The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-05-22

hand thar ought 10 have bsen foremost 10 save
them!
We saw The hopes ofour Republican friends dash
ed, the most destructive pilicy .calmly but hrmiy
persisted in the distant and discouragng treat
men, extended, 10 those who proceeded personally
10 prefer complaints, and The appalling rum OF many
OF the most valuable and ardent friends OF the Pfes-
dent; and although, astonished, we were not dis
couraged sill did not relinquish all expectation
OF Republican administration under Martin Van
Buren.
The suspension of specie payments followed, as
had been too truly predicted, and afterwards some
further evidences or destructive feelings ana ami
republican designs the par OF the administrator
were furnished through what Is termed The omciai
organ the Washington GLOBE. The old republicans
who were prominent as such, during The days OF
Jefferson's and Madsons administration did no! pc
lieye that Mr. Van Buren, concurred IN Inc radical,
demoralizing and destructive sentiments appearing
in the editorial columns OF that print; and analogy
justified their Incredibly.
In the DAYS Of those republican administrations,
there was such instrument known as an " oinciai
organ" The people had access to their President,
and learned from him his views and sentiments bui
our elder political brethren were doomed TO another
disappointment
The first message of Mr.. Van Buren, to Congress,
was read By the People with general astonishment,
and conf med the truth OF the assertion that me
Globe enjoyed his confidence. BY this message, y
was recommended TO change the entire poiicy ana
practice Of the government from 1852 down 70 inns
day And this, too, by adopting measure when
the present administration had rePudiated Win ne
strongest disapprobation and denounced as disor-
ganiziDg and revolutionary, snbyersive OF me pfin-
| ciples OF our government" The annals OF human
detection do not exhibit more unprncipled enort
to change the form OF our government and REMouLp
rnE STATE A more glaring opposition 10 one sell,
ones principles professions and pledges was never
exhibited |, does nothing 10 extenuae the fragrance
and enormy of the offence 10 shield II under pre-
tence Of advancing the public good TINS shallow
cover is thrown over every encroachmen oy every
ambitious usurper and Is designed 10 deude, and IN
tended 10 bctray the people. The people never de-
manded H. and the people reludiae IL with great
unanimi,y and yet, are in the process Of having
the odious measure crammed down our reluctant
and dissenting throals with the most impacable
tyranny, and the oficialorgan answers to the groans
and cries Of the people,, who are In me asonles Of
suffering from the inhiciion, that Mr.. Van Buren
has determined to sink or swim with the scheme
The contest Is narrowed down 10 this, shall The
people triumph and release themselves from The gall
ing yoke OF despotism attempted 10 be fastened upon
their unwilling necks, and Mr.. Van Buren, SINK,
who attrmpind 10 enslaye them or shall MIR. Van
Buren, SWIM over sinking" PEOPLE
We sink or swim" with the people and the coun.
try! We are impelled 10 this by every dictate OF
conscience, every sentiment OF duty, by the para
mount love OF country which inspires The patriots
heart! Although we have loved Mr.. Van Buren,
with more than brothers. affection and devotion,
will not let Individual attachments, party or per-
sonal preludiceS associations stand in the way OF
The vigorous and energetic discharge Of the high
duty OF defending the land which gave US birth, and
protecting the insti utions under which our country
has proSpered. We freely say, that by US the pre-
vious passion stands confessed,
Beyond ourselves, we love our native land"
Belonging to the party which has always practsed,
and in some cases boldly avowed, the doctrine that
"io the victors belong the spoils have clean and
unsained palms, unpolluted by the touch Of public
money, and heart untainted by the desire Of public
station. We are animated now BY the same high
minded views of patriotic duty, and rendering more
service to our country which have sustained us in
the most tolsome and unwearied support of Mr..
Van Buren, and the candidates Of the party and
since he has made up the issue between himself and
the country, we say let us and our name perish,
but lei the country be victorious"