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The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-07-08
MIR. CRITTENDEN'S ARGUMENT UP
ON THE VETO.

Mr. Crttenden has acquired considera-
bic reputation as a gentleman of much legal
ability; yet we cannot but express our surprise
at his argument upon the exercise of a great
constitutional prerogative on the part OF the
President of the United States. Mr.. G.. could
tolerate the exercise OF any such power by a
despotic Cesar, or even lyranncal Jackson,
as he substantially expressed himself. But the
exercise of it on the part of one, who has ex-
hibited firmness without these qualities, is a
subject of denunciation in his opinion. Mr..
Crittenden would be pleased to see dignity in
its exercise, and he could even tolerate it when
this despotic power is combined with dignity.
What is dignity in the exercise Of such pow
era The setting forth, in respectful manner,
the reasons for such exercise Of power Z
Does not the Presidents Veto Messages evince
this What constitutes the irmness in its ex-
ercise The determination, in despite of the
unmitis ated abuse which is the inevitable con-
sequence
We apprehend Mr.. Crltenden, in the ex-
element Of The moment, suffered his feelings to
get 50 far the better of his judgment as TO lead
a cooler state Of mind, he would have been
ashamed TO make. We can tolerate the ex
erclse Of tyranncal power, but 1t must
be by tyrant; and the greater the tyrant
the greater his admiration. A julius Cesar
might have done it with impunity; but as we
are 50 unfortunate as not to have at the head of
our Republic tyrannical Cesar, Mr.. c. must
withhold his admiration and where he would,
in the one case commend the act, he would, in
the other, substitute denunciation.
If Mr.. Crittenden had reflected, he would
have perceived that the exercise of any power
which may partake OF tyrannical nature, is
the more odous the more despotically 1t is ex-
ercised; and whore cancellation is combined
with frmness, there is presented subject OF
far greater admiration than where insolence IS
the accompaniment of power which, while it
is in some points Objectionable, Is rendered
more SO by the presumption by which it is ex-
ercised
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-07-08
CLAY TACTICS-THE DIABOLICAL
WING STRATAGEM.

We ask our Republican contemporaries TO
give the following admission, taken from the
New York Tribune, an extensive circulation:
ssThe cause of protection to Home Industry is
much stronger throughout this and the adjoining
States than even the great Party which manly
uphods it: and nothing will much tend to en-
sure the election of HsNRY CLAY next President as
the Veto of efficient Tariff bill by John Tyler"
Ii this be not treason to the interests of the
People, in Gods name what is IT :?
The country requires nay, demands tariff
for revenue, sufficient for the purposes Of an
economical administration of the Government,
and which WILL at the same time, afford Incl
dental protection Such bill the President is
wi ling and anxious to sign. Well, his Clay
Wing enemies desire such Tariff too, but
they desire Mr.. Clay more Therefore, rather
than the resident shall have the credit OF APP
proving such bill, they resolved 10 put an
obnoxious rider on it--deliberately form ii into
such questionable shape that he must veto
it-erpressly to array the advocates OF the
measure against him, with the strong hope that
the whole party viii fall back on Mr.. Clay !
They must first ruin the country, and then
bring forward Mr.. Clay to save 1t.
Well, if the People are milling to be ruined,
merely to exalt Mr. Clay, Of course they will
sanction the conduct of their Wing Representa-
tives at the polls. If the Wing Representa-
tives are resolved to try the experiment, viz
whether the President or themselves will be
held answerable for the consequences of the loss
of the Revenue BILL under such circumstances,
they have only to pass it with the Distribution
clause.
But we more and more suspect that even the
Wing party-the People, not the politicians
would prefer to have a good Tariff bill passed
first, and the Distribution bill attempted after
wards. However, the Wing majority in Con
gress hold the issue in their own hands, and as
regards the political capital to be made out OF It,
we care not how it is presented. We only de-
sire the country to know that the President de-
sires the passage of good just, Legitimate
Tariff, on its own merits, which he can approve
and none other.
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THE CRISIS AND THE ISSUE.

