The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-06-19

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Mr. ANDREWS rose to question OF order The
preparation relates 10 General Hairson's expenses in
coming TO this city, an has nothing to do with his
services ana | am willing to vote his expenses in
coming 10 this city.
Mr., STOKELEY said he was as much opposed as
any ono to granting exclusive privileges partial boun
ties. lie was an advocate for "retrenchment econo-
my and reform" and would go far as the furihest
in these measures. But it was enlightened econo-
my. Did any one grudge the pance the surviving
heroes of the Revolution, or their widows now re-
ceived He thought not. This bill was one of the
character. This country never had and he
trusted never would, grant pensions for civil services
but the reward she gave her Revolutionary heroes was
the most brilliant trait in the character of our country
the highest ornament in the bright escucheon of her
fame! And General Harrison was the end of that
noble line OF heroes Like the last tree of the prime
val forest or the last leaf IN autumn he too had fallen
by the hand of Time and the frost of wears No one
could ever claim to stand in his place share his ho
He had hoped this bill would have passed without
objection He did not profess know the feelings or
the wishes of the People of the district of his col
league neither would he interfere between him and
his constituents He was bound to believe that he
represented The opinions of the People of Stark and
Wayne but hoped he mistaken He as in dutv
bound wouhl only speak for his own After the great
calamity Happened for which now nation mourns
many hundred of his constituents good. true. and
patriotic men-stcklers for economy and reiom--had
SAID to him before he left home that something oupht
TO be done for the family of Gen Harrison Ii was
universally expected that this would be among the
first and most grateful duties of the present session
IL commended itself to all men, and would be accepa-
bic to all parties. Nothing gIaied him more than to
witness he did the funeral solemnites the city of
Philadelphia for the late President All parties united
IN one OF the most solemn and imposing evidences of
universal grief that was witnessed in any coun-
try. AT the head of it, too, of those gallant
spirits who had firmly opposed Gen. Harrison in his
claims for the Presidency who had felt his power in
the very few removals he had made and yet who
gave up every feeling but that of manly grief for his
loss Such was The universal feeling and in addition
to the reclamation with which his election was hailed
the universal JOY and delight felt by all who witness
ed his progress TO this city, and the enthusiasm that
attended his inauguration, show that this never
be pleaded as precedent in any other case One
word to his expenditures being incurred by his cleo
ton progress here and his assumption of the rens of
government That hospitality and liberaliy which
shone SO conspicuous in his character through long
life, were placed in more extended sphere. 1t
unnecessary to refer that which had become almost
pro,erbal as well in the Log Cabin" in the West
as In the White House" al Washington it never
ceased to be exercised The latch string was al
ways out" And that generosity of spirit which is
the universal accompaniment of noble souls inc reased
and was enlarged in its exercise just in the pro-
por ion as its sphere extended. He hoped there
fore, that nothing would happen to dampen its ardor
or lessen It's exercise in future Presidents but that
tins act would stand monument of a nations
gratitude, and be memeno that republics had ceased
to be ungrateful.
Mr. SNYDER remarked that he was in favor of
acting according to the golden rule OF rendering unto
Cesar the things that are Cwsars." He was disposed
10 render unto every man his due, and therefore he
would do so In respect to Gen Harrison His obiect
was to have equal and Justice extended Ia MI
who served their country honestly and faithfully This
then, was the motive which had induced hun to BRING
forward bis amendment He would not say one word
OF detracton IN regard to Gen Harrison He would /
say however, that the claims of Mrs Oge were equal
ly as strong and deserving those of Mrs HARRISON
but he dld not pretend to ask $4,000 being the
amount Of the Presidents salary for her He wished
to furnish his constituents with reason why he had
voted Tor this appropriation; and if he could not vote
Tor hs appropriation upon general principles he was
conscientonsly bound to vote against ii. He hoped
however, that the bill would be recommitted for the
purpose of amendment but if that course should not
be adopted, then he would feel himself compelled to
seek, IN some other mode, from Congress that relief
which he believed to be due to Mrs Ogle and Col |
Christian Schroyer And he thought this was the mo-
per mode of getting his object and therefore he pro
posed to amend by inserting in the sixth line Of the
bill the following
That the sum of 81 900 be paid as a gratuity, and
that the sum OF $500 be paid semi annually on the LIST
days of January and July, during the life time of Mrs
Harrison" |
be said he had introduced this amendment as a |
safeguard and to enable him to carry his views in
reference TO those persons whom he conceived to have
claims equally worthy with those of Mrs. Harrison
II was IN order TO recommt the bill the committee
from whence 1t came and they would introduce an ap-
preparation for Mrs Ogle and Col Christian Schroyer
then he would vote for appropriation for Mrs Har.
rison lie begged to have the report, which he held
in his hand, read by the Clerk and which was made
IN reference TO Col Schroyers claim
Mr. COOPER rose to point of order. He desired I
TO know whether 1t was In order a bill of this cha
racter to offer report in relation a mail route
The CHAIRMAN Every indistincty heard) was
understood TO intimate that the reading of such re-
port not in order.
Mr. SNYDER again proceeding in his course Of
remarks
Mr.. COOPER again rose TO point of order. He
submitted that the claim of Col Schroyer sub
Jcct to be debated now.
Mr. SNYDER said if the gentleman would set a
and discuss it with him
MIR. COOPER replied that he could not consent to
ente into any such agreement.
MIR PROFIT called the east side of the House
TO order
Mr.. MALLORY called the west side Of the House
to order.
Mr.. GILMER called gentlemen Of both hemis-
pheres to order.
Mr. G said it was now a late hour and there were
number Of gentlemen who desired to obtain further
information on the subject and he himself in that
situation. He wished information to matters of
fact He would therefore move that the committee
rise report progress, and ask leave to sit again
Mr.. BlDLACK said that if the motion TO rise
and report SIMPLY, without asking leave to sit again he
should oppose IT, because he desired submit few
remarks.
And the question being taken on the motor. Of Mr.
GiLMER it prevailed.
And the committee rose reported progress, and OBJ
tanned leave to sit again.
And then the House adjourned.
IN SENATE,
FRiDAY, June ~
Mr.. PORTER presented a remonstrance numer
ousy signed by citizens of Genessee County Mich.
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