The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-09-08
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ito the people Of Virginia" Any one who
ever read the articles published in the Globe
about fourteen months since, signed fEo-
MAN" cannot fail to perceive that they are
both from the same pen. The author of "A
Yeoman' more famed for birthstone than
brains," soon obtained his reward syna-
c,,rsship in bureau in the War Department
We understand he but recently returned from
the Virginia Springs, and under the Indian
name he has assumed, is now letting oil
the Suiphuric Gas he inhaled there.
He discourses most learnedly and eloquent
ly-particulary in his abuse Of the CoNsER-
NATIVES and of CONSERVATIVES. Addressing
himself to the Loco.t ocos, he exclaims -
"Let us awaken from the paralysis which
has bowed us to the earth. Let us discover
the traitors who have used US to advance
themselves. Let US expose the insidioas
treachery Of Conservatism"
Again he says -" The timid and irreso-
lutte among US are becoming distrustful OF prin-
ciple, which invite insult and contumely, and
are skulking to the protective wing of the mo-
ney changer and monopolst. The lethargy
of death seems to have fallen on ns--aban-
doned by the press, deceived by traitors, and
duped by Conservatism"
These are some Of his allegations against
some Of the best men in the country men
who have always worn the old Republican
uniform long prior to the time this their de-
famer was born.
He asks, (" shall the priceless legacy of
Jefferson be wrested from US; !" and CALCULATES,
in an air between hope and fear" Our scat
tered ranks are again rallying to the rescue,
and our beacon fires are blazing from the sea
shore to the mountains side. Let us then
fling ont to the breeze our stainless banner,
and under its conquenng motto Of confidence
in the people we must succeed"
Mark the arrogance Of this "hireling," who
talks of the legacy Of Jefferson! One Of that
very class Of Government office-holders who
were prohibited by Jefferson, by special cir
cuar, from interfering in elections at all. He
said -" 1t is expected that no officer will at
tempt to influence the votes Of other men, nor
take any part in the business of electioneer-
ing-that being deemed inconsistent with the
spirit of the constitution and its duties"
The pupil Of the Robesperian school Of
France makes war against the entire press Of
the country. Every thing base, prostitute,
and servie, is alleged against it. He says:-
1--WE have before US much to stimulate our
energies, and much to alarm our fears. Our
opponents have poisoned that fountain Of liber-
ty, the press and with few honorable ex-
ceptions, it is either pensioned into hattery,
or intimidated into silence. 1t is the enemy
Of Democracy the foul laboratory in which
is prepared the leprous dstilment which is to
drug US into silence. A free press was once
the boast Of our country: press which could
not be purchased, could not be inundated,
and which constituted the artery through
which gushed the pulse Of a nations freedom.
II is now the most saleable thing on earth.-
Gone is that lofty spirit ofindependence which
once marked its career. Gone is its breeding
which would not insult, its virtue which would
not deceive, its honor which would not mis-
represent, and its probity which could not be
bribed. Prostitution is now its capital, false
hood its existence"
There may, however, be some home truths
in some Of the allegations. Did the writer
allude to the Globe, when speaking Of " false
hood its existence ~ We hope he had no al
fusion to our worthy friend Of the Enquirer as
being "pensioned into fattery;" although on
the same day there appeared in that paper ten
columns of Post Office advertisements and
description Of the Presidents department at
the Virginia Springs, manner Of walking,
riding, eating, bowling, &c., all re'y Jaattering.
The press, "ihe enemy Of Democracy"
We have always been taught to believe that
the press is the great palladium of liberty--the
defender Of the peoples rights. 1t is evident
this pensioned writer has been indoctrinated
with the uItraism Of France in regard to the
press. He would establish censorship over
it, in imitation of the ordinances of the Po-
LIGNAc Ministry! We suspect he was in
France during the reign of that dynasty.
Prostitution is now its capital" This,
to some extent, is the fact. Look at all the
By authority" presses, the publishers of the
laws which draw portion of their daily
aiment from the public Treasury. Where is
their rirtue not to deceive honor not to misre-
present; and prodity not 10 be brtbed Gone!
Prostituted! Sold to the use oftheir, employ
ers. A lofty spirit Of independence is a
stranger to them. They are mere subscrrienis