Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1841-09-20

great Republican school. for advice aud instruc-
ton" What signs did they see Of compliance
with these promises? His message at the OPEN
ing Of Congress had been full of vngue generali-
ties that lel INN at liberty to pursue any course he
might afterwards judge the best. lie had not
pointed out the sort Of ogent which would suit
his peculiar views, but, when, with the light they
had they had honestly endeavored, at a sacrifice
of their own opinions and wishes, to meet his
views their compromise had beeh laughed at
and they themselves scorned on account OF it.
lie hnd carefully examined this last veto but he
was not sure that he comprehended il. II he did,
the objections to the nationality OF the in
tntlon, and to its being passed by Congress Mis-
cradle abstraction, that rrosrates the entire pow
ers OF tho Federal Government before the wretch
cd growth of II sterile mind Who had been
louder than John Tyler in condemnation Of an ar
brary use OF the veto power, and of the union of
the purse and sword in the hands of the same in
divdual? John Tyler himself now held those
potent Instruments and by whose act had lie gain
ed possession of lhen2 This was not the most
important question. Blu, how were they to he
wresied from his grasp consistently with the prin-
cIples OF his last two messages! He pted those
whose ambitious Vaccinations had brought about
this state OF things. The deep curse Of an out
ragged country would surely be more deadly than
any man of principle or conscience could endure.
Mr. Jones, of Md. objected to any interference
with the Presidents high ErerogdtiUe.
Mr. Thompson of Ia, said it was the prerog
alive OF the Legislature to crtcise tie dongs of
the Executive and especially to watch over his
exercise OF this most dangerous power of restrain
ing legislation. Mr. T. went on with an able re-
view of the Presidents course, taking similar
ground to that occupied by Messrs. Mason and
BolIs and concluded by saying that he looked in
VAN into this message for those enlarged views,
those dignfed aud satesmanliks arguments,
which had characterised the veto messages of for
mer Presidents.
a ,bop l. 4 Il
lained The vote Of the bill standing ayes l03 noes
81, the Speaker declared that the constitutional
; majority was wanting, and the matter was thus
, finally disposed of
The Revenue bill has at last effected its escape
} to the White House. The Committee Of Confer
ehce having reported q compromise amendment
which prevents The interference OF the bill with the
distribution of the land fund, and The payment of
/ amy duty above 20 per cent al valoren, by any
imported articles, it waS adopted by both branch
K es.
u The House again refused TO suspend the rules
10 take up Mr.. Owsley resolution relating to the
D single Presidential term and the veto power, and
! passed the resolution relating 10 water rotted hemp
:, and joint resolution to adjourn Tomorrow; bur
tins latter being sen, to the Senue, it was laid n
Il side at the expiration Of the morning hour, the
h question then being upon an amendment offered
d by MIR. Preston, providing that no adjournment
Il should take place till fiscal agent of some sors
l. had been provided.
e The Senate recedcd from their amendment re-
u, atlng TO Naples, and took of all hour, for
y the sake ofwinessing the debate upon the Veto in
d the House. After which they went into Execu-
tive session, and confirmed the nominations of Mr.
IS Curtis TO the Colectorship of New York, and o.
). Gen. Wilson TO The Office Surveyor General o.
l. Iowa.
Mt This nomination of Gov Ritner was not confim
he yesterday, but WIS, the contrary, laid on the
he table, Ito give the President an opportunity tc
d. Withdraw itl Oh account of weakness OF the eyes
at which ncapacitates the nominee 10 attend to the
I'd duties Of the Office.
n Mr.. Weilnore was confirmed in the Office o
er Navy Agent at New York.
~ SATURDAY, Sept. H.
IN The Senate was principally engaged in Execu
so live business. The resolution OF the House fix
he ing upon Monday [yes,erday] as the day of ad
ne journment, was concurred in.
n In the House, the day was occupied in discus
lie sing the report of tie select committee upon tn,
he affair between Messrs Wise ind Slanly. After ,
ts, long debate, when it was conceded by all tina
H. Mr.. Wise having assailed Mr. Stanly, and havn
Ne made full confession thereof, all further proceed
OF ings be dispensed with. The vote on the motion
d. was ayes l04, noes sc.