The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1844-01-03

CAGE which wound JUSTIFY the exercise II mar
tlal law, and that would be III of instruction
to whchhe would yield. The Constitution contem-
plates that city may surrender, but not the whole
country, without being invaded. The city Of New
Orleans was not invaded, because the battle was
fought below the city, and the Legislature of Lou
siana refused to suspend the habeas corpus, but did
more patriotic act-they app opriated sum of mo-
ney to raise men for Commodore Patterson instead
of allowing him 10 impress her citizens, which was
all he wanted to which he yielded perfect obedi-
Mr.. DAWSON inquired if the gentleman from
New York had not spoken his hour
The CHAIR replied aifirmatively.
Mr. DAWSON, OF Louisiana, rose and said
that he had hoped this bill would have been
allowed to pass without discussion, but he had
been disappointed He perfectly willing
for gentlemen to take as wide field as they thought
proper, and choose that side of the question most
congenla to their feelings. The gentleman from
New York Mr. Barnard had said this was party
question, but he did not look at il in that light, be
cause the Legislature of Louisiana which was OPP
posed to the Democratic party, had requested their
Representatives and instructed their Senators to vote
in favor OF refundng this illegal and unjust fine; and
stated if Con ress did not the Legislature of this pa
triotc State would He was much party man
as any other on this floor, and if they were
anxious TO make this party question, he would
meet them upon that ground. But he did not
look upon this question as one of party
character, but to commemorate an event glorious
in the annals of our country. He compiimented the
resources Of his State, and said he had much State
pride as any other man, which had been secured by
the chivalry and brave daring Of that distinguished
Captain, Andrew Jackson, whose noble and heroic
conduct al New Orleans had added additional
grandeur to our civil and religious institutions In
war he brave, decisive, and gallant soldier in
peace, mild and urbane-and Judge Halls conduct
was perfectly ndefensble, and cannot he sustained
The fine was imposed upon the individual, and not
upon the General and, in the language of the gentle
man from Alabama, he closed the war with blaze
ofglory.
This cry about the purity OF the Constitution comes
with rather bad grace from that side Of the
House, they had struggled long and zeaously to
tabllsh od.ous Tariff TO distribute the proceeds OF
the pubc lands and to foist upon the people Bank
of the United States, all Of which measures d.
recily at variance with the Constitution. He would
admit to the exclusive guardlns of the Constitution
for the sake of argument, that Judge Hall acted con-
scienGusy in what he did, but he knew that General
Jackson had &C ed like distinguished Captain hav-
ing his country alone al heart.
He alluded in a b, autiful manner 10 the patriotic
feel ngs he had enjoyed in reviewing the ruins Of Fort
de Barnncas, at St. Marks, FoIda the theatre ofGe-
neral Jacksons military operations, the long line Of
coast he had TO d,fend, and the prompt manner
with which he repaired The forts and the implicit
confidence the people had in their General for his de-
yotion to their county.
He said General Jackson did not dstulb any oil
the i,i officers he only declared martial law pro-
ect nd defend the Cry OF New Orleans, which the
pc PIE wanted. General Jackson had twice received
the electoral vote Of louisiana which was Of itself
illustrative of the estimation in which he was held by
he People Of that State lie alluded 20 Judge Wi. |
kusun's having declared martial law ct New Orleans
which was similar in character to the course Of Gen
Jackson. The gentleman from New York (Mr
Barnard) alluded, in the OF his remarks, to
Washington, which had been defended without de-
cloring marital law but be would resp, ctuly inform
him, that if Gen. Jackson had been here IN con
mand, the Capitol of this nation would never have .
been polluted with the torch Of British soldier
Gen Jackson, by his gallaulry and patriotism, had
defended the rich Territory of Louisiana, our wives
our daughters, and our chidreu's children, with
an army almost entirely militia, who bore the
priyaions Of the camp with the patience Of veteran
soldiers and, in the language Of the immortal GRuN-
DY, " if was upon he banks If the Mississippi, the
majestic river Of the West that sweeps its way into
and conquered the veteran troops Of the mistress Of
the world.n In after ages, when our children will
recur to these "reminiscences it will be the proudcst
picture in the galaxy Of our countrys history.
The People have demanded that this fine be re-
funded to this patriot and statesman and their voice
is mighty and will prevail
Mr.. KENNEDY Of Indiana, rose and said that he .
had hoped this bill would have been passed without
debate However, il had been said that we, the adj
vocates Of this bill cannot lick" il into any shape
man from N. York, Mr. Barnard means by lick
ing" that this bill is TO be shaped in such manner
as 10 suit those who oppose ITS passage, he will find
him elf very much mistaken in his hoii1g' propen-
sites. Whenever any question arises here OF a con-
slitutiona character these peculiar guardians Of the
TO suit their purposes, always skulk be
bind the Judiciary he hated this skulking behind the
Judiciary 10 hide a mean act. The gentleman will
say doubt that this rreyerence for the Judiciary
because he is blacksmith but he would inform him
that be spoke of this and every other branch of the
Government a. he thought. The Senate had already
passed this bill, which the gentleman says cannot be
licked into any shape as to pass hat body. If it
should fail the Legislature OF Louisiana would pay
IT, and the ndiguati N Of the American people would
lurl TO perdition those who opposes its passage As
ong this 81 900 fine lays here and russ, the peo-
pie will not be sats6ed--il must be paid.
The gentleman from New York drew paral-
eel between Dominicker" A. HALL and Cen
sral Jackson,-whch was an insult TO the
American people That gentlemen never will for
gve General Jackson for having licked the British
his is his sin in the estimation of these defenders Of
he Constitution. General Jackson as Inilnary |
commander had no superior and as such he spoke Of
lin. There were few men who were wiling TO sac
icc thems Ives Tor their country he had DONE
lie took the responsibility on that occasion, and de-
ended his countys honor, and he was always ready
o take the responsibility against internal and eriepai
ucs
The gentleman from New York (Mr Barnard) said
hat Judge Hall had two single sisters Was II not
lis duty TO have shoudered bis ,napsack and defend
u their virtue when the motto OF lhe British r6ous
vas beauty and booty" This wos the most domn5-
,lc act of hs life
Il is true hat General Jackson did send him out
If his camp, but he should have hung him up at the
irst jibbet as monument for all future traitors -
ball the ladies Of New Orleans refused to dance
With this " Dominickern A. Hall, for his cowardice