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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-02-13
THE NEW POSITION
OF THE RABBLE FOLLOWERS OF THE CAMP.


The following, from the Worcester Repub-
lican, we find in the Globe of Friday night:
This, (Mr. Rves' plan) is nothing more or less
than the pet bank system which we have already
had, and tried it TO the hear s content. THE OLD
UNITED STATES BANK WAS A PARAGON OF PERFEc
TON COMP AIRED WITH Ir-AND THERE CAN But LITTLE
DOUBT, SUCH BANK WILL BE MUCH MORE FAvoRABLY
RECEIVED THAN THIS CORRUPT PET SYSTEM,
The facility with which the converts to
Loco-focoism take their new position, is most
wonderful 1t is not possible, however, that
any thing short of miracle could have so
suddenly illuminated their understandings,
captivated their hearts, and Quoted every
conjunction. 1t is but few short months
since the State Bank deposite system was
incomparably superior to a United States
Bank, the touch-stone of Democracy, and
sufficient glory to have served under the chief
who established it. The State Banks sup
piled "better currency" than the United
States Bank, facilitated the exchanges, were
found "most safe, convenient, response
BILE, and economical fiscal agents of the Co
vernment, and answered all the ends of the
Jackson party. But the summer of the
SON of York." seems to have brought the
winter of discomfort" upon many who
boosted most Of the triumph of their expert
ment." The paltering policy of the Treasu-
ry Department, and the mismanaged execution
of the Deposite Act, brought sin upon the
banks and all their wo The Wanted patriot
ism Of % and "a vanished in the catastrophe
Of May 81, and g the rabble followers of the
camp" burst into the democratic ranks, and
became the leaders Of the van, in crusade
against the people Of the States.
"Those who serve and seek for gain,
And follow but for FORM
Will pack when ii gins 10 rain,
And leave thee in the storm"
Thus have the floating scum" Of the old
Jackson party left it, and risen with the com
rades they detached to a rallying point under
the Executive banner, and from their new
position, unite their voices with the ultra
Wings in swelling the camor against the
institutions they seduced, and attempted to
destroy. Deserters from the banner Of %
and 81, they strive to propitiate their old
foes by praising the Bank they put down,
and in eliminating the party, and depreciat-
ing the policy they supported eight years with
pretended glory and pride.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-02-13
CoRREsPoNDENcE.
Nsw Yonk, Feb. 8, 1893.

.. as. NEW YORK, FEB. ., 1876.
DER Sln:-The meeting Of MECHANICS at National
Hail. in this city, last evening, absolutely over
wheming.
The room, which will probably contain tco thou
sand spectators crammed to its utmost Capacity
and probably as many more citizens retired, being
unable to find place to stand in.
Hooked through the dense throng, and SO respect-
able and Intelligent looking an assemblage OF The
hard handed and industrious portion OF the commu-
nifty, never before saw congregated.
They were the real Mechanics-the men who
built our city-whose application and economy had
laid the foundation of future compeency-when
the hand of radicalism was laid ruthlessly on the
fair fabric and ruin was le rioing in It's overthrow
The resolutions as far as / could gather their i'm
port, were firm, digniied and manly-lust the ex-
preston of sentiments that should emanate from the
sons of toil-who see and feel the blight and mil
dew that has fallen on their prospects, and whotrace
distinctly the cause in the action OF the General Go
vernment in its war on our institutions. Out of the
thousands who attended this meeting, not one could
be found who in some degree, had not suffered in
jury by the fierce spirit of Locofocoism. The mas
ter builder was unable to find any one disposed TO
erect dwellings or stores while the Government was
exertng their gigantic power TO render them va
lueess-the capitalists saw in the fall Of rents TO the
extent of thirty and fty per cent the best rea-
son for Withholding his funds until change should
come over our national councils--the journeyman
and day aborer looked at their little and felt
that the policy which denied them bread cruel,
unjust and objectionable; and all came to the meet
ing in that spirit of unbending opposition to the OPP
pressive edict of our rulers which caught its insp
ration from the heroes Of 70
Party spirit mingled not in the deliberations of
the assembled multitude-stern calm, unwaverng
determination was depicted on every brow; fierce,
vindctive feelings actuaed the throng, but all was
manly and dignifed in their countenances and man
ner.
Several speakers dilated on the subject matter of
the resolutions, and the eloquent remarks of some
talented mechanics were received with enthusiastic
applause. Altogether it was most triumphant ex-
preston of the unbought sentiments OF the true pro
ducing classes-and many, very many men who la
bored to elevate Mr.. Van Buren, to the Presidency,
were seen reluctantly TO deprecate the tendency of
his measures. Every day fresh deserlions occur in
the ranks of the Loco-focos and by next November
there will scarcely be-comparativey speaking-a
corporal's guard left TO the administration in this
city.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-02-13
REMARKS OF MR.. TALLMADGE,

