The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-05-16
TO The Editor Of The Globe:

You are no doubt of opinion that the Repuo-
lican party will have large majority in the mex
Congress. agree with you. But doy you know
that that majority have anything but faith in
you, personally or politcally2 All the cringing,
crouching powers you may exercise, will not,
cannot alter that utter detestation which per
vades the bosoms Of Southern men-CALHoUN
MEN, if you will-towards yourself, Amos & Co.
Why, then, pursue ii? Why not take that
| course at once, which you intend to pursue in a
few months? Think you that we are disposed
to favor you, because you pursue the 'laissez
nous fare" principle 2 Look at the demise OF
the 4" Exposition" the condition Of the Union
Democrat" both special paintings of your edi-
tor of the Extra Globe Where is the $50, 900
that the latter work brought forth? Will you
ever see it's like again Alas that dream is
once stood SO high will find it difficult to obtain
one g SO poor to do him reverence"
Your fate, like his own, furnishes fine sub
ject for the study of a disciple Of the Bacon
school. If there was any illustration wanted of
the truth of your favorte Walpole's saying, that
every man had his price, what beautiful speci-
men you and your compeers would be
What an extensive difference in some mems
principles does $4,000 make, when il is APP
piled to printing the Census of your dear native
land Oh, what patriotism is exhibited ia as
sailing Daniel Webster for not giving the job
to pure and spotless parsonage But how far
different should have been our articles dictated,
hal III or oc ~ vi.
/" iorked over" the needful to that Globe, which
the Secretary of State Of President Van Buren,
(Mr. Forsyth unluckiy pronounced " dirty
sheet y
My feelings will scarcely permit me TO dwell
on the patriotism which has caused your attacks
on Mr.. Webster. Your friends have marvelled
much in regard to your sudden outbreaks on that
gentleman, and some have appeared most wo-
fully ignorant of the reason Poor blind fools
they forget the Census-your senses
! see by your paper of last evening, that you
intend TO verify my prediction Of going your
g whole team" on the hero of Undertook Al
loss to ascel tain the cause, | met the chvaric
Major Abraham, with his usual supply of rings
on his fingers, and bells on his toes, in the Ca
pto and as a good Locoioco--Fanny Wright
Agrarian-I had the superlative honor of
touch from his little finger Had you seen the
scorn depicted on the countenance OF a friend of
mine while undergoing the ordeal of introduc
lion--a real South Carolina Wing friend at that
you would really have trembled for Matty's
success in that State Was Aby's visit the
cause Of your notice Of the little Magcan2
But where is Mr.. Calhoun all this time You
(" never mention him ~ The beautiful article
in his favor, which appeared in the New Era,
and found place in the Index, must have been
overlooked by the all-seeing editor of the Globe
Will you accommodate US with your IDEAS on
the next Presidency? II you do not, must
turn my attention to Mr.. Clay's Senatorial Char
ley, and others of his ilk, such as the "Inde-
pendent" man. In doing this, however, shall
not pursue that playful and confidential course
have adopted towards you, but, on the contrary,
look to the record to refresh my memory.
HARVEY BIRCH