Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1837-1839, 1838-11-17

Ut ia HoHof O1 tletr Victory tHc tsStioH-
Many eNcelien, sentiments and speeches were
delivered, and altogether 1t splendid affair.
Gentlemen from all parts Of the Stale, and from
ether States, were present The follow ing letter
from Govcnor Duncan WAS read. Ii is worthy Of
universal publication and pcsusai. Especially do
we commend it 10 those who s,i.i cling tho
nGze. Inc ssadoAr, the form of Democracy, after
the spirit has Departed Wabash Courier.
JACKSONVILLE, SEPT. 2Sth, 1855.
Geaficatea:-Being disappointed IN attending
YOUR celebration, beg leave 10 say that | rejoice
sincerely at The result OF our congressional cleo
ton III this District and more, ii possible, do re-
l,ice at tho success OF the Wings" in sending
ma )rIty OF both Houses 10 the next Legislature:
/ for bad things at Washing ton, ihiak
affairs in the State are even more deplorable.
: You say Yours Is celebration of '.Whigs' and
'Copser, atiYcs.' To me party names Of but
little consequence. l commenced my political
career 'Denocrai," and continued to claim that
name 50 long rs that party acted upon the princ-
pies which they set out; but since they have n
bandonet them, am ready 10 JON any party
careless Ct ats n1ine, advocating true democratic
republican principles, such as have ever adhered
lio.-Nhen learned my principles of democracy,
that party was IN favor OF Il cheap and economi-f
cal government, and we turned Adams out tor eA-
pending Sl30oo,OoO per annum MIR. Van BI-
rem, the leader OF tho present dominant party, has
80 millions per annum.-lt thou considered
dangerous and an,Irepublican for public officers
10 interfere with elections. 1t is made part
of their duty, and the present democratic chief
magistrate has the glory Of having been elected
by the personal influence and official dictation Of
the highest officer IN the government. When
belonged Ia that party, every public officer
freeman; could vote, srcnk, and act independent
ly; and was considered servant Of tho public,
governed by and acting under the authority oflaw,
which made every check upon the others,
from the highest to the lowest, and oil guardians
of the peoples rights; but now, they are regaNi-
cd mere dependents of government, to do tho
bidding of the President, and arc required to act
unit, or no dismissed. discraccd, and ienounc-
ed refractory ubordina,cs-whch policy has
removcdali those checks and balances that have
ereto'nFe etcctaally secured the public inter
est Such policy must soon reduce the public off
Ger, TO The condition OF an affect palace slave.
The law and constitution, construed by tho
courts. then held sacred by all, and considered
By the Democrats especially, 10 be the main bull
wars q our liberties, and their strict observance
the bes, protection Of the weak and poor from
the oppression Of the arbitrary and the rich. The
President, claiming to be the great head Of tho
democratic party, ha. advised and fully sanctioned
the doctrine of his predecessor, in administering
the laws according to his own judgment, and vio-
ia'cs them aud the constitution whenever thov
stand in the way OF his ambitious grasp after
power The freedom of Congress aud tho free
dom OF The press. was then considered by Tint par
" as the great palladiums of our liberty. Its lend
ers do not hesitate TO bride and corrupt both, bv
the most shameful and barcfaced bestowment Of
high public Offices upon members Of Congress,
and Editors of newspapers, to extent never
known before IN our country, for the manifest pur
pose Of rewarding their serviiiiv in obtaining sup
port for the party.
When ! belonged 10 this party, il protested to
10 Jealous OF every unauthorized exercise Of pow
4, It
legal removal of the public money from the Gus
ody Of the law, to repositories Of his own arbi-
rarv selection; and it now susiains the same pow
# ia its extraordinary oiioris to got entire pos
ession OF the public money, by which the purse,
n violation OF The soundcsf principles of prudence.
s well as against the constitution and spiri, of
ur free government, will be controlled by pow
r which does not only command the armed forces
the country, but holds despotic sway over thou
ands Of dependant servi'e mcrccnaries, who arc
1ught 10 support his authority, and do his bidding
their peril.
Since most Of the cid bluc-light Hartford Con
eniion Federalists havo become patent Demo
rats all will confess there is great power in a
anne. know. VI by my own feelings! for never
ouid consent to yield claim to be n Demo-
rat, until saw the old Federalists changed as il
ere by magician's wand, into the most loyal
democrats! Then, what shall call
yselfi Wing? Yes, if Wing means now rs il did
iy wears ago--the true friend of liberty, who
,u!d not be hribcd or intimidased by the favor or
treats of power. II Conservative means such rs
e striving 10 wrest the government from the
lnis of those who, from unhoy ambition,
DIN fear, from contempt Of the peoples rights
ID free government, from ignorance Of tho
achinations Of their leaders, piunging the
untry into ran--iben !, also, claim 10 be Con-
ryativc.
Although the '.po!itical LIZARD that has crawlcd
the SUNNI, Of the column is already seen skuIk.
down under the fEowns OF an Infatuated &insuif-
people the friends of law and constitutional re-
ANTS will have rnach 10 do In correcting and
sdicaiiug the dangerous presidents and usur-
lions of those " no have been in power for tho
Il eight or ten years
With great respect, your obcdient servant.
JOSEPH DUNCAN.
sIessrs. Thonras c. Browne, and others, com
itee.
The new City Exchange Hotel in New Orleans
to be opened ON the lst OF November. il -
immense establishment. and some idea may be
q of It's cos,ness s. splendor from the fact that
neurological paintings on the ceiling OF tho
Il room cost S 1900.