The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-09-08

the fate that awaited him for the conscientious per
Torrance OF his duty in matter confded TO him b,
the Constitution, ii We differed with him in an,
opinion expressed In his Veto messages we SHOULD
still admire the modest bat manly frmness he Ia
manifested under such circumstances and shouB
still applaud that holy patriotism which induced him ~
prefer what he thought be the good Of his country
to all other considerations. But concurring with
him do entirely, in each and every one of he
opinions he has announced, although admiration
of his conduct may be greater yet the pleasure We
feel IS much increased The charge imputed TO him
that he preferred Rome TO Casar-his country 10 bi,
irends-such an accusation Is a compliment aud
honor he has well deserved and whatever may be
the penalty Of such a difference of opinion, his own
approving conscience, and the applauding sympathy
of his fellow citizens must give hereafter cOnsOa
ton.
Are the People TO be mised by the violent and I'M
founded accusations OF men, lmputlng want OF con
fdence ia the PRESIDENT viii you tolerate spirit
which seeks IN its infurate rage, to embitter the
peace destroy the quiet and lessen the conhd Of
the American People in that President whose whole
life has been distinguished by has devotion to Re
publican Institutions, by ardent attachment for the
happiness Of the country The quiet and lnquirng
Judgment of postery will do justice To his services
and the history Of his prosecutions will afford TO the
present age instructive moniton against INDUCING
in that cIeduiy which tends to lessen the confidence
which distinguished public services naturally inspire
and teach us TO examine into the secret motives OF
those deserving il.
But the President has been ,eterred by no precon.
certed system of resistance; by no Impeachment Of
his motives; by false views of policy by no
course of management which might be supposed a.
promote the interests Of party, at the danger
| rifce Of the public good He has determined that
where any differences have arisen, involving on the
one hand that open and correct course which beu-
eiical 10 the whole community and on the other what
supposed To be the interests of party his efforts
L1.,. he, H. a -. IL A al.
pursuing this course he has been met by organized
system Of opposition the part of a ma orty of
| both Houses OF Congress. His efforts have tecu
thwarted his motives and actions have been misrep-
resented-his rights, Is the Chief Magistrate have
been denied and the limits Of his duties have been
grataitousy pointed out by those who have sought to
curtail them TO meet their own policy. Asserting
that injustice had been done them in consequence of
the refusal of the President To Sign and approve
the Bank bills, elaborate statement was prepared
and widely circulated, and taking that their basis
| IL was resolved TO overthrow the Administrative
We respectfully submit the conduct of the same
Executive 10 the same tribunal TO which the majority
in Congress have appealed, and ask Of the American
People that impartial hearing which all of their public
servants have right TO demand
We shall endeavor TO say nothing personally often
sive TO any human being; but should be treacA
TO the great national interests of which are
proud of being the advocate--we should be faithe,
to readers who look 10 us for the Development
passing events, ii we did not speak plainly what
know, and disclose frankly what believe TO be the
present condition Of parties Recent circumsta1ce,
however, have disclosed the existence of an organ
zed opposition to the present Administrator the
Ject OF which is to put 1t down, right wrong, 4
is with pain, indeed, find ourselves Obliged TO
direct the attention Of readers some features Of
the scheme by which the Machiaveian principle, Of
some aspiring politicians sought to be made TIC
rule of action for great people--of the scheme
in the prosecution Of which, public utility faithful
services, and acknowledged integrity are to be sac
rfced to the Moloch of party; of the scheme by the
successful operation of which this Administrator
to be Frustrated
A CITIZEN OF THE WEST
To be continued