The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-03-12

1t advocates the election Of General Harrison, be
cause
l-He is pledged to serve, il elected, but ONE TERN
friend and servant Of his country, and sterling Demo
cratic Republican IN theory and practice.
g. He would CT mine the action Of the Federal Govern
10 lis appropriate sphere, check its monarch
cal tendencies and maintain the balance Of the Consu
ton.
l. He would be President Of the MANY, and no, the
H agent Of the pEw
II He is one OF the People and for the People He
sympaihzes with their wants, and understands their m.
Re agrees that scquiescence in the decisions I
the majority is the vital principle OF Republies"-he
would jealous OF the right OF election by
\ the people, and impar equal and justice to al
men" and all sections Il is regarded evidence Of
in derisien the log cabin Candidate and T TIl
H Poor Mans President"
g. He would have the public purse not united with the
sword but kept in safety under the control OF Congress
4 intended by the Constitution
N Z. He agrees that Executive power has increased i.
increasing and ought TO be diminished. and i'll give his
\ disntefested efforts 10 remedy the evil.
II He would preserve apply the public lands,
fund in accordance with The compact for the be-
4 neht Of all, and not part, OF the States.
II He would restore the constitutional and Republican
OF legislation, the executor the oreina-
Of laws and limit the veto power generally cases
II of constitutional doubt.
II TO- He would, 10 the language Of Jefferson "sup.
port the State governments in all their rights, the
the bulwas against anti republican tendencies
\ H. He would seek Executive Bank nor renew
\ the exploded system OF Government paper money.
\ ~ He is the friend Of labor, OF commerce. and of trade
and the advocate Of sound and uniform constitutional
II currency.
II 49, He has spent forty years of faithful toll in the Peo
Plies service. which he begun III youth and auence and
\ ended in poverty without reproach.
II IA He would bring to the administration Of the Co.
II vernment enlightened mind, comprehensive views
magnanimous policy and an homes, heart, and the
merits of his administration upon the degree Of good
III complsee ed for the greatest number.
II u.s. He is the athe Of the benefcen land system OF the
West, and the author Of numerous laws and treaties wo
II thy Of an eminent statesman and dlplomatist
III TO- His life history of the Vests for his pre-.
\ eminent and sefsacrhcing services as a soldier as
II Territorial Secretary, as Delegate Representative and
II Senator in Congress, as Governor a General hero
4 dlpoma,ist statesman. scholar honest man and
patriot he deserves the gratitude OF his counrymen
II H. He would reform and purify the departments of GO
II vernmeh appoint honest and capable Office. and
1 stop the leaks in the Treasury.
III lS In view Of the great Importance OF the crisis Gen.
Harrison is THE reserved and qualified. would
SEEM by Providence for the occasion. to fulfil the high
4 hope and destiny OF the country.
of the faith that is in him. Thus have righteous
lily and corrupt parry, armed with the power and
ID press and Of interested paizans, struggle des
a. Mr. Van Buren, is already minority Of the whole
raj elections show. We can increase the majority against
efute their misrepresentation and expose their false
md virtuous and discerning democracy will acclaim
and Conservatives in Congress- the support OF the friends
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