The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-11-02


restored. This bill was Wing measure altogether
and il advocated and passed because Il was in ac
cordance with the provisions Of the Constitution, and
demanded by the principles of humanity, justice and
policy. By this measure, 100000 born in a
day. and restored to their former usefulness-and
| living better than valley of dry bones
Their families, too, felt the beneficial effects OF this
measure, and comfort was restored to two millions Of
ourPeoPle 49,
relief Of the respective States They did all that il
was in the power OF Congress 10 do. They passed
law emitting every State TO just and equitable share
OF the proceeds from the sales of the public lands
The proceeds Of these lands, revenue had been
RAPIDLY melting away, owing TO various causes such
as the graduation bll-pre emptlon laws-the increa-
sing strength Of the west, and the arts of intriguing
demagogues. These lands, comprehending immense
valuable tracts, every day receding farther from
| the grasp Of the General Government. But the bill
recently passed would tend 10 preserve them little
longer, Tor the benefit Of the whole country and
would also tend TO relieve some of the western and
middle States, which borne to the earth by the
weight Of their deba, incurred through spirit of
terprIse which was the characteristic OF country
men and abso by carrying into effect systems Of in
ternal improvements on gigantic scale. This mea
surethe distribution of the proceeds Of the sales of
the public lands--was one of great public utily-it
would quicken the spindle-ncrease the value of
every sheep in the country and secure to every
four meals of meat day If this should be necessary
for his comfort.
by the late Administration public debt OF great
amount, fimsy concealed beneath heap of 'rreasu-
~ notes-and diminished revenue, unequal to the
wants of the country. The Loan bill, and the Duty
bill were accordingly prepared 70 remedy, for the pre-
sent, at least these evils With regard TO protection
for American Industry he would say that mechan
les and manufacturers must look TO the Wings, and
TO the Wings alone. Enough had been seen, in the
course of the extra session to prove that II was by
Wing policy only, that any branch Of native industry
could be protected by atarif. New Hampshire, Mis-
sour and South Carolina would MT take Of US
neither would the Loco focos Of Massachuse
lie had read the late address OF that party-and the
sentiments which il ayowed seemed to be written bv
unilia hand, striking at the very root Of f.
II its principles should be carried into operation,
should soon see the American frigaie Constitution,
perhaps, riding in our harbor by an English cable
and English anchor-and even the hallards by
which the stars and stripes would be hoisted at her
peak would haply be of Russian manufacture.
Among the great measures Of reformation, one was
effected by the Wings, which was in accordance with
the public will as expressed in almost every part of
the Union The Wings in Congress plucked up by
the roots, that great B,han .Upas, the Subj
sury, that favorite measure Of Mr.. Van Buren,, by
which the national funds were to be locked up, and
hidden from view-that measure which was to sepa-
rate the Government from the people, and which was
well calculated TO enrich The Office holders and
impoyerish the laboring men. The Wings had de-
molished the entire fabric they had also cleared away
the rubbish, but had not altogether succeeded in erect
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agree upon the principles Of institution to take
the place of the Sub Treasury. The Wings Of
Congress from different sections Of the Union,
where different views were entertained of National
Bank-and because they could not agree upon more
than 80 hundredths Of the measures proposed for the
relief Of the they could not all think
precisely alike measure-a measure on which
the Wing party had always been divded-our poIit
cal opponents had set up shout Of triumph, and de-
clared that ruined and undone and some few
Of the flint hearted or treachcrous members of
| own party joined in the cry
MI Choate sand that he should not dwell on the I'M
welcome subject of dissenson in the Wing ranks he
should leave that task to his political opponents. But
he spoke of the folly of abandoning principles, and de-
serting party, merely because action particular
measure had been postponed for few months, until
the members of the Congress had time to deliberate
upon the important subject and to consult with their
constituents.
Ho briefly referred to the dissatisfaction which had
been expressed by some hgs, in regard 10 the
ofthe President the subject Of National Bank.
He very happily reproved those who cherished apathy
fIom this cause, by asking what would be thought
of the proceedings board ship of war on the eve
of an engagement, her ports open, her guns shoted
and run out, matches lighted, and every preparation
made TO give tremendous broadside, If just the
formidable enemy within pistol shot, her crew
should suspend operat for the purpose of holding
court martial on he Captain in the cabin.
| MIR. Choa,e said tina, the first duty Of Wigs iras
tolerance TO WhiPs-and 50 tar from being dispired
|
poned for few months they ought to rejoice at the
many dazzling, and glorious and beneficial measures,
which the Wing Congress had carried into effect, and
on only one Of which they had manifested any differ
ence of opinion for more than thrty-slI hours They
ought to feel grateful and happy, that the Wings had
agreed WELL and done much to serve their coun
try. One thing certain, that fa Bank WINS want
ed, il could only be approached through Wing admi
nistration He deprecated any disunion in the Wing
| ranks or aught which might lead TO d,sunion. He
touched slightly upon the rival claims of distinguished
men TO the Presidency and illustrated the folly Of dis
content and ukewarmncss among the Wings from
such course by the conduct OF the crew OF fine
ship the high seas who because there was some
difference of opinion between the Commodore and the
| Captain, as to who should command hei on the neI
cruise fire TO the ship and took their chance Of
getting 10 the shore in open boats
MIR Choate concluded his eloquent address with
some Just and pertinent remarks on the politics OF
Massachusetts, and the glorious success which
had invariably attended the Wing policy and which
was in the Furnishing condition OF our insnu
tons and the general prosperity Of the people -
He spoke Of what had been done for the of cdu
cation OF agriculture and of domestic industry OF the
immense value of he productions Of manufactures and
the mechanic arts in this Commonwealth ylL-eighty
or ninety millions Of dollars and W ich were sent by
our ships u the furthest part Of the earth and our
j citizens still found time and 10 attend 10 the
claims Of the unfortunate and alleviate the woes OF
the wretchel This by appropriations
for the Blind and Insane Asyiums, and by lshor-
to scatter through the State the Prpmehean IRE 81
elucation--snd these all the offspring Of Wing
policy
lie congratulated his audror- that there were now
no dissensons in the Wing ranks there was nothing
in the way of achieving glorious victory was
no talk IL heading John DAVIS, by his friends--sn
as 20 his enemies when
"The eagle towering IN b.. pride q place,
IL by housing owl hawked Al and kIled
We NAV expect hsm 20 10 a. and not tll 'hsn
4 We hayr gwen above from few nr's, taken IN the
midst Of the throng IN faneai Hall, an imperfect
sketch outline II Tho PraeIIal points upon which
MIR Chuaie touched ~ hia speech. The ehasts sni