or NEW YORK.
In defence If his Constituents against The charge Of
Bank HitEnsace.
This blot that they object against your house,
Shall be wiped out in the next parliament;
And, il thou be not then created York,
will not live 10 be accounted Warwick.
Henry W.
II is hardly necessary to call attention to
the able and eloquent remarks Of Mr.. TALL
MADcE, which all will peruse with interest
and avidity, though with different emotions.
Ii is, probably, the first instance in the his
tory of the country, when a representative
of THE PEOPLE has been called upon to yindi-
cate their conduct at the ballot boxes. We
hops it may be the last. II the Chief Magis-
trate Of this nation is to go behind the ballot
boxes, and confront the electors with the
charge Of any other influence than that which
their own consciences exercise over them,
and is to intimidate them with The rod Of Ex-
ecutive power, and that with impunily, then
is the story of mans self-government told, and
our liberties at an end
Mr.. TALLMADGE was imbued with the spirit
of true prophecy, when he foretold the
result Of the course of measures which had
been indicated through the "oaicial organ" of
the government. His predictions have been
verified to the letter In almost every soli-
tary instance, when the people have given
any expression of their will, it has been most
emphatically and unequivocally in opposition
to the principles of the Sub-treasury bill, and
the doctrines promulgated by the Globe. They
have rebuked the war upon their institutions,
and commanded in a voice which cannot be
misunderstood, that respect for their wants
which the general government is bound to
extend to them, and which no administration
will find it prudent to treat with levity or aver
sion.
Mr. TALLMADGE may be mathematical,
and read out Of the party church, but the
heavens that span HIS COUNTRY are the pan
oply Of patriotism, and the still small voice"
will prove more potent and satisfactory
preacher, than the myriads of priests that
clamor from the tripods of the synagogue Of
party.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-02-13
HARTFoRD, Feb. 9th, 1888.

DEAR SIN II have only time to say to you, that
the Democratic CONSERVATIVE State Convention,
assembled in this city, to-day, and was composed of
about tioo hundred delegates from different sections Of
the State" good men and true"-most of them men
who have stood in the front ranks Of the Democratic
party for the last quarter of century Il was such
assemblage of the people has been witness
ed in this State for many years. and the harmony and
good feeling that characterized the proceedings
throughout gave evidence that the destructive here
sizes Of Loco-focolsm have but a feeble foothold in
old Connecticut. An entire new system of organi-
cation for the party has been agreed upon-an indie
pendent ticket for State officers nominated, and a
series Of resolutions and a spirited address to the
people adopted, &c &C. The people in this State
are emphatically coming" and Loco-focoism is in
CONSERVATION. have not time to say more.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-02-13
SPECULATION Ar AN END.

The Banks, therefore, will not be required
nor have any oppor'uniiy-to loan half, no,
nor quarter 50 much as they have done here
toiore, during the high pressure of specula-
ton. The constant outcry, "that the Banks
will make excessive issues" if trusted with
the federal deposites, is all can, and hypocri-
sy. Speculation, and the recommendation q
the Executive TO g erfend loans tn accommodate
the people," are now at an end They produced
each other, and have persisted together by
mutual support! Cessante causo, crssat ct
cfsctus--as the cause Of speculation has
ceased, speculation must cease also.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-02-13
COL. GRYMES.

