The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-01-13
PARTIES

The following article from the Carlisle (Pd.) Re
publican is the one referred to by under this head
few days since.
Even:s big with importance are on the wing. In
this state parties are so nearly balanced-we mean
he two great antagonist partes--ihat small addi-
ton to one side or the other will certainly and eec-
tually turn the scale The balance of power is held
by third and distinct par,y-small, we admit, in
point OF numerical strengh,-but sufficiently power
ful compact, and organized, TO decide the contest
We speak of the Conservative or State Rights Par
ty essentially democratic in its principles, and differ
ing only in few radical measures and proscripive
doctrines from the Loco Foco party. For the last
Two years sick of degrading subServiency and reck-
less policy the Conservative branch of the Democra-
tic party 10 promote what are held BY its members
10 be essential and right principles have acted WITH
(blt moi b,en SO entirely blended as to lose their
name or distinct rglnZltion) the combined Wing
\ and Antmasonic forces. Owing 10 this action, one
branch Of the Legislature has zen preserved the
State Executive and the Loco Foco majority in the
other branch reduced 10 a mere nominal preponder-
ance. But we may as well say at once, that the Con-
servaliyeS did moi spurn the odiouS dication of
party to b, >ubugaed to that ofanolher. They did
not cast loose from the b1ld tyranny Of the Washing
ton Globe, 10 bow to the meaner, but equally oppres-
sve tyranny of the Harrisburg Telegraph Ii they
are weak in numbers they strong in principles,
and not lacking in spirit They are governed By no
mercenary motives, and they will not permit the
mercenary motives of Others 10 interfere with their
inst rights and straight forward action. They EN-
DDuY In ranks galaxy OF lndt any party
might be proud oil; and that talent is fortified by
integrity of purpose, that minion of any party,
shall b. permitted to assal with impuniy, strike
at uuScathed
To carry out and establish what they doomed the
true principles Of republican government, and to teach
those whose prescription and agraran spirit drove them
from their first love" that he is "thrce armed who
hath his quarrel Just" the Conservatives were willing
to act with the party antagonist to that which they left
they willing 10 with in all righteous measures
but never to BLEND with IT, the exclusion of their
separate and distinct rights, all the mnuae Of party
uckery, TO become subugate to i, in the small
matters Of wirc-workng and puppet exhibitions. II
that antagonist party Is not satisfied with conscientious
support great leading principles they may look in vain
for other. With cocrson has effect--thrcas
we hold in profound contempt and dare and defy the
power OF the staggering though craven and IN
principlcd creatures who them. We say to them,
yonr power is but shadow, yonr glory hut a dream
You threatening with cHIMeRAs Of the ndirna-
ton with things that have substantial being. with
vengeance that you (o yourselvcs) hiring down
upon Us. Intoxicated with present dominion, YOU for
get us source, and IDLY threaten with rod which
| WE hold IN oar own hands, AND WILL CONTINUE TO
HOLD TO use against corruption and tyranny wherever
they may exhibit themselves.
To make our country great, glorious, and happy--to
establish true republican pnnclpesto lay the fOnnda
ton OF stable policy IN regard to all the great interests
| Of the Commonwealth and nation-to distribute the
greatest good to the greatest possible number OF our
cltlzenslo guard with diving vigilance our fee
nsttutionsto shield POLITICAL CIVIL and religious free
dom, and the freedom OF the presto do in short
what men ought DO who 20 for country before party
all dis may be expected frsm the ConsCrvatiyss-bu,