The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-03-09

THE ONWARD MARCH OF PRINCIPLES.
We have just received very able address Of
Judge Bsyard, Of Seneca Falls, n. vi ofwhon the
couricr,printcd al that place, thus speaks
The Judge manfully spurns the shackes OF Van
nufsnsm and shows himse II possessed oil The spirit
ola freeman, with courage 10 utter bis senimenls.-
lie presents noble example to the followers Of Van
nuren who entertain like opinions, without the in
dependence 10 ayuw them. In view OF the torrents
o. caiumny and abuse that will undoubtedly be show
elea upon him by the mercenary and pIoscriPtlys
Parizans OF Van Buren,, the patriotic attitude &c has
assumed must excite the admiration Of every liberal
minded man who recognizes higher principles OF ac-
uon than the "Yoiis 81 tAe rargaisAsd."
And The Albany Jsarnal thus speaks Of Judge
Bayard;
Mr. oayard was among the earliest and most
eiiic.cnt supporters Of Gen, Jackson. He was last
winter appointed one ofthe Judges OF Seneca County
BY Gov. Marcy. He is gentleman OF elevated
views and as this letter shows, Of great intelligence
and ability"
From the address, we make as copious extracts as
our room will permit, which we recommend to gene
raj attention. The author Of the address says;
.For The last twelve years IN the ranks ofthe party
now sustaining Mr. Van Buren,, have been In ma
ny ways not an inactive parizan-though Il Is well
known that have disapproved the measures OF his
party in this sate on several occasions, yet believing
them right In the main until recently II would have
afforded me qualification could have continued 10
adhere 10 H. II Is painful to sever associations and
dissolve ties Of so long duration, No one can pre-
sumed willing to do SO without substantial reasons
and no one ought 10 do so without candid EXPOSE
IN Of them Approving sincerely most Of The lead
ing measures Of Gen. Jacksons administration, and
con6dipg in Mr.. Van Buren's professions Of obedi-
ence 10 the popular will, gave him my vote and
was gratifed with his success But the few months
subsequent TO The recent election, has exhibited him
and his friends In q changed position: They no
longer appear TO act and speak as they did formerly
Neither their measures, their practices, now their
avowed principles, are consistent with their demo-
cratic professions at former periods know that
difference as to a single measure, or two, will not
Justify the abandonment OF political party; else no
honest thinking man could consistently adhere 10 any
party. II the great leading measures and doctrines
Of party are right deserves support, though TO
matters OF minor importance 1t may, In one OF two
particulars, be Ia error. And On the other hand as
soon as Its great leading proclaimed doc
trfnes become obnoxious TO the peoples rights and 10
fundamental principles TO that recreant hypocTite
who suslains them! These are my views respecting
the duty of adherence to political parties. They
may be erroneous but they are sincere and not nop
first advanced
"If eyerthere were men indebted for the possession
of power to professions in favor of popular rights and
principles, they are Mr.. Van Buren, and his friends.
But there has been sad departure in practice from
their professions lregret 10 perceive that 10 many
respects, they have abandoned democratic ground
We sill have abundant pro- ssions from them their
language is ultra democratic-but their acts are OF
an entirely different character. The hypocrite in
religion may be tolerated, because, while he wears
his cloak he must observe the moral law, al least to-
wards the world. But the political hypocrite pos
sesses no such redeeming trait He Is the worst enc.
my OF polhcalvrlue The inconsistency OF his pro
LESSONS with his practices, coniounds The public
sense, degrades the standard of public morals, cor
rupts and vitiates every principle OF honor in politics.
and converts lofty emulation for the rewards Of the
republic into vile scramble for pecuniary benefits.
THAT radical change has taken place in the prnci
pies heretofore sustained by Mr. Van Buren, and his
friends, win be perceived from brief enumeration Of
facts and events, most Of them occurring since the re-
cent election.
The attack on he Nary made last summer in the
columns Of the government paper has recently been
traced circumstanaly the head Of that department,
and never dlsavowed ty him. newspaper upon
the officers Of any branch Of the public service, and that
BY their chef novel procedure But il is better,
perhaps, than could be expected of such chief the
present Secretary Of the Navy II the authorship of
worthless novels hardly surviving the Of their
pubicaton-and OF poetry which one, scarcely, save
the author read, constitute qualifications for the
conduct Of Of the great departments OF government,
Mr. Van Buren, isthe first parsonage who has the merit
Of so singular discovery. An lmbecle will occasions
ally creep into any department, but remained for Mr.
Van Buren, to realz the benefits Of two in succession
in one and the same department. Mr.. Jefferson was
accused ofhostility to the navy Isit Mr. Van Burens
policy prorokc similar accusations Of himself! Else,
why such appointments Why is the government
paper used the medium Of assault the navy and
that, too. by the head Of the department! shouid not
have referred to this subject did the Sccretays
cent annual report contain intrinsic evidence OF his
thorship Of the attack TO which allude The imE.-
clty Of the present Secretary made cons icuous
by the supercious arrogance Of his depa rment. The
agricultural part Of the community Lave derived much
benefit from the importation under general order Of
fh.. nan zf -
The present Secretary Of the Navy from experience,
probably, IN his own department, that the
IN our country leeds no farther Improvement, has
voked the oder Of which he appears to have been g-
noran: until informed Of its existence by Commodore
Elliott"
after the affair at Prescott was known, on which he
remarks:
"Ths last proclamation is a Stale paper, utterly
at variance with American feelings-hose to de-
mocratic principles-more despotic and antrepubli-
can than The edict Of any British monarch OF this
century. Let me be understood. ! should most cor
daily have approved in both instances, timely pro-
clamaton, couched in proper terms, and declaratory
Of our duties as citizens towards a neutral"
In reference to the suspected attempt to form an
alliance with Mr.. Biddle, the Judge thus speaks:
81 was Of those who approved that notable SEN
timent OF Mr.. Van uren-"uncompromising hos
tity to the Bank Of the United States" Nolwith-
standing Mr.. Van Buren, called TO his cabinet two
gentlemen well known advocates Of such an insli-
tuition, did not on that account doubt the sincerity
Of his opposition 10 the bank. But recent develop
ments would lead us to believe that the President
had compromised with the institution heretofore af-
iecting to supply the place of National Bank.
Else why in riolati6n of iaD was the arrangement
with Mr. Biddle made on the sale Of he second and
third bonds OF the United States Bank? There
must have been anricty on The part Of Mr.. Van Blu
rem for the compromise, he would not have disre
garded an act Of Congress TO accomplish such a
compromise. In mere fiscal point If view the
sale OF th- third bond unnecessary and made at
d sacrifice. As financial measure, therefore, it
deserves censure-but as a political movement, It
must be considered blunuer Of the most consum-
mate character The President OF the United States