The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-07-21

uOn--tniS TanSdGuun IL one vi tho uos'S -
il! II is carrying out the doctrine Of the
address Of the ioeo,foco committee, published
in the Globe Of the l7th inst. that "THE CO.
vERNMENT ONLY DESIRES TO MANAGE ITS
OWN BUSINESS N IT'S OWN Way Let the
scheme be put in full and complete operation
by the passage Of the hill, SO as, in the Ian
guage Of the President, 10 "giue 10 the Co
p~amehf that entire control orer IT'S owa funds
phich I DESIRE" and we have an example in
this single transaction Of what would follow.
We do not doubt, that a scene Of profigacy
and prostitution in the use of the public mo-
ney, for the advancement Of the corrupt pnr-
poses and views Of ambitious aspirants, would
succeed, without parallel in the annals Of
history.
Let the people forewarn and forearm them
selves by this example.
Maine. An opposition convention was held at
Alfred, York county, on the llh inst.--seven hun
dred delegates in attendance. NATHAN DANE APPLE
TON, of Alfred, York County was nominated as the
candidate for Congress. 1--WE do not believe says
the York County Herald, SHAT there were ten per-
sons present who did not return home with the be-
lief TINT we can and shall elect every candidate
nominated"
In Cumberland County, the Loco Focos have no
minated MIR. ALBERT SMrH. This gentleman re-
signed the office OF US. Marshall to make way for
Mr.. Gorham Parks, the defeated gubernaorial can
ddaie.
In the Hancock and Washington districts Mr..
NoyEs, the present Wing candidate, will be opposed
by Mr.. Josrua A. LowELt Loco Foco.
We understand that Mr. EVANS, the present able
and highly esteemed representative from the Ken
nebec district, will decline denomination.
Netc York A large convention OF the Wing
Young Men was held al UTICA on the llh inst
Twelve hundred delegates were in attendance.
North Caroline A committee of three, in Wake
County have addressed letter TO the Hon. JoHN
BpANcu, late member Of Gen. Jackson's cabinet,
making known to him the fact Of his nomination for
the Office Of Governor of North Carolina, ''by those
who concur in The views OF the President Of the
United States, in regard TO our National currency"
and assuring him that he would be generally sup
ported by The friends Of the administration. They
also ask his opinions Of United States Bank, and
whether he is in favor Of Mr. Clay. Whereupon
Gov ;jranch makes the following rcpiy which we
take 10 be "neither fish, nor flesh, nor good red
herring"
Steamboat Chesapeake, July Z, 1893.
Genemen.--I was honored BY The receipt Of
yours Of The fh. inst. after ! took my seat in the
cars, at Halifax and avail myself oil the earliest
moment 10 respond 10 the Inquiries YOU have made,
as to my opinions on certain political matters of
high import. Having for more than a third OF a
century commended for strict construction OF The
Federal Constitutions and believing, as do thai the
existence Of our Southern Institutions yitaily de-
ponds on a rigid adherence thereto have hesita
ton in frankly ayoMing 10 yon and through you 10
my fellow citizens of North Caroline, that my OPT
MONS have undergone no change; bnt on The contra
ry have been confirmed by time II follows, there
fore, as matter OF course, that am now as have
ever been opposed 10 incorporating United States
Bank; for which opinion viii assign bnl one rea-
II is this, thai the power 10 grant incorpofa-
lions was expressly withheld, or denied BY the
Convention which made The Constitution. All Of
which will more fully appear BY reference 10 the
Journals. will go further; am equally opposed
10 The exploded derosi;e bans sysem-nay, moro
Hence, you will perceive, that must be in favor Of
Constitutional Treasury. Could lbelicvethat the
banks were calculated 70 make men more honest |
might be induced 10 think more favorably OF their
agency, could the ingenuity o. their friends satisfy
me that they possessed less patronage, or influence,
Than individuals, might pause and re-examine the
subject. But II seems 10 me that no candid and in
telligent man will affirm either proposition. Thus
much for my political sentiments As to men, l feel
that the price Of Liberty is eternal vigilance" and
wish u be explicitly understood, that commit my
SELF in advance, for or against no man, further than
he can be made useful in perpetuaing the great
principles to which thrust have been sincerely
attached, and which am now Overlooking all per-
sonal consderations) assisting 10 rc-eslabli>h For
Governor Dudley, entertain personally the highest
respect and esteem, and nothing could induce to
oppose his reelection but the paramount considera-
tons above alluded to.
am with much respect Yours, &C.
JOHN BRANCH
To Messrs w. Whitaker, VIM w. White, and
Willie Pope.
This movement is not little extraordinary, and fur
nshes other illustration Of the desperate extremity to
which the administration has reduced itself
The Raleigh Register observes:
II any proof were wanting Of the trouble into which
the Van Brcn party pungcd and OF the utter hope
essness Of their political prospects, il is afforded by This
movement. Afraid 10 bring out man boldly, Of their
party, they willing to compromise their prnci
plies, and take up with man who, with the exception
OF his opinions on the Sub Treasury scheme, is.
learn, as decidedly opposed TO Mr. Van Buren, Gov.
DnIley-a man who is perhaps obnoxious to Gen.
Jackson than almos, any other in The Unon-a man
who is resident Of the State, for under
stand he is time candidate in Florida, for the Con-
veniion about to be called there to form Constitution.
If therefore, the sincere and ardent supporters OF Gen
Jackson swallow this bitter pill Of party
will not complain for. with the exception Of his twist
about the " Constitutional Treasury" consider him
marvellous proper Wing. But vet, as the Sub
Treasury scheme. which has been long dead that il
stnketh, is TO be galvanized, and made the pigot
which this election is 70 turn, must, notwithstanding
the {" high respect and esteem entertain personally
for Gov Branch do utmost to defeat HIM"
POLITICS IN MARYLAND.