The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-03-02


and circumstances, and when he deems Il necessary
appeal, or demonstrate with, any member on this
floor, will do II ia his own language, But my colleague
has told the OF the people OF the several
States Of this Confedeacy that the subject OF apo
on the people of Georgia ineItare not sensitive
that their great pecuniary distress brought on ny me
banks call their attention their immediate reief-Anu
that u s. Bank by expansions and coniractions may
control the actions OF the people OF Georgia on TINS sun
ject of abolition
Mr.. CoopsR said, that he did not say the people
would lie controlled by this means but that y. ..
Bank by extending its loans, and creating an inaeo'
edness Of the people, and then contracting us loans,
and collecting It's dues could produce distress among
the people which would paralyze their action on this
subject. Iii, ~ W. ~, !.
what said except that used less number OF words
in saving H. II is by expansions and conTactions of
the U. s. Bank, that the people may be controlled IN
their action when their property rights are assailed
This is the fair position of the gentleman and, sir to
disabuse the public mind on this subject, deem the
most important part of my duty; and TO abotionists
here and elsewhere, say that the people of Georgia
have understood the issue before them at the late cleo
ton, and have not been led of by humbugs, as my
colleague would have you understand
Mr.. Cooper here interposed, and said he had not
said the people were led of by humbugs
Then, Mr.. Chairman, said Mr.. Warren, would
like to know in what connection he used the terms
log cabin, hard cider, and coon skins
On this most delicate of all subjects 10 the people OF
the South (because it is nsolent interference with
their property nghts) and which there Is but one
opinion with us, Why should he have talked SO
much Of log cabins, &c. 7 But to return TO the in
luence control Of u s. Bank over the people OF
Georgia on this subject, and allow me to say to gen
tlemen and especially to abolitionsts here and else
whrrr that the people Of Georgia could consider the
cry Of abolition got up against General Harrison in
other light than humhug, by the partisans ola
| corrupt administration Of this Government, TO turn
their attention away from the abuses of those in pow
er They know that the constitutional opinions of
General Harrison better security for the peacea-
BILE enjoyment of their property, than any empty pro-
mise which Mr. Van Buren, might make They dis
credited the gentleman this subject, and voted for
General Harrison.
But, sir, it even this Government shall move
step towards abolition in the slightest degree inter
fere with our rights in this property, one hundred
s. Banks with eae h. one hundred millions capital,
could no more influence the people of Georgia. on this
subject than did the circular of the gentleman induce
them to vote for Mr. Van Buren,. But, sir, the gentle
says tho people of Georgia screded him, and vo-
ted for others who with the member from Ohio Well
sir let inquire into the Of this offence on the
part Of my constituents and how the matter stands
He with eight others, elected to this Congress as
the opponents Of Mr.. Van Buren,
Mr.. COOPER here said he had declared himself
in favor of Mi. Van Buren, over Gen. Harrison.
So he did, Mr.. Chairman, said Mr.. Warren,
but, he did not say he would vote for Mr. Van Buren,
in preference to Gov. Troup (Mr Cooper, here said
that, he preferred Gov. Troup to any man, but bad
refused to support him. when it might be the means
of defeating Mr.. Van Buren, and electing Gene
raj Harrison j true said Mr.. Warren that his
position but he was elected by constituency
more opposed to Mr.. Van Buren,, perhaps than
any other man. The gentleman had served the State
but, his friends thought he gave evidence of dis
position to HIMSELF and they gave leisure for the
same service.
Mr.. COOPER here asked Mr.. Warren if he had
any for saying the people of Georgia had evil
dence of his intention TO serve himseifl
No other said Mr. WARREN than his and their
action. So they his determination to act
against their wishes in the election of President,
and thereby defeat their efforts TO correct the abuses
existing in the administration of the Government
My colleague, Mr. Chairman did not only refuse to
act with those who elected him in the great work of
reform; but, sir in all the history of Georgia politics.
he is the first member of Congress who has addressed
circular to his constituents ns.ructing them how to
vote for President. The action of the party who
elected HIM show that they considered this of
his, his service. That he had thrown of the OBJ
legation of representation carry cut the will of his
constituents and had yset up for himself in opposition
to their wishes and endeavored to defeat their purpose
Under these circumstances cannot believe It at all
surprising to any that he should have been dscre
dted. That his old friends and constituents should
not have believed his stump prophecies made under
such circumstances. He elected to this Con-
gress by the opponents of this Administration
an Administrative whose merciless war upon the in
credit, and prosperity Of the country has
well nigh ruined our constituents And he joins
the Administration in this war, and tells that the
pecunary suffering of the people is brought by the
banks Yes, sir, and he tells us also that he abhors
the course of some gentlemen here, pretending one
opinion and acting upon another Let examine |
the position of my colleague and think il will be adj
Inted that he has made but few speeches here with
out an attack upon the banks And yet, sir he is as
socated and acts with party in Georgia whose head
has recommended system of banking admitted by
him to be rotten and destructive in its tendency
Does not my colleague abhor his course
Mr.. COOPER said that the heads of the party knew
that he had made no surrender Of his opinions, and
that he disagreed with them in many things.
Surely, Mr. Chairman, said Mr. Warren, can know
nothing of the understanding between the gentle
and the heads Of the party to which he has lately
been attached. All that know is, that they have
bug at the South, and that his name was on their
ticket for the next Congress- The people of Georgia
discredted him, and | feel called on to say under
such circumstances as justified them From their de-
cison there is appeal. The State Rights party
II party opposed to Mr. Van Buren's reelection
elected him to this Congress He came here, and
thereafter made demonstration of his favor for MIR
Van Buren, And this reminds me- sir, Of the ancc-
dote given by my colleague of Judge Cobb, of Geor-
ga. What is it, sir2 Why sir, he says that that
distinguished man, on one occasion, said to him
Mark, we send to Congress Republicans from Geor.
ga, but III be shot they don't back federasts
am sure, Mr.. Chairman that there is much truth in
the remark, and If the departed spirit Of that great
man had been permitted to revisit us, and maintained
the same anxiety to be considered true prophet that
my colleague does, my colleague would, no doubt, on
his return to Georgia have been addressed after this
manner. Mark, the people Of Georgia you to
Congress Republican, but III be shot if you have
not returned a Fcderast." Sir, what is Federalism
and what Repubcansml That which man calls
Repubcansn, another would denounce as Federalism.
For my part sir, have always understood, that
party who favors the accumulation of power in this
government, as the Federal party. And such party
as Jusies the accumulation of power in the Execu-
tive branch of this Government the ultra Federal
party To this, if any party, it seems my colleague
belongs. For this is the of this Administration,
and such has been my colleagues attachment TO il,