The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-12-29

tent with the healihful working OF the machinery
OF the government. Again, say, SIR, as have
ever maintained that with all the feeling and col
lision, this Is the most decoross legislative assembly
OF any nation on earth. ! knor II is more so than
the House OF Commons In London-l know II Is
more so than the Chamber OF Deputies IN Paris.
But letting that pass, sir, come back 10 point IN
this discussion wish 10 enlarge upon. The gentle
man from Tennessee IArnoldl has INDUCED IN
strain OF vehement personal remark against the
Secretary Of State; charging that his speech and
acts OF his, emanated not from those pair oc mo-
tives that might be attributed 10 any other citizen
but simply from lust OF Office. feel sir, knowing
what do that gross Injustice would be done, sir, to
the Secretary of State il did not repel that charge
sir 1t is not only reflection him, sir but is
a reflection on the country. How Is any man 10 10
good, sir, by great and patriotic Actions uhess NJ
possesses a certain amount OF power! oh'y those
who having the ability and possess great power can
do great service TO the country by great deeds ana
patriotic conduct! II would be Just as competent,
SIR 10 charge the same base motives on every indt
vidual who has been in the government OF the coun
try, from George WaghIngton 10 the present ume;
and when we know, sir, OF great dement's conferred
by this Secretary on our common ceuhHy oy great
acts performed for it-by great public service rem
dered and acknowledged universaly-by a long and
valuable life devoted TO that country and lis
ceasing demands upon his time and talents
il is our duty TO repel so unounded charge.
[Cireat sensation | denv il in behalf Of my
countryman-I deny it in behalf of the institutions
of my county, deny il in behalf of the whole
United States know, sir, that public life instead
been most injurious to him, so far personal IN
terest goes. | mean apart from the great acts OF
public service which he has thereby been enabled
TO perform After thus villifying the Secretary of
State, sir, the gentleman went on to indulge in a
strain of vehement personal abuse against the Pres
ident Of the United States assailed his character
as man, and denounced his conduct as the Exec,
utIve head of the nation. So far terms of general
oboquy are concerned, sir, / shall not make an
issue on them; but am ready to deal with specific
acts. On this ground | am ready to defend this
tl.
may be brought against it, come fron, what quarter
il may General abuse sir; amounts to nothing and is
only injurious to those who employ it. Come to
facts and the ASSISTANTS of this administration are
silent But say now, in all good will to the wing
party. and TO both parties in this House, that would
seriously advise them to reflect their present po
sitlon. Here we are at the commencement of the
short session, which mast terminate in two months
Before the House is vast mass of important bust
ness, which is of the deepest interest us and to
the whole country. We have great deal to do
and but little time to DO 1t IN Now, then, let US
first consider whether it is for the general interest
tor us, (no matter to what party we may beong,)
10 consider whether it be for the interest of the
country to throw this business aside, and pass of
from day to day into violent eplsodcal remarks on
the various persons that present form the Govern
ment. might also say TO them. sir, that the ques
tons, whether the Bankrupt Law be repealed
whether the Exchequer, or this or that appropria
ton bill be passed. or whether the appropriations
for the Treaty be agreed to or be violently opposed
are important questions, independent of the relations
or conduct of mere men. And in proportion as We
leave these great questions, to attend unmportant
issues of personal character, in that proportion we
depart from our duty TO the true business of the
House-and that correct line OF conduct which
would best promote the interests and the credit of
the House, here and elsewhere. [Great sensation
Ihrre ls another important consideration, sir, that
might be named here. II 10 not quite two years
since there was great revolution in the political
ascendancies OF this country, and new party came
into power. Since then there has grown up an
inter-necine* war in the party that gained power,
and that has been going on over than a wear
and half. Now, in this great war we have seen
that one-a large portion of the party which gained
that wer-has hurled itself to swift destruction,
against the immoveable rock of the constitutional
power of the Federal Government. Immense SEN
sation, and the members crowding down to the
centre to listen II has hurled itself against this
rock, SIR, and 1t has been dashed TO atoms at its
feet Laughter, and all sorts of cries Ave, sir,
il Is even So Now. eli, we have heard enough of
elimination and recrimination, in this House and
out OF this House, God knows-and Of this, myself
and my friend here, [turniag to Wise, who sat be
side him,] have had more than our fair dividend
Now, is any party TO be benefited by any further
denunciations! Or, what is of far greater moment
is tae country to be benefited thereby! [Cries OF
no, MOI The old maxim, sir, is. Experienna
lS~ce'." Now, say sir, Experientia son docet"
Laughter, and cries of e Give us the English y
G j. INGERsoLL Laughing i xperienfa knows
It. lGreat Laughter, and all sorts of cries which
drowned some Of Mr.. Gushing g remarks, and Cush.
ing laughed also
Mr. CUSHING las soon as heardl-F we have
SEEM sir, the other party occupying the convenient
position OF folding their arms and looking on whilst
we did there work-l aughter] whilst we were eat
ing up one another, like the Kilkenny cats, all but
the tails [Roars of laughter, and the ladies' in the
KESSSpY, of lndiana-Yes. and laughing at the
fun.
CusHISe-Yes sir, and laughing at us all the
time But, SIR, there is again that party who then
t,L.a
same immovabe rock of the Constitution.
Gen. WARD, lin an under Cnel-It's mistake:
there has been no indication OF that sort in the
House. The democratic party will support ali such
measures OF the administration as are of democrat
tic character.
CusuNe-The gentleman says Pm mistaken; I
thank Heaven i is So am glad to hear it. For
all parties must learn that the power of the Federal
Government is fixed constitutional fact
MEMBER-What is it you say! It's fact?
ANoTHER-Oh, give that up?
people, or having the office devolve on him by the
dspensation of Providence, there he is the first Off
Ger of the Government-the President of the United
States.
A WIG (jeerngly]-Oh, wonderful
CUsHING-That officer, then, being there is bound
TO fulfil the duties of that Office In the first place he
IS bound to discharge to the letter his constitutions
duty. And then, sir, he is to look round and see
what portion of the people he can rely on for SUP
port TO his government. And when gentlemen
here, sir talk OF treason and traitors 10 the const
Triton, would wish gentlemen TO look little
closer into that instrument, and see what are its
provisions before they talk. And sneak now
IN all kindness to that party which has the maory
In this Congress, as belng the most important to be
addressed at present, ~ you do not aid the Presi-
dent IN carrying out the government as his constitu-
tiondi duty requires hum tod he is bound under that
Consultation TO seek for that necessary aid ,chere he
obtain ii g'
Here there was great and terrible commotion
among the dry and other bones. Much laughter.
and cries of "Oh! oh! Good by! Good by! Good
byw
CUSHING Laughing, and not in the least dis
concerted]-lf you, the wings, will. not aid the Pre-.
sident IN carrying on the Government as the Con-
stl'ntion requires 1t is his highest duty to look for
assistance IN the ranks of your advesqres, IGreat
commoilon
Cries of Good by Good byr'
CUsHING-H YOU The whes loci, tho ,,hae1, of