The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-03-31
From the Democratic (Ct) Sentinel.

AS it is well known we were among the first IN this
State who out in favor of the election Of Andrew
Jackson to the Presidency of the United States, and
until the suspension OF the Sentinel year ago, we ad
vocated his administration and also the administration
of his successor may be asked whether are Loco
Focos, Conservatives, or Wings To this we would
reply acknowledge such parties III politics They
are terms which define fixed principles; they are
mere cant phrases invented to aid the inrgues OF de-
marooucs and should be dscountenanced by every 4
who would think for himself act for himself, aud 60 to
the polls without persuasion and without purchase We
acknowledge but parties in politics, the Democratic
and the Arstocratlc. The takes the Constitution
for its guide and will support the constituted authorities
of the country when acting IN the sphere OF their eg-
innate duties and will advocate and defend the cardinal
doctrines Of Mr. Jefferson touching republican govern
mcnts. To this party we profess to belong, whether
scattered consolidated The otherpar readily
distinguished by their unsound notions OF government
they thirst for places and power; their principle IS to
divide and conquer" "rule ruin i they dcnounce
all the "rabble" who will not be governed and die
taed by their notion of things; they work secretly to
gain power they scatter themselves among democrats
to create discussions among them they arc constantly
changing party-names to avoid discovery. lhoy may
be known by their department toward the people They
always found opposing liberal principles the reduc
ton OF state expenses, the reforming obnoxious laws
They legisate on religious subjects They club toge
ther and constitute societies and interpretations Tor the
enjoyment OF exclusive privileges, and conntenancing
and protecting each other in their monopolies. They
composed in general Of all those who are or who
believe themselves TO be, favored by adrentltious
circumstances of fortune. They those, with some
honorable exception $, who have conIived to live with
labor, who hope day to do so and must con-
seqneny live ION the labor Of others This Is class
Of beings shall strcnuously oppose obtaining the po-
lca rule in this State, by fairly exposing them to tho
people.
IN regard to the Sub-Trcasury scheme, VIC are oppos-
ed to it, because always opposed to Govern
ment Bank, and but small step between
Mr.. Wrights scheme and great Government Bank
We believe the adoption Of that scheme would not only
greatly copardzo the liberty Of the people by giving an
almost unlimited extension to Executive Influence The
prosperity OF our Republic depends in great measure
upon the prevention Of the servants becoming greater
than their masters Executive influence is powerful at
at all times but what extent would that power be
increased with Government Post Office or Collector
Bank established in every town in our cauntry ..
As to local banks would reform rather than de-
stroy them We should wrsh 10 sec adopted weilre
gulated credit system In views. the business oc-
ratons OF our country require II, The scheme Of an
altogether exclusive metallic currency is chmerca-'t
canno, be eiTcctedwe must have credit currency, but