The Columbia Democrat

THE VETO POWER.

We expect this winter that occasions will arise demanding the interposition of the Executive veto, to prevent vicious legislation in this State. Federalism, intoxicated with its accidental success, will be unable to act with moderation or to disguise its true character. We may expect Bank charters, and corporation bills, a clamorous and corrupt attempt to sell the Public Works -along with the ousting of all officers within the reach of the legislative majority. The present indefatigable and able State Treasurer, Mr. Snowden; who has done more within the last two years to maintain the State credit, than any other man in Pennsylvania, must be thrust aside to give place to Ex. Gov. Ritner or some other Federalist. The main evil, however, will be found in the character of the legislation attempted Bills to benefit capitalists and corporations; bills to create the latter, and to squander State property that should be inalienable will receive encouragement.& will be passed Our only reliable defence against such legislation, is the Executive Veto-and we trust, that upon every proper occasion, it will be fearlessly exercised, The Veto isa conservative power-it originates nothing, only prevents or postpones the enactment of a law. Is this dangerous? Far from it: The veto is for the protection of the people against hasty, or unwise legislation-lt postpones a measure and allows the people to sit in judgment upon its merits We desire the people of Pennsylvania to have an opportunity to pass upon the doings of the Federal legislature of 1847, and however this object may be attained, it will be subject of congratulation among the Democracy.