The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-06-02
From the albany Ereaing Journal.
AND AR1STOCRACY.


True Democracy labors for the happiness Of
the mass. II recognizes no principle which
compromises the rights and interests Of the peo-
pie. II Yields nothing requisite TO the malnfe-
nance Of those rights and the protection o{those
interests. II disregards the specious plta al
temporary necessity, and the plausible pretsxts
which Power is ever ready TO urge for encroaeh-
ing upon them. II sees no reason why Govern
ment should shield itself from embarrassment
BY embarrassing the People. II both cannot be
prosperous, il prefers that the good OF the gredfa
est, number should be consulted. II denies the
validity of any government which processes TO
exist for any other purpose than that OF pros
noting the collective and individual prosperity
Of the governed. The creed OF true Democracy
is simple and Ineligible. Its conclusions are d.
rect and positive. II has no sympathy with a
government which proposes TO stake care ofitself,
and leave the people TO take care of themselves"
II makes no provi sion for the divorce and SCI
paration" sought for by the present Admini'tra-
lion. II expects its magistrates to accommodate
themselves to the same bed, and satisfy them
selves at the same board, which answer for the
people.
The principles upon which Van Burenismi il
based, are strictly aristocratic. Aristocracy lives
and acts exclusively for class. II rules for the
interest of class So does Van Burenism.--
The measures, the policy, the laws of aristocga-
cy all tend TO the same pont-the agggandizc-
ment OF class. Itsvirtues are al! class virtues.
So with Van Eurenism. Its only virtue, are
charity and courage, (charity that begins and
ends at home--and courage TO grab all it can lay
its hands on.) Aristocracy gives grandeur, ia
cllity and security to government, and toll and
servitude and oppression TO the people. So
would Van Burenism. With aristocgacv private
rights, pursuits and conveniences are di regard
ed and tramped on whenever they conflict with
the interests Of the Government. With Wan
Burenism it is the same. II aristocracv de.
crees that It's tribute shall be paid in gold and
silver, gold and silver must be forthcoming
though the people have TO coin their heait3 to
obtain it. So with Van Burenism. Its exac-
tons mus, be complied with whatever the sac.i-
hce.
Aris,ocracy in every form in which ii ha, up
appeared upon the earth-and those ferns HAYS
been as various and diversified as the tints Of az
autumnal forest-has sought to bend the spirit
| Van Burenism Is striving to do the same thing.
Arstocracy accuulplates and consumes, but
never tolls or produces. tits the same with Van
Burenism. Aristocracy thrives fastest and
wakes latest when labor is low.-Aristocracy il
averse to high standard Of value.-The lower
the price OF property the greater quantity it can
grasp 70 its own use. So can Van Burenism.
Arlstocracy is systematic. II never abandons
purpose once determined on. II changes its
means and mode Of approach often--but it; aim
never. II is subtle and circuitous in its adj
vances-ingenous in devising pretext s-adrot
in the choice Of occasion and opportunity, but
steady, unfnching and Incorporating in its
designs. Is not this the character Of Van Flu
renism Witness the steadiness of it aim for
ten years 10 obtain an absolute control Of the
money power. First, BY adopting and standing
god father and stock-distributor-geney to the
Safety Fund Banks--then by making the State
Banks pet depositores-now by creating Ma
tional Sub-Treasury Bank, s.founded on the Gre
dit and revenues Of the Government /" and nearly
ready 10 extend the essential aid Of its corrupt
resources, to help Van Burerism through the
coming election.
Aristocracy admits no latitude for freedom of
opinion. Whoever acts with it must think with
1t. Secession is punished as treachery. 1t en-
rolls its retaners for life. So with Van Buren,
ism. The bed Of Procrustes was a couch Of
luxury, compared with the quarters to which
Van Burenism consgns the mind.
Arlstocracy encourages Genius only to enslave
IT, It often rewards men for the prostitution Of
talent-never for the merit of possessing it,
Let no truly great or virtuous mind court the ia
yor OF Aristocracy and expect TO live in indie
pendence. Let no truly great OF virtuous mind
court the favor of Van Burenism unless pre-
pared to surrender even the independence II alrea-
dy possesses. Poverty and prvaton, hungerand
desttution cannot faint the soul or take away
the high prerogatives Of intellect. Van Buren,
ism demands the unconditional surrender Of
them ALL