The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-07-07

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pose of securing the collection of revenue, bu
the majority had refused even to consider them
1t was asserted that the Democratic party sus
lained the Vetoes with hope of the spoIls
Alter the calm unblushing statements made by
the gentleman from New York, no more need
be said about the Democratic thirst for spoils
If for nothing else, John Tyler is entitled 10
gratitude for having beheaded or dismissed SO
ruthless proscriplionist, or, if you choost, for
having permitted him to re,ire. Compare the
Democratic with the Wing eagerness for the
spoils. The large expense incurred by General
Harrison for postage previous TO his Inaugural
ton, was, it is understood, principally owing to
the large number of applications for office.
This city was crowded with applicants at the
time Of the Inauguration; and SO determined
are the Wings 10 monopolize all the spoils that
the Wing Senate viii not confirm the nomina
ton Of any Democrat for office.
: Mr.. S. had told his constituents that, if John
Tyler would adhere to the principles he had al
ways maintained, he would, at least, find one
firm supporter in the House. II gentlemen
were willing to bring The issue before the PEG
pie on the Veto, Mr. Tyler might defy them.
! Mr. MARSHALL, of Kentucky, and Mr.. ADAMS
followed; and at the conclusion of their re-
marks,
MIR. PENDLEToN moved the previous question.
Mr.. CUSHING asked the gentleman from Ohio
to withdraw his motion to enable him to make
an explanation in reply to an observation of his
colleague, (Mr. Adams.) Cries of no no -
A motion was made to adjourn, but it did not
PREVAIL ca AZ, nays 142.
The previous question was then seconded
and on the passage of the bill the vote stood
Yeas ia, nays 81.
So two-thirds not having voted in the atfrma-
tive, Gas required by the Constitution in cases
similar to this,) the bill apds lost.
. On motion Of Mr.. FILLMORE, the time sci
apart for the consideration of Territorial bust
ness, was postponed until next week.
"A communication was received from the Sc
cretary of State, containing an authenticated
copy of the reasons which induced the Presi-
dent of the United States to sign the Apporon-
ment bill.
The House then adjourned.
In the House, Tuesday, Mr.. Boris presented
apelition, signed by large number of the citi-
zens of Richmond, praying for protective ia
riff and the distribution of the public lands.
The consideration of the resolution offered by
Mr.. STANLY, some time since, in relation to the
Virginia land warrants, was resumed The
previous question was withdrawn to enable Mr..
' GILMER to make personal explanation of his
\ connection with the prosecution Of those claims,
in reply to remarks made on a former occasion
, by Mr.. Hall.
He read ietter from Mr.. Hall, in which tina,
$ gentleman disclaimed any intention of casting
, any imputation on him. He then went into u
history OF the action in the Virginia Lee
. gisature on these warrants and his employ
e ment in the prosecution of the claims
His sturdy disinterestedness in abandoning
a all connection with private claims, IN order to
| prosecute those of this particular class, was un-
| dersood to be fully acknowledged and appreca-
ted by Mr.. Hall, who followed with some re-
marks reiteraling his disclaimer.
The question being taken, the resolution as
amended, was passed.
On motion Of Mr.. FILLMORE the House went
into Committee Of the Whole and resumed the
consideration of the revenue bill with its pro-
posed amendment
Mr.. KENNEDY, of Maryland, was entitled to
the floor He would vote for no App oprialion
b--he would agree TO no law for spending
money until thu revenue question was settled,
and the means put into the hands Of the Gov
ernmen for meeting its liabilities. A large re-
venue, if required, must be raised by imposts-
direct taxation he could not approve, nor would
it meet the appreciation Of the People. The
idea thrown out for leconciing strict revenue
doctrines with protection, he thought fallacious.
For himself he was friend of protection
per Sc.
Mr. APPLETON, Of Massachusetts,, followed,
as was understood, in favor of protection, but
he naudble at the Reporters desk.
Mr. SAUNDERS, of North Carolina, followed
in opposition to protection and in favor of the
doctrines of free trade. After arguing the me-
rts briefly of these antagonist doctrines, he
went into an examination of the relptive expen-
ditures under the Democratic and Wing admi-
nisrrations and the mode by which the present
increased expenditure is to be met He referred
to many documents to show the increase of ex-
pendture under the passed and projected ap-
preparations of the Wings. For these expenses,
however, he did not hold the President respon-
sble. They originated on the action of Con
gress, and the responsibility of them must rest
there.
Mr. BIDLAcK was friend of free trade in the
abstract; but the question was to be considered
financially and practically. SO considered in
the present relations of the civilized world, free
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