The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-01-19
CONGRESS-.

III the I1OuSc He tiiit was lHosty
occupied in the presentation of petitions. Pre-
yousy 10 taking up the regular orders Of the
day, an attempt was, made TO bring in resolu-
lion for revivng the Bankrupt law in an amend
ed form, but objection was made.
The petitions were of mulliiarious descrip-
ton, and mostly local in their character. There
were some which, having an abolition tendency,
were subjected 10 the process of the motion OF
reception. Abolition seems, however, to find
but little favor in the House. Mr.. James, of
Pennsylvania, presented one petition on this
subject, specously drawn, so as TO escape the
rule, but the question of reception was raised by
Mr. Hopkins, of Virginia, and the ayes and
noes demanded by Mr.. James himself. The
vote in the negative prevailed
The Senate also was principally occupied
with petitions and private bills. The dullness
of the proceedings were enlivened by an inter
esting speech from Mr.. Morehead, elected by
petition, entrusted to him for presentation,
against the repeal of the Bankrupt law
He considered himself obliged TO obey the ex-
preston of the will Of the people of Kentucky,
made through the Legislature Of that State. He
did not occupy the same elevated position with
his illustriols colleague. He was known but TO
those whom he represented and those whom he
was brought into immediate association. He
was Senator but of yesterday. His colleague
had been in public life for thirty years-his acts
during that period were identified with the
great measures of the country. He might
therefore, be regarded not merely as a represen-
tative of Kentucky but of the nation. MIR.
Morehead himself could not assume the same
extent of responsibility his sphere of represent
tation was more limited, he mustact in accordance
with the will of the State which he in part repre-
ssnted. No matter what might be the general
wish therefore, he was obliged to yield to the
dctaton Of his immediate representatives.
THE PRESIDENTS POSITION.
The position of President Tyler before the
nation, is eminently calculated to enlist the sym
pathies of all intelligent men. He has nobly
redeemed his pledge TO the nation, and proposed
Fiscal Agent, in all respects, suited to the
wants of the people. Meanwhile, the plan has
been denounced, in unmeasured terms, by the
ultra politicians of both parties. The great
MASS vi tnt peOplt, constituting tue JuStc mU-
lieu, are anxiously waiting for action on the
part of Congress. They demand at the hands
of the Government, fair consideration Of the
measurement fierce partisan denunciation, but
candid reasoning If the plan itself is imper
feet, let be modified, and put in the best possible
shape Indiscriminate condemnation car,es
with it its own refuaon and can never satisfy
an enlightened people. The President himself
has frankly invited Congress to make such i'm
provements in the plan as their wisdom may
suggest.
Thus presented for the action OF Congress,
we have seen the scheme assailed IN Hmine BY
the extremes of both parties. Its reference to
committee, is contested inch by inch, with
zeal worthy Of "a better cause. Such prelimna-
ry opposition to an Executive recommendation
has no example in the annals of our legislation
Heretofore, when an important measure has
come down from the Executive, it has been re-
celved with courtesy, and cheerlully referred to
committee, for consideration and improve
inent. Why should this be an exception to the
general rule? The true secret is, that certain
members have come with a predetermination to
oppose President Tyler, right or wrong. So
far as their votes are concerned, they seem re-
solved, that no important measure recommend
ed by him, shall become law. Hence their
factious opposition to the Exchequer plan,
Meanwhile, the people are in want of circu-
lating medium Of uniform value throughout the
country, and business men are anxious for sys
tenn, that will regulate exchanges, and enable
them to remit money from one extremity of the
country to the other, at cheap rate. President
Tyler's plan embraces both OF these objects, and
is, in all respects, adequate to produce the desired
effect in the most safe and convenient FORM
But certain leading members undertake to stand
between the Executive and the People, and to
resist the contamination of this great measure
OF relief to suffering community. We do not
pretend to more than common forecast but one
thing is certain, the mass of the People are OPP
posed to faction IN every shape, and it requires
no extraordinary sagacity to predict that, if this
factious opposition be persisted in, the People
will rise, with becoming Indignation, and hurl
the unworthy opponents of the bill from power.
This popular indignation will not be confined to
any section of the country-it will be common to
all, and every section will make common cause
in favor of the common interests Of the nation.
Does any intelligent man pretend that uni
form circulating medium and an easy system of
exchanges would not benefit the whole country
There is but one sentiment on this subject.
But, say the opponents Of the measure, ii has
some faults, and we want perfect system.
When was there ever perfect system created
by man2 Every thing human is imperfect. A
financial system for great nation is the most
difficult Of all inventions; and if we should
wait for perfect system, we should have to
postpone relief till the end of time. The only