The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-10-13
by correspondent, under date Of" Syracuse,

Oct. IN
twas gathering Of pure, patriotic ard able men,
from various counties OF the State, worthy Of the canse
OF liberty and honorable 10 the manly Independence oil
tho un.rammeled freemen who represented IN Il
The gathering far exceeded the expectation OF those
who were engaged in the great work Of reorganization
and reform and utterly astounded the enemies OF the
Convention here. The ptful sneers Of the locofocos
were met by array Of an hundred delegates present
ing the names Of pure time-honored and most highly
esteemed ntfedenlists who have sustained the cause
OF freedom and democracy with unwaverng fidelity
They too old and too sincere to undo oil the iabors
of their lives and sell the birthght Of freedom trans
mitted by their ancestors for the good OF the party
and the ruin Of the country.
| The locofocos were confident in their predictions
that but three or four counties would be represented and
their amazemeDt was inexpressibe when they found de-
egates appearing from hiItyfour counties, on calling
over the list. The moral power of this body soon
felt and the noisy political brawers driven from
all their false positions, by sound argument The "spk
ing OF that artillery" followed by increased conf
dence in the hesitatng and doubtful the weak became
strong and the stroug became timd, and one general
feeling Of Joy and animation pervades among our
friends IL has settled the business in old Onondaga
and the impulse starting from the proceedings OF the
Convention here, will roll on throughout the State and
far beyond its borders disseminating md redeeming.
The Convention was opened by prayer by the Rev
Mr. Blsin, Of the Baptist church, who addressed the
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pirate nvocations to which have had the pleasure
| Of listening.
The venerable Mr. Mitchell, of Orange, was appoint
ed President pro tenn, and Messrs. Curtis OF Oneida
and Patchen, of Chataugue, Secretaries. Mr. Romeyn
OF Kingston then stated the objects OF the Convention
in one of the most clear, convincing and powerful ad
dresses delivered in such assemblage. II was
received by crowded auditory with the most profound
attention. and many beating heart testified to the elo-
quence and truth Of the speaker He was frequently
Inv of
applause from the people
The Committee to select officers for the Convention,
reported the names Of Gideon Lee, Of New York for
President; Joseph Hasbrouck, Jr, Of Ulster, Aaron
Remer, of Yates; Noah Wood Of Onondsga, and MIR
Enos, of Fulton, for Vice Presidents.
Upon taking the chair, Mr.. Lee returned his
thanks TO the Convention, in some very feeling and
happy remarks, and committee was then appointed
| TO draft Resolutions and an Address expressive Of
the sense OF the Convention.
| The Convention took recess until evening, and
that session was attended by great number of the
bone and sinew" OF our village. The addresses Of
the several gentlemen gave full exposition OF the
present position and objects of the unchanged De-
mocras," and made most mastery and onvincing
expose Of the federal and destructive Of the
present administration the Zone man power" Sub
| Treasury scheme. II convinced some of the most
rabd loco focos Of the fatal character of that odous
measure
! The Convention assembled this morning, and was
again opened by very able and fervent prayer by
| the Rev Mr.. Blain The resolutions and address
were then read 10 the Convention by EDWARD SAND
| FORD Of New York, and listened TO with deep atten
ton, and adopted with unanimity and enthusiastic
appreciation
| Mr.. Ellsworth, Of Saratoga addressed the Con-
venton in support of one of the great fundamental
principles of democracy, see fifth in the Resolu
lions and Address, to wit The separation OF the
public money from the political power" placing il
beyond the reach Of the federal executive to inter-
ere with the currency of the country, and the bust
ness of the people; and stripping the President Of
the means of corruption. His speech was logical
and able exposition Of this great democratic princi
pie sustaining his reputation fortalens, andargu
mentative powers and he put il test to the pro-
| Tossing Republicans whether they would 60 for an
Executive Government, or Government of the peo-
pie That is the issue: the enlargement Of the exc
cutive powers or the enlargement Of the peoples
| rights!
This great measure of the unchanged demo
Gratis" goes TO the root of all the evil The curse
that has visited all the business interests of the coun
try has arisen from the interference of the "cobbers
and thinkers" OF the federal executive with the cur
rency The specie circular, specie drafts and trans
fer system of the executive officer produced the sus-
pension Of specie payments Had that officer been
chosen by Congress, the country would never have
been scourged with these rods Of the oppressor.
These views were presented with Others illustrative
of the necessity and effects of the change, and com
| maDded the assent OF every mind