Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-08-03
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The Lexington tky.l lu,ellisencer publ shes the
following letter from ono of the Kentucky Senators
IL refers to the difficulties, which tho msor,y Of
Congress have to encounter in dealing with the act.
ing President. Never did delberative assembly
have harder lot, in this life Let them act as they
may, their motives arc impugned--and all their
best txer,ions for the public good frustrated. If
they pass such laws they think best adapted to
the welfare Of the country, they are charged with
trying to head the Executive If they submit
bills TO his revision and amendment they are chars.
ed with enaeting the part OF trucking slaves, and
their bills are vetoed. and thrown back into their
aces. Stupid and coneeited as the Executive in.
eumboni ~ IL there were steadness in his folly
there might be some hope otyyithstandinr lie may
DC under the control OF one, who bears malice 10 the
whole human famiy-bul his hekleness is his pre-
dominant trait-Ono never knows where TO have
him-as Fas,aa said Of Dame Qickly. lie may
urge proposition to-day as the most wise and be
nehceni, and the chances even tha, he will de.
nounce 1t Tomorrow. lie may promise thi, week
10 sign bill, and p,ess Congress to adopt ii, rs
according with his eonscience-and next week, he
ve;oes il, on the ground that no homes, man could
approve it. Truly, Congress has hard time OF i,
Fromthe Lexington IntelIgeneer
Extract OF a letter from distinguished member
oil Congress, TO his friend in this city, dated
WAsurseres July rs. 1912.
Mr DEAR Sra: II this were the Government of Nj
Tyler and his Cabinet, il might I've lust and pro
per not TO vote them dollar but leave the m TO s,ryo
CT steal for their livelihood. But il is not their
eio'etnmen,,-t IS the Peoples Government, and
we arc bound 10 do oil we can to preserve and
maintain II. IL i, MIR Tyler who would DESTROY /,
by his course and It is against him that we ore Ia
boring and will labor TO save and preserve il.
The permanent Tariff Bill passed the House and
was reported 10 US this morning IL realms 81
course the Distribution to the States Of tho land
iGnd. We shall pass II, think, without much dc.
lay or amendment We anticipate another veto.
though some are beginning TO think otherwise.
despair ofany good from MIR Tyler. lie has wad.
ed so far in error, that he will think he had a.
well 60 on rs return.
am tired. heartily tired-tired Of staying here
tired Of being abused for remaining here so long
II what can we do, except To remiin at our most
AL we have tried every means in our power TO
tie good Of the people and safety oftheis Govern
mcnt.
We will endelvor TO 10 calm and ds,ermin.,
under all circumstanee.-to be true 10 ourselves
and our constituents, and after exhausting ell GU
powers in attempts to relieve The country and IN,
treasury, go home and appeal to the people for IN,
reciitudG OF our conduct Submission 10 TYLER nm
der present circumstances, would be submission e
arbitrary power, ami sacrifice OF the principles o.
popular Government. That is a sacrifice we
have no right to make, IL We were personally mean
and spiritless enough TO bo willing TO DO il. But
on the other side. We must allow no fn l,dirus OF
personal feelings to prevent our doing and yielding
ne much as we can lor the lei and pieserva;ion o.
the country and the Government,
We all feel that our situation is one OF n culn-
dehcacy and great responsibility; but a good and
hrm spirit prevail $. and tho Wings, trust and be
ieve, will continue TO act with nerve and patriotism
TO the end. Their conslaney aud perseverance in
the mds, OF all sorts OF difficulties and abuse, will
IN time lie fully ates,ed aud recognized Ly the
country. hope we may adjourn by the 10Th OF
August. Another veto will give us an impetus.
that will drive Us little impetuously perhaps,
through the balance Of the session.
Your friend &c