The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-06-26
Correspondence OF the Madisonian.

PROVIDENCE, Ri, June l6, 1S4l
Thomas ALLEN, ESQ,
Dear Sir-It is truly consong under the great Ma
tonal bereavement suffered by the death Of the illus
trious Patriot--the great and good whom the
People hadwith great unanimty called to fill the first
office in their gift to find that his place worthily
supplied by the new President whom God and the
American people have determined shall administer this
Government for the next four years. To my mind it
is another evidence Of the continuance of that watch
full care which wise, overruling Providence has,
from the very commencement of our national exist
ence, manifested towards this People And it should
be subject of high and just congratulation to the
whole American People, that there are at this time
decided maores in both Houses of Congress willing
and resolved to do something for the relief and benefit
of the country. 1t is really refreshing, after many
years of embittered partisan strife perceive the
dawning of calm, bright day upon our glorious
union 10 see spirit of large and generous patriotism
supplantng the and selfish spirit of party-to
witness the many indications of returning prosperity
and to behold the signs every where abroad of strong
and close union of all good and true of all parties
to relieve our beloved country from the many difficult
ties under which she is laboring
After the heated political excitement TO which the
country has been long and so intensely subjected,
the public mind needs repose and IL is truly crafty
ing to perceive the disposition general among all pa
trioc men in all parts of the county only grant
that repose but to unite in all proper efforts correct
quarter or in what party originating. This is the
true course dictated by honor and patriotism.
The mastery letter of Daniel Webster TO Mr. Fox
receives unqualified approval and applause in this
State 1t is here considered eloquent patriotic and
unanswerable. 1t will, think puzzle both Mr.. Fox
and his instructors at home, TO escape from its logic
the impregnabe positions taken and maintained and
the clear satesmanike views enforced in relation
the of the Caroline and Mcleod This letter Is
calculated to place Mr. Webstcrs powers, proved as
they have been to be of the highest order in the pro-
fession of the law and in general legislation upon cle
waited ground in this new field of labor diploma
list. Mr.. Webster is of hcrculean powers Of
mind his talents have won the admiration of both
Europe and America,-his fame should be considered
the property of the Nation. Let him 90 on and de
vote his giant intellect to advance the honor interests
and glory of his county, "his whole country and mo-
thing but his country" Let him never for a moment
turn aside, stoop catch transient honors tenn
said of that great British statesman to whom he has
been compared, that
" For the sake of Office he narrowed his mind,
And gave up to party what was meant for mankind"
The message Of President Tyler and the reports Of
all the heads Of Departments have given great salts
faction in this section. The report Of Mr. Secretary
Ening in particular is JUS, such document az the
country had n right To expect from such man
strong clear comprehensive and sound in every line
and paragraph After the beclouded, muddy and con
fused reports which have been accustomed for the
last few years, to receive from the Treasury Depart.
mont 1t Is really refreshing topcruse such luminous
able and staiesmanlikc document the rcpou Of Mr.
Ewing.
Thomas Ewing is ono Of natures own great men,
cast in her best mould and would by the force and
energy Of his mind have worked hmsclfto distinction
and emnence, in any state Of society, o. under any
form Of Government lie possesses very large share
the confidence of the People, and IS think destined
at future day TO receive the highest honors Of his
country.