Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-11-15

believe 1t to be, il does honor 10 The v,;.ao. ~
patriotism Of Presidents Polk. 1oA' anu
On the "a and ID instant terrific Gale nr.va;,a,,
at Quebec and IN its vicinity. From The
received tits apprehended that injury has hss An.
/ Flour remains firm and in demand at Sa,nr,a,',.
prices. o'oay
New York, NOVEMBER III, 1915.
| Inc great art OF the Washington organ consists
IN the facility with which it changes its tunes and
adapts the music to the ear Of its auditors. The
onion has now two important points to guard the
one requires immediate action; the other, caution
cunning, and intrigue. The first accomplished, as
y probably will be, it may be made to aid the
second. -
Flrst The Union must be made printer to Con-
gress. Secondly. Mr. Polk must be chosen second
Tune President Of the United States. In regard 10
the election have much TO say that will interest
more than one member Of the Cabinet, which shall
De said as iacts are developed In the mean time,
the venerable Editor Of the Union Il MOVING On
ward with his part of the game, while Mr.. Pmx
is not unmindful Of the signs Of the times.
!" The Whole Of Oregon or none This is the
only alternative, an issue Of territorial rightn
Such is the language Of the Union What does
this mean? Is it intended as loop-hole to Green
out, if the Administration should determine to me-
gotiae and agree to accept the fortynnth degree az
a boundary? As matter of compromise, we may
surrender part Of what we consider our right.
But what is the object Of this apparently bold
declaration Why this throwing down of the gaunt-
let OF defiance? Is 1t intended to influence the
British Government its Minister in this country!
Certainly not. No such hope is entertained 1t is
intended to operate upon the West. 1t is sprat
to catch whale" II is well known that the West
ern feeling is strong in favor of our Government
taking possession Of the whole territory Of Oregon
reckless of consequences Nothing short Of the
whole territory will meet their views and wishes
Whoever falters on this point can have no poweror
influence with them. The Union signs for their
votes in Congress to create that establishment pub
lie printer. they should unite their votes on any
other establishment as the organ Of Congress, the
Union is defeated; with them it succeeds. Such
is the patriotism which produces an occasional high
sounding flourish, without meaning.
Mark the sagacity of this venerable politician.
The South, although not so formidable, are still
wanting. They are credulous, and none more so
than their talented leader, Mr.. CALHOUN. They
are honestly and boldly the champions Of free
trade. They have persuaded themselves that the
tariff OF 1912 Expresses them, Some Of them APP
pear to believe, and l have little doubt do believe,
that they pay the whole revenue that is collected
by any and every tariff for protection. The Union
wants their votes in Congress- and therefore cries
aloud, Down with the black Tariff ~ ii
Without further details, will only ask, what
have we Just Witnessed and are witnessing every
day, in the tariff States Of Pennsylvania and New
York! A scene Of double-dealing and duplcity
almost without parallel. And all for what To
make Mr.. RITcHIE printer to Congress- No; not
SO fast. There remains something more to be done.
Let us draw the curtain aside, and take peep
behind. 49,
On Mr.. PoLK's coming into the Presidency it
was announced with great Formally that the Union
was to be considered the organ Of the Adminstra-
ton. The other journals in Washington, claiming
to be Democratic, were promptly given to under
stand that they must step aside, and not hope for
Executive confidence. This Immediately gave the
Union importance in public estimation. TO limit
ed extent the editor became one Of the Presidents
advisers. and has at all times to his person-
Being Mr.. PoLKs organ, he asks, in addition, to be
made the organ of Congress, which request will
probably be complied with. That accomplished,
his power TO destroy the influence of leading men
in the different States will be greater than the Pre-
sident's but, as this will become family affair."
will not pursue it, and will only remark that Mr..
RrTcHIE can then repay the kindness of his patron
by recommending him, at suitable time, for Sc
cond term as President. Nor will ] do him so much
injustice to doubt the faithful performance Of this
delicate duty, in the most approved style.
New York, NOVEMBER u, 1916.
The Comptroller, under the authority Of the Sc
cICtdIy vi TIC treasury, Has issucu new circular
dated the 18th instant. say circular, because
presume it has been addressed to the Collectors in
other ports, as well as to the Collector of this port
1t is assumption Of Legislative power that is not
vested in the President himself.
The Wardens and Vestry of Grace Church, in
New York, authorize merchant to import for the
use of their Church quantity of carpeting After
its arrival, application is made to the Treasury De-
partment to admit it to entry free Of duty. Where
upon the Comptroller issues an order to the Col
lector Of New York as follows:
do hereby authorize and instruct you TO admit the same
free from duty, under the 9th division ohe 9th section Of the
tariff For although the naval officer has remarked with
pencil on said en- neither churches cnpefing spe
cited said section yet the congregation of church should
and literary purposes, it be true, humby and
ly believe, that repeoed religion the profound phi
bsophy and the Bible IL the most sublime literature" DC.
1t is not my intention TO argue the question
whether the law ought or ought not to admit free
of duty all materials used in building, furnish
ing, or ornamenting churches but | do contend
that when such things are thus admitted, the law
on the subject should be clear and undisputed.
II Congress so intended the law, it would have
been so worded to admit Of no dispute Under
this construction, Catholic and Protestant churches,
having wealth at their disposal, may ornament their
buildings with the productions Of foreign artists
without paying cent of duty thereon. An organ
which, it is said, will cost from ten to fifteen Mou-
sand dollars.
This entry comes under the class Of what Is
called free PERMITS which are issued by Collectors
and their deputies according to their whims or ca
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