The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-06-16
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NEW YORK UNDOUBTED.

The following letter from well known and
esteemed member Of the House of Representa-
tives from the Empire State whose devotion 10
republican principles has been long and consis-
tent, will increase the confidence those who
know best, every where entertain, in regard TO
the vote of New York. The value Of Mr.. Chit
tendens judgment has been enhanced by his
trip through that State, from which he has lust
returned
WASHINGTON CRY, June 10 l840
Mr. ALLEN Since my return to this city, after a
short absence in the State Of New York where have
had the best means of asceraining the public opinion
in relation to the prospects of Mr. Van Buren, in that
State, have been frequently asked for my opinion up
on that absorbing subject During my absence, ira
yelled near the entire length Of the State-saw and
convcrsed with many respectable and intelligent ind
viduals Of both political parties the subject of the
approaching election, and have the satisfaction Of as
surfing you that there is foundation fci honest
difference of opinion-not doubt exists that the great
and patriotic State of New York will again con
tribute her influence to the elevation Of man whose
whole course of policy has been characterized by the
most perfect selfshness and which has spread desoa
has always preferred his own aggrandizement to the
glory happiness, and prosperity of his country There
is feeling of State pride of personal friendship for
Mr.. Van Buren,, and all of his hopes are based upon
party discipline, system to which his whole life has
been devoted, and the only for which he has ever
been distinguished
His financial scheme, which has been so long and
SO pcrtnacously persisted in scheme well cacu-
lated paralyze the industry ahd destroy the credit
and enterprise Of the country, added to his recent
attempt to raise standing army of 200 900 mill la and
place it under his command has excited the fears OF
his countrymen and aroused spirit Of righteous in
dignation and inAexble determination which canno;
be subducd and which will certainly overwhelm him
Great changes daily taking place in every part of
the State, and they all against him. have not
heard OF a single change in his favor, and hundreds
among the laboring and producing classes, daily
abandoning him, a who processes one set of
principles and practices another And why should II
not be so How can honest men, who realize that
they have country to save as well party to
serve" give their support TO man whose whole course
OF policy has been adverse to the best interests OF hi.
country How can honest laborcrs OF this country
whose wages be reduced to the level OF the Rus
sian serf the farmers, whose products find
market-the mechanics who can find no employment
the manufacturers, whose wares are wasting in their
store houses and will not command prices sufficient
to defray the expenses Of their mnnufacturc-n hne
how can any portion Of the community sustain an Adj
mnstrsiion SO hostile the President to the best
interests OF this once fourshng and happy republic
Mr.. Van Buren, has ever been regarded as time
n - annht He has been
watched with jealousy by the people Of his native
State, and never enjoyed their confidence Under
the sacred Of Democracy, with the aid Of ultra
and unprincpled allies from the old Federal ranks)
h, ha. PROSECUTED 70 his own sclhsh viows and d.