The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-09-22
CONSERVATIVE MEETING AT CINCINNATI,
OHIO

OHIO
Aqreesbly 10 notIce--an adjourned meeting Of the
Conservatives Of the city OF Cincinnati was held at the
Council Chamber on Thursday evening 18th Sept
The meeting was called to order by + b. keedsr the
Chairman OF the previous meeting.
On motion, Gideon M. Ayres was appointed Secre
The committee appointed at the previous meeting
being called upon, made the following report.
Resolved That we have reacheda crisis IN the polit-
cal affairs OF our country calling for prompt snd emerge
tic measures from all who would sustain sound repub-
can principles and prevent the adoption Of the "unned
expedents," which tho present Chief Magistrate OF the
Union, has recommended and is now urging on the peo
pie.
Resoieed, That the Sub-Treasury scheme is fla
grant violation Of the Fundamental principles OF the De-
mocratic Republican party Tha. il is National Irea
sury Bank in disguise, calculated to increase the ex-
ecutve patronage and influence and is at war with the
rights Of the States, inasmuch as its tendency viii be
10 destroy the State institutions.
Resoiped, That we were ardent supporters oil Martin
Van Buren, during the political campaign which placed
him in that elevated position which he now holds
That we supported him believing that we were support
ing man, who had the good Of the people at heart
that what for the interest Of the nation, was also the
cause in which he anxious to he called 10 respect
and support, in his executive capacity.
Rssoired That we believe that Martin Van Buren, is
capable of discharging the duties Of his office but we
also believe that he has permitted himself to be led from
his duty by those who profess to have but who have not
the welfare Of the country at heart and who care not
what becomes Of the Executive, provided their plans
are carried out.
Resoiped, That the policy and doctrines which
generally acknowledged as the true tests OF Republl-
cansm under the administration Of Gen. Jackson, are
openly rcpudaled by the present administration, as will
invariably and inevitably be by reference to the
messages Of Gen. Jackson the reports Of the heads OF
the several departments at that time, and the editorials
Of the Globe, the organ Of the administration
Re- oIreI hat we arp a
of private Judgment and become the plant mnions OF
power by changing the interest or caprice Of party
dictator changes
Resolred That we prefer to 60 strait along in the
support Of old repubcanism, as il was understood by
Jefferson Madison and Jackson and oppose the Sub
Treasury SYSTEM and all other similar Innovations cal
cuated to and resuscate the old federal notions
of'9S.
Resolved, That we can never subscribe to this new
tangled creed, which makes repubicanIsm consist in
changing when the party changes and in thinking as the
President thinks
Resolved That recurrence to first principles and to
the true fah will annihate the expectations Of trim
mers, knaves and demagogues and point out distinctly
who the disinteresed followers Of Jefferson, Mad-
and Monroe and what are the recognized cannons
Of the Republican faith.
Resolved, That the of the nation belong to
the people, and not to the President and that is their
right to dispose Of them in any they may fit
without executive usurpatlon dctation, and that the
10 relation the collection disbursement and safe keep
ing Of the public money is not whether there shall be
separation of Bank and State but whether the Pre-
sdent shall be permitted 10 hare the entire purse Of the
nation under his eontro' with the power Of destroying
all the State institutions.
Rssoised, That this meeting entertains undminshed
confidence in the political integrity of VIM. O. Rives,
of Virginia, Nathaniel p. Tallmadge, Of New York,
Daniel Kigore Of Ohio, and other Conservative men,
bers Of both Houses Of Congress; and in their mal-
tered attachment and adherence to the great fundamen
tai principles Of the republican party-and that their
patriotic vindcaton and support of those principles
and their opposition to anti-repubican, designating
and destructive doctrines, commands admiration,
and entities them to the lasting gratitude Of the Ameri
can people, e.. "l.. X. ..... =. .
Resolved That committee of five be appointed by
this meeting, to prepare address to the citizens Of
Hamilton county, which shall set forth and define the
principles of that portion of the democratic party who
are opposed to the Sub Treasury scheme and every
measure OF the present administrations thar is cacuate
to increase executive patronage enlarge the powers
of the General Government. -~<
Resolved, That the proceedings of this meeting be
published in the daily papers of the city. :
On motion Of Mr.. d. T. Disney, the following reso
luton unanimously adopted a-..
Resolved, That we, Conservatives protest against
being identified with either Of the two great conendng
parties, and that in the declaration Of opinions, we
give no pledges to support either Of them.
On motion of Mr. Talbot, the committee suggested
by the committee to draft an address Tor the Conseva-
tves, be directed to report through the papers Of the
day. &
On motion Of O. r. Ramsay, Committee Of five
were appointed to nominate suitable candidates for tho
Offices Of Assessor, County Auditor, Commissioner and
! one Member Of the Legislature, I'd.
The following gentlemen were appointed the Com.
mit,ce to report on Monday evening at the Council
Chamber-Samuel Talbot, G. r. Ramsay, J. Ander-
son, E. Singer, and Samuel Martin
The following individuals were appointed Commit
| II. Ill
cans of Hamilton county, in pursuance Of one Of the
above resolutions ID. r Disney, A. G. Gano, j. Pan
coast, Morgan Neville, and c. r. Ramsay.
On motion, adjourned to Monday evening next
| f, b. REEDER, Chairman.
| GIDEON M. AyREs, Secretary.