Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1846-07-16
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az Representatives, terminated precise
yasI predicted II would do, although
nv opinion was formed against the
ipdenlcn, Of some ul the Soundest and
most reliable men IN Congress. had
seen the conduct OF prominent Locoio-
cos, during the agitation OF the Texas
question: and knew If they could sur
render the interests and the honor OF
their constituents IN one instance, Tire
sacrifice would cost little computation
IN another. But IL wdscor'cndcd that
Brinkerhof. Rathbun, Mcdowell, and
others. had committed themselves be-
fore the public, and could not therefore
consistently retreat, This was strong
Indictment to my mind, 10 believe
that they would because IT was only
n rusc on their part, TO sell out the Ad-
ministraton for higher price. The
Organ was candid enough to tell us
that Brinkerhoii's opposition 10 the bill
proceeded solely from his disappolnt
ment in not obtaining some petty Of
fee. II was well known that Rath
bun had bargeined away his vote, at
the opening ofthe session, for an officer
Of the House, in order TO procure the
appointment Of his son 10 some mental
position; and that he still looks, with
h longing eye, to the distribution Of the
patronage. Mcdowell, too, had tried
his influence of military elevation, and
woudnot now turn his back on almost
any sop from the Executive Crib. All
cxpectants, they entered into comb
nation to force terms from the Presi-
dent, having failed through the ordi-
nary channels Of Congressional lnilu-
encc, No doubt existed that, If the O.
mo delegation, and portion of the \.
Workers, stood ont, the bill would be
defeated-and that would be equal to
denth-kueli to Mr. Polk in the South.
which he was most anxious to crafty,
Having thus the advantage of position
they determined 10 make the most Of
it., and to sell ont their stock in trade
Of votcs-for principles they have none
TO the best advantage. Accordingly
Brinhcrhoh, MS the most servie Of the
lot, was chosen TO make the proclama-
ton, which he did, by declaring, with
the utmost solcmnity he was capable
of, that neither himself nor his delega-
ton would support Mckay's bill, UNI
der any circumstances. They would
take the substitute of Mr. Hunge rlord,
or none.
Although the Presidents paper took
the first occasion to denounce this
movement, still, Mr. Polk, with that
peculiar capabiIty for intrigue, which,
by the way, is the only permanent
characteristic he possesses, knew the
character Of his men, and was conf.
dent they were to be secured by more
available means. His plans were i'm
mcdiatcly arranged--and the whole
lot was at once brought up, like so ma
ny head of cattle. They were ranged
per capita, according to their position
in the party; Brinkerhoti' costing, it is
understood, as the most miserable Of
the gang, something like a profitable
cIcrkShip. Mcdowell and Rathbun
secured better prices--and their com
patriots are TO be portloned off, accord
ing to some equitable standard Of val
uatlOn.
This was the mode by which Nc
Rays bill Of abomlnatlors passed the
House of X representatives. A more
wrctched hodge-podge was nevercram
med down the outlets of subServient
party majority. In one section, it as
Serts given principle, and contradicts
It III the very next; and SO on, through
The chapter. 1t has no consistency.
but that OF incongruity-and no lead,
Ing feature, but war upon the labor a.
industry of the poor classes. Viewed
IN an impartial aspect, it is calculated
TO concentrate in the hands of the rich
capitalists the names of monopolisino
large intcreStS--the power to reduce
wages, and the facility to drive com,
petition from the market. This is the
Free Trade doctrine all over. Its prin.
cipal advocates are composed of plan
tiers, who encourage exclusive inter.
esls, and who would build up distinc,
tons IN society, by wealth and other
agenc les-and this is the cardinal ele.
ment of ,hatvile thing called Locofoco-
ism. Every thing that tends to depress
the humber classes, to prevent the dis.
Semlnatlon Of knowledge, e. the spread
Of religion and morals, finds its source
and It's encouragement in what is
shameiully dubbed Democracy" Ye,
the people, with their eyes open, have
permitted themselves to be cheated
with such quackery.
1t Is something of a satisfaction to
know, that Brlnkerhoh, and the crew
with which he Is in co-partnership,are
dlsplsed by the honorable and respect.
able men other own party, They 90
about look like, and are esteemed as So
many branded cattle, with collars on
tnat NAV be pnarded info any, roc;,,o,,