We have said that the Constitution was In
danger 1t is not that danger noao, however,
that it was subjected to by the Alien and Sedi-
ton laws-by the establishment of Bank, or
bv the Tariff of 1928. The design of striking
at its fundamental principles has been openly
made, and thousands who shrank with horror,
when the movement was first thought OF, have
suffered the empty brass and tinkling cymbal
embraced in the words Clay Wing" TO ride
over their better judgments. A fault In every
effort TO fin | liberal construction" of the
Charter in order TO sustain their encroach-
ments-put down time and again by overwhelm
ing majorites of the People, when questions OF
constitutionality were plainly submitted to their
decision the long thought of blow has at length
been struck-the mask, as it were, thrust Off
and the Clay-whg proper, alias the old Federal
st, is unveiled TO the People in all his naked
deformity
viii he be sustained is the question sub
mtted to the masses. Common sense answers
emphatically no Will he be encouraged in his
damning traitorism Patriotism forbids the
thought Will he be couutenanced2 Yes
that dark day In the epoch OF human llbeTty has
arrived! But how countenanced2 Not in
that bold spirit which prompted the fiery host to
re-echo the war-cry of Belal-that would have
found arguments, even though false, to sustain
the attack, and yet the simie may partly hold
good, when we look at the object they aim to
strike II is an object pho holds his high sta
ton, not only by the toW Of the People, but by
a higher uiH, that Of The ALL MIGHTY!
Who can plurmur at that ,chich ioas 10 be?
Is there religion, virtue, honor, patriotism, left
among us, or have they vanished into thin air
Are the social and moral ties Of humanity to be
sacrificed to the ioH Of man whose only ar
gumentative effort, in long political life, was
studied speech exhibiting in glowing colors the
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ASSUMPTION.

Mr.. Johnson, in his speech yesterday, urged
that the assumption is no new question. His
assertion, with some notifications, is correct.
AS an historical illustration we insert an ex-
tract, hastily made, from the famous Virginia
protest, in relation to this question. Other re-
"reminiscences of similar character are no
wanting. The historical portion of Mr. John
sons speech we liked, because it was historical.
The history of our own country, we fear, is too
much neglected. The following is an extract.
The preceding portion of the documentrevews
the provisions OF the particular bill :-"Yo our me-
morialss t, I'm away from the impolicy and in
Justice of the said act, and view it in another
light, in which, to them, it appears stIll more
odious and deformed.
"During the whole discussion of the Fede-
raj Constitution by the Convention of Virginia,
your memorialiSts were taught to believe, 'lhat
every power not granted, was retained )" under
this impression, and upon this positive con-
dtion declared in the instrument of ra-
tifcalon, the said Government was adopted
by the People of this Commonwealth, but your
memoriasts can find no clause in the Const-
tuition authorizing Congress to assume debts of
the States. AS the guardians, then, of the rights
and interests Of their constituents-as sentl-
nels placed by them over the ministers Of the
Federal Government, TO shield ii from their en-
croachments, or at least to sound the alarm
when it is threatened with inva,on-they
can never reconcile ii to their consc nee
silently to acquesce in a measure which
violates that haowed mlxim-a maxim,
on the truth and sacredness of which the
Federal government depended for its adop
ton in this Commonwealth. But this in udi
cious act not only deserves the censure of the
General Assembly, because 1t is not warranted
by the Constitution of the United States, but
because it is repugnant to an express provision
of that Constitution. This provision is, THAT
all debts contracted and engagements entered
into before the adoption of this Constitution
shall be as valid against the United States un-
der the Constitution as under the Confedera-
ton" which amounts to a constitutional ratlh
cation of the contracts respecting the State
debts in the situation in which they existed IN
der the Confederation and resorting to that
standard, there can be no doubt that in the pre-
sent question, the rights of States, as con ract
ing parties with the United States, must be
considered sacred.
The General Asse nbly ofthe Commonwealth
Of Virginia con6de so fully in the justice and
wisdom OF Congress upon the present occasion,
as to hope that they will revise and amend the
aforesaid act generally, and repeal, in particular,
50 much of 1t as relates TO the assumption Of
State debts. 1890, Dec 3d."
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CONSPIRACY AGAINST THE PRE-
SIDENT

