Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1837-1839, 1838-01-06
POLITICAL.
A POLITI AL TEXT 30 O x /.
FOR ALL TRUE BELIEVERS.
GENERAL REMARK

GENERAL RENARKs
Whereas, it is Of the highest importance TO pro- ,
ducc Concert and Unity Of action in our party,
and TO prevent diesensions, cont radc;ons and in-
consistcncics. Now, Therefore, this collection |
Of Text, with the annotations and hints subioin-
ed is compiled for the instruction and bcneti. Of
the faithful. from them speakers in caucusses, |
ana in all other places, will draw the subject OF
their harrangues, and never forget that they
compromise the cardinal points in our faith. Ed
itors Of newspapers will likewise take tho sub
jet matter OF thsir editorials from these Texts,
and cApSund them with edifviny carnes'ness.
As ignor ,nce may prevent, und the Common
People may not comprehend all the texts this
collection must never be read publicly; nor shown
10 individual members Q: the party, except by
some person duly initiated. who cxpound
them property and prevent Misrepresentation. A.
bovc all things let those to whom a copy is sent.
be careful not to let it get into the newspapers
TENT THE FIRST.
Federalism, federalism, Federalism.
This must be the beginning, middle, and end
of all political addresses, speeches and rcsou
tons. II is better not to give it any particular
definition, but work on the fancy and Imagination
of readers and hearers, by describing it iniis
tincily as something vast and terrible. Always
aiiude 70 1t in general way, not descending to
detail, truth would not answer our purpose.
! Note-Ths text is placed frs, because it is Of
primary Importance, and Of right, augh, toprc-
ccde all others.
TEXT THE SECOND.
Iac United States Bank-the raole Bank ana
nothing but the Bank.
! This Institution must be described mon-
siel-a Hydra with 81 hundred heads. All pcriis
that bctal by or by land, fires, earthquakes,
famine. pcstl!Cnce and droughts must lie ascribcd
TO the foul agency Of its patron saint, Nicholas
We cannot enroll HIM In our calendar. On the
other hand if the seasons be fine, crops abundant,
and business lively. do not forge, to remind pco-
pie that it happens during ''my administration
Should any impairment enquirer ask 1t the Pet
Banks are not little monsters Of the same spe-
Cies with the great one, let him be indignantly
rebukcd and charged with the hcinous crime Of
federalism. Ii he PERSISTS in his inquiry, let him
be seriously admonishcd and threatened with OK
communication.
TEXT THE THIRD
The Gold Currescy.
This will be favorite TOPIC. Public speakers
mus: draw eccply from the "Mines Of Potos'
They must likewise talk Of Bullion and Golden
lngots-ihcsc will afford them fine points for e!
feet. When they are in want OF TROPICS and 9TH
or rhetorical figures they may alludc TO the lncas
of Peru, the walls Of whose palaces were cover
cd with silver and the pots and kettles in the
kitchonS made OF motion gold.-Should any simple
and indignant member of the party enquire if the
administration ill evcr enable him to ea,his broth
out Of golden porringer, tell him 10 wait with
patience, and that there's no knowing what may
happen Some things can be done wciias 9TH
crs.
TEXT THE FOURTH
The last War.
This subject must be advanced on all occasions
to benefit the party. Never let it be omit ted Il
irrevert mt persons should ask what the measures
Of the present administration, or the generation
"a years ago, make no reply. Avoid controversy
which cGihcth not.
TRxr THE FIFTH.
Federalism-Fe Observation-Disclosures
> This excellent text will bear repetition II
/, cannot be used too often. Bat, above all things
be careful not to explain 1t definitely, least II bc
turned against u. for with sorrow it must be al
m:t,ed that we have too many Of US, fallen from
the tue faith and follow dangerous hcresies
TEXT THE SIXTH.
!. When you sriti Romans act like Romans.
!, That is to say, an accommodating latitude may
be ailo we'd between our principles and our pracii
! ces. When Loco Foco is present, defend the
:, 'equal rights d. ctrnc principle OF the world
= and when he expresses his horror OF paper mon
I ey. remind him OF Jacksons gold eagles. With on
2 in the Banking interest praise the Pet Bank Sys
n tenn which Government had adopted in the regu
] la.ion of its deposits. Should You converse
with friend of the "American SYSTEM talk o
/, .judicous tariff To the scan.en, speak q
: Free Trade and Sailors Rights" Favor State
rights with nulIifier, and agree with the wing.
f that our ''Cnion anus, he preserved. BE careiu
!: however, at all times and in all places, not I,
;, COMMIT yourself too explicitly.
:. TENT THE SEVENTH.
= Rotation IN Office.
: A very difficult and delicate text, continually
{ liable to be misunderstood II will need all the
n and light that can be gathered from the prece
ding texts to prevent It's perversion. 1t Ineans-
perhaps Is not best to say that It means exact
3 ~. Mystery sometimes conduces to faith. Gen
e orally, how the las should expoand this tex
d rather Than the Outs.
8 EIGHTH AND LAST TEXT.
j. federalism, federalism, federalism.
e The importance Of this Text induces Us to re
Z mind our brethren Of it q third time. Ii an.
+ honest brother enquiries whether the measures
$ Of the present Executive have not tended 10 an
unconstitutional increase OF power, inform h'u
that he must submit his single judgement TO the
\ supreme and infailIblc decision of line farty :
!, If he be incorrgibly obstinate and 'ncredu'oas
!, accuse him Of heresy and let him e exconmunt
: Gated.
: To the True Believers throughout the Union
II Brethren. shake hands with you aiI-My hear
:. i. Zig and it is in the right place. Prudence il
J, the creates Of virtues. Be taiihful-Promse