The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-01-28


The letter of our regular correspondent failed
to reach US last evening. We therefore supply
its place with the following from friend;
New York, Jan. IS.
As the political elements Of the country suhs-
ding into repose after long period of unexampled
excitement the popular mind is again turning to other
topics which are calculated to interest and instruct
Unless there gross abuses in the administration of
public affairs the experience of the past has shown
that the ofthe people trouble themselves but little
with party politics. but when reused by palpable acts
of corruption, they not their exerons till tho
rough reform is brought about. Many of our most
enlightened public citizens you aware spoke
most despondingy Of our future prospects and the
| Perpetuation of our republican institutions.
Not few, indeed, despaired Of the Republic And.
well, indeed, they might for when they usurpa-
ton succeed usupation, and prescription for opinions
sake publicly avowed the rule Of practice with the
| party in power-when they saw corruption, such as
had never before been witnessed under any regular
form Of government free or despotic spreading UNI
checked through every department-Well might they
pause and ask what to be the end of these things
| Will the people sustain such an administration
| Will they support such men, such doctrines
The result Of late elections has defnitvey settled
all questions and thrill Of joy through the heart
of every true patriot. 1t has shown that the people
not only have intelligence enough to discover abuses
and detect NAL administration, but virtue enough 10
apply the proper remedy. They have taught lesson
those in power the influence Of which will be felt
through all coming generations.
They have proclaimed in language not to be msun-
derstood that they the rulers not the
the President of the United States is their agent not
themselves his slaresthat they elected him to exc
cute and carry out theiI wishes, expressed through
their ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS to spurn them away from
his august originate for the ag-
grandizement of himself and party to the neglect OF
the great and vital interests of the country Above
ALL they have placed their reto upon all experiments on
the currency life blood of nations health and
prosperity the stability of which constitutes the very
foundation of all successful trade and commerce. and
they have rebuked all Sub Treasury schemes and at
ter asking and asking in vain they have declared in
tones of thunder, THEY WILL BE LET ALONE.
And all this, moreover has been done quietly and
peaceably amid songs and rejocings and friendly sa-
utations A revolution important in ito conse-
quences than the second revolution of France, and
one which in any other county on the globe, would
have of blood has been brought about with
scarcely the occurrence Of riot from Maine to the
Gulf of Mexico In all this, lovers of our free and
glorious institutions, have occasion to rejoice
yea we do and will rejoice From this time a new
era commences All doubts as to the capacity OF the
people for selfgovernmcnt removed and disspated
and though small politicians and demagogues may
by false professions cunning and intrigue, have tenn
porary success, there longer be question as
to the virtue and intelligence of the people being ade
quate to all emergencies.
| Mr. Van Buren,, on leaving Office, will leave to fu-
ure Presidents the valuable lesson which, Mr.. Ban
croft saws Lord Coonbury LEFT to the future Governor
| of New York, viz; I" TO engage the affections 81 me
people no artifce is needful but to let them be an
molested in the enjoyment Of ,chdf belongs 10 mem
right" This popular author also remarks that, LORD
Coonbury fulfilled his mission very successfully, as
he taught the people the necessity and methods q re-
sistance 10 unla,etui auaority' Mr.. Van Buren, has
taught us the same lesson 1t will doubtless be many
wears before we have another President bringing the
influence of his official station, to carry measures
thrice rejected by the sovereign people, or like him OF
" the iron WILL using the veto power to thwart the
passage Of laws, again and again demanded Thence
forth greater Difference will be paid to public opinion,
and something besides party -subservency VIII be con-
sidered necessary to qualify man for office
PRiNTER's ToAsT.--" The Boundary Question
If the matter is not justified TO liking, " Little
Vic" will find shooting sticks about her FORM