The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-06-26
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In the Republican Legislative meeting on
mOving the adoption of the resolution.
expressing the sentiments of the
Representatives. Of the Demotracy of
~ Y in relation to the rejection of
Mr.. Van Buren's nomination.
Mr.. President: The resolutions which
| have had the honor 10 submit for the
consideration Of this meeting, but family
express the indignant feelings which
pervade this whole community. The
rejection of The Senate of the U. States
Of Martin Van Buren, as Minister Plen
ipotentiary to Great Britain, is an even,
unparalleled in the history Of our Gov
ernment. Wherever the news has
reached, the public indignation has been
manifested, by the spontaneous assem-
blage Of the people, who have pronoun-
ced, in tho seyerest terms, their con-
domination upon the authors of this da-
ring outrage. The manifestations Of
public sentiment, on this subject, will
continue 10 be made, as the information
spreads through this widely extended
State.
Amidst these demonstrations of the
peoples will, we, their representatives,
cannot fail to respond 10 the popular
voice, and to express our sentiments al
this unequalled insult offered 10 the hon.
or ofour State. In doing this, let it
not be embarrassed by the measured
language in which they shall be convey
ed. Those who have had neither regard
for their country, nor respect for them>
selves, can claim from US no other Ian.
guage, than that which is best suited to
The occasion. The people of this State
and Of this ULlon have heretofore look
ed with becoming reverence on the Sen
ate of the United States they have
viewed i; as the most dignrfed body un-
der the Government. By its recent
transactions il has descended from that
high elevation. 1t is degraded, in the
eyes Of the nation, and the alton H.
the eyes ofthe world. When men de.
lberalely convert the Senate chamber
INTO an arena and themselves consent to
become political gladiators, it is high
time that the people knew the charac.
ter of their servants, and tho manner in
which the public interests are sacrificed
10 promote their own private views. II
is high time that tle unholy combina-
ton TO disgrace or distinguish an indl-
vdual should be exposed to public scorn
and detesta,lon, and that the hypocrytl.
cal pretence Of nice and sensitive re.
gard Eor The honor of the nation, should
give place 10 the real causes of the out
rage-sn unnatural alliance for the pro-
motion Of personal and political objects.
Who, let me ask, is this Distinguish
ed individual whom these political as
piran's have thus attempted to disgrace
and desiroyl He is we'll known TO us
all. The people Of this Stale are famil-
lar with his name, and with The services
he has rendered TO his country. His
reputation is dear to them, and they will
be the last to eufier it to be tarnshed by
foul aspersions, however high or low
their origin. He is literally one of the
people. He is not of that class which
in the early stages Of the Government,
were denominaIed "lhe rich and we'll
born" an odious distinction which has
been attempted TO be preserved 10 the
present day, and which has often been
claimed, with au air Oftriumpb, on the
part of those who have looked with a
jealous eye % The success of favored in
dividuals, whom the people have delight
ed to honor. No, sir he is of humble
origin. He is the arli6cer of his own
fortunes: and often in the course of bic
political career, has he been reproach
ed with the humility ofhis birth. TIE
pride and wealth Of family Distinction,
has sneered at his advancement, and
has attempted TO frown iuto retirement
the man, whose native energies rose su-
perior to ito own exerlions, the attempt
has been in vain. II was contrary to
the spirit Of orr free institutions. In
this country The road TO promotion, in
the honors Of the Government is open 10
oil, Every individual is free to travel