The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-07-09
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"a his the last interview had with the lament
ed HARRISON In very short time afterwards he had
been gathered to his fathers.
Mr.. +. then passed TO rapid review fthe course
pursued by Congress in relation to the two Bank
bills, the Tariff and the Distribution bill, and con-
tended that the President making, in which that body
was engaged preyene ed 1t from acting in accordance
with the interests of the country. Every thing must
be made to conduce TO the making of certain man,
the President For this purpose, the first Ba nix bill
originated in the Senate. There barganed,
through vast number of tortuitous wndings, until
it resembled basket of ees, of which neither head
nor tail could be distinguished 1t went through the
process In the lower House. until became such
bundle of monsrocities disgrace all legislation,
and in this shape it staggered up to the President,
where it died of the bolts.
After noticing several matters relating to abuse of
political opponents and showing the example of Mr..
Clay and Mr.. Van Buren, drinking their wine toge-
ther under the shade of the trees of Ashland, as a
striking rebuke to the folly of such conduct, Mr.. 2.
passed to the vndcation of the Veto power, and the
use of it by John Tyler. To show the manner in
which the party leaders had acted he asserted that
they appointed committees to consult with him, and
arrange line of policy, with the hope to entiap him
to REIMBURSEMENT of long cherished principles. His
only reply to their solicitations at all times was Gen-
tlemen, have solemn duty to perform SO have you.
Do your duty and I'll endeavor to do mine, but can
make no bargain with you
After numerous other speeches were made,
all of which were heartily responded to by the
people, the following letters were read:
WASHINGTON, July 2, 1912.
Gentemen-It would give me great pleasure, if
public duties permitted, to join in the celebration OF
the approaching anniversary. But l am unable to
leave the Seat of Government l tender you my best
wishes, and would fain hope, that all who may as
semble Monday to commemorate our Nationa'
Epoch, in any part Of the country would feel, in full
measure, the influence Of that spirit which brought
about the great event they ceebratea spirit ofunon,
Of harmony, and of pure and elevated patriotism.
May this spirit which animated fathers, dwell
with us, and descend to our children!
In the contention of parties, let remember that
all Americans; and in the conflict of opposing
opinions, let bear in mind that popular Govern
ment| only be maintained by yielding to the will
of the majority consttutloualy expires ed In regard
to highly important national measures let US recoect
that they To operate over almost halt continent,
aud to affect the business and interests of men gagged
in almost all the varieties of human pursuits and that
for the establishment of such measures, moderation,
prudence comprehensiveness, and stern imparality
and justice, essential qualities in those whom
they depend Happy the rulers who shall bring these
qualities into the public services of country the like
Of which, for extent and fertility, salubrIty of climate
and means Of intercourse and Improvement, and espe-
caIIy for civil and religious liberty competent insttu-
tons, and extent of general knowledge, among the
people, without precedent paraelln the history Of
mankindi
l am gentlemen with true regard, yours,
DANIEL WEBSTER.