The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-07-19
NAMES AND THINGS.

1t is well known that the success of General
tial election, was owing to spirit of concilia-
ton and compromises Catholic motive which
influenced many thousands Of the Democratic
party TO desert the standard Of Mr.. Van Buren,,
and support his opponents. In doing this, how
ever, they did not yield up any principle, but,
on the contrary, sought to carry out, in spirit
and in truth, what they believed was necessary
for the safety of Republican Governments
change of rulers. For the twelve years preced
ing. the powers OF the Federal Government
over those that created it, was such as TO create
fear in the breast of every true patriot, that II
pursued they would finally lead to consolida-
ton. 1t was for this avowed reason that, some
time before, such men as Calhoun, Tyler,
Berrien, Mise, Mangum, Leigh, Hayne, Ham
iiton, Floyd, Poindexter, Rives, White, and a
host of olhers-even Tom Richie self--de-
serted General Jackson, and assumed conser-
vative position between the old Federal and
Van Buren, parties. BY doing this they held out
to each the choice of adopting their principles,
and thus obtain majority which neither could
otherwise obtain.
The doctrines set forth by Mr.. Livingston in
General Jackson's celebrated Proclamation, had
caused several of the old Federalists to flock to
his standard, and men Of Republican princi-
plies perceived, with fear and trembling, that
all checks in the powers Of the Government
were likely to prove nugatory; and supreme
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mense personal popularity of General Jackson
caused the timid to stand STILL for fear of being
read out of the Democratic Church, and 'hope,
for a moment, seemed to bid FAREWELL to the
success of correct principles, until the meaning
of the Proclamation was at last explained away
by Mr. Richie, so as to mean anything or no
thing. In the meantime, Democrats and Re-
publicans were mixed in such confusion that 1t
was difficult to tell rhich lods which.
This thing continued, until Mr.. Van Buren, IS
all the disconnected, and spirit of mistrust pre-
vailed to great extent among those who had
Withdrawn under the State Rights banner
Here, then, was afforded fair opportunity OF
putting the seal of condemnation on arbitrary
measures, and by yielding TO spirit of 'generous
confidence" the State Rights men gave up what
ever doubts they may have had Of Gen. Harrison S
opinions, hnoping that Mr.. Tyler pas utheml
IN EVERY PRINCIPLE They went into the midst of
the battle in good faith, and from their own
well known sentiments, succeeded in carrying
Maryland, Georgia, Mississippi, Louisiana,
North Carolina, Kentucky and Tennessee, and
majority of the slave-holding States, notwth-
standing the hue and cry that was raised about
Abolition and Federalism.
The demise of Gen. Harrison was regretted
alike by friends and opponents, though both
seemed disposed to believe that Mr.. Tyler, by
assuming position between the ultras of each
party, would become popular President. This
did not, however, exactly suit certain leaders,
who had an eye to the succession for them
selves or friends. On the first Veto making its
appearance, a fair opportunity was offered to the
ultra Wings to commence the hostile warfare,
which they have since pursued, and the re-
moval of certain obnoxious office holders gave
the ultra Loco Focos chance of ba Wing out
prescription" Each party kept up lis name,
and expected the rank and file to follow in its
footsteps. But the People, so long hoodwinked
by partisan leaders, began to think that there
luas not as much IN a name as there might be,
and naturally enough examined the motives
which caused this sudden outbreak in certain
quarters. A spirit Of inquiry was thus awak-
ened, which has spread throughout the land,
and it has not been deferred from pursuing its
course, by all the lrickery that has been resort
ed TO-
The names of Democrat, Wing, Loco Foco,
and Democratic Wing have all been used in
vain. Those whom they assailed, assumed no
party title. Under the broad banner of Repub-
can principles, they took their stand, and
sthere they will remain forever;" and although
they may be called 'Tyer men," their position
will show that they are no mans men.
The period of party drill and party tactics
has gone by. The time has arrived when the
only party the Government can depend on, is
THE PEOPLES PARTY. Names have ceased to
be things with us in politics, and all the efforts
of party leaders will never get the caucus sys-
TEN back. CIay's friends have given it up and
the friends of Mr. Calhoun will not submit to il
| hereafter Thus we see at one fell swoop, ever
party men yielding to the force of public opn
ion 1t bespeaks healthier state of the atmos
phere, which must be gratifying to every homes
man, and as one of that class, we give Presi
dent Tyler the honor of having struck the frs
blow in breaking the shackIes of party tyranls
| We have merely attempted TO give the hrs
chapter of le commencement du I'm
ALL is LOST.
We perceive by the last Liberty Standard
that the Abolition party is likely TO go for Henri