The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-04-03

upon ths yexed question, the whole course Of the ad-
nnsuauon has done violence the Fundamental prin-
eiPes o. Iepuoeanlsm, and the harvest gathered has
peeh % ens seeds sown. Though year since il might
ueheu all opposition, and in fact the spirit Of oppo-
son, had been dlsspaled vet now we find il uarayz-
ca py Inc loss OF the public confidence, and struggling
with desperate energy 10 sustain itself against the peo-
pie. The republican party reduced by deserons 10 the
wings, Is again weakened by divisions, which numbers
the Office holders and their sdh rents and IeaneTs on
one side, and arrays the patriotic rejecting aud ntel-
gent portion Of its former constituents the other In
this condition Of things what destiny awaits usi What
but total aud inetrIeyable ront
The people heartily sick OF state Of affairs
which brings them nothing but unmitlgated evil whilst
the horizon OF the future wrap in impenetrable gloom
They have manifested their repugnance TO IT, at every
successive election for tine last six months Rebuke
has followed rebuke, yet the administration listens not
lhe people fster-they say they cannot support It's
measures any further The republican party to
recruit It's numbers During the whole period Of Gen.
Jacksons administration, the democracy increased in
numbers, Notwithstanding the apostation OF the Multi
hers and the Calhoun interest Three fourtbs Of the
young men who become voters attached themselves to
the democratic cause and infused the spirit vgor and
enthusiasm OF young blood freely into its ranks. Gen
Jackson left US capital that rightly administered would
have preserved the union and integrity of the party for
half century to come but have squandered il as
reckessy as ever prodga scattered the pstrmony Of
his sire, and thrown destitute upon the world,
TO in the Of "un,red expedens," and
appeals TO the bascr passions of nature the ground
We have SO uuwisey lost. And how does the admins
taon propose to regain the affections and confidence
OF the peoplei How but by the very means we have
ridicued and made byword for two years pasi-byits
power and patronage" Not by relieving the dis
uesses Of the communy--not by enllsiing the appro
baton OF the sensible and candid portion Of
party-not by adopting measures TO revive commerce
and trade restore sound currency to guard against the
depreciation Of values and prices to give employment
nd tttat tha ,be.ls If
again IN motion, Not by these means, but by making
war upon the credit and currency of the State de-
sirucuve TO individual prosperity than conhagrations
tempests, or earthquakes None sustain the govern
ment IN this infatuated career but those who feed upon
It's bounty-the creatures OF It's power Look at the
conspicuous actors IN the public meetings-who they
but Collectors, Postmastes, District Attorneys and the
other instruments Of Federal power, fighting like
naries for their places and holding them condition
that the influence derived should be postuted to the
unconsldered service Of their masters This Pra,oran
band the regularly constituted manufacturers
and organs OF public opinion whilst the independent ex-
pessons OF the people their dIsnterested advice, their
prayers addressed TO of adanat and hearts OF
steel.
To those republicans who, without prejudice, will
turn 10 the contemplation Of the existing condition OF
things, painful and humllatng spectacle presents IT.
sell The Democratic panty, once proud, united aud
lnyincIbe-but year since everywhere triumphant
and animated by the highest hopess now torn by dis
sehslohs suhoefeu upon cardinal principles, ana melt
ing away like the SHOWS OF winter IN the summer SOL
sce A year ago, profession OF the republican creed
was passport 10 public honor-now 1t dooms cand-
date for popular favor TO destruction Then, an active
zeal the OF the democracy united with private
worth and talents, qualified men for official distinction
it marks HIM Tor destruction, enemy TO the
common veal. At the elections, Mr. Van Burens
friends set targets, and die as martyrs without
the consolation Of perlshlng III good cause. lhey
sink, like Anteus, to spring from the earth with
renovated strength but like the giants who, 10 their
fall were buried beneath islands and mountains, and
chained down TO eternal night Of captivity and de-
SPAR.