The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-03-12
WHOLE NO. 45l.
MARCH 4ru, ls4l.

The sun OF Reform and Liberty has at length
risen on our long oppressed and misgovemed
country! The administration Of Martin Van
Buren, terminated on Wednesday of this week,
and on Thursday the 4th inst. WILLIAM HENRY
HARRISON was inaugurated President of the
United States, amidst an unprecedented con-
course of rejoicing, sympathising Freemen.--
We believe that this Inauguration marks the
commencement Of a brighter and happier era
Tor our long distracted People, and that the sub
siantial blessings OF Prosperity and Improve
ment will IN due season be realized by all. But
this must be work Of time, and labor, and pa
tience. II beneficent change in the circum-
stances OF the country is to be wrought,
u cannot be perfected in day, nor even in
year. Let not our friends in power make haste
TO do every thing at once, lest the People become
impatient and dissatisfied. The People cor
recty appreciate the difficulties Of their position
They want no panacea, no nostrum, no Jonahs-
gourd imitation, but solid and durable Prosperi-
~, based on just laws, wise policy and pure,
single-minded, patcrnal administration Of the
Government. Ii all this cannot be accomplish
ed this year, they aie willing to wait till il can
be, provided the proper means are wisely and in
good faith put in operation.
Twelve years ago this day, the reign Of Jack
son-Van Burenlsm commenced in this country.
Eight years of iron despotsm and headstrong,
uneniightened passion Were colored and have
been succeeded by an era Of perverse policy,
rigid party machinery, low cunning and paltry
trlcklshness. But these, too, have reached their
termination, and we feel the assurance of bet
ter era before US.
This is day OF anxious hope and sober Joy
to millions; day Of unusual interest and mo-
ment. Changes of Administration must hap
pen frequently under our Government, but
radical change of rulers and Of policy can rea-
sonably be expected TO occur but seldom in a
mans life. This is the third since our Consti-
tuition was formed: the first occurring in 1901
in the election of Jefferson; the second in 1928
on Jackson's elevation. We hope another may
not soon be needed or generally desired
The revolution is now consummated so far
as the Federal Executive is concerned, thanks
to the determined and enthusiastic exertons of
the Wings and Conservatives of 1910? Nobly
did they their duty; signal was their triumph
signal, we trust, will be the blessings thence
accruing. They all have reason TO hail this day
with gladness; yet there is one portion of them
to whom we would address few words Com
rades in defeat and adversely! who throughout
the long night cf delusion and folly, untenifed
and unmoved, stood up for the true interests and
lasting welfare of your countrywide detestty
ranny and misrule, whether perpetrated by a
popular idol or crowned despot--whether lead
ing to immediate disasters or gilded for season
by fictitious and delusive prosperity--to you,
galla.t veterans Of the odd guard we tender
our especial congratulations May your sun
shine Of to-day be darkened by the clouds of no
envious morrow, but grow brighter and warmer
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