Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1838-06-09

lIlh AHltSef At-N FN-t'-~--
as the opposition candidate for he Presidency N /
CONJUNCTION with n. P. Tallmadge as a candi-
date fer the Vice Presidency IS an omlnous
sight points uneningly TO the course ~hioh
events are taking. The little body of cohseF'a-
lives has been swallowed up in the. great federal
pahy, and the lines are about to be drawn, deep |
and broad-the political landmarks have already
been laid down, and we shall hencetorth know
but two parties 10 this country the Republicans
headed by Martin Van Buren, and John c. Cal
houn, and the Federaists with Henry Clay for
their leader aided by all the force thai conserva-
tism and Abolitionism can bring to his support.
We are glad that this is Sd. We rejoice that the
old enemies Of democracy have at length shown
their hands. The temporary and partial success
which they have recently obtained at the noTth,
in Virginia and in this State, have embroidered
them to come out openly and proclaim their prln-
cples, these principles are of the genuine Hamllto-
Man stamp. The general welfare" doctrine is the
foundation Of their credible constitution with
them means any thing, and every thing, the States
are mere dependencies, revolving as satellites
around the great common centre the federal 60
vernment, from which they are to receive light
and heat. Their first great measure, the euter-
ing wedge of their principles is National Bank.
project for such an institution has already been
introduced in the L. S. Senate by their leader.
Next will follow a tariff internal Improvements,
and appropriations 10 colonlse the free blacks,
and ultimately, no doubt, 10 buy up our slares
Then will come the glorious era of UNIVERSAL
EMANCIPATION, so ardenty desired by Mr.. Clay
and his excellent friend Arthur Tappan.
From this party, the republicans are distinguish
ed by line as deeply and clearly drawn as that
which separated the advocates of the divine right
Of Kings under the Stuarts, from the supporters
of constitutional monarchy under the House Of
Hanover. A strict Interpretation of the consttu-
ton, opposition TO oil constructive powers in the
general government, to bank, internal improve
ments &C., and the protection OF the States in all
tuCh l1oSlNSu ulO wv lCuuHlo UbIlSo Va
their creed and the political landmarks which Sc
parate them from their federal opponents. 1t is
true these landmarks have been occasionally
overstepped-a portion OF the republican party
have been found acting with the ltderalIsts on
certain quesiions--they have been guilty OF few
alterations from the straight line Of their prnci-
pies, but in the language Of Mr.. Calhoun, ii
was under circumstances, which, dough they do
not Justify the departure, are calculated in great
degree to excuse it, and TO repel elieclualIy any
inference that it was an intentional Abandonment
| of them.n We are now uniting again we must
do so. Tho common enemy Is III the held a.
gainst US, not as of late, in covert, skulking
manner, but openly, and without disguise. A
few unexpected triumphs have given him new
confidence. The banner Of Federalism is again
unfur|ed under its folds, we behold the ancient
and bitter enemies of the dcmocracy-the mo-
nopolists, the bank men-those who are for leg
sIating for the fsw, instead Of The many, who
would grind the honest laborcr in the dust, and
build stately palaces for the rich, and throw a
round them the lmmunities of privileged class.
Federalism, the genuine ofFsprli. Of arlstocratlc
principle leads inevitably TO such result, and fits
general tendency is disastrous to the interests Of
tho people al large throughout the union, it is pc
culiarly so TO the south. ltwould make US "hew-
ers of wood and drawers Of water to the north
ern monopolists, and manufacturers Ours is the
weakest, and al the same time the most produc.
tive section eff the union. We have too among
US species Of property which the false phllan
thropy Of the north looks upon with horror, and
against which furious, fanatical warfare is now
wagng. Where are zoe to look for protection ant
security! Surely in a strict construction Of tn
Constitution. This is our only safeguard. Throw
down the barriers which have been raised agains
federal usurpation, and there are but two aterna
tives lett for the south, either dissolution Of tn
union, or a degrading submission TO northern
cupidity and northern Ianaticism.
, The line is now clearly and distinctly drawn
lhere can now De no neulralS--ail must rang
themselves on one side or The other, whethe
, keown by the name Of Democrats, wings or nul
l6ers. The next Presidential election is to de
eide the question, whether the doctrines Of Jeffel
Y son or Hamilton are to prevail The Hamilto
: man (ederalIsis have taken up MIR. Clay as thei
candidate. lie has already brought forward on
: Of their iavorIte measures, national bank, an
they are fast rallyng around his flag, The timi
may wayer FOL time, but they will ultimately b
whipt into the ranks. The republican party ca
unite but upon one man, and that is the preser
incumbent OF the Presidential chair. For oul