The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1843-05-09


section, Mr.. &. affirmed, rendered the mat.
Ter beyond oil dispute, that Congress, so far
from yielding, or even seeming oyield, IT'S
constitutional power to establish branches
IN the several States, expressly asserted the
power TO exist aud declared IFS intention to
exercise il whenever i, might become, IN
the words Of the Constitution. Unnecessary
and proper for carrying into execution any
Of the powers granted TO Congress by that
instrument.
The charter, 10 this form, was not such
as be himself, or the mass Of the Wings,
would have preferred, but they regarded II
as a question Of expectancy, and not as
matter OF principle, and as the bill could
only be passed BY retaining this feature, the
great body of the Wings were willing 10
Weld this MINOR consideration for the sake
Of securing the passage of the bull and fur
nsbiug TO the country sound and uniform
currency.
Upon the question Of the Tariff, and the
Distribution OF the proceeds Of the Public
Lands, Mr.. c. concluslvely showed that the
Wings in Congress had done every thing
that could be expected OF them. They had
succeeded in passing Tariff which, while
il affords sufficient revenue to .Aeet the
wants OF an economical administration OF
the Government at the same time furnish.
es adequate incidental protection Of Amer.
can Industry. The Wings had been cen
sured for the clause which vas attached 10
the Distribution Bill as originally passed,
providing tina, whenever the rate OF duties
should exceed 90 per cent, the distribution
should be suspended In this way only
could the Bill have passed at that time, and
believing that, 10 the adjustment Of the Ia
riff, IL would not be necessary TO exceed
that rate, or tina; It il should, the postPon
lug clause hight be afterwards repeated,
the Wings, rather than lose the Bill entire
", gave a reluctant consent TO lis lniToduc'
ton. Al The next session that clause Was
repealed, aud the Distributor law stripped
Of all clogs or impedmenis, which would
prevent It's fee and foil exercise, but Mr..
rs Ter inlerposed his veto aud ihsarteo
Congress in this measure.
The rapid and alarming increase Of ex'
ecutiye power, and the means proposed for
restricting II, wee ably and eloquentiy
treated OF, and TIE conviction Of the neccs.
sity OF limitation OF the veto power, We
believe, was fastened upon every unPrejn-
diced mind. more finished, conclusive,
irresistible argument upon any subject We
have never listened TO.
Ia conclusion, Mr. Clay made an clo-
quent appeal to the Why's TO stand firm IA
defence Of their principles, and declared has
sincere and unwavering confidence IN the
success OF those principles in the approach.
ing contest. And as that patriot voice,
which has los, none Of its rich tulness AMI
sweetmelody-a that has so often rallied
the dropping spirits Of his despondlng com
rades, and neryed their arms 10 deeds Of
daring valor-fel upon the ear, II sent q
thrill of Joy and hope through every breast,
and awakened in each heart new hopes aud
new resolves for the future. Each Wing
bucklcd on his nrmor closer aud felt hi,
strength re-inYigorated, and his confidence
in the justice and success of the cause IL
which he bai,ied, greatly increased. MAY
the same spirit animate orr friends every
where, ard may continued, uninterrupted
health atd happiness be youchsafed to tho
gallant chief upon whom The hopes or The
Wings Of America are now centred, until
the contamination Of that victory, which
will assurcdly crown the efforts oil the
Wing party in l-li.