The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-08-01

trusted 10 the patriotism Of men, but whole reliance
should he 10 their want OF power 10 enslaye the people
Who does not see that ambitious and corrupt man
with The army at his command, aud hundred millions
Of gold aud silver s1lJec 10 his wil would he able 10
establish military despo,isnl II the army were too
small or too pstIioc for such purpose. hundred
thousand foreign troops might he called TO his AID Bu,
IL the public funds consisted Of credits upon the books
Of Banks according the uniform practice Of 20.
ycfnmeni, the moment the constitution Was trsmplod
under foot, and monarchy proclaimed, the necessary
supplies 10 sustain H. would fail for the Institutions Of
The country must fall with It's government.
Dot without looking TO remote contingencies there
are inDumerabe reasons why should regard this pro-
lect as the greatest calamity that befe country
teontempiaes the destruction OF credit both indyidua
and corporate and The reduction Of tho business OF the
community 10 specie basis Our system Of credit aud
banking institutions have built up innumerab, cit,
and villages, covered waterfalls with uachircr
and whitened every sea with our commerce. Il i nov
proposed to turn back forever this ene tide Of mos
peny upon Which We have been iriumphsry borne
and 10 reduce the business Of the country and the Wealth
Of the country, TO the specie siandsrd-to sink The
country IN the scale Of civilization 10 level WIN The
despotisns OF the East. ~
Republicans of Maine, what is your answer 10 such
a proposition! When you look at your innumerabe
harburs yon countless waterfalls your great rxet Of
territory, with luxuriant soil through which nature has
scattered rich minerals with bountcous nahd-in short
when you look upon the Of your State
and the proserbal enterprise Of your citizens aud com
pare with them the stInIed amount Of gold and silver
within your borders, you willing have that pay
made the Of value for al these rich pos.
scssIons7 Are you willing gANIsH CREDIT FROM
THE STATE and TO reduce your business the amount
Of gold and SILVER you CONTROL Won willing TO
suffer the whitening effects OF such sudden reduction
Of the value Of properly would enrich one half the
rnm TO AZ thp and n
or will you rather repose generous confidence your
own iesources Are not yonr ships, yonr mills, yonr
and your merchandise, capital sufficient them
selves to command credit adequate to the develope-
meht Of your resources Through the nte rven,on Of
banks and well regulated system Of credit you may do
in ten years to come, what New York has done the
ten years past. You may turn your millions Of acres
u wild lands into cultivated lsnnsyou may line every
creek and harbor with your navigation. and you may
open channels OF communication from river to r,er.
and from the highlands to the ocean When interests
and patriotism unite, who hesitate All that is
wanting Is the moral coursge to open your eyes to the
question You cannot refuse to 20 for your country,
your State and the preservation OF republican princi-
Piles,
1t is true that majority of those who have heretofore
acted with the Republican party, although opposed to
these measures are still indirectly supporting them. by
sustaining candidates for Office who advocate them.-
They haer themselves with the vain delusion, that
reconciliation may yet be efecedhat the sdminsra-
its wild experiments They cannot endure the idea
that the Republican cohorts which have often
ried dismay into the ranks Of the enemy, are to be
broken up Such were, for long time, the feelings of
all. Next TO their principles, Republicans cherish the
usages Of the party-the support Of regular nomina
lions, and generous confidence in their Republican
rulers. Their forbcarance has only drawn down upon
their heads the contempt Of the self sufficient aid over
bearing advisers OF the Executive.
They HAVE BEEN DENOUNCED AS TRArToRs.
WHENEVER WITHIN THE REACH OF EXECUTIVE Pow
Err, THEY HAVE BEEN Prosecuted.
IT HAS BEEN DISTINCTLY ANNOUNCED THAT THE SUB-
TREASURY WOULD BE CONTINUED IN FORCE, ALTHOUGH
THE BILL WAS REJECTED THE REPRESENTATIVES OF
THE PEoPLE.
That mind which can now look for any compromise
not exored through the ballot boxes, be obtuse
indeed. There is alternative left US, but uncond,
tiona submission, or bold and determined resistance
In addition TO these manifestations the part OF the
administration. TO make this political test,
placed in position by the resolutions Of the Augusta
Convention, that requires TO sacrifice principles
or oppose the election Of Mr. Fairfield. The master
spirits in that Convention, entertained so great d
tempt for the intelligence of the people. TO induce
resolution approving the Subeasury thus pedpmg the
candidate and all who support him TO this measure
This was feat worthy Of the supple seryity tina, led
the antipodes IN morals, in politics, and social feelings
TO pair of together, to this heterogeneous collection
the leaders Of which made up Of federalsts, dis
organizers. oice-hoders, otfceseekcrs, and sprhk-
ling of honest democrats.
Unchanged Democrats are therefore called uron by
every principle by which The actions of are GO
verned, TO rally in support OF candidates who have
not abjured the faith of their fathers. Amid the
general desec ration OF Republican principles, YOU
stand "Spartan band" uncorrupted and incorup-
tble. You ale the remnant destined TO bear mp the
arc OF The covenant OF our political salvation until
the scattered fragments of the party can again be
marshaed TO do battle in the cause Of human liberty.
Your position is one of immense responsibility and
requires the exercise of corresponding degree Of
moral courage. The unchanged democracy OF the
nation ALREADY hold the balance OF power They
have saved US from the fierce radcaliSm Of Tie
destruc,ives, and the visionary projects of The
Wings. They form nucleus around, which ALL
TRUE DEMOCRATS will continue 10 cluster until The
great Republican party is again recognized, puri-
fled from all alloy.
The unchanged Democrats of Maine are sufi-
ciently numerous 10 hold the balance of power in
their own State, and il is duy they owe themselves
and their country TO do ii. The election OF Sub
treasury cand dates would carry the impression
abroad, that Maine Is in favor OF the measure and
strengthen The hands of those who are striving to
fasten il upon the county. On The other hand the
election of Wings would establish the government
OF the Stale in the hands Of our old political enemies
a result hardly less to be deprecated.
Democrats of Maine-You who sill hold fast in
the faith delivered TO you by Jefferson, the great
expounder OF republican principles-a fearful re-
sponsibiliy rests upon you Few as you are, the
destiny Of the State is in your hands You have the
Po"S, ~ ShSSo htS SNSSsSSS VI q Dui ioi
you the State must be given TO rapine and plumber
You have reto upon every measure, and will find
the consciousness Of having served your country in
the time of her utmost need, sufficient reward for
all your exertions.
BLNJAMIN SHAW,
JOHN HODGDON,
WILLIAM EMERSON,
THOS. A. HILL,
ORRtN McCRlLLIS,
IA. CUSHING,
G. X. JEWETT,