The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-09-28
FOR THE MADIsoNIAN
THE CONNECTICUT ADDRESS.

Mn. ALLEN: The perusal Of the "Address Of the
me unfeigned satisfaction, and beg the ndulgenc.
of space in your columns to bear testimony TO th,
patriotism and efficiency Of the members Of that Com
mittee, who distinguished themselves in the confess
which resulted in the election of our President and
his lamen!sd preieca~'or' ana 90 express what be
Wing marty Of that State, at this time.
You are aware, sir, that for years past have
been actively engaged in the Wing cause there and
have had the best of ascertaining the opinion,
Of people.
do not hesitate to say that the opponents of the
late Administration came together with the same spir,
of concession, compromise and love of country which
breathes through this very able address. The people
had seen the hand Of honest industry paralyzed
commerce ofou country shpwrecked--the machinery
OF manufactures thrown out of gear, and the march
OF enterprise arrestedtrade and currency dcranged
and all interests all classes suffering the same COM
mon distress from the infatuated charlatanry and
Encouragement of the General Government
4 Waving all past prejudces and predictions on
minor points, and more anxious to rescue the nation
from impending ruin, than TO have their individual
wishes on matters Of secondary interest consulted,
they rallied from bill and valley under that glorious
banner, emblazoned with the motto, clinton Of the
Wings for The sake Of The Union"
They went forward TO the charge, in unbroken CO.
Iumns, cool and determined but steady; thew met
their opponents with the devoted and heroic
courage which animated their forefahers in eanino
that liberty. which il their high tehest 10 pre
serre, and victory perched upon their banner. They
were among the first to throw off the yoke of Executive
despotism, and at election sent six Whes to the
House of Representatives in place of six supporters
of the then Administration, making difference of
twelve in favor of the Opposition This was shortly
follow ed by the election of United States Senator
in place Of one of the most odous members of the
higher house of our National Legislature.
But still more sgnally did the good old :" land Of
steady habits distinguish herself at her election of
State officers Immediately after the Harrisburg Con-
venton when the eyes of the whole nation were turn
ed in suspense and anxiety upon the first Wing State
which was to vote; many had misgivings with regard
to the availability of the candidates selected for the
two highest offices in the Federal Government, and
our opponents were by rdieuing the "Iog cabin can
didate and every other possible means TO
place upon him and his ilustrious associate the ban
Of popular rejection. What high responsibility
rested upon her, and how nobly did she sustain IT,
Like gallant frigate she bore down with her flags
Haunting in the breeze a sails set and all hands Al
their quarters. The experienced eye Of the political
mariner saw in her model and spars the marks of
f'rst rate sailer, and in the manner in which she
worked to windward that she had the right sort of
crew, while her open ports displayed metal that could
exchange hard ware with any cruiser Of the seas.
She led the great Wing fleet into acton--the boom
ing of her broadsdes listened 10 rs that of the
con,ending Dutch and British squadrons from the
shores of England, and the news Of the result sen,
thrill Of JOY throughout the whole nation
II was the frat pean Of victory and the herald
Of advancing success BY largely increased Wing
majority, she set the seal Of popular approval upon
The "Tippecanoe and Tyler too ticket, and set the
great ball in notion which rolled onward like an ava
lanche, increasing in bulk and momentum with lis
irresistible progress.
She has since reelected her six Wing members of
Congress, and without doubt will next Spring elect
o. s. Senator in place of the present opposition in
.umbent.
But most of all has she distinguished herself in this
Address, which is true expression of the feelings of