Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-11-09

prompt action to promote the public interest.
Mr. Chairman, now leave this subject and avail myself
of this opportunity refer other subjects which
may with proprety aude, whilst ia Committee of the
Whole on the state OF the Unon
Amongst other things, wish refer to the difficulties
counteed by the Whg party by the friends of the present
Administration, 10 the organization Of this House. dis
own any share in those delays and difficulties brought about
as believe by the unwse action Of some members this
floor sent here by Wing constituents and with whose
operation might have elected Wing Speaker and have
secured Whg org anizaion. But met with indirect
opposition the honorable and highly distinguished gentle
man from Massachusetts,, Mr.. WIsTHRor) our candidate
for the Speakershp and thus the power Of this House
araeled against Wbig President contrary in nv opinion
and Judgment the will and feelings of the great body Of
the American people, Let those who assumed this great
sponsb and whose has thus far DELAYED the public
business bear the blame that may justly fall upon Congress
for any evils that may bea the country by this untoward
suit II is undoubtedly true, that if those who were
here by Wing constituents had with generosity moderation,
and wisdom cooperated In organization might
this have carried many Of the recommendations of the
President at least might have considered and acted upon
them.
am rejoced to have opportunity OF adveing the
s.atesmanlke recommendations contained in the Presidents
annual message relative agriculture commerce. manufac-
ures and various other subjects and especially to his recon-
mendation in relation to the existing tariff.
He there that great Wing principle, much
yassed in elections and essential the prosperity of
country that il is the right and duty Of Congress
courage domestic industry which the great Of nation
strongly recommends that system Of duties be adopt
ed as best calculated due encouragement pro-
lection to American industry and labor Surely sir, this
recommendation Of the President made at the
session. should long have commanded careful
attention but in the never-endng discussions in relation
negro slavery this and other wise recommendations Of the
President have been left to sumber forgotten in the
Of the committee From this gross neglect Of the pub
lie business clear myself Those who have the power in
this and the other branch OF Congress have taken and they
BEAR the responsibility of this almost criminal neglect
Sir have been ready for months to take the important
subjects which should be acted upon and dispose Of them in
the best calculated promote the prosperity and interests
of the whole country As this debate about close trust
tina, shall Immediately proceed something practical
peciay revision Of the Tariff and to pass e annual appro
paion bills several of which have been reported
although it lacks less than month of the expiration Of the
fiscal year. The great manufacturing interests Of the
try especially the iron interest," in which number of
the people of Ohio Pennsylvania and othr States nte
rested need the prompt and efficient action of Congress
protect American labor against the Ovgon capitalists
and pauper labor of Europe.
know, Mr. Chairman, that many Of the most valuable
in the annual message Of the President will
be pretemted by Congress- during the present session,
der the allegation that until the slavery questions disposed
of other subjects command the attention OF the Peo
pes Representatives and know, aso that the President
daily abused by violent party opposition, and by Of
the mercenay prints Of the country, only for his honest
at the of the session, but
now because he does not alleged cooperate with those
in Congress who seek different and comprehensive
mode Of adjustment Of Territorial difficulties. Sir do
conceive be the duty Of President to endavo by
his executive position and influence mould the action of
Congress- dictate the Senate and House Repesen
atves what is best be DONE All he can do from time
time to give information to Congress of the Of the
Union, and recommend to their consideration such
he shall judge necessary and expden This he has
done believe And will venture to say that if Congress
should in considering the Of the Union and the Pres
dents recommendation, adopt plan of adjusting terrific
rial questions differing from the he recommends, yet
reasonable, practical, and constutionahat would
cheery approve and adopt than the President himself
But Mr.. Chairman, he must be poor observer of passing
the of Government who does the strong
evidences that the greatest difficulties adjusting all these
territorial questions arise from the schemes and Vaccinations
Of party and the desperate efforts of politicians break down
the present Wing Administration. greatly regret that am
compelled believe that such is the fact Many of the
eminent Wings of our counry-men who would ill with
honor and e-emnent distinction any ocepropose
and different plan from that recommended six months ago by
the President know their patriotism and respect their
es but this very fact is seized upon by violent Of the
opposition show they think the people that Pres
dent Taylos Administration is unpopular and they almost
reve in the hope that what they esteem important dssen
amongst the Wings may lead total destruction of the
Whg party Sir in my humble Judgment they greatly
mistaken Wings always claim the right TO differ, and to
present their plans for the consideration Of the country
when rea national questions mooted great national
difficulties be adjusted And whilst disclam any pre-
udice impuaion of improper motives against those who
arraign the Presidents recommendation, must here be per-
med to say that vet learn that there bleeding
wounds in the country which the President is unwilling
heal far may be in his power. No. s believe the
President actuated BY patriotic, and disineresed
ves in the discharge of his official duties And the people
Of the United Staes who placed him in the chief executive
chair have entire confidence in his fidelity, his patriotism and
capacity discharge the high committed to his
Sir the daily appeals made to to heal the distracted
counse of the country have lost their force outside the walls
Of this Capitol believe that the whole country yet exhi-
bits Gin spite Of bad legislation want Of legsation)
greater degree of prosperity, happiness personal security
personal liberty, and security for private property, than any
other nation the face of the GLOBE say, think,
with pride and truth, that under the Whig Administration Of
President Taylor peace egns throughout borders Peace
their splendid tributaries The millions within the range Of
the Aleghanies and Rocky Mountains calm
morning The toing millions who cultivate the soil and
manage workshops who beau the surface OF the eah
make your splendid works of internal improvement and
build up your cities loudly call upon to act without delay
and promptly discharge the public business And, to
dissolution of the Union, whether threatened by sectional
meetings. North and South, by in high places these
millions OF American freemen those who would
break down the system Of established by
voutionary fathers do any tending dissolution OF
the union Of these United States. Time will cumbIe this
Capitol into dust before the people will listen with any
spec any proposition looking to dissolution Of the union
of these States Sir believe the President Of the United
States devoedy attached to the Unon and that the
pe will stand by him in all his official maintain and
uphold it. And why should any man for moment desire
dreadful calamity dissolution Of the United States
Of America Was not the Union formed by the joint sac
fees Of such Washington and Franklin, Of Adams
and jefferson, Of Madison and Ruedge, and others, who
liberty and then framed the constitution the peo
pie of this country all time blessings of free repub