This gentleman was one Of Gen. Jacksons aids at
the battle Of New Orleans; and has been one of
his most ardent friends, well as one of the most
consistent undertaking, and able supporters Of his
administration. As an orator. and lawyer, he has
few equals in his State, and we may say, no supe-
riors.
But change has come over the spirit of his OPT
Mons. AL the extra session in October, he op-
posed, we believe TITO co 10 the dynasty Of banks
great and small = and in favor Of The " scheme"
Now, Judging from the attacks made upon him by
the Loco-foco Peoples Friend" of New Orleans, a
Van Buren, journal, we conclude that the gallant
Colonehas committed the objectionable sin of form
ing his o,cn opinion, and yielding TO his own convic
tons! #.."|
Col Grymes now a member Of the Legislature
has introduced a Bill TO "preserve and regulate"
instead of destroying the Banks, which is quite like
ly 10 pass; hence the tears and hostility Of the Peo
PIES Friend" which after commenting column and
half in the "Ercles'vein" on the bill Ga synopsis of
which we give below) concludes his comments thus
n
"Such is the bill OF Mr.. Grymes, who has been,
heretofore, prominent member of the democratic
party-whom the Conservative Herald has nominated
for governor-whom the wing papers have suddenly
discovered TO b. man Of surprising talents and in
tegrily and whom the Democrats -"
FROM fhe NCiG orleans American, Jan. 70.
THE SUBSTITUTE BILL.
Mr.. Grymes's Bill, in substitution Of Mr. Hoa's,
has been presented to the legislature and Il appears
TO have been concoced in a spirit OF compromise,
there is some probability, and much need that u shall
BE- carried successfully through Between the coer-
Give measures first proposed and the present pendaht
condition Of our banks some middle course SHOULD be
pursued in order TO give stability to the institutions,
and confidence 70 the public. BIZ the glance we nave
given TO It's provisions, Mr. Grymess blll appears 70
achieve this desirable end, or at least TO come the
nearest TO it, OF any Of the plans proposed. and we
are happy TO think it is likely TO prove acceptable 10
the directors ard citizens, as the bill has been
already pubishedi synopsis OF It's provisions will
serve All present purposes, when the debate on
each section comes separately up, il may be necessa
nv 10 revert 10 il more particularly.
SEC /. Requires that monthly statement, verified
on oath BE- rendered to the treasurer of the state and
by him laid before the Executive.
2l The Governor is empowered to appoint com
mission Of three competent persons, who can al any
time inspect the books of any bInk, and make their
report 70 the Governor, to b. BY him communicated
To the Legislature.
ID Requires each bank to eIehsnge monthly a re-
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por OF their actual condition, with full paricpiarsof
their respective operations
4h Each institution is 10 have gold and silver by
The Isl March, 1899 at least oHe-ihird The amount
Of all It's circulation and deposes, and never TO be
for three months without this amount, ON penalty,
&c &c.
9th. Thai all banks shall resume specie payments
for every kind Of their liabilities By The Isl March,
1910.
9th All hanks conforming 10 this law 10 be reliev-
ed from their present Liabilities OF forfeiture Of char
Ter, &c. &c.
TIN Forfeits the charter Of any monied institution
which shall not forthwith acceptthese conditions.
9Th. Inhicts all the pains and penalties Of perjury
anypyedeHt cashier ether iro sAaH givs On any
false Stolsmeat.
9th. The banks complying in every respect with
the provisions ofhis law will be authorized % issue
posi- notes redeemable in specie on the Isl March
lel0-reeeiyable by every bank at par and mol 10
DC ISSUED for any sum under ticenly dollars.
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IN SENATE.