Tomorrow we purpose giving the details Of
the conspiracy TO tear down the Executive
branch of the Government. The Constitution
is in danger-our freedom is in jeopardy
still we hope and believe the bastard plotters
will be defeated. We believe that Mangum
will not obtain possession of the Government
even for an hour. He lacks too many of the
qualities of Cromwell But there others,
not members of Congress, OF better intellect
than the avowed impeachers, who will be as
tonisAed to find that we are familiar with all
their secret, selhsl movements, for months past
1t is our intention to give the particulars to-
morrow. In the meantime, let all true men be
prepared to stand by the Constitution.
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uneonsIilutionaly, fraud, and ruin OF Unlled
States Bank 1t would seem .so-tor even
common decency is sacrificed at the shrine OF
this political Moloch. Let the no nest, we'll
lhipking man. mark the consequence of this
procedure God knows the clouds and dark
ness, which beset our beloved country, require
the voices of many such at this moment and
the Christian has just cause TO cry, in this hour
of tribulation, "Lord save US or we perish ~
In the gloomy hours of our national birth,
here was one who faltered not-one whose
heart led his eye, like the Chaldean shepherds,
10 the star of promise in the armament, which
ensured delivery and victory, slow, but sure
Even as that glorious revolution. which led our
souls from thradcm, so coming events-judgIng
from the past-shadow forth a release from that
worst OF slavery party shackles-man worship.
Though we have much to fear, let not our faith
be less rather let US bear up under the tempo
Iary reverses, knowing that the foundations OF
The temple OF consolidation have been Slapped,
and that the Babel tongues OF its builders in
sures It's wreck, ruin, and desolation.
But forewarned, let US be forearmed in the
contest which comes on before the People at
the next election. Let US force our opponents
To the direct ssue-let ii be blazoned forth TO
the masses on the highways in banners of liv-
ing light-let the hardy pioneer OF the West,
whose ancestors gained their heritage by beard
ing the savage in his hut-let the sons of the
Pilgrim and Puritan, who defed the lions pow
er-let the chidren of the sunny Sou'h-my
own land-see the standards raised, "CoNsTI-
TUITION" or "NO CoNsTTuTIoN"-my word
for it, when the former shall burst forth as bril-
lianlly as the noon day sun, the simeon blast OF
popular Indignation will cast the latter IN mil
lions Of shreds TO the four winds of Heaven
PHOCION.
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when united with them in the same party why, IL is
well that the mutual mistake discovered IN time
prevent mischief, and to peio the bans Of such
union and it is well for him and his friends, now
mat they know their quondam allies, TO come out
from among them as soon they would from any
other bal company. Let US, then, the fourth day
oil July next, abjure all allegiance with the Federal
party, as did the Congress of l776 abjure all allie
glance to the King Of Great Britain, and few or
many let us stand together if stand alone, the
impregnable principles of
Our Country-its Constitution--and the Republi-
cansm Of Thomas Jefferson
Yours truly,
HENRY A. WISE,
Of the CorporaTs Guard.
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ana In THIS shape IL staggered up to the President,
where II died of the bolts
Amer noticing several matters relating 10 abuse of
tonhcal opponents, and showing The example of Mr..
Clay and Mr.. Van Buren, drinking their wine toge-
ther under the shade of the trees of Ashland, a
striking rebuke 10 the folly of such conduct, Mr.. p
passed TO he vindeaion OF the Veto power and the
use OF II by John Tyler To show The IN
which The party leaders had acted ne asserted that
they appointed committees TO consult with him. and
arrange iine OF policy, with the hope entap him
To REIMBURSEMENT of long cherished principles. His
only reply 10 their solicitations at all lines was, Gen
teanen, have a solemn duty To perform so have you
DO your duty, and III endeayor to do mine, bat can
make no bargain with you"
After numerous other speeches were made,
all of which were heartily responded 10 by the
people, the following letters were read:
WAsHSeroN July q 1912.
Gentemen-It would give me great pleasure, if
public duties permit, d. To join in the ceebra Ion of
the approaching anniversary But | am unable to
leave the Seat OF Government | tender you my best
wishes, and would fain hope, that all who may
sembe on Monday to commemorate our Nanona
Epoch, ia any part the county, would feel in full
measure, the influence OF that spirit which bought
about The great event they ceebfae-a spirit of unn
OF harmony, and OF pure and elevated patriotism. -
May this spirit, which mated fathers, dwell
with Us, and descend to children
La the contention of parties, let US remember that
We are all Americans and in the conflict OF opposing
opinions let bear in mind that popular Govern
only be maintained by yielding u the will
OF the majority cons,ulon expires ed. In regard
TO highly important nation ii measures, let
that they 10 operate over almost half coutnent,
and TO affect The business and interests of men engaged
IN almost all the varieties OF human pursuits and
for the establishment OF such measures, moderation,
prudence, comprehensiveness and stern importantly
and justice, essential quaint es IN those whom
they depend Happy the rulers, who shall brng these
qualities into the public services of a country, the like
OF which, for extent and fertility, salubr,ty OF climate,
and means of intercourse and Improvement, and espe
cially for civil and religious liberty competent, insttu-
tions, and extent of general knowledge, among the
people, without precedent parallel in the history of
mankind
am, gentlemen, with true regard, yours,
DANIEL WEBSTER.
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WASHINGTON, June %, 1912.

