The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-09-08

II advocates the election of GESERAL HaRBlsoS l..
cause
l. He is pledged to serve if elected, but oSE reFy
2 Every prominent act of his life proves hint IS,
friend and servant of his country and serlint n,
mocratic Republican in theory and practice
3 He would confne the action of the Fcdcrr
Government TO It's own appropriate sphere check II
monarchical tendencies, and maintain the balance Fl
the Constitution
A. He would be President of the MAN. and Wan Xix.
agent of the FEW.
5. Heis of the People, and for the PcapI.
He sympathizcs with their wants and unde fsanJs I.
interests. He agrees that acquiescence in m. tl,,
slons OF the majority is the vital principle Of Rew
lies he would exercise jealous care Of III, ript,
of election by the people and mpar equal ani o1se,
justice to all men and all sections II is REGARDED Al M
an evidence Of his belonging TO the people that their
enemies call him in dcrson "rHF Loo CAEN CANb,.
DATE and I" THE Pooh Mans PRESIDENT
6 He would have the public purse, NOT united with
the sword but kept Safety under the control OF Con
grcss intended by the Constitution
Z he agrees that Executive power has increased Il
increasing, and ought TO be diminished: and will give
his dlslnterested efforts TO remedy the evil
o. lie would preserve or apply the public lands,
common fund in accordance with the compact for the
benefit of all, and not a part of the States
g. lie would restore the constitutional and Repub-
can course Of legislation act the executor. not the
Originator of laws and limit the veto power general,
TO cases of Constitutional doubt
10 He would, to use the language OF jefferson
Y support the State governments in all their riphts ~
the most competent administrations for our domestic
concerns, and the surest bulwarks against ahtrepub
can tendencies.
IL. He would not seek an Executive Bank mar
new the exploded system of Governmcn paper none,
ID He is the friend of labor OF commerce and ~
trade, and the advocate of sound and uniform con-
currency.
l3. He has spent forty years Of faithful toll il hc
Peoples service, which he begun in youth ant afiu.
ence, and ended in poverty without reproach
IA He would bring to the administration III the
Government enlightened mind, comprehensive
views magnanimous policy, and an honest heart
and rest the merits of his administration upon the az
gree Of good accomplished for the greatest number
10 He is the father Of the benefcent land system IL
the West, and the author of numerous laws and trca
ties worthy of an eminent statesman and diplomatst
l6, His life is history Of the Wcst--and for his
preeminent and self-sacrcing services as a soldier
as Territorial Secretary, as Delegate, Representa-
tive and Senator in Congress, a a Governor as
General hero, dipomatist, statesman scholar
an honest man and patriot he deserves the gratitude
H. He would reform and purify tho departments of
government, appoint honest and capable men Office
and stop the leaks in the Treasury
Is In view of the great Importance Of the crisis
Gen. Harrison is THE MAN, reserved and qualified
it would SEEM by Providence, for the occasion 10 full
fiji the high hope and destiny of the country
nsons Of the faith that is in them Thus have W.
active, willy and corrupt party armed with the power
nded by a pensioned press and swarms Of interested
g means Of beating them. Mr.. Van Buren, is ALREADY
returns OF the last federal elections show. Wecan
npel the attacks Of our enemiosrefte their msTepre
Give free circulation to the truth, and yrtuous and
and the Farmer Of North Bend.
Wigs and Conservatives in Congress 70 the support
VS.;
in the recess, pei annum So 90
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