The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-10-23
From the st. Louis Buletin.
THE WING PARTY

This appears to be a very appropriate and fit time
90 back and review the of all parties for the
last thirteen years 1t is fit time for many
First because we only judge of the future by re-
curing 10 the past: Secondly, because the Wing
party, at the present tme appear to be putting ball
in notion which we fear will result in its overthrow.
Yes, unless this acous spirit be quelled the Wing
party, which came into power by unprecedentedly
large majority will be scattered to be reunited
Let then recur, in as brief possible to
the past leaving the reader 10 draw his own inferen-
as to results. ,,gs 34.a. @ s..
In 1923, large portion Of the present Wing party
supported Gen Jackson, IL opposition to John Quincy
Adams. The arguments used in the election Of that
old soldier were that he Republican of the JEFF
fersonian school-tha if elected he would administer
the Government strictly in conformity to the prncl-
pies of Jefferson and Madson--that he would pro-
pose measures for the good of the country regardless
of the immediate interest of a party-that he would
reform abuses expose corruption etrench government
expenses, &C., &c. The principles of single term
for the Presidency also urged--no prescription
for opinions sake-no usurpation by the Executive
The evil of Executive patronage held up to the
public gaze in its most evil shape its runous tenden-
ces dated and solemn pledges entered into to abide
by the thus laid down. should their candidate
succeed to the Presidency. Well, Gen. jackson was
trumphantly elected; for short time the acts OF his
administration were marked by strict adherence to
previous pledges But in short time slight depar-
ture was perceptble, as corrupt men gradually Worm
ed themselves into the confidence of the President
At length, corrupt men had so completely worked
themselves into his affections, and adroty did they
manage their evil designs that before he was aware OF
their Intentions they had complete mastery over their
victim. Then commenced a series of measures so
1unous to the country. Goaded on by innate ambi-
ton and fattery of false friends the President, who
had solemnIy pledged himself to abide by the one
term principle, induced to trample upon and smo-
Their that sacred and important pledge and suffer him.
self again to become a candidate for reelection. -
He was again elected, and before the close OF the
first year Of his second term he was found act
ing directly in contTavention to the principles
and pledges Of %, soemny made before his
country and his God. His original friends, panied
and mortified at the peifdy Of the whom they had
struggled for years. not only against the National Re-
publican party but by large portion of the Democra-
tic party-that portion at the head Of which were Van
Buren,, Isaac Hill, Thomas Richie Benton, and
others-to elevate him TO the Presidency, parted from
him and, at the election in ZIG, voting for II
L. White and others for General Harrison, the old
and original Wings voting for Henry Clay, and the
followers of Benton, HILL and Richie voting for and
electing Martin Van Buren,. The first act of Mr.
Van Buen's administration was the establishment Of
the Sub-treasury-w another organization of par
ties took place. A large number of those who sup
ported Van Buren,, when this ruinous measure wa,
proposed and adopted, left Mr. Van Buren, and Join
ed the Wings, and several Of those who had but thre,
years before supported Mr. Clay, joined the forces
Rives Mr.. Tallmadge, and the editor Of the Madiso
MAN of the latter, we may mention Mr.. Lewis, o
Alabama, Mr.. Calhoun, and Gen. McDufie.
In the years 1889 the Wing presses discussed thu
claims and availability of different candidates for thu
Presidency much the larger portion urged the nomi
nation Of the distinguished Kentuckian-o others con
tending for General Harrison, and few favoring tn
nomination of General Scott. la this State the Re
publican and Boonvie Observer, we believe, were tn
only Wing papers advocating the claims Of Henr,
CLAW in opposition to General Harrison. We are un
able to say what course the Palmyra Wing took. o.
the other hand, the Bulletin, Western Star, Nilsson
RAN, and other Wing papers were strenuous in thei
support of the Hero Of Tippecanoe. The discussion
was carried on warmly. The Republican charging
those who supported the old soldier with Locoioco
ism, &c much Injury Of that paper in the West
err part of this State. But the friends of Harrison
perseyered to the end. General Harrison was nomi
poted-the Republican and other Wing papers yield
ed and gave hearty support 1--WE will not pretend I
say ,OiiIing) to the Harrisburg nominations AT tn
Harrisburg Convention a great diversity OF oPinio
existed, as might have been expected-some were 70
Clay, some for Scott, and some for Harrison Ate
n considerable length Of time in discussing, Gen Hal
r;son and John TYLER were nominated The nom
nation was hailed as triumph throughout the engt