Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-07-18
From tho Nashville Union.
MR.. VAN BUREN, AND Tar WAR.

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| Wehave repeatedly exploded he hollow
charges Of the Federalisis that Mr.. Var
Buren, was opposed TO the War, but still
| they harp upon il as one Of their chosen
falsahoods. Again we submit 10 the pub
lie the overwhelming testimony which il
a part Of the coun.ry's history. II will
be found convenient FIR reference.
In March, 1885, benjamin Il. Butler
Esq wrote letter TO Hugh A. Garland,
Of Virginia. In abiding 10 Mr.. Van Blu
rem as the unwayering supporter Of Madi-
sons administration he said
"TheFe was probably no person ia the
State, y his own age, who bad given a
more efficient support 10 the measures 81
the General Govefnmenbduring the whole
period 81 restrictive system than himself.
His contemporaries Of all parties, ia the
country II his residence, might be appeal
ed TO as Witnesses. lie was 40 open and
decided advocate Of all the strong
measures proposed against Great Britain
during thA session Of Congress olfSll-l2
the war Included. Having been born
and rearedin the same town - having been
from July {lSI2, until after the peace; an
inmate Of his family, am able 10 speak
on this subpct, from personal knowledge.
No man Of character, acquainted with his
course add opinions in 1872, will venture
to assert tina, he ever expressed a doubt
Jas to the justice Of the war, or the expedi-
ency Of engaging in il al the time il was
declared"
4 In April, 1872, Gov. Tomkius made n
speech 10 both Houses Of the Legislature
on its assembling, approving the war
measures OF Madison's administrations to
which both Houses returned 10 him res
Iponsiye communication The response
of the Senate vas drawn up by Mr.. Van
Buren,, who was then member, and
commenced as follows:
"SIa. The Senate fully concur with
your exeellenc1 in the sentiment that, at
a period like tile present, when our coun-
try is engaged N war with one Of the most
powerful OF the nations Of Europe, differ
encc o3opinlon on abstract Ion ts should
not be suffered 10 impede or prevent a
united fnd vigqous support Of the consli
tuted authority Of the nation; and duly
Impressed witt conviction that in the
breast II the teal patriot all individual
considerations ind feelings should be alb.
sorbed in a paramount regard for his
coantryss westifc, the Senate viii cheer
: fully and iIrnit unite their exertions with
those olihe otler departments Of the Gov
ernment, to apply The energies of the State
to a vigorous Prosecution Of the war, until
the necessity pf its further continuance
shall be supers Eded by an honorable peace
the only legitimate Object Of war;
In the glodmest period &c the was
(lSl4) when the Hartford Conventionists
we're "plotting treason'' upon the north
eastern frontier theie was at the instance
Of Van buren, grc4 meeting al Albany
Of the members Of he Legislature and
others, Of which cSrrect writer at thai
period speaks as lolllws:
Il met at the Calitol on the 18th o.
: April, 1914, and wa addressed BY MIR
Van Buren, at great pength, and, as wa.
stated in the Gazeiles Of the day, will
great effect. At thel conclusion Of hi,
address, he submitted bhe following pre-
amble aud resolutions, Which were adopted
by acclamation:
We have only room for the following
, extracts. They are-tof themselves
CONCLUSIVE.
l \
"To prove that such has been the con
. duct, and that such are aud have bcel
, The views Of the party ia Ibis country
! which styles itself federal; that their s.his
tory is a history Of repeated injuries an,
: usurpaions, all having for their objec
! either the subsection Of the rights and in
! erests Of their country 10 her ancient an,
! unceasing foe, Or base prostitution 81 il
, fair fame for selfish and ambitious purpo
:, ses, lei facts be submitted I'd an intelligen
J and patriotic people,"
J, "I'heir opposition for The last thrice
years has been universal, malignant an
unceasing.
r "Their opposition was equally viruler
! when our country was basking in The sur
! shine Of unparalleled prosperity, as il ha
! been while her political horizon has bee
I obscared by tho clouds Of adversely.
! "They opposed the abolition Of intern5
! taxes when shose taxes were rendere
I unnecessary w the general prosperity ,
/, the country.
!" "1hey opposed The opposition of Ii
y. same faypR. when the 0nt1nuiffnn harnt,-
] necessary 10 tie maintenance Of our Il,
Y lional honor.
A "They opposed the reduction Of The nj
Y tional debt, when the means Of liz redu
" ton were in the power " Government.
"Thcy opposed the increase Of the n
tional debt, when Us increase oI an aba
donment of every attribute Of a free mean