The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-12-01
From the N. Y. Times,
HON GIDEON LEE.

Among the noble few TO whom an everlasting dent OF
gratitude due from the friends of humanity and free
dom, the name Of this venerable citizen stands most
conspicuous A democratic republican from his hrst
setting out in life, the pure principles and sublime
theory OF that political faith have been developed and
derived lusire from his talents consistency and Paio
ism When faction had reared It's hydra head ana
threatened the destruction Of tho boundaries between
virtue and vice, and the demolition OF those wise re-
slrsnts which constitute the bulwark OF freedom from
1898 down to this day, the commanding form and IN
flexible mind OF Gideon Lee, have stood erect and calm,
firm and unbent rolling back the tide Of destruction,
and defending the institutions established by
tors During the recent crisis he the great fonn-
dalton and corner stone OF the unchanged democratic
republican party. When the torrent Of subservency
and base subsection to the dictalion Of misguided,
mlsjudgng, or wicked men, was proslrating men who
had been before esteemed for their principles or incg-
rty, and corruption tainted and infested the whole po-
tcal atmosphere Gideon Lee braved the tempest snd
withstood the storm, and gathered around him faithful
gallant few. resolved with him to make more effort
to redeem the land In this noble aud arduous under
taking, he has contributed the unceasing efforts OF his
giant mind the moral influences Of his upright charac-
and long life Of public and private usefulness and
the generous part Of those fruits with which MS
industry ssgacty and perseverance have been crowned
Standing thus prominently marked IN the contest ne
has been made the object of the btterest nvectve ana
the vile ISLANDERS of those who had wandered from
the path Of principle and duty. Their detection was
but the strongly marked by his unchanged posi-
ton and all their successes seemed to avail mem as
nothing, long he stood unmoved upon the OLD land
marks OF principle The triumph Of principle having
been achieved and the sober second thought OF the
people, having returned in time to save them from de-
struction, il becomes duty to point out those who
have been most instrumental in awakening and arons-
ing tho public mind this correct state OF reflection,
It's efficiency" having been proved, think its force
will be best perceived by holding up emulation and
imitation those patriotic and bold men who have nam
tanned truth against The influence OF party attachments
and personal association we are happy 70 perceive
that this important service has been commenced by our
contemporaries. We are happy to have the opportunity
of transferring to columns the following eloquent
and Just tribute the character and services OF Mr.
Lee from the Poughkeepsie Journal which has itself
performed most distinguished aid able part IN the re-
cent struggle for liberty. @.. ..@...
Hon GIDEON LEE.--I has often been remarked
that our revolution made the men who adorned, and
carried it forward TO triumphant contamination
This remark is easily applicable to every national
crisis; and to none in the political history of this
nation more than The one through which we have
just passed II has embodied and marshaed on the
side OF good government an array OF talent intellect
and moral worth, seldom eqhalled and never sur
passed. lr these perilous times did not make the
men, who have stood by the c unry and sustained it,
they nevertheless have called them oui tried them,
and now their names are inscribed high upon the
records of fame Among the names of those 10
whose patriotic exerions, self denying zeal, and
moral frmness, the country is so largely indebted,
we mention, with PRIDE the Hon. Gideon Lee, of
New York
His history is that of many of the mos, conspcu-
Gus men now in the country. From the dependence
OF the poor boy he has gone up step by step, 10 inde
pendence atiuence and fame--ever characterized
by noble sefreliance, and untaulering faith in
the invincib lily Of personal integrity he is the v
ing witness, and exemplhcation of the truth Of that
faith. and his fidelity to that integrity He is the
man whom the people have delighted TO honor
Familiar, practically, with all the details of business
as well as comprehending the science of trade he is
prepared to enter fully into the wants OF the com
mercal people II is cheering feature in he times
that such men are appreciated. He has filled the
honorable station OF Mayor OF New York. He has
represented that mistress OF the Western world in
the Halls OF Congress; and for the last year has
generally devoted his time and 10 effect the
political regeneration OF his country. In the front
rank OF the Spartan Understanding with fear
less heart, and unwinkiug eye, the obloquy of po-
cal scandal strengthening the weak, and encourage
Ing the despondng--slood Gideon Lee. When we
saw him take his seat President of the Syracuse
Convention, witnessed his devoted spirit and I'M
shaken frmness caught and reflected by those around
him, We only said we fch New York is redeemed!
emancipated!! saredu! We saw in him represen-
tative of the elements which were to preserve and
purify, and we were not mistaken our impulse
inspiration, our prediction proprecy, and we tender
our congratulations and thanks 10 the man who stood
frmest when the heavens were darkest, and taught
us never TO despair of the Republic
Having gone successfully through the battle We
must not loose sight moment OF the men who guild
ed forget for instant the counses by which our
victory has been achieved; do not crow them with
laurelS, as in Rome, and march them in rium-
plant procession through The streets Of the capital,
graced with the captives they have taken, and the
trophies they have won-but we do more we point
them out TO the young as patterns OF imitation; we
hold up their example for all TO follow; and we
cherish the memory of virtues las an assurance
that while these exert their conservative influence
in the land the Republic will never be lost.