The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-01-03
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During the brief period Oess than six years which
has elapsed within which, for thefirst time, feven
took the smallest interest," and part whatever pre-
vousy in The political conflict and agiiations of the
times, i have made Il an invariable and infexible
rule from which, up TO this time, have in no one
instance departed 10 descend 10 notice anony-
nous assaults that have been made upon me. From
this determination, should not now have deviated;
but that an anonymous article assailingme in an nvi
dious manner has acquired weight (if the crcum-
Stance can give increased weight from being pro-
mulgated through The columns Of the oGcial organ
Of Saturday night last as well also that others
concerned
Notwithstanding the sn5terfRge, to which the wri-
ter has resoried TO conceal himelf the veil is too
thin behind which he stands, not to discover salts
iactoriy TO me the pen OF an eatptoyee here II am
not incorrect In my conjecture this individual (the
duties 10 which he was assigned, having from the
circumstances OF the times, ceased altogether, or
nearly so y has occupied portion Of his time, for
which he has been paid out of the public purse, in
writingarticles advocating the Sub Treasury scheme,
and singing out distinguished individuals who are
opposed 10 il I; and among others my humble SELF to
assail individually through the columns Of the oGial
organ s
Circumstances indicate that this pension and syna-
cure are TO be continued probably that the same
services may continue to be performed.
The article to which make reference is the fol-
lowing:
aMessrs. Blair and Rivcs Before ! left New
York. was stated in Of The daily papers of that
city, that REuBEs NJ WHITNEY was the actual editor
Of the new blnk paper established here few months
since under the tile OF the lEadi0aiaa. The ac-
ouracy df,his statement became a topic Of inquiry
and conversation In the circle of my acquaintances,
several of whom are among its subscribers, upon the
recommendation OF some OF their friends
sSince my arrival here, have taken some pains
10 ascertain the trne state OF this concern and now
communicate some of the facts which have come 10
my knowledge to you, in order that you may publish
them il you please, not only for the information Of
my friends in New York who had manifested curl
osi,y on the subject, but Of any others who may en-
terrain similar feeling.
"'The Madisonian was established, under
stand, By young. gentleman, under the encourage
ment given BY several distinguished individuals
among whom Mr.. Whitney Is by far the most active
and talented Mr. Whitney is net thc editor but has
the greatest interest in the establishment OF any ir-
dividna and writes more of the articles in it than
any other. II Is certainly crcdilabe to his genius
that he has b,en able TO bring around him all his
most violent and vindiciive enemies in Congress,
only in support OF his pct establishment by choos
ing It's osensbe editor Printer TO the House of Re
he has been 50 long the private agent in this city.
While these institutions performed their duties TO
the government and the community, no epithe Of re-
proach seemed TO be sufficient TO express the aver
sion of these gentlemen both to them and their agents.
but the moment they destroy their character by re-
fusng TO perform their sacred obligations, both the
banks and Mr. Whitney, who represents them here,
bscame prime favoritcs. Wise, Graves, Underwood,
Bcll-and in short, all the former prosecutors OF Mr..
Whitney have in true Christian philanthropy, for.
given his alleged misdoings, and rally around him
with one accord, in perfect obedience to his signals
His liyeliho d depends upon the reorganization OF
the system of PET banks with full power TO use the
public money in private speculaions His efforts
all directed 10 prevent the establishment OF any
plan BY which the banks may be relieved from the
necessity Of employing him; and in these labors Of
love the whole Opposition cheerinlly cooperate All
differences to details overlooked, and all for
mer chickering's forgotten. To hear Wise, who
year ago would foam at the mouth, am told, at the
bare mention of his name, now speak Of the estima-
BILE character and sterling honesty Of Mr.. Whitney,
one would suppose that the millennium had actually
arrived. The simple fact is, they are both laboring
in their respective vocations--whch, at present. are
Identical Mr.. Whitney has certainly achieved
victory over his opponents OF which he may DC Just
ly vain. A.
The writer of the article, after having as he says,
"taken some painst ascertain true state of this
concern" (",he Madisonian,') undertakes TO COM
municate some Of the facts which have come to my
in New York" and Of any others" who have ma
infested curiosity on the subject"
Now let the facts which he has collected and put
forth BE- examined .s
First /" The Midtsonian iras established, I under
aaad BY young gentlemen, andcr thc encouragement
giren bp &rerak distinguished tadiridnaks among
rhom Mr. Hnitncyis by far The most dctre and te-
icntea.' =. 4@@'"
So l,,.; h,c,
held out BY me, for the establishment of the Madi-
sonian, the first ntima,ion that ever had that such
an undertaking was in contemplation, was seeing
the prospectus published in tie National Intelgen-
GER Ii was not, until the editor of the Madisonian
had been in the city some length Of time, preparing
for its publication, that ever had personal
knowledge or acquaintance with him.
Thus much for the first fact
Second. "Mr Whitney is not the editor but has
the greatest interest in the establishment Of any indi
vdual and writes Of the articles in it than any
other" The writer has saved me the necessity of
con.radicng the statement, which he remarks, one
of the daily papers in New York contained by stat
ing tina, am " not the editor" of the Madisonian.
The statement which he gives as a fact, that have
:" the greatest interest in that establishment Of any
individual" sas wholly destitute Of foundation as of
truth am not interested in the same, TO The extent
of single farlhing have read that paper regu-
arly since the first number was put forth and, as
far as can Judge, the political doctrines maintained
by il, are the original Republican,, expoundcd and
sustained by Jefferson and Madison, in opposition to
the vague theories and visionary sophisries, which
have recently chained in certain quarters. shall
rejoice TO see il prosper for which has my sincere
and hearty wishes Since have been shut out from
the Globe, under the system which it has pursued, of
discouhensrcihg free discussion, by combining the
articles which were admitted into its columns TO one