The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-06-11

cret springs which govern the action OF Congress
His opinions may therefore be considered as en-
titled to more weight than the representations
of mere observer, who may be suspected OF
lacking that accuracy of knowledge possessed
by participant in all the mysteries OF law-ma-
king.
We earnestly commend this letter to the at
tention OF our readers. 1t informs the People
why it is that their Representatives tribe away
whole months at period when the state OF the
country imperatvely requires energetic action
as well as cautious deliberation. 1t pictures the
mischiefs that spring from party conflicts. when
party differences are resolved into conflicts: for
the support Of the aspirations of rival leaders.
When party strife has almost reached the
point where it becomes destructive to the inte-i
rests, and even the very liberties of the country,
the President has reason to rejoice that he is
without party.
From the Hooking Vallev (Ohio) Gazsts.
LETTER FROM Ma. c. MORRIS, OF ONO.
aH- WARRINGTON Cry, May IL, 1912.
DEAR Sir Although have for some time been ra-
ther silent observer of the ruinous condition of the
affairs of our beloved country, have not been an in
different one. For some time have been convinced
fthe importance of speedy and efficient effort on
the part Of the people the country from the
oppression and ruin in which party strife and party
chickering's have involved but SO strong have been
the shackles Of party, thrown around every man IN
public life that too find almost impossible to sever
the cord.
Party spirit and party strife, to reasonable extent
are co.nmendable and praiseworhy, and ordinarily
mpart healthful influence over the whole body poll
tic; but there is point beyond which they become
destructive to the interests and even the very Liberties
Of the whole country; aud cannot but feel that to
that point we have nearly arrived. So long as party
strife has for its object the accomplishment or carry
ing out ofimportant measures involving the true IN
terests of the Government long should it be che
rished and encouraged; but just as soon as these
great principles lost sight OF and the political nte-
rests and promotion of substituted in their
stead then it is that ruin and distress follow in the
train. Such conceive to be the present state OF
things the contention seems to be for men, and not
for measures.
| For months the inquiry has been abroad among
the people, from end of the Union to the other,
"Why does not Congress do something by which the
people and the country can be relieved! answer
it is not because its members do not labor intensely
from day to day; is it because they prefer their
eaye to the service of their constituents but it is sim
ply because party spirit and party considerations have
nsinuaed thems elves into all the public business of
the country and have acquired such control over the
actions and transactions of lublic men, that every
controlling influence: much SO, that when propo-
sition for the relief Of the country is submitted the
inquiry is not will it meet the wants and subserve the
interests Of the people, but will operate for against
this or that mans pretensions to the Presidency I?
will it impart to, diminish FROM the party
less po,osr Hence the protraced discussions, per-
sonal slander and abuse in the Legislative bodies
throughout the country. ~
In this state of things there is but one course for
the people Of this country ADOPT and that to place
their seal of Misrepresentation terms not to be msun-
derstood, upon the course pursued by some of the
leaders Of each party in and out Of Congress to pro-
mote the interests Of few individuals who are aspr.
ing to the Presidency at the expense of the whole
country Them and not till then, will their business
! be attended to and their rights protected.
The people ought to demand prompt and speedy
action the pant ofthe public servants and he who
throws hmselfn the way OF that action ought to take
the consequences.
1t will be time enough to select the candidates for
the Presidency after the county is rghed up and the
people received from their suferngs and embarrass-
ments. 1t does seem to me that patriot, no lover
of his country, American citizen ought to stop to
inquire, who shall next President be 2? while the
| country beeds at every pore.
Very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
CALVARY MORRIS.