The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-12-16
CoRREsPONDENCE.
NEw Yoax, Dec. II, 1881.

1
DEAa SlRs-I am gralifed TO perceive that the edi-
tor OF the Richmond Enquirer repudaies the idea Of
abandoning his opposition TO the sub-Treasury
scheme. III have done him injustice in this matter
no one win more readily and cheerfully make the
amsnde. l have ever viewed Mr.. Richie as the
beau ideal political editors To great ability and
unrivaed tact, he uniies that frank, honorable and
dignifed tone in his political essays, which is tar
removed from servily, as is void of captiousness
and ill-iemper. Feeling thus toward the champion
Of Democracy in the Old Dominion, he is the last
man In the nation that would desire to misrepre
sent To avoid misapprehension, then, It Is proper
to say that did view his avowal TO submit TO the
operation Of the Sub Treasury system Qf unforu-
naiey II should be adopted land abandon all oppo-
sition to H. as virtual departure from his original
stand.
am, Il is true unaware Of any direct assertion Of
his that warrants this opinion, but earlessly assert
that the tenor of his original articles leo to that con-
clusion. That the Sub Treasury scheme concen-
trates power In the Executive branch Of the General
Government-and that il tends towards consolidation
lis asserted over and over again by Mr. Richie
In both these particulars, then il is IT, direct hostility
TO the fundamental principles Of the democratic
party, as expounded by Virginia statesmen. How,
then can the editor of the Enquirer maintain his
consistency il he tacty submits to such departure
from the very foundation of our political faith This
is the true issue. II our leaders go astray should we
not rebuke them Ifthey despse the rebuke should
we not firmly demand an immediate abandonment Of
their heresies2
IT, after all this, they should still persist should've
no, inform them that farther violation Of the pri
eipies of Democracy would compel separation? II
this is not the course to be adopted then, trust the
editor Of the Enquirer will instruct in my poili-
cal duties.
In adverting to the Sub Treasury system, have
confined myself to its political features without reit-
Grating its destructive character to every leading in
terest in the country In this latter respect il is
true loco foco measure-as it is calculated TO destroy
the banking and credit system.
But Objectionable as is the measure in itself, the
manner in which it is advocated is still more often
sve. Has it not been made the louchsone of poll
teal orthodoxy Has not every man who opposed
il in Congress- met with either insult or GOODNESS in
his intercourse with his political friends, from the
President himself down to the editor Of the Globel
If the Government officers al Washington are not
disposed to throw themselves into the hands Of the
Loco Focos, why did certain members of the Cabinet
during the late election direct their confidential and
political correspondence to Levi d. Slamm and his
agrarian Notwithstanding all intercourse with
the old-fashioned Democrats, who, for years, had
, breasted the storm?
What the true democracy demand is not profess
sions but deeds. If the language of Cancellation is
offered, while the spirit of hostility is maintained,
there is NO PROSPECT or A REUNION aoith those rho
hare Joined the Dsstrueipes. Let this sentiment be
honestly avowed by all who think with me, and in
stead Of unexpected deeat the party will again tri
umph and what is still better the dregs and scum Of
heparty will float off to its original obscury.
The difficulty has been that the presses of the party
have hesitated to speak outwhile the peoples votes
honestly reflected public sentiment, which was too
powerful to BE- controlled. Except retrcgade move
ment is speedily made the whole political power of
the country, will be thrown into the hands of the
Wings, nor any spceial pleading prevent it, Even
the rallying cry of the editor Of the Enquirer will be
UNDECIDED for public sentiment will have decided
| our overthrow.