The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-09-04

Jacksons administration and gave general saiisac-
ion. They were able and faithful public servants,
ana woud no doubt have been continued by Mr..
van Buren ifthey had surrendered up their honest
opinions on The Sub Treasury and meanly embraced
MS canno, express 10 terms too strong my disap-
probation OF such proceedings, and Of the manner In
which this Sub Treasury scheme has been again
and again pressed upon the country after had been
rejected Dy the people oi their Representatives
Every man Of the party IL he does moi chime 10 with
those VINO are ever ready 10 sing hosannas 10 the
powers that be, must keep his mouth shut or he
Is 70 be pursued with party intolerance to death
This Is preciseiy the course which has been pur-
sued towards Nj. Riyes and those who sustain him,
and this Is the spirit which calls for their blood. Ii
this be Democracy, may the Lord in his mercy de-
liver this country from II. would rather live I'M
der the Sultan OF Turkey than under such demo-
cracy. You speak of my ancient exerlions in be-
half OF Democratic Liberty. They are not very
ancient. II Is that for which | am now struggling
and to secure which 10 my country ! shall glory in
b.ing sacrificed contributed my humble aid TO the
elevation OF MIR. Van Buren, for the purpose OF fur
lhcring those great principles for which the R1pub
lic9n party have always contended. lconfess have
been greatly deceived IL one OF the leading
sures Of his administration is republican, or the
means which have been resorttd to for the purpose
OF carving H. by party mar ageu,ent and Executive
patronage against The wishes OF the people and their
Representatives, consistent with republican prn
cipes, To my mind they have an awful squirting
towards monarchy II they succeed, they will Ger.
! what Is government of one man" Gas was sign-
hcantiy inquired BY a committee Of the Senate of
which Mr.. Van Buren, was member) but mo-
narchy" As shall not be required to vote for the
PRESIDENT IN my public or representative character,
cannot admit that you or any else have The right
70 demand pledge OF me how shall vote In the
next Presidential election. have the right in com
mon with every freeman 10 postpone until the time
OF the election my determination on that subject and
]! Is right which do not intend 10 yield. OF one
thing yon may be assured, that when that election
comes, shall ronew my "ancient exertions in be-
half OF Democratic Liberty, and shall be found bat
Ting for the rights Of The people and not for an I'M
limited and irresponsible executive. In short sir /
shall support that candidate for the Presidency
whose principles and practices are republican, and
whose election will in my opinion conduce most 10
the best interests OF my country. | am not one of
your sink or swim" politicians, who will two years
In advance, pledge himself 10 vote for Mr. Van Blu
rem, right or wrong. Nay more, sir, will say that
II majority OF the peoples representatives in The
next Congress shall be opposed to the Subtreasury
(Which believe will be the CASEY and Mr.. Van Blu
rem shall 50 far disregard the popular will and re-
upon Congress the fourth time, he will forfeit the
support Of all true republicans, and certainly will
not receive mine. In the event of the death, resig-
nation, or absence Of any Of the Presidential cleo
tors, the two houses of the General Assembly will
have to elect others TO supply their places In such
case, should feel myself bound 10 carry out The
wishes Of my constituents by voting for such cleo
tors as will vote for the presidential candidate who
received the largest number Of their votes. hope,
sir, that you now understand my position, and so far
as i may affect me personally can assure you,
feel the most perfect indifference. Whatever desti-
ny may await me, shall have an approving con-
science assuring that have faithfully and fear
Your obd't serv't
JOHN I. ANDERSON.