The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1843-12-20
WAS h | N G TON.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, DEC. 90, 1s4s.
THE GENERAL TICKET MEMBERS.

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the public press, upon the organization Of the
House, the rejection Of the protest, and the ad-
mission of those men who claim to be members,
but who have not been elected according to law /.
aud we are glad to find that the condemnation OF
the course Of the majority is not confined to the
Wing press, but that neutral and even Locofoco
papers take decided ground against the admis-
sion Of those persons as manifest violation or
notification of the law of the land.
The following remarks we extract from an
article upon the subject in neutral paper, the
Baltimore Clipper. They are as just and sound
as they are free from all asperty and party feel
ing. Such an expression Of opinion in such
paper, and with so much moderation and dig
nifty, must have weight with the people, and it
viii not be safe for any party to disregard such
indications Of public sentiment:
In examining those of members elected by
general ticket, the committee cannot avoid see
ing that they are not in conformity to the act Of
Congress; andoit would seem to be an impera-
tive duty to report that fact to the house for its
consideration and decision. This would be the
correct course Of proceeding, and we suppose
will be adopted. We look upon the question
that will have to be decided as too important to
be- determined upon mere party considerations,
and trust that upon this occasion party discipline
will not be enforced. As regards the gentlemen
elected by general ticket we have neither polti-
cal nor personal objection, and feel an interest ip
the matter only because Of the great importance
OF the principle involved. A precedent is about
to be set which may have an influence on the
future destiny of this country, for veal or woe,
as the. decision may be given. fit be resolved,
that State laws can nullify those Of Congress,
we fear thai il will produce incalculable evil |
hereafter, and that the General Government will |
find itself poweriess for good. We may give to
this subject too serious an aspects but we confess
that we feel alarmed when we see the laws Of |
the land treated with contempt and defiance by |
State Legislatures.
The Alabama Tribune, an anti-Whig paper,
in long article upon the constitutionallty and
expediency of the single district law, argues in
favor Of both, and says, "we entirely dsapprove
of the mode End spirit in which the provision
[single district was adopted, and of the haste
with which it was imposed. We equally dis
approve of the resistance that some of the States
have indicated We believe Congress NAV reau-
late the manner Of the elections, and that the
regulation is judicious; that it is far better for
the States to make the divisions than for the
Federal Government to do so, result that M.
follow from the further. neglect of the 8 IS
We believe the dignity Of the States y states
by prompt and ready cooper IS consulte,
gress in the establishment r. Ation with Con
subject of elections, ar !. regulations on tn
impaired by the ir' ii that their Influence
verse temper .aulgence of a caplious or pei
any State We regret, sincerely regret, tina
titss should have ministered to the appe
Of partisans for clamor and excitement
The States of the Union, in our conception, ar
the safest repositories Of power, and the bes
guardians Of the Liberties of the people. Thi
character, however, is one that they may forfeit.
We shall make but one extract more, an
that from Wing paper at the South. We hav
forgotten from what paper we cut the extrac
but that is not material come from what pc
it may, it speaks the language of truth and SC
bemess: Fl &, s1sss sg - E
.The admission of the illegally elected mem
bers of the House of Representatives upon III
floor of the House to all the rights and privilege
of members, by mere exercise of party strength
without argument in their favor, or the slightes
shadow of reason in their behalf, but in open an
manifest violation of law, and contrary TO ever
principle of order meets with decided condem
nation not only from the Wings Of the country
but from very many of the Locofoco party, VIII
choose to think for themselves, and will exercis
the independence of forming and expressing thei
own opinions. The refusal TO allow the Wing
even the courtesy Of placing upon the journal Q
the House their protest against the Infringement
Of 4 Inv Of the land by those who are to max,
che laws, shows that the party are conscious o
the ilss position they occupy in this matters
positioa which may do them momentary service
now, bat like, The New Jersey case, will ipjure
fhsn for al time to come"