The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-01-03
CORRESPONDENTS.
New YORK, December 81, 1897


DEAR Sir II am frequently assailed by the Loco
Focos with the question of "why, if we belong 10
the Democratic party, and are the supporters Of its
principles, continue to assail the errors Of our
own party onty, while we let the Wigs run scot
eel" l answer, for the simple reason that the
Wings are powerless in both houses of Congress Of
themselves, while the Loco Focos possess the high
places of the Government, and if not seated the
throne, WELD the power behind the throne mighar
than the throne itself Their word is law. Their
fiat is fate They say unto the obedent members of
Congress- go and he goeth-they bid the majority of
the United States Senate let go the bolts OF destruc
ton against the institutions of our country and To-
the thunder rolls around us, and we look afIigh.d
lest before we are aware, we are houseless-home-
ess-overthrown-our hopes shipwreckcd-our
ergies Frustrated As the Richmond Enquirer
forciby remarked, parties, by some extraordinary
process, have lately changed ground the Admins
ration presses advocating dcspottc and desperate mea-
sures while the opposition are from motives OF poll
cy or patriotism assailng those dangerous doctrines
with the whole force Of their orators and presses.
Briefly, the Wings attack the same measure now that
the Democrats successfully assaied in 1884 and the
Loco Focos are their sworn defenders.
Thus the riddle is solved--,hc mystery unveiled
learn, from more quarters than one that the Sub
Treasury scheme is in more danger Of being sue
cessfully pressed this session than il was the last
The Loco Foco leaders in both Houses of Congress,
are with characteristic cunning and deception, play
ing their most adroit game. They think to u the
Conservatives with pretended attempts 10 compro-
mise which are skilfully offered TO appear CON
ciatory, while the measures they propose are mani
festly impracticable and tend TO nothing ta an Hh'
mate rcsortto Tie old Sub Treasury project. BE not
deceived This is the time to sound the alarm. Let
the old-fashioned Democratic Republicans be on the
alert. That mighty power whose resisless although
silent energy, has swept away the refuge of ultra
radcalism in its strong holds mean THE BALLOT
pox-has vainly inlerposed, IL few desperate lead
ers in Washington can by their arts Of intimidation
and deception, marshal their train bands 10 the
slaughter of our most cherished institutions Let,
then, the meet in their majesty, and in voice
Of thunder, bid the coNspIRAToRs BEWARE!
Let the old fashioned Democratic Republicans at
once instruct their public servants to give no coune
nance TO the Sub-T treasury scheme or lis twin bro
Their the Special-Deposle scheme, as expounded by
its friends. Let every county in every state where
their representatives arc not the openly ar0red enc
mics Of the new expediens, send forth its voice
UumpctIOneu, against caring 10 Q1sUDcy pop"
lar will, emphatically expressed Now is the time
The Banks will soon-vcry soon, resume specie pay
mcns, and the plan now is to delay movement I'M
I'll the Banks arc prepared 10 resume, then the cur
tain is TO be rased-heir schemes for the destruction
Of all Banks matured-a monopoly of the precious
metals will be attempted by portion cfthe Exccu
tive offering TO be hoarded-and then hurrah for the
reign of Fanny Wright and her prime ministers
Slamm, Ming & Co To the Democratic RcpubI-
members of Congress, who are true to their Tor
mer principles, | appeal, to watch yig'lantly the
movements Of the Loco Foco leaders. 1hcy arc
desperate and bitter, and will assume as many
shapes as ProtcuS TO gain their point. learn, from
source, entitled to credit, that prominent appI'-
cant for the situation Of Collector Of this port VINO
was few days since, Stakeholder and Director
OF n Bank in this city, although good Loco foco'
in obedience TO hint received through knowing
friend who no doubt, golh cue from washington
suddenly became convinced ofthe Nervousness OF MS
crime in being allied TO a Bank, sold his SOCK re-
signed his scat as Director, and, 81 ooHr~ Is NO"
qualified TO enjoy the favor Of the General Govern
mcnt. Comment is unnecessary.