The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-08-25


port 10 Executive favor. Executive appointments
are principally conferred on the agfarians.
A short time since, the Evening Post, an old
fashioned federal paper, the organ OF the Loeos IN
the city, was rebuked by the Albany Argus 10 no
measured phrase for iis dsor2anixing facuous, and
federal propensifies. Now these two papers are as
"two,win cherries" In loving harmony on the same
stem The one has rua up ns " d h,nn .se
proper Hence their amabili'y towards each onsr.
When our State currency and banking and credit
system shalt be under the feet Of the vandais then
the Argos 10 retain its allies will be compelled to
hoist the SkidsAcre and Fanny flag.
These parties were associated In the mob which
expelled from Tammany Hall and the Park, the
oldest and most consistent democrats Of the State
the early aud nnwayering friends Of Gen. Jackson
and MIR. Van Buren-the elite Of the party, who
had in the exercise OF their rights there assembled
TO express their sentiments on the condition of our
political affairs
Previous 10 the union referred to, and for num-
Der Of years, the Locos held the balance Of power
IN he city Of New Nork Both parties courted their
aid, and they alternately In the service OF the
which they could drive he best bargain They were
increasing throughout the Stale under the names OF
anii-monopolislss and wories" and IL was feared by
the "wire- workers. Of the Democratic party that
they might attach themselves permanently TO the
Wings. The political balance Of the two great
parties being 50 near in equilibrium IL that
these mske-weight sans-culotie politicians, might
turn the scale on the side Of the Wings
The idea OF loosing the power and patronage Of
the State was disressing-so much SO, that some Of
the leaders were willing to submit TO any dcgrada-
ton, and 10 subscribe TO any terms, rather than be
deprived of the ssloaves and fishes" Hence the
coalition fairly to be inferred from the action Of the
parties. And now whether "lhe party have swal-
lowed ap the Loco-Focos, or the Loco Focos the
party, matters little, so long the combined forces
are impelled by L0co-Fo machinery, acted on by
the principles Of the sect.
Ii Is idle for men 10 disclaim connection with the
agrarians, so long as they act with Them and on
their principles, and TO effect their designs As i
have attempted 10 show, the advocates Of the Sub
treasury intend 10 use It. TO the destruction Of the
State banks and The Stale currency, the result Of
which would be simultaneous destruction OF the
sass q pp and me 10 e n ases
tanning his true place. II he has the impartial and
intelligent spectator shall have none and WILL with
out hesitation, most properly assign him station in
the Loco-Foco ranks. BY their fruits shall ye know
them"
cannot sufficiently admire the cool effrontery and
mock display of charity, with which the convention
resolved TO urge their friends, rmness their
governing principles harmony and conciliation,"
when It had In the same breath denounced me as
"derelict from the Pathof duty" And having thus
denounced me, these harmony loving" compro-
missing mild, andforgving political christians, pirate
OF their respect for the tolerant and truly Republican
sentiment Of jefferson, that "every difference Of
opinion was not difference in sentiment" What
was the commentary from the text denunciatory
resolution Of an old friend tor the exercise Of an
honest difference Of opiDioni"
The resolution also asserts that havedisappoint-
ed the expectations of my political friends This
Ideny. When ] was elected In the fall OF SO, do
not believe that the Snbreasury could have obtained
from the Republicans of Chenango, ten votes. The
subject ash have shown, was canvassed in Congress
and in the Globe and other public prints in "a and
'35, and i was condemned by Gen. jackson and the
entire democratic party. II was from reading the
debates at that time that had formed an unfavora-
Bile opinion Of 1t. The State bank deposte law af-
ter full and ample investigation, was enacted with
great unanimiy BY the party, on the Recommended
ton Of Ger. Jackson, short time previous TO my
election was q friend to that system then--I am
now. And now, forsooth, i have disappointed the
expectations OF my friends They had no such
pectatons; and the Loco Foco portion of those
friends who assisted in elecng me- neither had nor
could have had, any such expectations They had
right TO expect that would stand by the policy of
Gen. Jackson, ard the entire democratic party. /
have done so. One Of their favorite measures was
the State bank depose system, as have most album
dainty shown, and that have sustained and will
continue to sustain, until a better way may be
indicated. have violated no pledge expressed or
implied. was pledged to assist in carrying out the
principle and policy of Gen. Jackson's adminiStra-
tion. have done so. Mr.. Van Buren, stood COM
mted before the nation by his letter to the Balii-
more Convention, and to Sherrod Williams to " fol-
low 10 the footsteps OF his predecessor The Ge-
neral was HE friend Of the State banks Mr. Van
Buren is their enemy. The former was friendly 10
the currency of the States, to their credit system and
their business; the latter is their foe. The General
was the supporter Of the deposite act; Mr.. Van Blu
zen would be its destroyer. The latter has violated
his pledges in relation to the management of the
public revenue. In this l have opposed him, and
shall continue to oppose him. But have disap-
pointed no Just expectations, violated any pledge
Thus, fellow-citizens, have frankly and honestly
spoken to you in vindication Of my course in Con-
gress IN regard to the subreasury scheme. need
hardly say that next TO the approving smile of Hea-
ven and the appreciation Of my conscience your
plandit "well done, good and faithful servant"
We, would be most highly priced. The best part of my
NE mas 6sen spent among you The evidences Of
your KIND Partially to Inc has been numerons-they
VIII De ercherished in grateful heart. Has in
gratitude at any time formed part Of my character?
appeal with confidence 10 you for the answer. Do
SO literally ministered to my elevation in society and
standing in the world2 Do you think It is in my
heart to desert friends dear to me- and prove false
and recreant to their principles and my princpes2
God Forbid Would that with his all-seeng eve you
could pierce the Utmost recesses of my soul In II
you would find no stain Of treachery emo derelic-
ton from the path of duty" but neverdying graft
tude for your iavors, and an unconquerable attach
ment to the principles Of the democracy.
Under the influence of those principles, have
acted in the official station 10 which your partially
has assigned me; and under them will continue to
act SO long as mingle in political affairs. Should
TAIL to receive your appreciation, shall submit in
silence and find consolation in the reelection that
have acted with purity of purpose from q disinte-
rested devotion TO democratic republican principles
and from sincere desire to advance the best interests
OF our common country.
The record Of the proceedings of the late County
Convention forbds the pleasing hope that my course
will receive the sanction of ALL can only say that
regret 1t. The gentlemen OF that Convention are
the same right Had they expressed their opinions
merely should have remained SILENT but they have
thought proper TO assail and charge me with ode
reelection from the path Of duty" Under this charge
could not remain silent Silence would be crimi-
nal, and an admission of the truth OF charge from
which my heart revos In commenting on this