Democratic banner., 1850-10-02
For the Banner.

Der Oh Tic '-neGOIU i OtS
under the signature of "CoMMoN SENSE" which
on account Of its malice towards me, requires a
little attention at my hands. Common rumoI
says that a certain er-chrisfidn IS the author oil
it. l confess it was a little difficult for me to be-
lieve that he could have been guilty of so small
a thing; for the article certainly evinces a spirit
ullbecoming q gentleman Of his standing and pro-
.~fession. But it matters not who wrote it, the
article certainly betrays an ill feeling and pas
sion, beyond the control Of reason.
With regard to the conflict Of opinion between
the Mayor and City Council in respect TO The
exercise Of the veto power, and the passionate
argument of the writer 10 sustain his own vie"
of the question, / shall say nothing on the pres
'ent occasion, as it is a matter betweenth themselves
in which I have no more interest than any other
Citizen. II is true that l have an opinion, and
expressed it at the tirye Of the passage Of the
resolution by the board; but in entertaining and
expressing that opinion, I treated the views OF
others, l hope, with courtesy at least, and en-
!deavored to give offence to none. l abused no
man for thinking differently from myself.
There are several statements made, however,
to which I shall briefly allude. And in the first
place, it is perhaps necessary to stale that alter
tie passage Of the resolution above mention, lit
tie or nothing had been said about the matter,
until the appearance Of an article in the Record
sustaining the views entertained by the Council.
This was an editorial, written as one would sup
pose, by the editor of that paper. The week al
ter a short editorial appeared D in the Banner, TAX
ing the ether view of the case, and answering
the arguments Of the Record. Immediately af-
ter that, this man who calls himself "Common
Sense not content to leave the matter with the
editors Of the two papers, steps in and strikes
unfortunately at certain "Ex," the "Mayor,"
e Ludge," and all creation, like a blind copper
bad in dog days-occupying near two columns
and a half to prove what Ten lines Of the same
stuff would easily have done-himselfa poor hot
headed ignorsmus.
In speaking of the preparation Of the charter,
the writer says that sit 1.-THE veto power) was
considered by the committee as effectually vetoed
and ~'expunged,' and in forwarding it TO our
learned representative, remark was probably
made on the fact Of the veto power being exclu-
ded.".
Now, if this writer intends to convey The i'm
preston, that such remark was made, why not
come out and say so, without clothing his Ian
Iguage with probabiGties2 If he knows that such
word was sent, he must have senti ; then where
fore is this doubling language used? Again <he
writer seems to be we'll informed as to the his
tory of preparing the charter, and says that il
was thought 'that the constitution or fundamen-
Ital law Of the city, should be submitted 10. or
approved in some manner, by the people them
I~selues." He further continues, that the charter
was read and submitted TO a vote of the people,
when it twas fully approved by the meeting"
Then of course the people wanted just such O
charter as they in solemn council had adopted.
They had met for the purpose Of considering
their wants and interests, and framed a charter
that suited themselves. CABLE" "honest" and
"learned" men, such as "Common Sense and
the old ex-city Attorney were present. with The
wisdom and experience Of the aged Nestor 10
aid, counsel and advise. When their labors had
Terminated, the fruit thereof. a perfect charter,
was sent to a member ofthe Legislature. accom-
panied by a memorial. with the request that it.
the choice Of the p~eople-should be passed and
become a law.
And yet this man. with an inherent dread of
'tyranny, " "despotism." and the one man pow
er, after that member had honestly carried out
the trust reposed in him, and complied with the
will Of the people, as he terms them, now indig-
nantly exclaims, "what language can express the
indignation and contempt that ought to attach to
such a legislator, for not supplying by a suitable
amendment the words necessary 10 carry out the
objects fthe people," And to make folly worse
COMPOUNDED, we are fold that "his failure TO do
so. establishes his faiihles,ness to his trust and
his mate iore of despofie po.rer." Then in the
estimation Of this man, who would "draw the
tusks Of the tyrant reto," obedience on the part
of the legislator to the will Of those interested,
is the essence Of despotism. This / presume is
sense, end l will add common honesty
OF purpose--yery common truly.
Again this man says, "the then representative
of our county in the legislature, has admitted that
he kne.c the design Of the trainers Of the bill was
to exclude the ve.o power"
On the day the resolution was passed, Mr..
Draper in his argument stated he drew up the
charter-that the subject was thoroughly can
vassed before the committee and in mass meet
ing. and the intention was to exclude tie power.
From that assurance, having no right or ~inclina-
tion to dispute his word. I stated that I had no
doubt his intention was 10 suppress The power,
but that he was unfortunate in the use Of words.
And now becauseI placed confidence in this as.
surance, and did not contradict. the assertion of
so good: .arriabie. prudent and ions a man as
Edwin Draper, this common enemy Of ns both,
Common Sense" comes forward and makes II
a subject Of grievance against me. This man
must be black hearted indeed, to ask of me TO.
assam the veraciiy of a friend. TO CRAFTY his NOR