Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1842-10-15

in the ir Constitution. And the House CT pre-
sentatiyes IN Congress has imposed similar re
strictlons upon itself--the rules there cannot be
suspended except by two-ihIrds, and the veto
clause 10 The Constitution IS jIst The same re-
straiut, and the same only, one respect, as
their own rules are IN another. Bu, after all me
greatest objection TO delay this ground. IS mat
tho proposed attempt is perfectly hopeless. VINO
expects TO live 10 see the day when the veto pow
er shall be abrogaiod To pat oil action Tor that
isl III not say triilng-bnt II Is certainly trea-
ting the emergencies OF tho country with lar too
little regard.
/ say therefore, that now is tho time, for until
wa do act there can be 40 restoration OF prosper
". And the plan produced last year VIII restore
prosperity--I know 1T. Why, If mechanic makes
a tool which he requires for his business-an axe,
a pinne, "A saw--aud sees that the materials are
perfect, the temper proper, the workmanship good
he knows it will answer his purpose. know
this Exchequor will answer tho purpose OF the
country.
There il one other suI zee, Of The utmost i'm
portance. mean the mortifyiug state of tho
public crodi,. cannot help thinking that 1t the
statesmen Of former days were among us--if
Washington were here--If John Adams were
here--i Hamilton were here--it Madison were
here--they would DO deeply concerned and So
berIy thoughtful about The state of tho public
credit. hold a situation in which | am obliged
TO read communica tons from our agents abroad,
and il is really distressing to perceive the distress
they feel al the and contumely with which
American credit aud American character are
treated in Europe We have national stock
which ought to command hundred aud TWEEN
ty five per cent, can a dollar of 1t DO sold? And
this Commonwealth, is not even she embarrassed
in her operations, and made to feel tho bIighilng
influence Of a degraded public credit? And is
nobody to mako any movenent? Is there no
mind largo enough, comprehensive enough, 10
show that il quit party contest, and devote
a ntfr nal O.
establishment Of national faith, and, may say,
character for honor and morals. Some are IN
discreet enough TO talk of reputation. Does re-
pudiaton cancel debt? Is state not always
bound by her debts, notwithstanding q declara-
ton that she repudaies them? No, gentlemen
reputation can do nothing but add dsrepute TO
an acknowledgement of inability TO pay. 1t is
our duty TO arouse the public mind 10 this sub
jact.
People say that the Europeans ought TO make
n distinction between the States and the General
Government Very irue--so they ought, but
what ,henl Arc not they all carnations from,
tho Same source? And If tho states repudiat e
may NOT n European well ask how long before the
general Goyernmont--the work of the same
hnnds--will do likewise? Follow citizens,
this is n stain which we ought to feel moro tina n
a wound--nnd the time has come for the people
10 address themselves soberly and seriously TO The
removal of the Disgrace. If tho doctrine preach,
cd in Congress be true, that the public lands are
the property of the States--then we have n spot
of beginniDg--then we have chance by law TO
induce the States to save their credit and honor
Gentlemen, have detained you but too long.
In my judgment there are very important Objects
yet to DO accomplisbed--,he settlement, OF the yet
unad usied affairs with England--the prosecution
OF the Just claims OF our citizens upon various
poweTs--,he question Of the reciprocal treaties--
the Colonial trade--the rees adjustment OF the
currency and the restoration of our credit! 10
these objects am willing TO devote myself both
in my public trust and private life. Much more
of public service do not expect remains to me-
but will always readily act with sober men O!
any party and oil parties, TO free US from the
great danger, which affects even good men, tina
patriotism itself--when warmed and heated by
party cCntest--shoud run into parilsanship.
believe that all sober men IN the country Will
agree with me that we require more moderation
more predomlnauce OF considerable counsel
more earnest union IN all to uphold and carry
onward our glorious institutions. In pursuit OF
these objects, IN public and in private, am vii
ling to perform the part assigned mo- and to gIVs
to them my henrty good will, my Jealous efforts
md all that may yet remain to me Of strength
and lIie.'