The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-10-12
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wherenpon the following persons were appointed;
Mortimer De Motto, Of New York; Pafacicts Pot
ter, Of Duchess; Henry Hamilton, Of sehohafiei
Judah Ellsworth, Of Saratoga; John r. sherwood,
OF Oneida; M. M. McGowsn. oil Iompkinsi
Gideon Lee, Of Ontario. and Afford A. Wiiiiams'
Of Niagara.
Corresponding Committee OF three, for me purpose
OF calling further Conventions was appointed, Wa
Edward SANFORD, Isaac Adrance and Henry w.
Hicks, OF the city OF New York
On motion il was resolved, that the Delegates IN
attendance from The respective counties be eonsiu-
ted corresponding committees thereof
On motion Of Mr.. Lee OF Ontario, Gen. Hubbeil,
Of Tompkins, introduced To the Convention,
which be proceeded 10 address al length.
All the conclusion of Gen Hubbes remarks, the
Convention adjourned to nine o'clock 10 morrow
morning.
FRIDAY MORNING.
Prayer BY the Rev. Mr. Blain.
Mr. De Motto, iiom the committee appointed Tor
thai PURPOSE reported the following address and re-
solutions, which were read, and amer discussion on
the part OF Messrs Hammond, Romeyn, Hubbell
Lea, Van Rensselaer, MCGOWAN, and Bayard, were
unanimously adopted
ADDRESS.
To lac Democratic Republican Eisetors Of ne State
of Ne1 York.
Fellow Citizens Having been delegated 10 as
semble In Convention nj an important crisis, In The
history ot the Republic beg leave 10 present Tor
your reflection, the important subjects which have
occupied our deliberations. We are upon The eve
OF an election limited the choice Il officers OF our
State bur other circumstances have extended It's
up ~ as 5 ssrsr nx os Of po
vernment, and the highest hopes OF The friends of
human liberty. Oher considerations, growing out
Of measures Of public policy and deeply and vitality
affecting the prosperity and happiness OF The people,
have been attached 10 the approaching election, and
upon your exercise Of the elective franchise will
greatly depend your own welfare and the freedom
of your descendants II Is not from any acts or
choice Of our own that we compelled to look at
these momenlous results, as coupled with a local
canvass; and We will endeavor 10 unfold 10 y0nr
view The agency by which they have become invoIv-
ed, as we'll as the ubiquitous designs, of which you
are the intended victims.
Bat liule more than Two years have elapsed since
highly favored citizen Of our own State protesting
10 be governed by The principles established by the
fathers Of the Democracy, and then enjoying, in
high degree, the confidence Of citizens in deyo-
tion TO The honor and interests of New York, was
elevated 10 the Office OF chiel magistrate OF the United
States. Under the administration OF his immediate
predecessor, the country had attained an unusual
degree Of prosperity, and that distinguished citizen
| quilted the station, with which he had been twice
honored by the popular SURFACES, with The exul,ing
declaration that he efl his country prosperous and
happy" Pledged TO follow in the footsteps of his
iliusrious predecessor" and having his experience
as a guide TO direct him in the path Of happiness the
people looked with confidence 10 The present iucum-
bent TO redeem that pledge, and remove the clouds
which some ill,judged measures Of government were
then gathering over the nation A Specie Circular,
founded upon edtet of the Federal E1cctitre had
been maintained in operation by force of MS WILL,
against the general complaints and circumstances of
the people, and in defiance of the votes and resou
tion> of their representatives by the operation Of
which, the coin Of the country required for the pur
poses OF commerce. 10 adjns balances OF trade, and
as basis of the general circulating medium, bad
been transferred from The points al which it was re-
quredi and locked up west Of the AIIegany noun
tainS Through the culpable neglect or criminal
refusal Of Congress 10 make the requisite appropria
tons OF our evidently increasing revenue and accu-
nuating surplus, and through the unwiSe and inju-
dOus sri uuations, BY the Federal Government, of
the deposiie Banks, 10 loan out this accommodating
surplus among the people, thereby Initiating and de-
preciating the general currency, and Fastening the
approach of convuSion the mischievouS effects Of
the Specie Circular were vastly increased and pru-
dence and patriotism alike demanded its immediate
rapeal and all the wisdom and fostering Of the
Federal Government TO save The people from the
calamities thus threatening them
Under these circumstances, the first appeal was
made 10 Mr.. Van Buren, for his official action. A
request was made to him By the great body of his
political friends in both houses Of the Congress
which had then Just closed its session, for the mme-
diae repeal Of the odioas Specie Circular II il
then exeriing any practical influence, the public in
lerests manesty required that il should be promptly
reScinded ii il were imperative, the principles of
Repabieamism demanded the obedience OF the Presi-
dent 10 the pDpui1r rtH The Presiden, treated their
Ecquest win cob.euPt, anu HellHeT lne
OF discomfort from an oppressed and injured people,
nor the entreaeS Of personal friendship, sufhced 10
to awaken his sensibiy. This inauspicious COM
mencement OF his constitutional term OF service, pro-
iuced general feeling of disappointment among
the friends OF The Executive; and they awaited with
deep anxiety The exhibition of fur her evidences Of
the sense in which he expected 10 administer the go
vernment.
month OF May, 1887 general suspension Of specie
payments took place. TO The entire surprise Of the ge
| neral government, and the general alarm OF our
whole people. When this great calamity had been
brought upon the nation, II was reasonably expected
| that those charged with the administration and who
| had so much agency in producing it, would have
| exhibited an earnest desire 10 alleviate the public
distress and in their official conduc conduce Ia The
restoration OF the public honor and individual wei
| fare. Regarding our constitution founded upon
| the immortal truths, that all men are endowed BY
their Creator with certain inaienable rights, that
amoug these life, liberty aud the pursn Of hap
are instituted" the people expected from their go
vernment paiernal and projecting policy, as much
from considerations of duty as from sentiments Of
patriotism. We need not remind you Of the cruel
Abandonment on thei part of The administration, of
all The constitutional duties which designed 10
assist the people in this appalling crisis Several Of
the executive departments including those through
which the public moneys are collected came for.
ward at that period in spirit savoring of the most
revengeful malice, and added their dyJtrarp eracion
the pressure which had overwh elmed our citizens
Fortunately Tor the public the executive departments
were still, at that time SO intimately connected with
\ the people, that they could not escape the conse-
quences Of the general reyusion and after bringing
insolvency upon the land, and aggravating its dire
effects-in the autumn Of 1887, The Federal Govern
ment declared itself bankrupt, and summoned the
representatives OF the people together 10 prordc fur
| hher pay for lis Ora agents
| The first message OF President, Van Buren, filled
| the whole country with establishment and alarm;
| and added most powerfully to the manifold evils
| under which our eiizena were then groaning The
principles OF that message were contained in his re-
commentator of-First, The Sub.tycaSnry scAepe--
Second, OF BANKRUPT Lpc applicable 10 corpora
lions and other hankerS-and Ihirh OF withhold