The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-03-10

Il advocates the election OF General Harrison, be
l. He is pledged to serve, if elected but ONE TERN
. Every prominent act Of his life proves him to be
friend and servant Of his country, and sterling Demo.
cratic Republican in theory and practice
g. He would cenfne the action Of the Federal Govern.
lis appropriate sphere check It's monarch-
cal tendencies and the balance Of the Consu
A. He would be President of the MANY, and not the
agent OF the PEW.
s He is one OF the People, and for the People He
sympalhzes with their and understands their IN
Re agrees that acquiescence in the decisions Of
the majority the vital principle Of Republicsn-he
would exercise jealous Of the right OF election by
the people, and impar equal and justice 10 all
men" and all sections Il is regarded evidence of
his belonging the people, that their enemies cal him
in derision q the log cabin Candidate" and The
Poor Mans President"
g. He would have the public purse, united with the
sword kept in safety under the control OF Congress
intended by the Constitution.
4 He agrees that Executive power has increased, is
and ought TO he diminished, and will give his
disinie rested efforts 10 remedy the evil.
He would preserve or apply the public lands, as
fund in ordance with the compact for the be-
neht OF all, and not a part, OF the States
He would restore the constitutional and Republican
course Of legislation the executor pot the orgna-
OF laws, and limit the veto power generally TO
OF constitutional doubt.
TO- He would. the language OF jefferson, "sup-
port the State governments in all their rights, the
the buwarks against anti republican tendencies
H. He would not seek an Executive Bank nor renew
the exploded system of Government paper money.
i2 He is the friend Of labor, Of commerce, and ofrade
and the advocate Of sound and uniform constitutional
currency.
49, He has spent forty years Of faithful toll in the PEG.
pies service which he begun ii youth and afuence and
ended in poverty without reproach
IA He would bring TO the administration Of the Co.
vernment enlightened mind, comprehensive views,
magnanimous policy and an honest heart and res, the
merits of his administration upon the degree Of good
complis' ed for the greatest number.
5 He is the fathe OF the benehcen land system Of the
West. and the author Of numerous laws and treaties wor
thy Of an eminent statesman and dplomatst.
Il l6 His life is a history Of the West-and for his pre-
eminent and selfsacrifcing services a soldier.
Territorial Secretary, Delegate. Representative and
Senator in Congress- Governor, General, hero
K dploma,ist statesman. scholar, nm honest and
II p rot. he deserves the gratitude OF his countrymen
H H. He would reform and purify the departments Of GO
Il vemment, appoint honest and capable TO Office and
/ stop the leaks in the Treasury.
n is In view Of the great importance Of the crisis Gen
4 Harrison reserved and qualified il would
SEEM by Providence for the OCCASION TO fulfil the high
II hope and destiny OF the country.
ons of the faith that is in him. Thus have righteous
y and corrupt parry armed with the power and patronage
ID press and OF interested paizans struggle des
!. Mr. Van Buren, Is already IN minority Of the whole
efute their misrepresentation and expose their false
md viruous and discerning democracy ALL acclaim tr
and in Congress- to the support Of the friends
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