The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-01-10

Washlngton.
tCorrespondenes Of the Herald

tar the action OF that Dody Is cOhceIueu us Iatc
in the Senate doubtful though the better opinions,
that repeal bill cannot be carried. If the Senate
shall rerace its steps, and undo what was achieved
at the extra session, after great labor and manage
ment, under the pressing demands OF the people,
the honest unfortunate debtor must lock to the Pre-
sident alone for relief. Under ordinary circuussan-
ces, it would be hardly proper for the Executive to
interpose and arrest the passage OF repeal bill but
this is an extraordinary case, and veto would seem
to be dictated alike by humanity, by wisdom, and
sound judgment. The subject was brought to the
notice of Congress by special message from the
Executive The law was passed and after full d'scus-
sion and thorough examination into all the conse-
quences, immed and remote Nothing has since
transpired to change the aspect OF the question, or
throw any new light upon it. The law has not gone
into operation, and proposed to repeal 1t without
giving an opportunity to ascertain its effect Is such
capricious legislation-such child's pay-compat-
bic with the dignity Of Congress?-is it worthy q
grave, deberative body We know not what
response the members themselves may make to
these intenogatories but it is certain that the Eve
hundred thousand bankrupts who hoped to be re
ieved by the beneficent operations Of this aw-will
invoke the vengeance Of the people upon those who,
having held the cup to their lips, seek, without
hesitation or conjunction, to dash it from them
The movement of the tariff men towards the i'm
position of high protective duties is most injudcious
in every point of view 1t comes from the northern
wings, and cannot fail to have a disastrous effect,
both on the party and the interests Of their consttu-
ents No wise tariff man will open his mouth about
prete ctive or discriminating duties tarifffor re-
venue, which shall raise money sufficient for the
wants Of the government, will give ample protec-
ton to every manufacturing interest The United
States We require average duty OF at least thir-
ty.three per cent our imports to raise m ney
enough to meet the demand on the treasury. With
knowledge of this fact, il ia not surprising that
any man should raise the question of protection In
Congressa
The cause of temperance is exciting deep and
general interest in this city. To the phanthroplsf
and the patriot its progress is source OF high graft
fcation The vice to winch it is opposed is the cry
ing sin and desolatng scourge OF our land. How
many noble victims has it Frustrated; what count
less ruins srew the path of this fell destroyer But
it is among the poor and the ignorant that its rava-
ges are most extensive. Deprived of the higher
pleasure and more refined qualifications of life, their
resource in Joy and in sorrow is the intoxicating
bowl, which, though strength and gladness to-day,
is weakness and misery tomorrow. 1t Is to them
the Lethean draught and Circan cop. Those, then.
who occupy the superior stations OF lie. and are
blessed with the advantages Of education and refine.
ment, have less excuse to justify or rather pailae
this fatal indulgence II is, moreover, their duty 70
set a public example to such as look up to them
with respect and confidence. -st1 81
Several members of our national legislature have
felt this solemn obligation, among whom Mr..
Briggs Of Mass achusetts is conspicuous He is IN
slant in season and of season, in advancing that
salutary reformation to which he has dedicated his
public example and preeepts. We feel a peculiar
pleasure in adding another name TO this meritorious
band. 1t is that Of the Hon Mr.. Marshall OF Ken
lucky the bsilancy of whose sv.'isr " cay e4xai
led by the kindness of his feelings and the courtesy
of his manners He is not only the most eloquent
orator of the day, but in sentiments and maners, q
gentleman, in the best and highest sense Of tho
word. Though ardent in temperament and strong
impulses, the heat of debate provokes him in
to wanton offence. He is best with that enviable
| faculty in public man
"Thst sense the bland philosophy of life,
(Which checks discussion ere II warns TO strife"
| Much Injustice has been done 10 this gentleman,
| through maevolence or ignorance. Oh free aud
confiding character, he has not always set thas
strict guard upon himself which a more eau
/
yer for defects. OF social and conviyial dis
position, he opens himself as frankly and unsus-
speclingly as though he were always surrounded by
friends, anxious to make every generous allowance
for those fanes which are connected with, II they
are not the offspring Of our best feelings Bnt II 10
unsafe TO trust the strongest mind or the most robust
constitution too far. la the prime and strength OF
manhood, with health unlnpared and intellect un-
dmned, he accordingly resolved to anticipate, rather
than wait, for those painful lessons which the vota-
res of convivia pleasure receive. alas often too
late With Mr. Marshall, to resolve is 10 do, and
with manly front. He a. once stepped forward
| and nublicly enrolled his name with thoss who have
soemsy pledged themselves, to resist by diseouavn'
ance the charms of the syren At meeting held
last night, at the Medical College, Mr.. Marshall not
only inscribed his name to the pledge, earn
estlv called upon made a few remarks, with his
characteristic eloquence, and distinguished by equa
modes;y and feeling. They were listened TO With
almost afiecnonate interest by numerous eudiesce
proud and grateful to 80 noble spirit come w
TO the rescue.
We are persuaded there is not man, OF any sec'
~ rar,v who will not hail this annuncianon witt
neculiar satisfaction for the admiration which &c
n;rs irsn;res ia confined TO neither. We are made
70 reverence any thing which adorns or elevates ou
CANNON nature and hence, IN great degree, ths
;r,eres, which was excited by this gratifying occur
renee. Few men have brighter career before
them than Mr.. Marshall-si SIT prudential. He ha
vigorous sense and extensive knowledge united 4
the fascinating talent Of eloquence, a rare combine
D ton. for the employment. of which the fortunate pos
e SCISSOR is accountable 10 God and man Aheng
c Mr.. Marshall modestIy observed that the ste
II which he had taken was for bis own beneh
o rather than tina, OF Others, he will pardon u
y for saying, that whatever satisfaction 1t may a
e ford himself, far greater is the service which hi
e bright example will confer upon the cause Of whic
e he is destined to be a distinguished advocate. Ii
| e H. sar,a sf,t,an tolIow the examnle (