The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-01-12
WAsBI,GroN Jan Cd Isl,

WASHINGTON Jan Cd 1917.
The Administration has this day suffered
defeat. at the hands of its friends, as well as
its opponents, whichit will lsng have occasion
to remember Mr. Wentworth, OF Illinois,
who has looked with but Indifferent liberation
upon Mr.. Polk, since his deception upon and
veto of the Harbor Bill. and since his treach-
cry on Oregon, offered a Resolution. deciar-
ing that it as inexpedient to tax tea and cot
fee. They made an effort, at first: to get rid
of il. by side vote 10 lay on the table. This
being defeated, the direct test was forced and
the result presented lis ayes to 4s nays-in
other words, the Administration. with ma
jori,y Of moie than sirty, was prosrraied by
vote Of more than two TO one, on measure
recommended by the President and Secretary
of the Treasury, as absolutely important TO
enable them 10 carry on the Government and
the War. In Great Britain, where the same
Difference to popular sentiment is not claimed,
as in this couniry-though IN such cases, ex-
ercised in greater degree-ihe FIRST Lord
of the Treasury would instantaneousy tender
his resignation, and dismiss his ministry, if
Parliament expressed such a want Of conf
dence.
Here, however, where we profess 10 be
governed by popular institutions, and TO be o.
bedient to The will Of the majority, things are
different. Mr.. Walker and his confederates
sought and obtained Office, for its own sake
for the emoluments and patronage that attach
TO it: and no vote in Congress, rejecting up
on eithertheir policy or theirrrinciples. would
in any degree. affect their equanimity. The
Secretary OF the Treasury voluntarily pro-
mnlged his letter to the Committee of Ways
and Means, setting forth the opinion that
without this tax, il Mould be impracIicable TO
negotiate a loan. The Tory Organ, doubt
less under the dictation ofibe Executive, en-
deavoured to rally the party on this issue; and
the Administration put forth its w hole strength
directly and indirectly. TO force it through the
House. After all these efforts, and warned
of the consequences that were to ensue, a
large portion Of the Tories resisted the coer-
cion, and the Government is now left, in what
may be justly termed contemplate mincri-
ty.
If this was the only means upon which the
Administration relied, for its ability TO borrow,
how are they to manage now? lift be as sta
ted by Mr.. alker, wholly impiacticable' to
negotiate a loan, how are they to conduct the
War, Or carry on the Government!
In consultation with several OF the most
enlightened and influential Wing members
from the Eastern States. have been inform
ed of a purpose, upon their part. TO oppose
the Bill for raising ten additional Regiments,
and perhaps Others, in connection with the
prosecution of the war. ] certainly have no
purpose to quarrel with any determination
taken by such men. | know them to be as
high minded. and patriotic, aud conscientious.
as any who represent the people in Congress
or elsewhere. Iregrer, however. that there
is not some common platform upon which " e
could all stand, and present one solid and un-
broken front. In representing that the Wings
as party would vote the supplies for carry
ing ON the war, now that the Country was in
volyed in it, ] represented what kno,c to be
the opinion of ve:y considerable majority
embracing the judgment Of those in whom
the nation has been long accustomed TO con-
ide. and in whose voices Wing principles
have always found able defenders, and in
whose arms they have always found reliable
protection. When the question is taken,
The result will verify what have predicted.
! in all that have said, have been influ.
enced by no disposition to commit those Nho
were not inclined TO the same views nor by
any desire, even indirectly, 10 place an, per
son ir false position. have quite as much
respect for those no will oppose some ofthe
war measures, DIS have for those who will
sustain them. because they are operated up
on by motives as high and patriotic, and be-
cause the country owes them important obi
gallons for their services, on all the great pr;n-
ciples that concern the public welfare,