Gentlemen: | return you my thanks for your polite
invitation To join you and our common political
trier DIS celebrating at Philadelphia, the approach
ing anniversary OF the Declaration OF Independence
regret that my official engagements will prevent me
from leaving Washington on that day. should en-
brace with great pleasure any suitable occasion To
my attachment to the great conservative pm
ciples upon which all our institutions rest 1t seems
be unavoidable, and perhaps 1t Is saluIary that po-
Int cal parties should exist in all popular governments
But they are salutary only SO long they
differences OF political principle Mere personal po-
ltcs always operate InJunously on pubic measures
and, when carried to extremes becomes dangerous TO
public liberty. Unfortunately, this Is then nalu al
tendency-a tendency which cannot be better enacted
than by such meetings as that which you propose
I hose who truly "show their devotion to The princi
pies of MI Jefferson, will Offer in that very act,
rebuke the spit which overlooks the public good,
eag.rness TO elevate particular iavores TO Office
All parties must of course have their favortes Tor
principles are nothing without men to carry them
out The danger to be guarded against is the apll-
tude Of all parties to forget their principles, through
too great attachment TO their prominent men.
think that the time is not distant when better spirit
will prevail and when the party which shall look
ly the good of the country and the ohoe county,
will possess lis confidence and rule its councils.
SO far your proposed meeting has reference TO
the existing administration am grateful for the con-
6dence which IT displays, IN those who are now en-
trusted with the Executive duties. l CLAIM right 10
say, that this confidence is fully deserved far at
least their intentions are concerned Whether
the measures they have amended wise not,
they are willing that the country shall decide; but
those who have refused to try them, have right to
condemn them. The position of the Presiden,
rounded with difficulties and embarrassments such as
of his predecessors was called on to encoun
ter. Suspected without cause, traduced and yilfed
without measure and in style shocking alike to the
charities of opllion and the decencies OF we-bred
society, his condemned without trial, and
his motives impugned by those who refuse to under
stand him. his consolation is derived ony from the
r,ct ude of his intentions, and he looks for sup
port those alone, whatever be their party ties who
are willing to hear him with patience, and to Judge
him with candor. | doubt not that the country
which he has served with ability in great variety
of public stations, and whose highest trust he is at
thus moment discharglng with faithful and uniting
ZEAL will ultimately do him full justice.
Very respectfully, &c.
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Our attention has been called by Mr.. Lyford
to an important error in the tobacco document.
In a note to table o, on page %, it said that
Porto Rico has imported to Germany alone
6O,000,000 lbs. in single years In the orr
sinal publication this was typographical error,
The amount should be stated at 5000, 900 lbs.
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A. P. UPSHUR.
WASHINGTON, July I'd, 1912.

