The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-03-03
GREAT MEETING
or the Wing Young Men OF The DISTRICT

On motion of Mr. Joseph Etier, it was
unanimously resolved that u committee of nine
be appointed by the Chair, TO report resolu-
tons expressive Of the views Of the meeting.
The following gentlemen were appointed ::
From Washington: Henry J. Brent, Walter
Lenox, A. b. Claxton, Joseph Euer Dr. Jo-
seph Borrows, Dr. F. Howard. From
George Totcn r. Ould, Jr., Ill. b. Shep-
pard, Robert Clark.
Mr.. ii. J. Brent, Chairman Of the commit
tee, reported the following resolutions, and
addressed the meeting at length in their sup
port, and concluded by moving their adop
ton:
The Committee beg leave 10 report
That the citizens of the District OF Columbia are nc
DISTINGUISHED, but rather elevated the scale Of polll
cal condition, by the sanctty that attaches to unpara
Judgment and feeling sensbly the necessity Of acto
10 these days oil corruption, aud pesumiDg that, III
much as their opinion will be received expresses
in the immediate vicinity OF those who Originate thu
corruption, they have met IN deliberations upon the sal
vation OF their common country, and those at
distance that even within the shadow Of the throne, the
throb Of freedom sill beats Therefore,
l. Resoiued, That the citizens Of this District are
freemen and not bound 10 any other allegiance than the
Constitution ofthe United States; and that being free,
their fathers did surrender Tor the greater Of the
country, their right of suffrage with the sub
lime condition oil being sentnels upop The watch
towers Of liberty"
q Resolced, That sennes, aud pot as voters we
hereby give the alarm 10 brethren throughout the
United States; aud that stand pledged, from time
TO time, occasion may demand to keep alive, far
our eoIts the spirit of vigilance and resistance,
whose existence throughout the country rest the
hopes OF law, order, and true Republican principles.
u Resoloed That we heartily concur IN the patriotic
resolutions adopted by the fits, meeting Of the Wings
held IN the Hall on the 49, Instant, and do hereby
- ka., ..I. IL.
have met together, and why designate the admins
traiion Of Martln Van Buren, corrupt principle and
pernIcous IL practice.
4 Resoiped, That, while we exult in unshackled Ii.
berry, with profound regret the ahec condition
to which many OF fellow citizens here reduced,
by that spirit Of party vengeance and discipline, which
was introduced after the Inauguration Of Andrew Jack
son, and sui continues weigh down the minds O.
men. aud awe them INTO submission, lest the despollc
power Of dismissal should fall in thunder upon their
helpless families,
Resol1ed. That view with Indignation, those
who, having dended the people with false promises o.
reform, have used the lacies Of Government for their
own benefit; and instead uf cherishng a wholesome
sriat 81 PATRIOTISM prevent the immense patronage o.
power aud authority 10 array the several relations Of
once harmonious society IN against each other
D. Resoped, That freedom WAS too dearly won to be
as cheapy sold MS rulers here would dictate 10 US
aud the citizens Of this District would be a,nensblo TO
the country they obey the arrogant Of silent
submission SO lately promulgated il the official organ
OF The party IN this city aud that, while we Wit
ness corrupt man IN The Presidential Char who with
one breath recommends the enactment Of penal laws
TO punish as felony, public deauter, chersles him
IN his employment, aud pardous his robbery . thus
throwing the mantle OF seeming virtue the rotten
earcase OF the most palpabe fraud who recommends
with stubbornness that in effect amounts to despo-
tism when exercised IN the wrong hard money sys-
tenn oil currency quoting his authority for its advocacy
rom Governments, whose whole genius opposed
that oil system which. while deprrsscs tha
people ana beggars the poor man, eevates the office
holder, and gives, even to the President himself who
by law enjoys salary Of twenty five thousand dollars
an increase OF upwards of two thousand dollars per
annnm
Therefore, Rcsolcei, That where avarice is system.
aucaiy made motive of service of country, all virtue
Is a, an end, and liberty may date her DAYS as number
ed aud We look upon the attempt Of MIR Van Buren, TO
oree Sub.tfeasury upon the people, the result Of
mat most degrading OF all wees, which, beginning with
himself runs throughout the grand army of Office hold
CTS anu thers uepehdanls, and devotes them the
service OF party. IN whose continuance they only see
aperpetu''y OF their own lll-gotlen prosperity,
hesotrcd That we cordially approve of the nompa-
tons Of the Harrisburg Convention and believe that,
with HARRISON aud Tyler at the head Of our Govern.
meh', we would soon be restored to that pristine purity
and Independence which alone perpetuate freedom
and ennoble people,
That. IN N the character OF Harrison the mind con-
templates nothing but what is noble in precept and
brilliant IN example; hat his name is identified with
the tented field aud the hall Of legislature and IN zach
with glory to himself and benefit to his country That
he Is poor, though he was placed in circumstances
where he could have enriched himself from. the nubo
treasure. but he preferred simple wreath of honor 10
the glldcd reward Of robbery and public plumber That
his life simple and aborious ernbematic Of what hrs
administration will be and procure the great bless
ings that will result from the election OF so good man
we will pledge ourselves constant vigilance and un.
wearied exertion
Resoired. That in consideration of these opioion,
we feel 1t incumbent on us-a portion Of tho people of
this country-to send Delegates to the Wing Conysn-
ton that is to assemble Baltimore in MAY next that
may there bear testimony before our brethren that,
though deprived 81 the privilege OF voting Chat sym.
Dol Of libertw) still cherish within our hearts the
warmest sentiments OF love Of country
Resoiced, That this Distinct send thirteen Delegates
In all, to the Convention IN accordance with the org
nal number OF the Federal States.
Mr.. Walter Lenox, seconded the motion
for the adoption Of the resolutions, and adj
dressed the meeting upon the baleful mea-
sures OF the Administration.
Messrs. A. b. Claxion, Robert ] Brent
and Henry May, being enthusiastically called
for by the meeting, eloquenlly addressed il.
The resolutions were then unanimously
adopted.
On motion Of Mr.. J. t. Towers, il was
Resoirsd That confmiuee Of thirteen (seven from
Washington thrss lr30, Ae1audria ard t4reef from
Georges nu) BE- appointed q Mo ninaC u Ms meet
ing suitable persons to represent the Wing Young