The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-07-14
From The Boston Daily Times.
THE WING MAJORITY IN CONGRESS.


1t is now conceded that the maintenance of Wing
majority in Congress depends preserving the con-
nection of both Distribution and high Tariff They
appear determined to refuse without it is accom-
panied with the other, and lin dance with this
determination they passed bill which they kneic
the President would veto. The Wings act in concert
upon the combinations of the two measures spoken
Of and they are sure to divide and fall by division
of the two questions. In standing firm to their posi-
ton they show distinctly that they hold the interests
of the party far above the interests of the country
The country demands some sacrifices at their hands.
The public will say to them, "you bound by the
fidelity and allegiance you owe to US, to do some
taing for our relief. You must be prepared to
cede one thing obtain another, and not sacrifice
single beneficial measure because you cannot obtain
two But the politicians of Congress have long since
discarded patriotism from their catalogue of uries,
and they dare-yes, dare to tell the people, that if
the President opposes them, THEY will oppose the
PEOPLE This is plain, but true statement OF the
case.
They are ready to abandon the manufacturers to
their fate, if supporting the manufacturers weaken
their political interest If believe their own
statements, the country will be plunged IN irretreva-
BILE ruin by their obstinacy. They assert that the
country now does not possess law for The collection
Of duties on imporations, and that they will frame
none to punish Captain Ty ler for his mpIacticabl
ty. They care not though they discharge their venom
equally upon the President and the people ''Lel
rum come" say they, "perish credit perish com
melce" So long we stand together-shoulder to
shcuder-the manufactuIers-the merchants--the
farmersthe entire population of the country may be
ruined irretrievably for aught we care.
This is the language of our Representatives
who supported by the public money-who
pledged to support the interests of their constituents
who have received the most solemn trusts into their
hands-and who have been lavish in their promises of
fidelity and love of country. Where are their pro-
misses now2 Their pledges and professions are a
mockery and by-word They assert that the country
will be ruined-and verify believe that these arch
traitors will do all in their power to bring about this
contamination, in revenge for thwarled schemes and
disappointed hopes.
! We do not despond, however, for we are confident
that the views which the Executive takes of the pre-
sent posture OF affairs is correct He tells US
that the Government has claim Of twenty per cent.
on the home value of importatons by the enactments
now in force, and maintains the practcabiy of col
ecting it. The President has not adopted his pre-
sent without due elaboration, has he pro-
mu gated his Veto without laying before the people
him to exercise his power. His arguments are clear
ly stated and are, to us, convincing That he will
recede from his position, none who know him can
| for moment believe-neither can those who have
watched the of the Wing majority in Con-
gress hope for any concession their part. They
case-ha,dened, and Indifferent to the roice of
and rebke. 1t remains for us-for all who are indie
pendent in potcs-to look forward to the future
with fearless confidence in the belief that Providence
will guide safely through the present troubles,
| as it has done heretofore, and with the assurance
| than an INDEPENDENT PRESIDENT, untrammelled by
| any party obligations, will be influenced in all his
acts by the voice Of the people, and his conception Of
the real interests Of the country.