The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-01-02

IN the annals of our country. He eompimented the
resources of bis State, aud said he had much State
pride as any other man, which had been secured by
The chlvslry aud brave daring Of that distinguished
Captain, Andrew Jackson, whose noble and heroic
conduct al New Orleans had added additional
grandeur 10 our civil aud religions institutions. In
Wal lac was brave, decisive and gallant soldier; in
peace, mild and urbane-and Judge Halls conduct
was perfectly indelensibe, and cannot he sustained
The fne was imposed upon the individual, and not
upon the General and in the language Of the gentle-
man from Alabama, lie closed the war with blaze
oigory
This cry about the purity OF the Constitution comes
WIN rather bad grace from that side OF the
House, they had struggled long and zealously 10
tablish od.ous Tarid To distribute the proceeds Of
The public lands and 10 foist upon the people Bank
OF the United States, all of which measures di-
rec,ly al variance with the Constitution. He would
admit 10 the exclusive guardians of the Constitution
for tbs cake OF argument, that Judge Hall acted con-
scientlousy in what lac did, but he knew that General
Jackson had ac ed like distinguished Captain hav-
my his country alone at heart
lie alluded IN beautiful manner TO the patriotic
feelings he had enjoyed IN reviewing the ruins of Fort
dc Barancas, at ST. Marks Florida, the theatre of Ge-
neral Jaokson's military operations the long line OF
coast he had TO defend and the prompt manner
with which he repaired The forts, and The implicit
confidence the people had in their General for his de-
votion TO their country.
lie said General Jackson did not disturb any of
the i, officers he only declared martial law TO pro-
tect and defend the City Of New Orleans, which the
people wanted. General Jackson had twice received
the electoral vote of Lou .siana, which Of itself
illustrative of the estimation IN which he was held by
the People of that State. He alluded TO Judge Wi.
kinsons having declared martial law at New Orleans,
which similar IN character 10 the course Of Gen.
Jackson. The gentleman from New York MIR.
Barnard alluded, in the course of his remarks, 10
Washington, which had been defended without de.
clarng martial law but he would respectfully inform
him, that # Gen Jackson had been here IN com
mand, The Capitol of this nation would never have
been polluted with the torch Of British soldier
Gen Jackson, by his gallan,ry and patriotism, had
defended the rich territory of Louisiana, wives
our daughters, and our childrens children with
army almost entirely militia, who bore the
prya,ions of the camp with the patience OF veteran
soldiers; and, in the language of the immortal GRuN-
pY, it was upon the banks of the Mississippi, the
ma jestic river of the West that sweeps its way into
the broad expanse Of the Atlantic ocean, that he met
and conquered the veteran troops OF the mistress OF
the world In after ages, when children will
recur to these "reminiscences 1t will be the proudest
picture in the galaxy of our country's history.
The People have demanded that this fine be re-
funded TO this patriot and statesman and their voice
is mighty and will prevail.
Mir KENNEDY, Of Indiana rose and said that he
had hoped this bill would have been passed without
debate. However, ii had been said that we, the adj
yocates o: this BILL cannot iick'' il into any shape
by which il get through the Senate If the gentle
man from n York, Mr.. Barnard, means by @ lick.
ing" lliat tbs bill Is TO be shaped in such
as 10 suit those who oppose ITS passage he will find
him, elf very much mistaken in his " licking propen-
sites. Whenever any question arises here of
stutonal character these peculiar guardians OF the
Constitution, TO suit their purposes, always skulk be
hind the Judiciary he hated this skulkng behind the
Judiciary 10 hide mean act. The gentleman will
saw no doubt that this ire for the Judiciary
because he is blacksmith bu, he would inform him
that he spoke of this and every other branch Of the
Government as he thought. The Senate had already
passed this BILL which the gentleman. says cannot be
licked into any shape so as to pass that body. If it
should fail, the Legislature OF Louisiana would pay
it, and the indignation of the American people would
hurl TO perdIon those who opposes its passage. As
long this $1,000 fine lays here and rusts, the peo-
pie will not be satsfed-it must be paid.
The gentleman from New York drew paral-
lei between g Dominicker - A. HALL and Gen
eral Jackson,-which insult TO the
American people That gentlemen will for
give General Jackson for having licked the British
his his lin in the estimation of these defenders of
the Constitution. General Jackson, os a InitaIy
commander had superior, and "a such he spoke of
him. There were few men who were Hing to sac
rIGce themselves for their country he had DONE
lie took the responsibility on that occasion and de
tended his counlrys honor, and hswas always ready
t. axe the responsibility against Internal and eaianal
foes.
The gentleman from New York (Mr. Barnard) said
that Judge Hall had two single sisters. Was II not
his duty to have shouldrred his knapsack and defend
ell their ririle when the motto of the British troops
was beauty and booty" This the most damna-
bic act of hi life.
It j. true that General Jackson did send him out
Of his camp, but lie should have hung him up at the
first jibbet monument for all future traitors -
AT ball the ladies of New Orleans refused TO dance
with this " Donnicker, A. Hall, for his cowardice
while Gen Jackson the lion of the day and this
magnanlmous soldier and patriot told this recreant
Judge that the arm that had defended the city
Of New Orleans would protect him, and to proceed
in the discharge of his duty; but the act of the
ardy creature from that day to this was not good in
law. lie appealed TO the American People TO know
if they would stand by and see this back-honded lick
leyeed at the old hero by such puny arms, without
wardlng of the blow. lie longed TO him before
his lamp of life goes out, which would be 10 him
source OF pride, pleasure and qualification. Gene
raj Jackson never put his hands TO anything without
accomplishing itand that in double quick time.
His character as a statesman brilliant indeed
When he grnpplnd with the moneyed monster, there
fears and doubts, but with the h s-ing of God
he hurled her from our shores. All this tsik about
the lurity of the Judiciary, he looked upon ciid
na-ciappo" to hde the infamy of those who seek 10
destroy the old soldiers fancy
He in favor Of this bill but he would greatly
prefer seeing he word "tpjusty' inserted and he had
oh no! oh mol II he d not believe the fine had
been anustly made he would not vote for refunding
but he would say To gcntlCmen-
Lay on McDun
And id BE- he who first cries hold-cnough."
Mr.. GRlDER, of Kentucky spoke warmly against
the merits of the bill and alluded to remarks which
fell from Mr. Kennedy, in relation to the Judiciary,
putting wrong Interpretation upon then.
Mr.. KENNEDY explained, and corrected Mr..
Order.
Mr.. ORDER continued at great length, and ar
gued that this bill brought forward at this par
ucuar time for political effect lie vindcated Gen.
eral Jackson in sentence, and opposed the pas.
sage Of this bill in the next upon its party character
contendng that the object was TO get up an excite
ment in the country for particular purpose.
Mr.. DEANE, Of Ohio, reviewed in a most elo-
quent manner the remarks Of Mr.. BARNARD, and
alluded in a very sarcastic manner TO his declaration
that the passage of this bill would be checked i'm the