Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-06-20
Mn. DALLAS AND THE U. S. BANK

MR. OALLAC ANU lie u. .. DAMN
We present to our readers, on the outside OF our
paper to-day, Mr.. Dallas views of the const,u
iionslity and expediency of a National Bank. q,
Expressed by him in his speeches and votes while
was be convinced Of the great Importance oC,he re-
charter Of the U. S. Bank in 1892, tbat after the
bill for that purpose had passed both Houses Of
Congress, and was before President Jackson for
his sanction rejection, Mr.. Dallas remarked to
Gov. Cofwin OF Ohio, then in Congress- SIR
Gen Jackson dare not reto tie BiN aow before
him. Jackson did geto the bill, and Mr.. Dallas
on the floor OF the Senate. condemned him for IT,
Mr.. Dallas, as late as July 9TH, 1886 10 bis memo
rable repeal letter referring TO his course when in
the Senate, uses the following emphatic language
coufrmatory Of lis former views:--
"Oi the Constitutional power Of the Ma.
tonaI Government to create a BANK,
did not then, nor do now entertain a
doubt. OF the ability of Congress to Gre
ate such Bank as would be safe ma.
chine of finance and serviceable agent
in preserving sound currency then tcas,
10 Il efttk uaty tONN lNtED.
/ We also place before our readers letter writ
ten by Mr.. Dallas to the Hon. Mr.. Wentworth, Of
Illinois, since bis nomination to the Vice Presiden-
ey by the Loco Foco National Convention. With.
out avowing any change Of sentiment in relation to
a U. S. Bank-without pretending offer any
son shadow Of reason for any change, be plum
| ges headiong into the Loco Foco ranks, swallows
all of bis former well matured opinions at suP,
and in effect says-" still maintain all of my for
mer opinions as expressed in my speeches in the
Senate. and in my letters since-but that is moth
ing, am to be the Candidate OF Party who are
opposed to my views, add for the sake of power,
will just fall in with them, express myself willing
TO abide by the Convention resolutions, and per-
haPs there viii be no farther questions asked
Well if this is the great, brilliant, and incorrupti.
bio Statesman Of whom the Loco Focos are pre-
tending to talk loudly, then we say. save the
Country from any such craftsmanship. If Mr..
Dallas mind has undergone change since July
9TH. 1886, no one would blame him for avowng
openly and publicly the change, by assigning bis
reasons therefor; but where the reasonsf He
gives none, and he does not tell Mr.. Wentworth
that he has changed his sentiments, but for the
sake Of poper and office, will sacrifice opinions,
conscience, and all my former political life, and 60
the whole figure
The Berkeley Tammanyites passed the follow
| ing resolution at their meeting on the 10Th;
"Resolred, That in George NJ. Dallas
as second officer Of the Union, our Dem.
ocratic principles and system of policy
will be safe--the Senate illustrated-the
supremacy of Republicanism in national
affairs ensured, in any contingency OF
which our history furnishes the example"
Take care gentlemen: remember Tyler. There
were those who thought he would /" illustrate the
Senate-ensure the supremacy OF Republication
in National affairs in any contingency of which on,
history furnishes an example," But all know tbs
career and end of the poor turn-coat-tnke care o
Mr.. Dallas. But we have penned the above re
marks just by way of illustration, because ar'
sure MIR. Dallas will never enjoy the privilege o
carrying out his course in practice.