Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1842-07-07
ADDRESS
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10 the People Of lie United States:
FEt.ow CITIZENS: The political horizon is
again overcast. The expectations SO fondly cher
ished at the close Of the triumphant campaign Of
1910 have been bailled. and Joy and confidence
have given place to gloom and doubt. The shouts
Of tho glad millions whose loud acclaim wclcom-
ed the commencement OF a new era, were closely
followed by nations wall and lamentation.-
That solemn dispohsation of Providence which
by tho sudden removal Of the SELECTED head Of
the Nation, vested In the hands of the present
Executive the powers of Government, kecnly as
it was felt at the time, has been rendered more
and more affecting by subsequent experience.
The brave old Chief was succeeded by the sell
fish politician; Cabinet distinguished for abili.
~ and patriotism, was forthwith scattered; the
will of the Immediate Representatives of the
People was postponed to tina. OF an accidental
President, and with uneXampled treachery and
ingratitude the rights and nterests Of those to
whose misplaced confidence he is indebted for his
power, were basely betrayed. The hcartless fiat.
terers who sued for his smiles preferred to
the honest, independent freemen whose devotion
10 principle exceeded their love Of place, and the
trappings Of power presented allurements strong
or than the ties Of gratitude the bonds Of honor.
Rarely has it happened in the history Of other
nations--never before in own-to chronicle
perfidy like this. We have seen its effects fully
displayed in the sacrifice of friends, the repudia-
lion OF honorable 0OiigatlonS and the violation OF
solemn pledges. We have forborne until forbear-
ance has ceased to be virtue. We have hoped,
until by deserment the heart hath become sick
We have appealed in vain; our complaints have
been unheeded; our grievances unreiormed; our
wrongs unredressed. We hesitate, therefore, no
longer to pronounce condemnation alike Of the
traitor and the moral treason, and to blazon it
forth that, like the handwriting deciphered by
the ancient prophet to the Eastern tyrant, it may
enlarge and blacken i'm the sight, a warning to
others against similar acts of perfidy and wrong.
New and additional responsibilities have conse-
qpcnty fallen upon us; and while engaged in de-
Tending the citadel against bitter and uncomprc-
missing foe from without, constant vigilance has
been requisite against treachery within.
Thus, fellow-citizens, do find the Demo-
cratic Wing party, after arduous struggle of
twelve years, the victim Of one who, warmed in
TO life, by our kindness, serpent-like has turned
his venom upon his bencfactor.
Under these circumstances, in view Of the rap
Id approach of an important election, r1viEg
the Administration Of the State its representa-.
ton in the next Congress, and more especially
the welfare of those great principles of national
prosperity and happiness, which we believe to be
identified with our success, we have determined
again to raise the standard of the party, and to in
scribe thereon the name of one in whose breast
deceit has no place, and whose fitness and worth
have been fully tested i'm the crucible of expert
ence.-We nominate for the next President Of
the United States,