Gentlemen | have received from you, as the com
miltee the part of the friends oftee Administration
Philadelphia, invitation to join them IN the cele
bra,on of the approaching anniversary OF American
Independence. | pray you to excuse upon the
ground of my official enga Lemens.
A, this time, when the institutions of our country
he legitimate offspring of the patriotism which gave
distraction to the fourth OF july put TO the severes
lest, how appropriate, for those who love them, 10
and recall The memory of the present generation
to that holy enthusiasm for liberty which animated
our fathers in their day OF trial.
My not hope that the return otths national holy
day VIII arrest and concentrate The thoughts of all
and excite in every bosom the same spirit which
tanned oul country throughout the able slrug
Gle for American Liberty
The public veal at this crisis sunmo to its aid
every who prefers country to party. And where
will that summons be more promptly obeyed than IN
the keystone of the Federal arch
Al er we shall have placed ouI nation once more in
a condition 10 command the respect of It's uies and
to challenge the admnailon OF It's triends-aiter
shall have animated il, deadened energ es, and
to settle tie question of Presidential succession -
With me il is not matter of importance who governs
my country she is well governed.
| ask the privilege to tender TO my fellow citizens
of Philadelphia a sentiment, which | am all of
every patty will approve.
Our Gorernment-It needs the I rejection Of its
citizens and IN return, must protect their labor, their
rig hts and respect their voice,
Respectfully, your fellow citizen
G.. A. WlCKLIFFE.
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THE TREATY..

We see it announced (not lightly IN some OF
the Northern ultra Wing Clay sheets, that
treaty has been consummated tetween this 60
vernment and Gtest Britain. We hope 1t Is
true.
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Mr. TALLMADGE gave notice that on Monday
he would bring up the consideration of the Elk
chequer. Better late than never.
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WATER WATER! WATER This day
w received fresh supply Of White Sulphur Wa
ter direct from the White Sulphur Spnnga, IN Viz
pna which will sell on reasonable terms, IN quan'l-
ties TO suit customers-in barrels or otherwise.
WILLIAM YOUNG ,
DOOR east Of Gadsby's Penn av.
Also fresh supply OF Congress water just received
rJNBIS medicine is the only one that has come be-
fore the public for the relief of mothers, and IS
designed for them, and them only. II Is not cure
for all complaints, but for the one designed and the
testimonials in its favor being strong, recon-
mend il as a valuable medicine. A pamphlet accom-
panies each bottle with full description Of its Pecu-
liar virtues. For sale by
VIM YOUNG Agent,
Two doors east If Gadsby's, Pennsylvania Avenue
June 22-u
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WAsHrNGTos, June 3Oth, 1912.

Gentlemen-l have the honor to acknowledge
the receipt of your invitation to join my fellow citi
of the city and county of Philadelphia, in COM
memorating the approaching anniversary of Amcri-
can Independence. sincerely wish it in my
power to accept it, and unite with you in showing
forth the patriotism of American freemen by pledg
ing devotion to the political principles Of the
great author of the Declaration of independence on
the spot where it first promulgated to the world
The state and condition OF the country and of its
State and Federal Governme and the conduct and
condition of political parties and factions at this day,
specially call for recurrence to fundamental princi
pies. Those which regard as cardinal are those of
the Republican creed of the sage of Monticello
They now struggling for ascendency In the adm-
nstration of John Tyler. For not deserving them he
is viihed traitor and knave for deserving par
ty, They essential TO vital liberty, and what
ever else he may have betrayed he cannot justly be
accused of betraying them. IL his enemies made a
mistake in supposing that he Federalist or II
he mstook in supposing that they were Republicans
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The Madisonian lciH be the official fool &C o.
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Who lpiH be the wounded calf