, 1843-03-18
lFog THE RADICAL

1t appears from Mr.. Henderson's re-
ply to Mr.. Davis, in to-day's paper, that
we are certain to have a public discus
sion of a great and most thriningly i'm
portant question of moral reform. At
this we rejoice. VIZ wish the public to
have an opportunity of knowing the
grounds Of opposition to the temperance
movement as well as the arguments in
its favour. Truth cannot suffer BY the
most rigid scrutiny; and the sooner error
is exposed the better. No man or set Of
men can claim Instability. All are
more or less liable to be misled accord
ing as onr opportunity to acquire imfor-
nation is more or less perfect. Ifthc
friends of Temperance are getting rid Of
n evil at the expense of mourning a
concomitant one Of perhaps greater mag
nitude eff indeed a greater evil can ex-
list } common prudence calls for them to
desist, and their gratitude viii be due to
those who show them wherein they are
wrong; and it is hoped that every Wash
ingtonian will attend this debate, not on.
ly willing, but with a determination, to
vote for the opposition if they exhibit
facts and arguments sufficient to con-
vince, not every man, but sufficient to
prove TO anhonest, uIprejudiced and in
telligent mind that our principles and
measures are Of demoralizing tenden-
cy, and consequently at war with the
public welfare. 400
And we also appeal 10 our opponents,
desiring that they will put on, or rather
not put off the true dignity of men-di-
vest themselves of all pr~econceived no.
tions--lay aside narrow and illiberal pre-
JUDGE, if any exist-weigh calmly and
dispassionately the facts and arguments
Of both sides, and form their opinions ae-
%cordingly.
In conclusion, we would say 10 alI-go
to the debate-not with the paltry desire
that the \ or the other of the combat
ants may Triumphant go with an eye
10 the cause of truth, and conse-
with your best wishes for the
happiness of your fellow creatures, bear
ing in mind at the same time the saying
an ancient philosopher-''To acknowl-
edge that | have been in an error is only
claiming TO be wiser to day then l was
yesterday"
"IfI am right, thy grace impart
Still in the right to stay, -.gs-slo
i'll am wrong, o teach my heart,
To know the better Way bee 81
,'as74 NOD A WAsnIscroxIAx.
March Is, ,l3 '''d q. ss' w
=CoNsarss.-on the last dsy Of the
session. The Seaatc amended the bill
extending for five years the act Of
granting pensions t. the widows oil
officers and soldiers OF the Reyolu.
ton, S., rs TO reduce the time from
fire wears TO one. The bill rs amend.
passed-ayes IS. noes ~. b"
The Treasury Note BaI passed,
with an amendment authorizing out
stoniing notes to be founded in u. s.
stock to extend beyond ten wears.
The President signed. on the Sd
inst, the law repeating the Bankrupt
Act. 80 - I'D
In addition b. the confirmation OF
appointment of Mr.. Everett Spe-
cial Minister 10 China. and Mr.. IT.
win Charge des Affairs To Denmark,
the Senate confirmed the nomination.
OF John e.. Spencer as Secretary Of
the Treasury. and Mr.. Blythe as Co.,
of Customs at Philadelphia
II. was the collector under Mr..
Van Buren,, and was removed TO
make way for Johnathan Roberts. no
A bill appropria,ing $4,000 for
clearing out the Western rivers was
also passed. The bill also provides
for improving the hnrbors OF Chica-
60. Milwaukee, and st. Josephs. i1fl
1t was presumed at Washington,
that, as soon rs the Senate adjourned.
Mr.. Webster would be appointed
minister 10 England, Mr.. Upshur
would 60 into the State Department,
Mr.. Gushing into the Navy, and Mr..
Profit, Charge to Rio. This last
President Tyler did not
think it safe to send to the Senate.