The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-06-30
TO THE DEMOCRATIC PORTION OF THE
VAN buren, PARTY.

We claim TO be Democratic Republicans
Some of US were Jackson and Van Buren, men.
We are now no longer Van Buren, men. Gen.
Jackson said he left the people prosperous and
happy. They are are not so now, every Dody
admits The celebrated "Junius" told us that
the condition Of people very much depends
upon the character of the adminisiratlon-tha
if we saw a people who were embarrassed,
afflicted, and unhappy, we should find the mi
nstry corrupt and bad. We see the American
people in the former condition now, and we
point TO the ministry. We are not as Gen.
Jackson left US. Mr.. Van Buren, has departed
from his line of policy, and deserted the "foot-
steps Of his ilustrious predecessor" Mr.. Van
Buren's conduct and measures have produced
the evils we are suffering. This is demonstra-
be Wages are low, mechanics out Of employ
ment, farmers prices are down, trade is inactive,
many people are compelled to be idle, the ma
tional revenues are cut short, State, national
and indi, idual credit impaired, and the United
States Treasury bankrupt. These are the con-
sequences which have inevitably flowed, as was
predicted from Mr.. Van Buren's desertion of
republican principles and presidents.
Now, the American Constitution was formed
to establish freedom, justice, and happiness, and
power was left with the people always TO pre-
serve those inestimable benefits. Their palla
dunn was the balot-box. and it was incstimable
good fortune that those rights when invaded,
perverted, abused, or destroyed, We're so left 10
be indicated by the people. BY the mere Volt
ton of the people, therefore, are remedies APP
Piled to all our political maladles.
When therefore party by long possession of
great power become corrupt, and all the evils of
mal-administration ensue, as we see now result
ing from the party Of which Mr. Van Buren, is
only President, they ought to be and they can
be put aside, without violence, by the mere vo-
lition of the people, and at their summons the
Constitution rises to its original purity and force,
and the banner Of freedom, justice and happi-
ness waves over the entire republic.
Now, then the people, understanding that
there are no necessary evils in government, and
that il is entirely unnecessary to suffer for an
other term the evils of Van Burenism, have
apparently willed change, and selected
General Harrison as the head and instrument
through whom the change is to be accomplished
In his election we shall again witness the tri-
umph of the people and the publication of the
political atmosphere of the country. The clouds
that have impended over the future will be dis
sipated; the sun of prosperity will shine out as
in the Golden time" and the American eagle
l..
stronger, broader circuit The principles of de-
mocratic republicanism-the true theory of our
Government--will be in the ascendant in every
branch of the administration. II is becoming
the democratic portion Of the Van Buren, party
therefore TO join in the reformation and change
now to be accomplished There will be no ter
rors for you in the elevation of The principle re-
presented by Harrison On the contrary, if you
are honest reT ublicans, the practical operations
of that principle will attract your support, and
enable you to rejoice in the JOY of the country.
You are not to be prescribed because you are
democrats. Ifyou are true disciples of the faith
of Jefferson and Madison, that fact will not only
save you, hut enable you to recognize in the
spirit of the new administration the revival OF
that very faith in its purity, for the develop
ment of which you have looked in vain TO Mr..
Van Buren,. Honestly and candidly you do
not see the true spirit of democracy in Mr.. Van
Burens administration. You see that the lead
ing men of his party are old fedcrasts, and ac-
cordlngly you find his policy giving every thing
a centripetal force which strengthens his own
hands at the expense of The people. You know
him to be selfish, bitter, intolerant, inaccessible,
and destitute of the frankncss of an honest man
This is not the spirit Of democracy That
spirit in its truth, is the spirit of humanity be-
nevolence and good viii TO all mcn--a spirit
which would direct Government not for the be-
neft of few, but for the greatest good of the
greatest number That is the spirit which, we
trust, would characterize the administration of
Gen Harrison.
Now bear in mind that the present party in
power is destined to be overthrown sooneror later.
VI you could reflect Mr.. Van Buren,, you would
see al the end Of his term nothing but jeaousies
and dissensions among his present supporters
This would arise from the numerous aspirants to
the Presidency, and their respective partisans.
Inevitable and perhaps everlasting defeat would
then be the certain consequence But if you
will permit Mr. Van Buren, now 10 retire by per-
hitting his defeat TO go by default of your active
exertions, you can begin, if you desire il, a re-
organization of your original party Immediately.
and with better prospects Of succeeding al the