Weekly national intelligencer., 1850-06-01

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sers III his argument that this accommodation or advice so
given, was gross usupaton that the President by so
doing was gully Of usurpng the Legislative and judicial power
OF the country He argues and rightly too thai Il belonged
to the legislative branch Of the Government n noxde r
and organize territorial governments also to provide for
the admission OF States this Confederacy-a docs
| and principle that will does controvert
But because the President suggests tothe people OF af
ma the propriety Of forming State government my colleague
from this fact and this only that he he Presdent
was gay OF usuPaiion Strange doctrine to be advanced
py 50 able and distinguished lawyer that suggestion
to the people, made by the way giving advice should be
construed and declared to be exercise Of Legislative power
II this ue and he right in his construction Of what con-
sutes act of legislative usupaon then sir all our Pre-
saents haye to greater less extent been usupe Pre-
sdent Jackson, according the rule of Interpretation
was guilty Of usupaon when he Issued his memorable pro-
At the time some Of the people Of South Carona
We're threatening to nufy and make void the laws Of the
United States We all recoect the effects produced by that
pfocamaon the whole people approved the sentiments il
contained and The bold and patriotic stand taken by Presi-
den JACKSON 70 save the country from the pernous effects
OF the doctrine of qualification Meetings were held by the
people in every portion of the country at which meetings
ponses were sent up with pledges sustain the Ainsra-
ton in their efforts maintain and enforce the laws of The
United States. And here beg to read to the Honse
an extract from the message Of President Jackson to Congress
on the 18th day Of Janua lS33 having relation 10 the pre-
ervaon of the Union of these States The sentiments are
noble, and worthy to emanae from President Of the United
States: -
Ihe rich inheritance bequeahed by fathers has de-
yoved upon US the sacred obligation Of preserving by
virtues which conducted them through the eyentul
scenes OF the Revolutions and ultimately their srug-
gle with the nobes model of civil Institutions They be-
queathed to us Government of laws and Federal Union
founded upon the great principle of popular
After successful experiment Of years. moment
hopes of the friends OF civil liberty throughout the world and
in the midst of public and individual prosperity unexampied
force and that Union the Of sepreseryation
The decision Of this question by enlightened patriotic
vouy relying upon that kind Providence which has hitherto
over our destne and actuated profound
ence Tor these nsituons1 have much love-
for the American people whose partially hoaored with
their highest trust have determined spare no effort TO
discharge the duty which in this conjuncure is devoved
upon me-
That similar spirit will the Repre- senatves OF
the American people is not to be questioned and rveny
pray that the Great Ruler Of nations may guide your
beratons and joint measures that they may prove
salutary examples not only to the present. but future
mes and oiemnly proclaim that the constitution and the
laws are supreme, and the Union indissouble.
"WAsHISeros JANUARY TO- 1888" .@f
The substance the argument that nv colleague uses to
prove tha. the President has usuped the judicial power the
country that he through his Secretary expressed opinion
that the laws OF Mexico to extent in force in the
territory acquired by conquest and treaty from The republic of
Mexlco and that this opinion, gven would have and
ercise controlling influence with the Judges should
this question be brought before the adudicaon
and thai as consequence the expression Of such opinion
in the and form in which DONE was and is
usurPaton and exercise of judicial power Now sir is
true that opinion expressed of judicial
power Will the gentleman believe himself when he gives
reputation, like ne is who not aborng under the influence
of strong excitement, and may say prejudice, that would
risk his reputation lawyer by solemn and earnest ex-
preston Of such an opinion
The honorable gentleman from the Richmond district not
content with charging the President with these usurpations
only, hut he also charges him with having neglected per-
form the duties required Of him the Executive Of this
on. He says:
" The Administration has wholly transcribed simple
executive functions 1t has melted and aided overthrow the
de cto it bound to maintain, and super
and assumed high legislative powers the exclusive functions
Of Congress- its coordinate department under the consu
ton."
Now sir what did the honorable gentleman desire the
President should have done Did he wish that instead of
advising the people of this Territory form constitution,
and present to Congress, and apply for admission State
into this Union he he Presden should have resisted with
the military of the country such action and thereby
maintained by force the then existing Government de co?
He in substance the President failed do his duty by
permitting the people of California assemble together and
consult with another about their duties
citizens Of California. Sir with all due respect for the legal
qualifications of my colleague, must be permitted that
he has not satisfied my mind that the President has guilty
of neglect of duty, Of usurpng either legislative judi
ca powers in bis advice and action in relation Cafo-
mia and believe that the President will be sustained in the
patriotic course be has adopted by large majority Of the peo
pie OF the United States. They and will read under
stand and appreciate the plain and straightforward
pursued by the President and all the special peadngs Of all
the lawyers in Congress mysty the Presidents
this subject will be OF no avail frs .s5..,saE#,
My colleague, in speaking Of the Presidents former life and
habits, says a&f9iS
His Cabinet have been differently raise exercised
They have been selected for their supposed maturity of wis.,
dom and funess of experience such subjects. On them
General Taylor would naturally rely and by their counscs
be guided all such matters In justice and in TRUTH his
Cabinet responsible for the unconstitutional action, the
uspations and ndous tendencies Of the policy disclosed by
country would fix upon them The consequences of his
on and the result OF his policy surely not appreciated
by the President much fear his unsuspectng honesty
has been practsed onhs generous confidence abued The
pretext OF extending profession and to dis
community mainly Executive has been used
rous the coordinate departments Of this Co
yernment."
Now. Mr. Chairman, appeal to the justice of my col
league this House, and to the country determine whe-
ther this is dealing ungenerousy with the President the
soldier and distinguished commander of armies,
who displayed much wisdom and good all his mi
tary operations Here, sir mputaon that the President
does comprehend what he made and do his Cab
1t is the reeation of the ulminaons Of the partisan
presses Of the country who have been playing this game for
the last twelve months They that tie President
has strong hold upon the affections of the people, and that
will do to assail his reputation but sir they send
out TO the country nmation after inmaton that the Prcs
dent is totally unfit for the proper discharge Of the duties of
his office that he is the automaton in the hands of his
Cabinet And this is done for the purpose weakening the
confidence the people in the measures and policy be
mends would advise my colleague go and General
Taylor and freely with him he will find that he is
only acquainted with the history of this Government and
the policy of the country but that his mind is stored with
useful information have been but very little with the Pre-
siden', but have each time left him with increased conf
dence OF the purity Of his heart Of his good sound common