The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-10-09
EXTRACT FROM THE SPEECH OF Mr.
WEBSTER, AT RICHMOND.

But confess there is one thing which has disturbed
the serenity OF my mind. 1t is what appears to be a
studied attempt ON the part of this whole Administra-
ton, including its head to fix spot upon the good
of the early founders of Constitution Read
the letter of the President of his friends
Kentucky-to what he calls " the entire Democracy
of Kentucky" Ct should like much to know what
constitutes the Democracy of State. These good
friends of the President write to him that the entire
Democracy of the State is with him; and he writes
back how happy he is to hear that such is the fact
The State to the vote and wothirds ofthe peo
pie OF the State are found to be against himi yet, still
he clasps to his breast with civilizations the entire
Democracy Of Kentucky ~ IGreat laughter and
cheering And so it will be month hence Gene
raj Harrison will have been elected by simultaneous
rush of the free voters of the whole Union yet Mr..
Van Buren, will still clasp to his embraces the entire
Democracy" OF the country. BE this as 1t may, he
does in that letter ascrbe to President Washington,
in 1891 and to Mr. Madison, in 1916, corrupt mo-
ves for their public conduct. may forgive this, but
shall not forget It, ask you to read that letter. and
other written the occasion and then, if
IN your way, ask you to pcruse an address put forth
by the Administration members of the New York Lee
gisature What do you think they say YOU coun-
trymen of Jefferson and of Madison, OF Henry, of
Wythc, of the Lees, and host of kindred spirits Of
the same ordeiyou who inherit the soil and the prin
cipes of those men who shed their blood for
tonal independence-wh do you think they say of
your fathers and of my father Why, that in all their
efforts and sacrifices IN that great struggle, they meant
ment of Republican Government-but merely to
transfer the Throne from England TO America, and to
be themselves Peers and Mobiles around it, Does it
not disturb the blood of Vrginans TO hear language
like this (Crles of Yes yes Y mingled with cheer
ing do say that this attempt to scorch the fair
suIed reputation of anceslors--but no, no--thcy
cannot scorch it it will 90 through hotter furnace
than any their detraction kindc, and even the
smell of fire shall not be upon their garments Yet it
does raise ones Indignation Inen-ccrtany not
the pf all of their Inns
attempt to scorch the fame of men both then and
since universally admitted to have been among her
greatest and her best friends. (Chcers,)
Gentlemen, cannot forget where am. cannot
forget how often you have heard these subjects dis
cussed by far ADLER hands than mine (cres no.
none more abe-go on--go on) will not farther
dwell upon these topics. The time has come when
the public mind is nearly made upand very short
ly about 10 settle those questions together with the
prosperity OF the country, for many years TO come.
(Chcers) am only DESTROYS of keeping myself to
the line OF remark with which commenced. | saw
then that the enemy has been driven 10 his last cita
del. lie takes TO himself popular name, while be-
meath It's cover he fires all his abuse upon his adverse
ries That TO be his chief mode OF warfare Ii
you ask hun what are his pretensons to the honors
and the confidence of the country his answer is q
am Democrat" But are YOU not in arms against Mr.
Poinsetts bill The answer still is, IL am Demo
GRAFT and support all the measures of this Democratic
Administration" Yes, but what is that !" am a
Democrat but 40 you approve OF the turning out
OF the members from New Jersey 4" oh yes, be-
the words written on our banner (worls
actually placed on Of the Administration flags in
procession IN Ohio) Democracy scorns the broad
Seal Of Ne1 Jersey"
My friends, only desire that the professions and
principles OF this Administration may be examined
We are coming TO those times " hen mere professions
can no longer deceive. Virginia has once been de-
ccivcd by them but that day j, past times are com
ing-they are, ] trust just at hand--when that dis
tingushed son Of Virginia that eminent and patriotic
citizen wfo has been put IN nomination for the Chief
Executive office under this eminent will be elected
by the unbcught unconstrained surages of his com
trymcn. (Checrs) To that event | look forward
with much certainty as'to the duration Of his life
(mmonsc checring)
My acquaintance with the feelings and sentiments
Of the North has been extensive. and ho,;o,a ~,