The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-11-10

+ The following remarks we copy with great
pleasure from the Eastern Argus, one Of the
leading democratic papers in the State of
Maine. AS the Richmond Enquirer justly
says, they do honor 70 the editor, as well
as justice TO Mr.. Rives." We sincerely wish
that similar spirit mightbe didused through
the ranks Of the administration would tend
very much to heal divisions, which may be
opened wider and wider by course Of vio-
lence and denunciation. We do not believe
there is any measure, which the President
contemplates urging, but what may be SO pre-
scented, as to unite the present various opinions
Of his friends---and il all would exercise the
same spirit which he has exhibited, there
would be the better prospect Of the accom-
plishment OF an object so desirable.
Ma RIvEs, or VRaIsA.--We regret to see in
one or two instances disposition TO turn Mr.. RivEs
Of Virginia. over to the Opposition for his course in
relation to the Sub Treasury bll-we feel sure that
every attempt to alienaie the feelings OF the Demo-
cracy from him, will, so far il has any effect,
weaken the party. We do not endorse all Mr. Rives'
opinions, we do not in all respects approve his
course nor shall We attempt TO justify either-but
anu Will mol our eyes W MS past ser
vices nor to those which we have right TO expect
he will render for the future. The party have al
ways conceded to Mr. Rives consummate ability and
sterling integrity but they have conceded nothing
TO which he had not previously earned an undoubed
claim. We have heard no one express doubt that
he sincerely entertains the opinions which he has
pressed with so much ability and frankness and il
appears to 10 be neither Just nor democratic TO at
tempt to prescribe him for giving them utferance.
Erery difference Of opinion not difference Of prin-
eiple and we are satisfied that Mr. Rives has
intention of abandoning the Administration or join
ing the Opposition, than Mr.. Benton has Mr.. Rives'
support of President Jackson's administration was
uniform and efficient; he not against il one day.
and for it another, only TO betrat IL The thirdhe
was consistent and constant in season and of sea-
son. in foul weather as we'll as In fair when the sun
shone, and when the clouds lowered, also Such
man is not TO be denounced upon every slight pre-
tence-not to be driven off for slight difference Of
opinion-not TO be sacrificed 10 false issue, or 10
propiate false gods. The democracy il it would
sustain ITSELF must bear and forbear-consu advise
unite. The axe Of the executioner may cut off heads
but no human power can resuscitate them--we must
preserve and husband, not throw away our strength
Show US that Mr. Rives Is treacherous-show US that
there is good reason to believe him so-and we will
not utter word in his behalf or li hand to save
him from the fate which all traitors deservc-but
until then, (although his opinions the Sub Trea-
sury bill are not our opinions, nor his vote such as
we should have given, we cannot but fail to regret
any step which is calculated favor the hopes of the
opposition that they ultimately to have the bene
fl of his ability and influence We trust and believe
that the political career Of William c. Riucs will not
thus ingloriousy end-In times past he proved
faithful. Let US not premaurey disrust him for the
future"