The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-06-03

sprapp from the hearts Of the audience. IL Is impos-
sibls give than barren sketch Of his spescn
rich and glowing as Il was IN imagery, and 'ersia -
times in indignant eloquence lie returned ms hes"-
felt thanks for the notice he had received IN the feso
lutions, and the manner in which they nad oes" 10
ceised by the meeting. Peculiarly touching ane near
TO his heart this notice, this reception IN Cnares
ton for he could not forget that the ume haa peen
when very different expressions OF opinion hau iound
ul.eTance. To these he had opposed patient endur
ance he bowed to the rod and appealed 10 future more
calm consideration. Now, his heart was full OF a
proud ,oy when he looked around him. lie had ever
believed the time would when Just credit would
be given the wings for their performance OF their pen
Gus duty. That time had come The battle had
been fought, bavely, earnestly, desperately fought
the victory had been achieved Never in the history
Of had there been sublime spectacle when
the people rose IN their might and majesty against the
late administration The whole country erected
into one vast tribunal, and the called democratic
party arraigned before IT, The people Of these United
States impannelled themselves ury-counsel were
hesrd-ay paid counsel side, and volunteer
counsel on the other. The Of the administIa-
lion was tried fairly triedhe verdict was rendered,
and they fell from their lofty place forever. They ae
dead-fa len-crumbled in the dust
Col Preston then proceeded to show how silently,
calmly and beautifully amid all this tremendous change
this downfall Of an organized and vast party-this
passing out Of old rulers and incoming OF new-con-
tnued the stately march of our glorious Institutions,
and how great proof this Of their power and their
purity. To strengthen this Siew he advered to the
death Of HARRIsoN-stTcken in the moment almost OF
his trumph-rom the loftest pinnacle Of earthly great
ness-the head of nation removed from his great
pos-and yet, no jar no stop, stay IN the progress
and working OF Government. The President dies,
and his under the constitution takes his
place, and all SO quickly and easily; how powerful
and well balanced must be that frame of Government,
which such events cannot for instant TO wa
yer!
And to Southern men, what solace Under this loss
Of the first choice of the people, that John Tyler OF
Virginia, fills the vacant place. He 10 dear to the
South in every view Entirely Southern yet no. sec
,iona State Rights man, yet General Catholic,
American in all points. And God forbid! that sec
iona feelings should profane the Presidential
Chair For myself, exclaimed the orator, would AZ
soon have Northern with Southern princi-
pies" Southern with exclusive Southern
spirit. First-my devotion due to this State-then
10 the Union--as American, as Senator OF this
Union, all that is American is mine.
But ths succession Of John Tyler TO the Presidency,
continued Mr.. Preston, will forever quell, abash and
silence that cry Of fraud and folly which for the unho-
y purposes party spirit raised against President
Harrison and his supporters. Where is the man so
bold in alsehOod dare call John Tyler aboitionst
Since, them objection be made to the present
head Of the Administration let give him fair trial
Those who objected TO Harrison may rally around
Tyler. For though he will carry out the same princ
Piles that guided his predecessor, yet he comes in as
were, regency-he is imbetded in the glowing
heart Of the people their first choice, and will
those who approve him. This will be Administra-
ton more Southern in its tendencies. Both would
steer by the polar star but with Tyler there might
be some variation Southwark in the instrument.
The great Democratic party has yanshed-'tis with
the snow ofthe last year upon the mountains melting
away day by day, each little r winding and trickn
down to join the mighty swelling and on rushing
stream OF the Wing party II has no leaders, and no
rank and file not even skeleton army. Yet in this
very greatness of party is danger much to be
DONE much expected, Herculean labor to cleanse
the wreck and foulness which have been left up
the ship of State
M Douo sknc - J,t.. AZ -. |
tions in the resolutions, and said that the subject of
the public lands demanding the most earnest
and thoughtful consideration. That the idea of
sion OF the public donald to portion Of the States,
was, as had been expressed by Of its supper
tiers, but purchase OF those States by Wholesale
What would be the result of the various schemes
foot it was impossible to pIedictbut that sacri
flee Of just rights should be made with his consent
he alluded to the attempt In hs great tariff agitation
TO crush Mr. Clay under the weight ST this important
question, to hurry him under the public domain, but
how proudly his gigantic powers struggled through the
weighty load and made oft battery and fortigcaon
whence he has stormed the heart Of the country.
The orator then presented, with whitening ridcule,
the spectacle Of the stormy Of State individual and
federal credit tossing to and fro in pillows Of danger
and dismay--and the little Magician waving his Sub
Treasury wand the boserous waves, that needed
notthc charm, till the people impatient of the quake
Iy hurled him from his seat
On the subject Of the National Bank Mr. PRESTON
said that had ever been the bank although
he had not needed the admirable indications of Cat
HoUN and M'DUFFE, to show him that as financial
medium it worked beautifully Yet he dreaded it as
engine which might work great mischief But he
relied that clause of the Constitute that residual
bequest OF all powers necessary TO carry into effect
the functions aud duties xpxessy assigned. If then,
he found that ,he state Of the country struggling
in agony and calling foI aid, required bank however
reluctantly, he should do, as WAsHiNGToN, JErFER-
SON, MADISON, MONROE CRAwFoRD--the whole Re
publican party Of 1876 did and vote for the measure
because Of its necessity He was no believer in tho
doctrine that Government could any other
cy, but that which in by the people, Ii the
people use paper the Government must. Were we 10
exchange situation and prospects,, dark they
seemed for that beau ideal of hard money, that para
disc of gold and silver the Island of Cuba with ne
groes four TO one and bloodhoands in equal proper
ton? Contrast this hard-money colony, of 300 years
growth, with Mississippi Alabama, with all the
evils of their currency, and choose.
Mr.. PREsToN then disposed of the Tariff question,
by saying that he and his party would rgidly adhere
10 The compromise, and if any discrimination was
made, il would be on luxuries. He alluded with wit
and humor to the proposed tax on French silks and
wines which had excited the righteous indignation
and apprehension of the good people of st. Johns,
Colleton and closed with eloquent and persuasive
appeal To all good citizens TO lay aside all minor consi
deratons and unite earnestly in aiding 10 reestablish
the true interests Of the country.
Mr.. PRESTON having concluded, the Hon. Ii. 3.
LEaARE was called for and on coming forward, was
received with enthusiasm and spirit which showed
how justly proud Charleston is Of her eloquent and
gifted son.
His address was of nature so rich and so varied
80 startling in its sudden changes, from persuasive
conversation and bold clear statement, TO the lofties
flights of true eloquence that bis audience COM
Ietely taken by surprise chained in rapt atten-
iion-now startled by burst of indignant sarcasm
Mr. Legare was laborng under severe indisposrion,
but az be went on the forgot the man. and the
wealth of his mind more suddenly drawn
upon nor triumphantly displayed. He spoke OF
the strange and sudden changes which this State had
witnessed in her political enders-and Of the charac-