The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-08-11

tmid homagcs Of the fair and honored are
paid % splendid miquity, il will he all IN vain
So long will il lie felt, that the voice of the
worlds not against the sinner, but against the
sinners garb. And so long, every weapon OF
association, ard every baton of Office. will be
but mis-, lie together against the levlathan,
that is wallowing in the low marshes and stag
nant pools Of society"
ADDRESS OF THE HON. J. q. CLARK,
TotAe Republican Electors % Chenango
County, ~ Y
regret the necessity which compels me TO appear
before you, 10 vindicae my political action from the
ccnsure which some of my constituents have cast
upon H. ! had hoped that difference OF opinion
among us honestly entertained, as 10 one particular
measure of executive recommendation, would not
have produced denuncation and prescription, but
that we should have exercised toward each other,
mutual good feeling and charity. had hopedthat
during the tendency Of the measure referred TO-,
no impeachment Of motive or elimination OF con-
duci, would have engendercd feelings unpropious
toan matted and vigorous prosecution OF the poli-
cal war. in which we, as fellow-solders, have been
engaged but, (the question being disposed of that
we could have united as a band OF brethren, with
tempers unsecured and feelings free from exasPera-
ton ready To do battle in the cause OF democracy
These hopes IL pains me to say, have been disap-
pointed; and find myself compelled, in necessary
sef-delence and Justification TO attempt to rescue my
political character from the imputation which
few protesting to represent the entire democracy OF
Chenango, had thought praperto cast upon t. This
is not controversy ofmy seeking. No men OF. body
of men, whether self-consilued or assuming 10 act
as the representatives Of others, however high or
low, whether cficeholders or offce-seekers, whe-
Their men, who drive politics as trade, having
in prospect the spoils of official station, whe-
Their men who are ever ready TO bow the knee at the
shrine Of power and shont hosannas to every Exec
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nifty. II II suits the views and pleasure OF any deli
berately and wantony to charge me with derelic-
iion from the path OF duty suits me, with becom-
ing spirit and proper temper, to rePel charge
which l pronounce false and calumnious. | have
never wandered from he path ofduty-duty TO demo-
cratic republican principles, and to my country
lis in your recollection that addressed through
the central corresponding committee, BY circular
letter. in October last in explanation OF my vote for
printer to the House Of Representatives My oppo-
sion to the editor Of the Globe, the official organ of
the administration was explained. That opposition,
as set forth in the letter. was based on the ground
that the editor had waged furious and extermnat-
ing war against the State banking institutions,
against the currency Of the State against the credit
system Of the counry, against the commercial men,
the merchants as class, and against the CONNER
cial and, by necessary consequences, against the
agricultural and manufacturing interests.
In that communication distinctly stated my firm
resolve to stand by that system, system which had
converted the State into an earthly paradise. An
extract from the letter follows:
al can speak on this subject (bankps) without in
curing the hazard Of suspicion Remuneration the
score Of interest am not the owner Of penny Of
bank stock. neither have in possession expectancy
any connexon with any bank either official profess
sonal have no interest in this regard not held IN
common with all our fellow .ci,izons have no Gym
pahes for banks distracted from their close and int
mate union with all the business relations OF life But
have q lively regard for the interests at the people,
and for the prosperity aud glory Of the State. cannot
believe that the Republican party Of the Empire State
is prepared Join the Loco Foco crusade, aud with
maniac hand strike down system which has rendered
her the pride and boas, Of the conederacy, and which
has conferred upon her people such signal benefits.
What has placed her the lofty pinnacle of wealth aud
greatness which she now occupies What has con-
structed our magnificent internal improvements, the
wonder and admiration Of the world What, within
few short years. has built up almost continuous city
from the Hudson the Lakes. and from Champlan
the Atlantic What has endowed our colleges and
academies and set apart fund for the support Of CON-
mon schools adequate 10 the wants Of our whole popn
a'ion fund consecratcd to the noble purpose Of
general educslion--a fund which makes glad the
hearts Of the patriot and philanthropist What
has given wings to commerce, life to our manniac-
lures, and activity to our agriculture ln word,
what has constituted the most enteprsng, the most
wealthy lin comparison Of national age) and the most
happy people on the earth Credt-bank credit
This is idle declaration-the evidences of it's truth
are all around US. We cannot close our eyes to the
wonderful results produced by the system II has been
tried It's beneficial operation rests no longer IN spccu-
laon. History and experience have placed upon them
the signets Of their approval Let appeal TO every
candid man in the community on this subject to the
farmer, to the merchant and TO the manufacturer
In short opposed him for his radical hard money
Loco tocoism. pointed out to you the ineslimable
benefits which had been conferred on the State of
New York by her credit and banking system and
the folly madness, and wickedness OF all attempts to
PROSTATE IL.
informed you Of my anxiety 10 ascertain your
wishes in regard to the Sub-treasury and avowed my
willingness to crafty them-at the same time ntmat-
ing that the inclination OF my mind was against the
measure. The reasons assigned for my vote against
the editor of The Globe would necessarily lead me
10 oppose any measure, recommended in pursuance
of the doctrines Of that paper The course taken
by the Globe tended to PROSTATE our State Banks.
tually produce such catastrophe, involving in its
consequences the ruin of business of all kinds and
fatal reduction in prices and values. While at
Washington, at the extra session, thought disco
position TO radicalism and hazarded in my letter
Sc ni-prophetc declaration, Thaiif an effort is
being made, as believed by some, to transfer the
Democratic party 10 the foul embrace OF Loco-foco-
iSm-that effort will resist. My name shall not be
found in the instrument which may witness the
dsgracefal and degrading assignment" | will
not stop to inquire into the extent or success OF
such efforts but will say that whatever they may
have been, have by vigorous and uniform oppo-
silion to them, redeemed my pledge.
On my return to Chenango last Fall, ascertained
that there was diversity ofopinion amongst Repub-
lcans to the propriey Of adopting the Subtreasu-
ry scheme As far as could learn, there seemed
TO be general disposition not TO make this a lest
question uf political orthodoxy, but to leave every
free in the exercise of his own judgment and in
the enjoyment of his own opinions, released in this
particular from the close rammels of party restraint
and the appalling terrors OF party denunciation.
This was the course pointed Out by the mild and to-
leranl spirit OF genuine RenuhicaniSm. which qua