The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1841-05-13


dence Of the superior sagaci.y Of Jackson
1t was in vain, that illustrious Sena.
tors and statesmen loretold the dreadful
collapse that would inevitably iollow--they
were denounced as bege.ters Of imaginary
evils, and engenderers Of panics-in vain
did Clay, Webster, and 4 host Of eminent
statesmen on the floor Of Congress warn tie
people OF the ultimate termination Of these
moasuIes--lor their prudent foresight, they
were denounced and abused aud called b.
every harsh epithet, that reckless party
could bestow. Bit these predictions have
been fulfilled, alas TO the ruin of thou.
sands No sooner was the influence Of the
United States Bank Withdrawn from the
state and local banks, which operated as a
severe check upon their operations, than
they thrust forth millions upon millions Of
! their bills; this course caused a reckless
spirit Of Wild speculation, in almost every
department Of trade. The end Of this r,i-
nous course was clearly seen and fortold.
Now, when rliu and distress pevaded ev-
cry part of the Countrywide trade lays
Frustrated and industry languishes, all feel,
all know the melancholy truth. An midi
vidual who has taken the trouble to com.
pate the loss, which The country has sus.
famed by the dreadful revision, make ii
over ONE THOUSAND MILLIONS Of
DOLLARS In the single article Of slaves
exclusive Of landed property, the loss to
the South in ,heir value is over FOUR
HUNDRED MILLIONS Of DOLLARS
In the landed property o. the United States
il is beyond calculation. Yet, in The face
Of these startling facts, the faction opposed
10 the administration, hold on to their
wretched policy and cry monster" when
ever the proprieiy Of establishing a Ma
lional Bank is mentioned. We place these
facts before the public, for their serious
consideration and mature reflection; with
the belief tia: the people will soon per
manently establish that course of policy,
which will tend to raise the depressed en-.
ergia. Of the natior, and a. ! bring pros
pcsity to 81. mir n cot.
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2g0SCRiPrl)N ~ DESCRIPTION.
'ri.a Globe, r.. nond Enquirer and hin.
dre1 prints are making a terrible uproar
abou, removals iron office. What q change
has - come over the spirit Of their dream"
They now talk Of the !" guillotne rocking
with the blood of victims > but we would
ask who are those "yictims :" Are they
not the plant m,nions and supple tools Of
Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren,,
who were rewarded with Office for their
ser,iliiy and ,oadyism Must these misc
rablc wretches vet be suffered to fatten up.
on the public treasure and in perfect impu.
nity, enjoy the truits Of their labors How
many worthy, honest and honorable men
were prescribed BY the ruthless hand Of
the "kltchcn Cabinet" who filed their
places with yenad politicians and corrupt
individuals Shall these beings now be
shielded from the Just vengeance Of an in.
suited aud oppressed people The late
Presidential struggle was the People a
gainzt the fice.holders. During the Gan.
yass We have seen a ponsioncd press, obey
ing the dictates of its abandoned and pro-
iilgatc leaders and directors, casting every
species of abuse and falsehood upon the
name and spotIess fame of him who now
sleeps in the silent tomb, amid the sorrow
and tears Of nation.
The principles of Reform successfully
carried ont in the late election, demand the
removal Of such from otiice--part Of the
duty of the administration will be neslec.
ted until not a political tool remains in
edieo