The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-10-13


additional dslrust Of the people, coming from the ede
raj Loco notification party, by stating that the JEFF
fesonan Republicans have always maintained the csPa-
city Of man for sefgoyernment, that they believe an
intelligent aud interrupted people are capable Of voting
honestly and safely upon all questions eiiecting their
public government personal welfare; that they being
now opposed 10 the Sub-treasury government Bank
scheme, will vote against il and defeat IL and that when
any other anti-repubcan despolic and destructive
measure shall be presented and urged by their rulers
they will against such measure, and restrain such
rulers. We would exhibit practical regard for that
cardinal principle Of Jefersonan Democracy, that the
people are the sole and safe depository OF alll power
principles and opinions which to direct the govern
ment. We do not believe that the people will he less
intelligent, less honest less safe at another election
than they at present; and therefore oppose all
| legislation and a party discipline and dlctation which
tends to shut the mouths, foesal the action OF the
sovereign people. We oppose desposm and tyranny
in every shape, whether ruling with mperlous sway by
single antocrat or swaylng party organization with
unreenng and prosecuting intolerance. We would
show TO those who have abandoned their principles and
betrayed their trus in endeayorng to fasen the Sub.
treasury Government Bank upon u.s. that the independ
Of mind ol our citizens is yet unsubdued that the
right TO freedom OF thought and freedom Of discussion
yet remain, and will be exercised for the salvation OF
republican institutions, and the protection Of pcrso
nal liberty, the promotion Of public honor and individual
welfare
It has been predicted by the authors and supporters
Of the destructive measures which have inflicted so
much suffering distress and misery upon whole
people, that things would all come out right" and
that prosperity would return, and now, when the IN
domltable enterprise and perseverance OF the Amerl
can people, are trunphing the most insane or
wicked schemes that planned and attempted
to be executed IN enlightened country insult is added
their injuries and they told by those who medi
taed and sought their destruction that they are the
authors of the returning prosperity. The language Of
the ministers, organs and supporters OF Mr. Van Buren,
this subject resembles that Of the ministers Of the
British king during the ncpient measures which led to
the American Revolution The complying officers Of
the British king claimed that the American Colonies
were fed by their country" grown up by "ther in
diligence" We reply to this, in the indignant language
Of the eloquent who answered these original SEN
| tments OF the ministers OF despotc power, that we
have begun to emerge from a state of adversely, in
spite Of rulers" Is 10 be any consolation to the
man who has been stripped OF the acquisitions OF his IN
dusty, blasted In his expectation and destroyed IN his
prospects, that the power Of his oppressors were limited
and that dawn Of hope begins dssipate the thick
despair around him, in spite Of the lamentations oil his
ruersf' Will it compensate the wretched sufferer for
his losses, that the who caused Them cannot shut
up the avenues to future acquisition Shall the authors
OF nations suffering and nations ruin 60 unwhippcd
OF JUSTICE" because they could make wretchedness
and the certain doom and future inheritance OF an
American citizen
1t is alledged that the SubTreasury bill is in prac-
teal operation aud that the improvement in affairs
has been effected under its Influences and that the re-
unfounded The allegation that the Sub. Treasury
is in operation is naked and unqualified falsehood.
The State Bank deposlte system is now every where in
operation, and with difference in form from the
sure Of General Jacksons administrator except that
the collectors and receivers deposite the public money
in the banks to their credit instead Of paying it
into the credit of the Treasury Of the United States.
Until this adopted by the officers Of the Fee
deral Government, there was no prospect OF improve
ment, and no hope Of change While the collectors,
/ andn mas he
with their exactons Of specie, both Government and
people were sinking lower and lower in the depths Of
bankruptcy. With return the former system, hope
returned That the people may Judge OF the merits
OF the SubIleasary scheme, as project OF practical
WISDOM we state, that it is tansmoun to advising
citizens take their money Of the banks, and put
Il in the post office, for safe Keeping The system is
not in practical operation, and our untiring and perse
verng efforts shall he exered TO prevent its taking
effect That its practical operation will be ruinous
as its authors have hoped, and its opponents have
feared we prove, when we state that it is designed to
make it take the place Of United States Bank, as
regulator of the currency and the business Of ct
and to be the Of introducing ereiusipe
metallic currency. That such the intentions Of its
authors, evident from the declarations Of the mes
sagcs of Mr. Van Buren,, the reports Of Sllas Wright
and Cambreeng and the speeches ofits friends in Con-
gress Any other plan than the receipt of specie alone
IN payment OF public dues, is admitted by the Sub
Treasurytes to be entirely farsca Should you vote
for the bill under the hope expectation that the specie
clause VIII Oe omitted, your VIII DC
such measure was never sanctioned by the admins
traton, and will be adopted by them. II you
vote for the Treasury candidates the administration
Will claim that you have voted for their scheme and
they will give 1t to you with its specie clause its bolts
and bars vaults and Safes and its des-
potisn.
We beg leave to call your attention the important
objects for which the Democratic Republican party
rallied under and elevated President Jackson The
great objects were retrenchment of the public expen
dtures, and reform OF the corruption and abuses grow
ing out OF executive patronage One Of the pro-
minent of these abuses the appointment of mem
bers OF Congress to office, and the election of the
Pres ident for second term These abuses have in
creased with most alarming rapidity and under the
whitening influence Of this nsdlous mode Of corrupt
ing the integrity and destroying the independence Of the
legislative branches, have witnessed in the vote on
the Subtreasury, the executive Of the nation almost too
strong for the resistance of the legislature To cut up
by the roots the great of all the evils under
which country has lately suffered, propose TO
amend the Constitution Of the United States, to
place the collection custody, and disbursement Of the
public money, by giving the appointment Of Treasurer
of the United States to both Houses Of Congress in
joint ballot, and limiting the term Of his Office two
years. We also ask for law prohibiting the appoint
ment TO any office of any member of Congress, during
the term for which he shall have beun elected, for
two years thereafter The limit for the subsequent pc
rod of two years necessary the success Of the
principle the prohibition of appointment during
his official term. 1t is well known that the principal
measures OF Congress receive their final action the
last days OF the session On the Sd of March repre-
sentative might vote for measure, and
the following day receive the reward Of his niquity
the form oil an executive appointment II the prohib-
ton be made not only for the term but for wears
afterwards the representative will perceive his interest
as well as his duty requires from him fidelity and I'M
swerving devotion his constituents and the welfare of
the people.
q have to declare TO you loss of confidence in