The Madisonian., 1840-01-11


Hampshire and few OF the southern States
But he cannot be reelected. The signs Of it
thicken. Great movements are making
Events are on the wing The result will be
the banishment from office Of those who have
abused and disgraced their trusts, and the re-
assertion and vindication Of democratic re
publican principles in the election Of General
Harrison.
A gentleman long yell known in this city,
whose name and character we believe to be
a sufficient guaranty Of his truth and sinceri-
ty called upon us on Thursday last and d.
vulged to us a secret Of which he was pos
sessed, and OF which we had before heard
some intimntions, which will place the coali-
ton in point Of view more shocking than
any that has yet struck the public eye. The
secret alluded to relates to the terms Of a
bargain consummated, as is said, between
Blair Rives, the candidates of the Van Blu.
renites, and Gen. Duff Green, the candidate
of the Cahoun-nulGfers in respect to the
printing Of the House of Representatives.
The substance of the matter communicated
to us, is this: that Gen. Duff Green has said
in this city in the presence Of witness, that
if Gales & Seaton would give him 8 per cent.
on the bills for the printing OF the House, he
could secure them the contract-tha, he had
been offered $40 900, gross sum to be paid
in cash, by another firm, (meaning Blair g.
Rives) and that unless Gales & Seaton, whom
he preferred, closed with him speedily, his
friends having the balance of power in the
House of Representatives, he should give il
to Blair & Riyes. or words to that effect
Messrs. Gales & Seaton, says our nfor-
mant, would not "hear to the proposal" and
he infers from the previous asseveration Of
Gen. Green, and from the fact, as he says, Of
certain note Of large amount having been
unexpectedly paid at the bank, and certain
bail released, that the bargain with Blair
d Rives was Immediately closed, and the mo-
ney, or large part thereof paid over in cash.
For ourself we affirm nothing, except the
substance of the communication made to us.
OF the truth of that communication, we are au-
thorized 10 state that, ifit be denied, a witness
is ready to substantiate il before tribunal of
justice.
DISSOLUTION OF THE VAN BUREN,
PARTY.
Symptoms Of disaaection in the ranks Of
the Van Buren federalists continue to multi
ply. The recruits enlisting under the banner
of Harrison and Republicanism are numer-
Gus beyond computation. On the side of the
Opposition, every thing is full Of harmony,
strength and confidence. In the camp ofthe
loco-foco federalists, all is discord, ,crmination,
confusion and dismay.
Observe the symptoms exhibited in the CO.
lumns Of the radical Van Buren, .Neo Era, at
New York. That paper says, with truth:
The least enthusiasm of feeling expressed BY the
rank and file democracy, in favor of any applicant
for an office at Washington is fatal to his hopes
And the universal wishes Of the whole party collect
ed expressed, and presented in every form that can
be devised is considered lille less than high treason
TO the superanuated dandies icho compose the cabinet
They consider it an imperative duty to insult the de-
mocracy whenever they have the hardihood to inter-
fere with the royal prerogatue of appointments to Of
fce 1t is therefore very clear, that the President
considers HIMSELF The MASTER, AND NOT THE SERVANT
THE PEOPLE, in The dspensotion of his odctal fa-
pors. This singular anomaly, appears iaeapiica6e
TO The great mass Of & party, but is easilye1platacd,
and zoe shall take another opportunity Of dong IL
fully.
The Editor of the !" Old Dominion" To-
co-foco of the straitest sect, has visited Wash
ington. After congratulating his friends on
the election Of Wing Speaker, he then pours
hot shot into some Of his Bentonan associ-
ates, whose conduct accomplished that joyful
result. Mr.. Francis Thomas, Cave Johnson !,
and Gen. Dromgoole, are the especial objects
Of his indignant nvectve. Hear him:
"The malignants," as they are termed the inde-
pendent Osquad, who by their obstinacy and unpar-
donable selishness have defeated their own party in
the election of Speaker are politically dead they
are as effectuay shelved as VIM. G. Rves himself
The astonishing course which they thought proper
to pursue meets with universal execration have
not seen a single democrat, member or not, who at
tempts TO palliae explain this astounding dereiic
ton from the path of political duty. Mr.. Francis
Thomas, OF Maryland and Mr.. Cave johnson, of
Tennessee, and, | am grieved to add, Gen Drom-
goole, Of Virginia, bear load Of blame which
would make giant reel. They, drew after them
MIR Turney and Blackwell, Of Tennessee, Casey
and Reynolds, Of Illinois, p. r. Thomas. of Mary
land, and, on one occasion, Mr.. Connor, OF North
Carolina, and Mr.. Banks, of Virginia. These gen.
emen not being satisfied with declining TO support
Mr. Lewis and leaving the House, remained in
heir seats and defeated Tie democratic party! Will
that party ever again give them their sountenance
and support "Woud'st thou have serpent sling
The twice 7"
II is we'll understood that Of these gentlemen
were expecting the nomination themseves-particu-