On the last day of May, Congress, called in extra session by President Harrison, convened.

A bill establishing a bank was passed, and Mr.Tyler vetoed it on account of constitutional objections to some of its features.

The triumphant Whigs were filled with wrath at this unlooked-for check.

Mr.
Clay reflected on the President with great severity in the Senate, the members of the party in the House were very violent in their expressions of disapproval, and another measure, known as the "Fiscal Corporation Act," was at once prepared.

Mr.Webster regarded this state of affairs with great anxiety and alarm.