The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-09-06
OUR POSITION.
A DEMOCRAT.


In consequence Of the articles we have pub
llshed, from time 10 time, since the ratification
OF the Treaty by the Senate, in reply to the
Globe on that subject, in which we have fire.
quenlly spoken ofMr. Calhoun's position and feel
ings as being consonant with ours, and prefera-
BILE TO those of Mr.. Benton and others, who
have opposed the Treaty, we have been &C
cused Of having thrown our paper in the scale
in favor of Mr.. Calhoun against Mr.. Van Blu
rem for the Presidency. Now, we beg leave
most emphatically to discaim any such inten-
ton. We have nothing to do with any such
contest. 1t Is matter TO be settled by the De-
mocracy of the country, and in no manner do we
wish TO he regarded as interfering in the matter.
For both Of these very distinguished gen
tlemen of the great Republican party OF
the country, we have very great re-
spect, but "non nostrun componere Lilies"
We sincerely regret that there is likely TO be
any personal or political divisions in the n0io
victorious popular patty. We are advocates for
peace, and prefer that the glorious cause OF Re
publicanism should remain in It's present safe
and impregnable attitude. 1t is only by these very
divisions among Republicans, that harm can
beiall the country. What patriot in the land
would not prefer that Republican should sue
coed to the Presidency, rather than the Govern
eminent should fall into the hands of insane
Federaists2 We believe Mr. Calhoun, Mr..
Van Buren,, Col. Johnson, and Mr.. Buchanan,
to be, each and all of them. distinguished lead
ers in the Democratic party, and deserve seve-
rally the support of their respective friends.
And, in the end, we ask nothing of the popu-
lar party of the country except justice
for the iron hearted and noble minded
Chief Magistrate, who, it must be admitted by
all candid men and all patriots, although sur
rounded with unprecedented difficulties, has
beat back, almost with his single arm, the blood
hounds of Federalism from the bleeding body of
Democracy. That body, renewed in strength
and health, now stands proudly erect in the
land. Some gratitude and some justice are due
10 John Tyler. We ask nothing more.
In our editorial articles on the Treaty, we
have meant simply to defend the action OF the
Executive in seeking the blessings of an honor
able peace to the country, against animadversion
and assault from all quarters. This we are
bound to do as patriots, who see industry and
happiness smiling on one side of the future, and
ruin, desoalion, and blood, on the other. When
we cite Mr.. Calhoun's opinion for the Treaty
as an Offset to Mr.. Benton's against it, we do so,
not with view TO disparage Mr.. Benton,
but to do justice to the Government. Nor are
we disposed, in any degree, to be unkind in our
feelings towards the Senator from Missouri.
He is man of unquestionable talents, of the
greatest industry, and of indomtable courage.
These are qualities greatly to be admired and,
if occasionally we lose our temper with him, it
is an infrmity to which he is also subjected,
and in which he sometimes INDUCES toward us.
The great Senator from South Carolina has also
our unfeigned respect and gratitude for the sup
port which he has given the Administrator in ma
ny important particulars. AS for the Globe if il
attack our Republican Chief Magistrate flushed
rs he is with victory in the popular cause, the
generosity of those editors will vet, in the
course Of time, repent this injustice to so true
patriot
We trust ga Democrat now understands US
clearly.