Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1840-06-25
FOR THE SPECTATOR.

Oh forming Tippecanoe Club, Ananias Da
viSson was called t. the Chair, and Fred'k I
Alfred, appointed Secretary. The followin,
preamble and resolutions were then adonted
whereas we deem 1t a right guaranteed ant
secured to us by sacred charter, to speak free
yoi public men and public measures and
whereas we intend to exercise that rirht in
ne approaching contest for the Presidency
we feel 1t our duty to declare the motives
which compel us to oppose the recollection n,
Martin Van Buren, to the Chief Mauistrac~ y,
the U. States.-We object to him because ne
was recommended by his predecessor, and in
whose footsteps he is pledged to follow, thus
dr'hi'uhg slavish subserviency to the will
VI one man. We object TO him because he
arrogates to himself that he is a compopent
part OF the Legislative head, when, in fact. the
Constitution expressly denies to him that as
sumption. We object 10 him because he is
tne PRESIDENT of party and not of the Peo-
pee whose servant he is, and whose will he
ouSht 70 obey. We object to him because of
MS elevation to office Of disappointed and re-
Jected candidates for the peoples favour. as
numerous instances most fully and undenia-
eiy prove. we object TO him because of his
financial scheme, the Sub-Treasury. which
has thrice been repudiatcd, and which now he
is ABOUT TO fasten upon an unwilling and re-
iuctant people, by mere party vote, obtain
ca by the disiranchisement of SOVEREIGN
State, and by direct infringement of her
rights; which will have the effect of establish-
ing TWO currencies, one for the office holders.
and the other for the people, and because it
VIII increase the executive patronage to an
alarming extent, acknowl edged by all too
great to be welded by one man; thus PROVING
that he has no regard for the will of the peo-
pie, above whose authority or censure he has
placed himself. We object to him because
OF OF his project for the distribution of the pub
nc domain, treasure acquired by the best
blood OF the revolution, and in violation cf the
rights of the old States, who coded them n
the Government, and who are, certainly. en-
titied to an equitable share. We object to
nm because OF his stupendous scheme to raise
standing Army in time of profound peace,
VINO are to provide themselves with the no.
cessary accoutrementS, at their own expense
De marched from their respective States and
homes, Tor time definitely specified, and
mustered by officers of his own selection
when the Constitution declares that each
State shall have the exclusive control of her
own militia, and the appointment of her own
oiiicers. we object to him because of the
infamous doctrine contained i'm Senator Wallis
report, that it is the right and duty of Office
holders to interfere in elections: a doctrine
toned, and which Mr.. Jefferson said would
be sufficient cause for removal from Office
we object to him because of his latitudinari
an principles, In advocating tariff of protec
tlon, as proven by his letter to the North Ca
rolina Committee, and by his votes in Con-
gress. We object to him because of the de-
grading doctrine that to the 'svictors belonp the
spolls," thing unknown in a Republican
government, and practised only by the feudal
barons In parcelling out to their vassals. This
was avowed by Gov. Marcy, of New Yorl,
one OF MIR. Van Buren's leaders. We object
TO him because of his retaining in office men
known TO be In default, and not taking the
proper security from them for the faithful per-
Torrance of their duties, as abundant evidence
testifes. Time would fail us to snecify ali
the objections that could be urged against
the present Chief Magistrate; they are too
numerous and of character too aggravated.
Men come not into therworld "with saddles
on their backs, ready booted and spurred to
be rode legitimately by the grace of God -
| and as independent freemen we ask Won tn
kick the rider from the seat he has assumed.
and which he will retain, unless correction
be found in the virtue, the patriotism. and in
telligence of the people.
LIST. Resolved, That we will use all fair
and honorable means to promote the election
OF that tried patriot and eminent statesman.
VIM. III. HARRISON, of Ohio, to the Office
of President, and JOHN TYLER, of Virgi-
MIA, to that of Vice President, and that in
iurtherance OF this object we will form our
selves into an association, to be called the
Tippecanoe Club of Mt. Meridian.
;. 2nd. Resolved, That the officers of This
club shall consist Of a President, two Vice
Presidents, Secretary and Treasurer. The
duty OF the President shall be to preside at the
meetings OF the club, preserve order, and do
all other acts pertaining TO that officer, and in
the absence of the President, his duties shall
devolve on either of the Vice Presidents.
3rd. Resolved, That the duty of the Sccre.
tary shall be to keep record of the proceed.
ings OF the club, read them at each succeed.
ing meeting, and keep correct list of the
; members.
), 18th: Resolved, That the duty of the Treas.
urer shall be to take charge of all monies thai
may be collected by voluntary contribution
and eXpend the same in procuring such rub
lie documents, for distribution among fl,
| people, as may be ordered by the club
9Th. Resolved, That CORRESPONDING and
Executive Committee 10 consist of five mem
bers, be appointed, whose duty it shall be Il
. maintain and keep up correspondence witt
thc cluos' that have been, and may be forme,
In the county, as also throughout the Union
In order TO ascertain public sentiment OH tin
great questions now before the people.
9th. Resolved, That members of other club
In the county shaIlbe entitled to full member
ship In this, and participate in it's delibera
5 tons, their names being reported bv officer
OF the club TO which they are attached. or 9th
er evidence being furnished of membership
9TH. Resolved, That this club hold its meet