The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-07-19
NAMES AND THINGS.

ton and compromises Catholic motive, which
influenced many thousands of the Democratic
party to desert the standard of Mr.. Van Buren,,
and support his opponents. In doing this, how
ever, they did not yield up any principle, but,
on the contrary, sought to carry out, in spirit
and in truth, what they believed was necessary
for the safety of Republican Governments
change of rulers. For the twelve years preced-
ing. the powers OF the Federal Government
over those that created it, was such as to create
a fear in the breast Of every true patriot, that If
pursued, they would finally lead to consolida-
ton. 1t was for this avowed reason that some
time before, such men Calhoun, Tyler,
Berrien, v Use, Mangum, Leigh, Hayne, Ham
ilton, Floyd, Poindexter, Rives, White, and
host of others-even Tom Richie himself-de-
serted General Jackson, and assumed eonser-
| vative position between the old Federal and
Van Buren, parties. BY doing this they held out
to each the choice of adopting their principles,
and thus obtain majority which neither could
otherwise obtain.
! The doctrines set forth by Mr.. Livingston in
| General Jackson's celebrated Proclamation, had
caused several of the old Federalists to flock to
his standard, and men of Republican princi-
Piles perceived, with fear and trembling, that
all checks in the powers of the Government
were likely to prove nugatory and supreme
power was at once to be assumed. The i'm
mense personal popularity of General Jackson
caused the timd to stand still, for fear of being
read out of the Democratic Church, and "hope,
for moment, seemed to bid farewell to the
success of correct principles, until the meaning
of the Proclamation was at last explained away
by Mr.. Richie, so as to mean anything or no
thing. In the meantime, Democrats and Re-
publcans were mixed in such confusion that it
was difficult to tell aohich aods Dhich.
This thing continued, until Mr. Van Burens
term, without full satisfaction being afforded to
all the discontented, and spirit of mistrust pre-
vailed to a great extent among those who had
withdrawn under the State Rights banner
Here, then, was afforded fair opportunity of
putting the seal of condemnation arbitrary
measures, and by yielding to spirit of''generous
confidence" the State Rights men gave up what
ever doubts they may have had of Gen Harrlson's
opinions, knowimg ttatMr Tyler waS a0iththem'
IN EVERY PRINCIPLE. They went into the midst of
the battle in good faith, and from their own
well known sentiments, succeeded in carrying
Maryland, Georgia, Mississippi, Louisiana,
North Carolina, Kentucky and Tennessee, and
a majority of the slave-holding States, notwith-
standing the hue and cry that was raised about
Abolition and Federalism.
The demise of Gen. Harrison was regretted
h., both
seemed disposed to believe that Mr.. Tyler, by
assuming position between the utras of each
party, would become popular President. This
did not, however, exactly suit certain leaders,
who had an eye to the succession tor them
selves or friends. On the first Veto making its
appearance, a fair opportunity was offered to the
ultra Wings to commence the hostile warfare,
which they have since pursued, and the re-
moval of certain obnoxious ohce-holders gave
the ultra Loco Focos chance of bawling out
s'proscription" Each party kept up It's name,
and expected the rank and file to follow in its
footsteps. But the People, so long hoodwinked
by partisan leaders, began to think that there
aoas not as much IN a name as there might be,
and naturally enough examined the motives
which caused this sudden outbreak in certain
quarters A spirit Of inquiry was thus awak
ened, which has spread throughout the land,
and it has not been deferred from pursuing its
course, by all the lrickery that has been resort
ed TO.
The names of Democrat, Wing, Loco Foco
and Democratic Wing have all been used in
vain Those whom they assaed, assumed no
party title Under the broad banner of Repub-
lican principles, they took their stand, and
"there they will remain forever;'' and although
they may be called "Tyler men," their position
will show that they are no mans men.
| The period Of party drill and party tactics
has gone by. The time has arrived when the
only party the Government can depend on, is
THE PEOPLES PARTY. Names have ceased to
be things with us in politics. and all the efforts
of party leaders will never get the caucus sys-
tenn back Clays friends have given it up, and
the friends of Mr.. Calhoun will not submit to it
hereafter Thus we see at one fell swoop, even
party men yielding to the force of public opin-
ion 1t bespeaks healthier state of the atmos-
phere, which must be gratifying TO every honest
man. and as one of that class, we give Presi-
dent TYLER the honor of having struck the first
blow in breaking the shackes of party tyranIs
We have merely attempted to give the first
chapter of le commencement du fm
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