The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-08-11
From the Salem Advertiser f. Argus.

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| MR.. CUSHING-TARIFF-D
We occupy several of our columns to-day with Mr.
Cushings explanation Of the reasons which induced
him to move for amendment to the Revenue bill,
striking out the section relating to Distribution 1t
will doubtless be read with much interest
Mr.. Cushing's argument is characterized by great
ability and candor. We find much in it that COM
ports with own views, that we hesitate not to
and dspassionate reasoning seldom to be met with
in the speeches of those who stand IN the relation OF
political opponents to u.s.
We the more readily give place to this production,
however, from the fact that Mr.. Gushing is pro-
scribed by the ultra of the Wing party partl-
cularly the clique of federal lawyers in SaIem and
shut out from all defence in the Wing papers, except
the Newburyport Herald. When we fird man
thus prosecuted for daring to act right in regard to
any great public measure, we cannot suppress the
feeling of willingness to afford him every facility OF
defence within our command.
Mr. Cushing speaks of the course of the majority
in Congress with commendable freedom and direct
ness. In common with large majority of the Peo-
ple he considers their vacillatng and reacherOus
proceedings as to Distrbu ion, fraught with deep
disgrace and injury to the country, and does not
scruple to speak out in reprobaton OF the same
No unprejudced person can read his well condensed
history of the dongs of this Congress as regards the
Distribution law without at once agreeing with the
gentleman that their legislation has been tickle, UNI
st BILE and unfair. We bespeak particular attention
to this In this matter of distribution, MIR. Gushing
can more Justly complain of the Wing party for eav-
ing him. than they can charge him with deserving the
Wings. He goes for an honest adherence to funda-
mental condition engrafted upon the law by the
Wings themseves-ttey are treacherously bent upon
violating that fundamental condition, even at the
hazard of the Tariff.
tons of Land Distribution and Tariff Mr. Gushing
has acted the part of consistent advocate OF the ma
nufacturing interest. He dscards the policy OF "rue
or ruin" by which the facous majority in Congress
are guided He correctly maintains that "Distribu-
ton is political question: the Tariff is not" and
that "wha the industrial interests of the country
most of all need is tranquility, certainly stability
This Wing Congress ought to have secured all these
advantages to the country by proper settlement OF
the Tariff question upon its merits, six seven
months ago
Although Mr.. Gushing voted for the Distribution
bill, he evidently has very poor opinion OF 1t as
measure of political economy. The policy OF borrow
/ ing money for distribution among the States meets
! with that condemnation which such tatuty richly me-
rits. We are well pleased with MIR. Cushings expo
stion of the character and operation of distribution
of revenue from a deficient treasury The views
expressed under this head are entitled to an arma-
tive response from every friend of correct manage
| ment in public affairs They in full accordance
with the arguments uniformly employed by the Demo-
Gratis. Mr. Gushing dvests the matter of all subter-
| uge, and plainly asserts that "eDery dollar aoith-
drapn from the Ireasuryfor Distribution, ieapes
uacuu 1ohich has got be filled by additional tar
| losing We feel bound to award Mr. Gushing
much praise and many thanks for thus honestly speak
ing out in he face of all the chicanery mysticism,
| and sophistry of q frowning factious majority.
| Mr.. Cushing's course forms most honorable con-
| trast with that Of Mr. Saltonsta The latter has
allowed himself to be guided supremely by factious
considerations. With professions of high-toned
gard for the manufacturing interests constantly his
lips, he has perseveringy shown himself willing to
put hazard the 10hoe impost reuenue for the sake
of adherng the paltry policy of land distribution.
Mr.. Satonstall proessesto believe that Tariff can
be exacted, according to the revenue law as it now
stands and yet he has uttered word in favor of
an amendment of that law, in favor of separation
of the projects of Tariff and Distribution in the bill
that recently passed the House. Mr.. Saonstall is
joined, body and breeehes, with Bolts and his head
and has evinced far greater solcude for the adj
vancement Of factious President -making schemes,
than for the welfare of his cons,ituents.or the honor
| of tho Government
| Mr.. Gushing trumphantly vindcates his course
! from the aspersons of the Federal Wing press and
Salonstals friends, and if he has changed his views
with regard to the expedency of certain measures it
is highly honorable in him to cast off the servie bonds
of faction and yield obedience to the demands of pa
| triotc duty. We would like to have the reviers of
Mr.. Gushing answer his arguments which We this
ay publish.