this sub
iect comes to be examined Sir, no injury can ac
crue by submitting the question to the States.
Such States as already consider the power legiti
mate might adopt amendments, with declarations
to that effect, in spirit of harmony and concilia
ton"
If we add to the history, what we state,
some time ago, that Mr.. TYLER has Away
been consistent in his political conduct, an,
firm in his purposes, the reader will be abb
to form an opinion as to the probable re
| suit of his action upon the measure befor
him, which will be as truthful and usefr
for the practical purposes, as though h
were looking into the secret thoughts c
the President himself. If our friends ca
peruse the history of Mr.. Tyler's opinions
, which half century has strengthened an
matured, and then find in their hearts n
charity even for his apprehended course
they are less reasonable, less tolerant, les
kind, than we have taken them to be.
We are among those who feel the neces
' sity of an improvement in the finances an
currency of the country, and are willing t
contribute to it; but we cannot share in tn
spirit which declares that this particua
mode shall be adopted, or none shall
attempted. Nor do we appreciate tn
identical measure so highly, as to place it
the head of all the important laws and il
terests of the country, or even to think thu
= its present failure will furnish sufIiciel
cause for general explosion of parties.
party that must split asunder upon the d.
: tails of single bill, cannot often expect
: be in power, nor long hope to possess
: when attained.