The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-01-30


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NEw YoRK. 2sh January, 1913.
Defeat OF the Il xchequer-Strength OF the
Guard DeveInped-Awful Position OF tho
Government.
On Friday last, very remark able and monlen-
tous movement took place in the House of Repre-
senatives. After a short debate, in which Mr.
Fillmore and C. J. Ingersoll made speeches, vote
was taken on the Exchequer plan OF the President,
and it was utterly defeated, by vote of 1913 to 49,
avote almost unprecedented IN the history OF any
country-except that of Ceney Island. The wing
and locofoco parties united together to put down
the Exchequer-and the minority OF eighteen de-
velopes, phiosophlcally, the exact number of the
famous 'guard," which now support the admins
traton of John Tyler in the House.
AT the commencement OF the present Congress,
Qhe Extra SESSION. the "guard" only numbered,
in their most palmy days. about six or seven, in
Guiding Mr.. Wise, the head, and Mr.. Profit, the
tail In consequence of the recentple asant weather.
the approach of comet towards the orbit of the
earth, and other philosophical phenomena, the
"guard" has increased enormously in bulk and
quantity, and now numbers about eighteen or TWEEN
ty. The following is the vote in favor ofthe Exche
quer scheme, being those members only who are
strictly considered the "guard -
Messrs Barton Foster ID. Jones,
Borden, p G. Goode, Morris
BOVINE Halsted, Rencher,
G. w. Caldwell, Hudson, Tillinghast,
Cowen, Irwin, T.w. williams
Gushing, w. Johnson, Wnthrop-ls
To these ought to add Messrs. Wise and
Profit, who were both absent in the temperance
cafe of the capitol, and who are considered the
principal Leadership. Wise, leader within the
bar OF the House of Representatives, and Mr. Profit,
leader at the bar of Browns Hotel-thus forming
the round numher of " twenty voices" who support
the administration.
! This is most singular, pregnant, philosophical,
and remarkable development. 1t shows that the ad-
ministraton, disconnected with any party is utter
ly inefficient and powerless, for good or evil 1t
In state OF suspended animation, which the whole
patronage OF the government, like one vast galva-
mic battery, can't start into life, "no wayyou can
fix IT." A dead frog would show more signs of vi.
tallty, on the application of metallic conductor
This development also indicates that the two orsa-
missed parties equally withhold their support from
Captain Tyer-that all the efforts of the "guard,"
for nearly two years, 10 create party, have been
powerless and inefectual-that the government is
rapidly approaching most hopeless state of bank
ruptcy-and that they cannot get through the next
summer without calling an extra session to procure
funds TO pay for the absolute necessities of ife in
Guiding pork and crackers for the chowder of the
kitchen table.
What is the financial position of the administra-
ton? In debt about $50, OOO, OOO-with an annual
revenue of about Sl4, OOO, O0O and an annual expen
dture of $25 ,0OO, 900, or more If something, there
FORE is not done soon, the general government with
its vast financial power, will soon follow the States,
of Mississippi, Illinois, Indiana and Pennsylvania,
towards the highest cataract of Salt River While
the tariff Of last year has utterly destroyed the reve-
nue., the vast expenditures of the government re-
main as they were. What can prevent the catas-
trophe1 What can avert utter bankruptcy While
the credit, the finances the sovency of the govern
men thus rapidly going, all parties wings, loco
focos and guard, are very busy intriguing and ma
neuverng for the Presidency in 1874. What in the
wide world are coming to?
The SoMERs TRAGEpY.-The Court Martial CON-
mences its session on Wednesday 1t cannot be
expected that much light will be thrown on this
melancholy affair, but the public mind will, doubt
less, be more satisfied by the institution of these
proceedings. We will give ample reports .of the
progress of the proceedings
FIREMEN's BAl1.-This ball takes place tonight
al the Park IT will be characterized by all the
casions The decorations of the most splendid
and beautiful description. But the charitable OBJ
ects OF the entertainment are of the mselves amply
sufficient TO attract attention Only few tickets
remain unsod, and all who have not yet procured
tickets should make application without moments
delay.
AMERICAN LAND AND LOAN OFFrCE.-We per
ceive that Mr.. VIM. l.. Sinners has opened Land
and Loan Office at Ia Wall street. We have known
this gentleman for many years-and of his capacity
and ability for such a business, there is no doubt.
This is very capital establishment for the purchase
and sale Of real estate, situated either in town or
country. For further particulars, see advertisement
in another column.
BowERY AMPHITHEATRE.-Welch entire CON-
pany make their appearance at this establishment
to night having vacated "Od Drury" for two even
ings to make way for the Firemen's ball; and dis
play of equestrian and other entertainments will be
given never before witnessed in the Bowery. On
Wednesday they reopen at the Park with the new
pantomime OF the "Devouring Ogre" description
of which will be found under our amusement head
This pan,omime has been in preparation for several
L. IF,