The Madisonian., 1840-01-25

ably sacrificing The riga 10 The erPediehh ana ss1 ,,
ch.nging 10 nxst ne ecaiinge,eiss of Tie day" we
know not any great questions OF policy ~h'en nay.
been presented 10 the last ten years, 10 when 'na'
parry has not been found az different periods 10
that interval, the supporters and adroe4ie' q 'ASA
side.
la 1880, they we're The friends Of NArIosaL BAsK,
and only differed from others OF its friends as 70 hs
form, Of organization. In 1886 they were, ana SIN
profess 10 be, the enemies Of such an ihshu'on :"
any fovm.
In 1929, they were the friends Of the protective
system, they are aop is openly apoloed enemies.
They were Al<a in far0r OF internal improvements
BY The Governments they are non hosie to 'he ~hoe
system.
They were Men ia faror Of single PaEslDFsriAL
TgnM they have ever since, IN practice opposed u.
They were then in favor OF laws 10 prevent the
'iparonage oiihe General Government being brought
In conflict with The freedom OF elections they n0p
maintain the righ, of the officers Of The Government
interfere In elections 10 The utmost OF their ability
and refuse iolcgislale against il.
In 1888 they were the jealous, powerful and even
proscl iptiye friends and champions OF the system OF
Sale Banks and Grm belierers IN their rirtnes they
affect to be The most unspariHg enemies OF their
0Dn eBspriag.
They were then the adpocdtes for lending out the
public monies largely Tor the accommodation OF
trad they pretend TO abhor this as crime only
second To treason.
In 1885 tney were the denouncers and repiters OF
the scheme for an INDEPENDENT Treasury, and pofed
Hdora in Congress, by an almost unanimous parry
vote, charging il as uRrsplJIican, eorrapfing and
moAarcAia in il, character; they nor proscriDe eV-
ery man as an enemy 10 demoeracy, who will not like
them, change his opinions and his principles, ana
ob,y the edici which has commanded The adoption
Of this measure.
Whilst promising to the nation What they have de-
nom mated constitutional cufrency-they have
brought upon The people two suspensions OF specie
payments in less than thirty months, banishtd The
coin from ordinary use, Uttered The whole land WIN
paper and actually reduced The Government in The
,f,.r,pd and
that last danceol bankrupt treasury, known only
as the coincident OF war and Calamity, the tsse "
UscoNvERTBIg TREASURY NOTES.
These are mol The only disorders OF the times
The public treasure has been robbed TO The extent OF
millions by the ayoriie paflisans of The administra-
tion and series of acts OF official delinquency has
been opened 10 view altogether without example in
The annals oil The most corrupt government
Such a brief summary OF some OF the most excep-
onable features in the conduct aud measures OF that
party who call upon the people TO follow them IN Their
destructive path Aud such the men who not only
claim to be considered Republicans, but usurP ruth
oat a Lash the title OF DeMocRArs!
We are DEMOCRATS, REPUBLICANS in name and
principle We proclaim ourselves hostile TO every al
tempt TO strengthen the Executive arm OF the Govern
nent, or 10 weaken the Legislative power. II Is
through that that all history teaches US to look
for the safety OF the Republic
We desire 10 see the popular will supreme m the
legislation Of the country-that will unfeered by tx
ecutive dictation and without promps
ter speaking first sober thoughts, and not dfi-
led by domlc ary visits OF the anlisrs OF the Govern
menr, into a tone more agreeable TO the ear OF the
chief We desire 10 see the fountains Of power Kept
pure by the strongest guarantees oil The independence
and freedom Of the ballot box
We desire the dignity, the integrity, and the
usefulness Of the Chief Magistrate preserved by remos-
ing hm beyond the selfish inducements OF re election,
aud leave hun free to study aud pursue The common
good
II we are asked TO wha, specific reforms direct our
aim, reply, our demands are
The limitation Of the Presidency 10 single term OF
service
The appointment, to Office Of honest ard capable men,
who shall not be subject 10 removal but win the con-
currence of the Senate.
The custody Of the public moneys under the control
Of Congress.
The limitation Of the to cases Of constitutional
doubt
The restraint Of the power Of the Executive within
the limits of a strict Interpretation Of the Constitu-
ton.
The freest investigation at all times, by Congress-
into the condition of the Executive departments, and
full accountability Of ali public officers to that body
The purity Of the elective franchise secured by le
gal prohibitions which shall guard the popular elections
against fraud and the interference Of the officers OF
Government.
The reduction of the expenses Of Government, aud
rigid economy in the departments
To further these principles and 70 advance the cause
Of our country, the opposition Marn Van Buren, Is
abundanty strong procure the ascendancy In the
councils of the nation. All that has hitherto been
wanting to effect desirable end, has long been
union, harmony and a concentration OF action ms
feel abundany assured effected by the unanl-
nous nominations OF General William Henry Harrison
and John Tyler. made by the late National Convention
Ia General Harrison we have a candidate, whose
proudest attribute is The purity Of his character The
Of OF the signers OF the Declarauog oil lhdc-
pendence his political creed has been that OF Demo
RSUubifcUu of the school OF Washing JeteT-
son and Madison Possessing ian ardent, active and
penetrating mind that mind has been stored with vau-
able and useful knowledge-he ranked wherever he
is known in the class OF men who are more distinguish
ed for improved and cultivated intellect" "ln the
finer qualities OF the heart, can justly claim
preference and TO borrow the strong expressive Ian
guage Of Governor Metcaf, Harrison has an expand
ed heart, and nis acays IN the right place Though
brave Napoleon, he has much OF the milk oil human
kindness Benevolence, and des to better the con
dion Of the whole human family predomnae IN his SOUL
and constantly forcing themselves into action 10
dress, he plain and unosentatousn manner atfable
and unassuIning When seen on his farm, which is his
daily employment, and necessarily followed to obtain
his daily bread he he distinguished by the ap
pearance Of his Dress from any Of his brother farmers,
who laboring the vicinity His house is open TO
all and its hospitality free for all, whether high or low
rich or poor" And it Is avowed Of him as solemn
truth If he had but dollar he would not because
he could refuse to divide 1t with fnend IN DIS
uess. lie mas, IN tne language OF ueCiueo 'Housh
msgnaninous political opponent, high CLAIMS 10 The
respect and eonfienee Of has countryrnen. The ev-
dences of these enbesh many Of the brightest pages
Of his country's history for nearly half century"
To repeat them is supererogatoy, to deny or d's-
pdroge them most cruel and unjust II forty years
Of pnoc service in high and responsible stations. be-
gan youth and afucnce, spent toll aud fidelity, and
ended in poverty without reproach these qualities and
services eniitle citizen to the honorable estimation
of his countrymen, then the stimulus oi pairloc eiio