MoHpAY, February IL.
report from the Secretary Of the Treasury relative
to the amount Of sales Of public lands, &c ordered 70
be printed.
MIR ALLEN presented resolutions Of the Ohio Lee
gsaiue, protesting against the passage Of the pfeep
ton law, against the Sub Treasury scheme specie cir
GUAR &c, and nsiructng the delegation to oppose the
passage Of such laws read and ordered TO be printed
Mr.. WEBSTER presented memorial OF SAT legal
voters Of Hartford Conn, against the Sub!TrcasuTy
bill ordered 10 be printed
Also, largo number Of petitions OF citizens Of Mas
saehuse.ls aud other States. the subject Of Texas
and abolition
Messrs. SWIFT, DAVIS and McKEAN. also pre-
scented petitions on the same subjects disposed Of as
usual
Mr.. BUCHANAN presented memorials Of citizens
OF Pittsburg relative 10 the establishment Of Naval
Hospital; referred,
Also, memorial Of committee in behalf OF the Off
GERS Of the late praying that they be allowed boun-
~ lands, the allowed TO oicerso OF revolutionary
referred.
Also, OF citizens Of Philadelphia, for dry dock at
that place: referred
Mr. MERRICK presented memorial Of the Legisa-
ture OF Md, relative the establishment Of National
Foundry, and recommending the location Of the same at
Hsyre dc Grace: referred.
Also, memorial Of citizens in aid OF the same refer
red.
Mr.. ALLEN presented petition OF citizens Of Car
roll county, Ohio, for repeal OF the Post Office law,
curing the payment OF hostages IN specie feerfed
Mr.. GRUMPY, from the Judiciary Committee, re-
ported BILL prevent the reissue OF notes Of any ns
tuition, chartered by Congress, after such charter has
expired. This bill had particular reference the late
U. S Bank Ordered with report and $4,000 copies
extra TO be printed
Mr. LINN, from the Committee on Private Land
Claims, reported bill authorizing Jno E Metcalf to
locate certain public lands ordered to I'd reading.
Mr., Upton presented resolutions Of the Legisla-
ture Of Indiana, praying the extension Of the Cumber
land Road referred
On motion Of Mr.. MOUTON,
Rssoiped, That the Committee on Finance, inquire
into the expedency Of increasing the salaries Of the Off
ofthe branch mint at New Orleans.
Onmoton Of Mr. KING,
Resoired, That The Committee on Commerce inquire
into the expedency Of placing buoys at the mouth othe
st. Johns river, Florida
Bill from the House, authorizing the Washington
Monument Committee, TO erect monument TO the me
mory of General Washington on the public grounds
Read twice and referred
Bill for the relief Of the heirs Of Ed w Duvall
Bill to change the terms Of the u. S. Courts in Vir-
ginia scyeray passed.
suB-TREAsURY SCHEME
Mr. NILES occupied the floor in favor of the bill till
half past three o'clock when. motion, he gave way,
and the Senate wentnto Executive business after which
action had on sundry private bills, and the
Senate adjourned
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lions Of the States Withdrawing itself upon ~ own
resources and leaving the people, unaidea anu
10 buffet the storms Of adversely whrn 80
~ bring upon them-I have seen Inc Siet
unon a system OF experiments, uVs. ~. S.sh,sa.
dearests Interests, and subyersiye o. OUT oIisn'es'
hopes-I have seen him persist ~ nIss h
49, decisive negative by the Legislative oraheh
as,ha rsnvernment and afler bis wild and visionary
~ Wy Nave been most signay rebnked through
- halloi box--I have seen him turn deaf ear 70
eli the remonstrances which have been made IN
every part OF the country, and with cold and dog
Oed indifference set at naughl all these demonstra-
IONS ~ the popular will Sir, aver in the face OF
he American people that there Is no cause for the
continuance Of the distress under which the country
now labors is in the power OF the administrator
10 remove Il by It's simple fat This war upon the
banks has dried up the sources Of suslenance TO The
peope, as well as Of revenue 10 the Government
Lei the Executive ablndonethis Sub Treasury
scheme--a scheme unworthy Of The age IN Whlsh
we liveet him. in good faith, resolve 10 revive lhe
State Bank system, and forthwith as fast as the
Joyous news could travel hope, and life, and actiyi-
w. and confidence would spring up on every SIDE 10
gladden. IL on its way would say then 10 the peo-
pie OF this country II could atter myself that my
voice would reach them, rouse from your lethargyi
burst the Lilliputian ties that bind you walk forth
in the dignity OF freemen; and teach your public
servants that you will not silently submit 10 have
your credit destroyed, your prosperity sacrificed,
and YOUR wives and children deprived of their
bread TO minister the partizan ambition or unhoy
caprice of any man or SET Of men, whom your mis-
placed confidence may have elevated TO stations be-
yond their deserts And let tell you, Sir, If the
voice which New York has already uttered be dis
regarded and these destructive measures be persist
ed in i warn YOU 10 beware OF the IDes OF NovEM-
ngR for her voice will then be heard from the At
Ian,ic 10 the Lakes, louder than the mighty cata-
ract which lhunders on her Western border.
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DEATH OF OcEoLA.

