The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-12-07
OUR COURSE.

constantly accused Of waging relentless war
against the Wing party, that, however reluctant
We may be TO notice the impertinent nterroga-
tories of our enemies, or to expose and correct
their ISLANDERS and misrepresentation, we still
deem il necessary to define our position" occa-
sionaly, and il may be done in few words.
We believed, and believe, that. the President
acted wisely and justly in yetoing the Bank
bills, and we supported him, and WiH support
him, as long as he continues TO guard the Con-
sttution as a sacred and inviolable instrument.
We saw him fiercely assailed when he had faith
fully performed his duty, and we defended him,
and oiH defend him.
We attack no man or party but we are rea-
dy TO hurl back the javelins Of all men and par
ties. We have embarked in a just cause, as we
conscientiously believe, and have resolved to de-
fend il 10 the utmost of our ability. We have
given argument for argument, in all candor, 10
those who have been disposed to discuss the
merits of the conduct of the Executive dspas-
sionately. To those who have endeavored to
heap odium and gnominy on the President, we
have strove, in as dignifed amanner as possible
10 cast back on them their own envenomed
shafts. And this we will continue TO do
We assert that we assault no one. We have
uniformly fought on the defensive. We have
not been, nor will we yet be, the aggressor. Nor
do we, by any means, present hostile front TO
the whole Wing party-notwthstandin our
most indignant enemies would fain place us
in that atntude-but only TO those who have
merited the title of the EGgy Uhig Party
We have reason to know that large portion of
the Wing party attach no importance whatever
to the term Iphig, and are ready at all times 10
attribute the right motives TO Chief Magistrate
(however much they may differ with him in
opinon) who exhibits sufficient evidence Gas
President Tyler has done) of being controlled
by his oath to support the Constitution, when he
returns with his objections bill which he be-
eves is not only subversive of the meaning and
intent Of that instrument, but dangerous to the
liberties of the people. For this portion of the
Wing party we have no political enmity-with
none personal malice.
But il has been charged upon us, that mas
much as we have not evnced any hostility to-
wards the Democratic party, we have embraced
Locofocoism. This assumption is as Unbound
ed as the other and there is as much dis
tinction between Locofocos and Democrats,
as there is between the Effigy Wings and
the Wing party proper. But neither Locofo-
cos nor Democrats hare heaped unmitigdfed
abuse on the President. They are rREEMEN
ard AMERICAN CITIZENS. They are as much.
his constituents as the men forming any other
party. They also differed with the President
they were opposed 10 ALL or nearly all the enact
ments Of the extra session, and only approved
the action of the Executive in reference to the
Bank bills. Yet they do not denounce him
we mean the Democrats-and evince willing
ness TO wait patiently and judge the tree by its
fruits. Then why should the administration
engage in an unprovoked war against them
The EGgy Wigs obtained everything they de-
manded, so far as the official sanction of the
President extended, save one single measure.
And yet SO far from being satisfied for the pre-
sent with the many fruits plucked from the tree,
they resolved to pluck it up by the roots, merely
because it bore on its topmost branches some
forbidden fruit.
The American People, without distinction of
party, have an equal right TO demand the official
care and personal regards Of the President. He
must decide from their acts who are the true
friends of the Constitution and laws, and also
who are the friends of his administration when
he needs them to carry out his measures, for he
is responsible for their faithful execution. And
he is justi6able in receiving the support and co
operation of any body Of his fellow citizens, be
their party names and political distinctions what
they may. Its his duty to support the Const
tuition and see that the laws are faithfully exc.
cuted al all hazards and whether it be the
Wings or Democrats, or BOTH that assist him
in the discharge Of his high duties, he is equal
ly undeserving of the stigma Of ''Trator,n whe.
ther those that contributed to elect him apply
the epithet, or those who were formerly arrayed
in opposition TO him. If the President has pre-
served the Constitution from violation, and
those that contributed to elect him condemn him
for the act, THEY ARE THE TRAITORS. If those
who strove to defeat his election, now APP
prove his wisdom and justice in maintaining
the sanctity Of the constitution, THEY ARE NOW
THE TRUE FRIENDS OF THE COUNTRY.
The administration, while il continues in the
course il is now pursuing, has nothing 10 fear
from any party. Fit merits the appreciation Of
honest men, who dare say it has not the right
to receive their support, be they Wings or De-
mocrats2
MR. WISE