The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-04-14
WASHINGTON OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
WASHINGTON, April 9, 1886.

w ApIII -, 1910.
Mr.. Editor Within the last few DAVIS tho
dull monoiony of the Oregon debate, has been re-
Iieved by the introduction of deeply exciting
theme.
On Monday last, MIR. Webster pursuant to
previous notice, entered upon the defence of the
late administration, in reference to the various
charges that had been, from lime TO time, during
the present session, made against it on account of
the treaty of Washington. His defence is char
acterized as most triumphant, and places those
who made the CHARGE in most nnenviable atti-
tude. The apeech itself is before the country,
and need not, therefore, attempt even a sketch.
and will only remark, that it is deeply to be re-
GREETED that treaty which at the time received
The sanction o! the Senate, and gave entire salts
faction to large majority of the people, should
now be brought up again, and sought to be made
the means of casting odium upon one who, after
saving the democratic party from the destruction
OF all ITS cherished principles. has retired to pri-
vate life, and is no longer before the country for
any Office within its gift
In the House, to-day, Mr. Ingersoll actinu nm
on the wise conclusion, that it was most prudent
to abandon the charges which had been proven to
be so utterly groundless, without attempting
word IN their support, introduced another set and
offered resolution of inquiry into the manner in
which the secret service fund had been expended
by the last Administration, alleging that The an
swer to his Inquiry would show that said fund had
been used for the purpose of bribins the public
press, sc. The resolution was objected TO. as
unusual, and altogether impracticable It's adop-
tlon, however, was advocated by Mr. Dromgoole,
OF Virginia, who denounced the late administra-
ton as the most corrupt that The 1orId had euer
knolon. This declaration SO utterly uncaed for.
by the occasion, brought the able Representative
of the Accomac district. Judge Bayly, to the floor.
who remarked that, representing the district in
Whlch the late President resided 1t could not be
expected that he should remain silent, when such
charge was preferred. That Mr.. TYLER was
now private citizen, asking nothing at the hands
of his country, and should be permitted 10 remain
in peace and quietness. That if charges were to
be made against that administration, he had hoped
tnat they would be made, alone, by the whg par
ty, and especially, that they would not come from
Virginian That the time had not always been
when MIR. Tyler was held In such bad odour by
the democratic pariy-that when in power all
the distinguished leaders of the party, in both
Houses of Congress, with the solitary exception
OF the Senator from Missouri, had been warm in
the praises of that retired statesman. All must re-
member with what feelings of appreciation the
democratic party throughout the country, marked
his course IN relation to the Distribution of the
proceeds OF the Public Landslide establishment
of a National Bank-and other measures of kin.
dred policy. But for the firmness Of John TYLER,
we should now have u. States Bank fixed upon
the country, tor twenty years, without any hope
OF relief, save IN the questionable and dangerous
experiment of repeal. And where then, would
be his colleagues favorite measure, the Sub
1'reasury--a measure which he had cherished
with such fond solicitnde? He repeated, that
denunciatlon of John Tyler, should not come from
the Democratic party, and least Of all should it
come from his colleague
trust you will give this just and able vindica
ton Of retired patriot in the Judges own strong
and forclble language Such attacks upon Mr..
Tyler are much to be regretted. They can have
no other effect than that Of disiractinp and di
vlding The Democratic party. The perfect union
and harmony of which is essential to the mainte-
nance of its ascendancy. The friends of Mr.. w
Ter and Mr.. Calhoun are one. They cumpose
the great State rights party of the countrv-a
party which has been ever true to republican prin-
clples, and ever maintained the rallying point
round which the true democracy could pather.-
party which has ever sustained all the great
measures Of policy, which distinguished the de-
mocracy OF the country. That party most cor
daily united in the support of Mr. Polk. for the
Presidency, and TO their untiring zeal and energy.
is the country mainly indebted for the democratic
victory which crowned the contest of 1914.
Without their operation the Democracy would
be Powerless. Is it not then the part Of wisdom
and sound policy, as well as the dictate of simple
justice, to abstain from all reproaches on account
of minor and past differences, and by recognizing
all the members Of the democratic party as one
common and equal brotherhood, strengthen the
bonds OF union and harmony
The subject referred to by our correspondent is
one that must pain the heart of every American
patriot. We regret to see grave Legislators leave
the path Of argument, and descend to personal
abuse and vllifcation, as has been done on this
Oregon discussion, in both House of Conoress
The scenes enacted, put US in mind of the fabled
men Of Cadmus. who sprung from the Dragons
teeth, and slew each other. The dsgracefpl
scenes have been this season without parallel
OF the present contest, which is an assault upon
Daniel Webster as Secretary of State, Daniel
Webster Senator Of the United States has
met and before it is concluded, we presume all
parties will be engaged. A new vein was opened
in the House on Thursday, by Mr.. G.. J. Inqer-
soil offering resolstion calling for information
on a subject, which is barred by the law of 1893
and 1910, that is as to how the " secret ssryiee
money" which is put at the Discretionary control