The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-10-23

GOVERNOR WICKLIFFE.-The Bardstown, Ky
Gazette has an account of the dinner given to
Mr.. Wickliffe, the Postmaster General, by his
friends and neighbors. Mr.. Wicklife's remarks
upon the occasion were brief, but very good.
The annexed extract derives interest from his
new and important position in the councils of
the nation:
1t shall be my purpose to aid, if possible, to
heal the divisions which now afflicl and divide
the councils of the nation, to further the estab-
lishment of such measures as will "restore to
the country sound currency and cheap ex-
change" such as shall give wings to commerce
and reward TO industry.
& g But, fellow ctlZens, we have other difficult
ties of more delicate and vital importance to
the American people. Our domestic troubles
can be settled by ourselves, by the exercise of
that enlightened and liberal patriotism which
has ever characterized Americans. We have
difficulties incident to our relations with a TO
reign power to adjust.
At this moment we are threatened with
war by the most powerful nation of Europe.
What is the precise state of negotiation at this
time between England and America, I am not
informed Z; and if were, it might not be proper
in me to disclose it. So far as / can understand
the subject, it does appear to me, that the Amer
lean Government has assumed the true position
of Justice and national honor-a position she
must and will maintain. (Cheers.)
sour policy as a nation is to cultivate peace.
1t is the path which conducts to prosperity and
true glory, and trust that both councils OF both
nations will be influenced by wisdom, and, un
der the guidance of an all-wise Providence, we
shall escape that greatest of calamities-pdr,
Yet if that great, powerful, and proud nation
shall not take her counsels from wisdom, or
draw lessons from experience, but insists upon
demands inconsistent with our national honor,
rely upon it, gentlemen, will, in the expression
of my own opinion in your councils, but echo
the sentiment of this nation, Il know of Ken
tucky,) when say, aodr, pith all its horrors,
before national dishonOr. Loud and repeated
cheering) When this crisis arrives, need | ask
where will be found Kentucky l answer for
her, she will be on the side of our common
country-once more and again maintaining the
glory and independence of the United States.
(Plaudits.) All ! and where will be old Nelson?
She again will send forth her gallant sons, to
pour out their life's blood on the battlefield.
Other Dunns and Murrays will be found in her
borders, to offer up themselves willing sacri-
flee in the cause of freedom. (Great cheering.)
The Charleston Patriot has the following notice OF
Cowen
An elaborate criticism on the decision Of Judge
Cowen, of New York, in the case of Mcleod, which
of the Judge in those points of National Law
really applicable to it. 1t is established, concusvely
that if Judge Cowen had known his duty Mcleod
would have been discharged on the motion for Ha-
beds Corpus and all the excitement and peril to the
peace Of the country consequent his present trial.
avoided. Judge Tallmadge makes out, by authority
and argument, the following points
LIST. That hostile attack and violation of Our terri
tory in time Of general peace, by the authority of the
British Government, with apparent cause is SO far
"la,u loar" OF the "mperect sort" to furnish i'm
punity to the military engaged in it.
ID. That the instructions given to the Governor or
chief officers of Canada, under the circumstances
and situation of that colony, contained sufficient
thorty to egaze the attack or, if that be doubtful
then,
! g. That the sanction by the British Government of
the attack supplied any possible deficiency in the in
structions
4th. That the Executive Department Of Gov
eminent has decided, that the relation in which Great
Britain stands towards our Government, as to the af
fair Of the Caroline is that of "imperfect mar and
that individuals concerned in that transaction ought
not by the principles Of public law, and the general
usage of civilized States, to be holden personally res
ponsible" and
5th That such decision by the Executive Depart
ment Of our Government, is final and conclusive upon
all the courts in the United States.
The Bearing Of MLeod-A correspondent OF
the New York American says that during the entire
trial, Mcleod was calm and selfpossessed, and not
shade of anxiety passed over his brow He adds
During the charge he stood up, facing the Jury
and watched him from time to time. could per
ceive mark Of anxiety. When the Jury came in
he was equally tranquil and self possessed Although