The Indian Chief stood pensively
Within his prison CELL
He who had led his warlike tribe,
Where many, fighting, fell
And tho deaths hand was on him them
Though ragged the fever high
Still Anger sat upon his brow,
And Vengeance fired his eye
H.
Imagination carried him
To days that then were past,
When followed by his gallant band
He braved the battles blast;
And saw the balls that round him fell
As thickly as the hail,
When wintry clouds obscure the sky,
And wintry winds prevail!
He mused-and then compared his state
The present with the past;
Once, fighting for his native land
Non, bound in letters fastl
His naughty spirit spurned control
Insulted was his pride;-
A short farewell-a bitter curse
And Oceola died ...
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What notes do we hear now from the grand
bugleman Of the band OF deseners. "THE
OLD UNITED STATES BANK A PAR
AEON OF PERFECTION, compared rith
The CORRUPT PET system !"
And yet the first was destroyed by Gen.
Jackson, and the last established by him TO
supply It's place
Consistency, hou ART indeed a jeuel
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-02-13
CONNECTICUT
party.

A State Convention was holden at Hart
ford, on the 9Th instant, for the re-organiza-
ton of the Democratic Republican party, and
the nomination of State officers Some par
tcuars will be found in the letter of our cor
respondent. Loco Focoism has ended its
reign in Old Connecticut
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-02-13

A number Of a paper called the = Chicago
Democrat" Of January Gath has been shown
to us containing the most unaccountable false
hoods in relation 10 Hon, VIM. l.. MAY, and
the editor Of the Madisonian.
We have nothing to say in relation to the
stale and Infamous SANDER, about the esta-
blishment Of the Madisonian, ii copies from
the Globe. We leave such work to the Globe
and its "by authority" coadjulors.
II seems that Col. MAY transmitted his cir
culars TO the Chicago Democrat" for pub
LEGATION, but that paper with the hberaiity and
tolerance characteristic Of the loco foco fede-
raliSfs and in humble imitation Of its great
prototype at Washington, refused To give Mr.
May hearing before his constituents. The
excuse is, that Col May ''is incapable Of
writing circular which he himself would
dare present TO the public" and this most
knowing editor accordingly discovers that
Col Nays first circular was written by
Thomas Allen" and the last I" under the tui-
ton Of Mr. Whitney"
very, that editor should not have overlooked
the rights and privileges Of Representative
in Congress. He should certainly have given
Col. Mays constituents the same privilege,
which he enjoyed, of examining the docu-
ments in question, and determining for them
selves whether they were bona file produc-
tons, or satisfactory explanations of their Re-
personalities course in Congress. This would
have been the course of true democrat"
1t will prove very insufficient apology
for an attempt to prevent Representatives.
appeal from going down to his constituents,
that the editor Of newspaper has fancied
charge so well calculated to crafty personal
pique as the one made by the Chicago De-
mocrat."
The wings denied to Gen. Jackson the
authorship Of his many mastery state papers,
in order to weaken their influence. With
the same object, fearing the effect Of truth
upon the minds Of the people, the loco focos
Of Illinois have endeavored to suppress Col
MAYS circulars, and to destroy their force by
basely charging their authorship upon others.
"Cowell's Interpreter" asprohibited in Eng
land bee use it unfolded mysteries which
none but God and the King should know /; so
Col. MAY is denounced as +" traitor" because
he will not tamely submit TO the "thnmb
screws" Of new-fangled party, and has the
independence to state to his constituents the
grounds of his conscientious opinions!
SPECIAL DEposITEs.- Will the Richmond
Enquirer suffer its attention TO be drawn to the
remarks of Mr.. WRIGHT on the compromise
proposed by its editor, and observe how diff
cult it will be to bring the Subtreasury party,
even In the last resort 10 snch a system