The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1842-07-14

To the People Of the United States:
FELLOW CITIZENS The political hori.
ION is again overcast. The expectations
so fondIy cherished at the close of the tri-
umphant campaign of 1sl0 have been LAT.
fed, and Joy and confidence have given
place TO gloom and doubt. The shouts Of
the glad millions whose loud acclaim wei
coined the commencement Of a new era,
we're closely followed by a nations vail and
lamentaiiou. That solemn dispensation OF
Providence which, by the sudden removal
of the ELECTED head Of the Nation, vested
in the hands Of the present Executive, the
powers Of Government, keenly as it was
felt al the time, has been rendered more and
more affecting by subsequent experience.
The brave old Chief was succeeded by
the selfish politician Cabinet distinguish.
ed for ability aud patriotism was forthwith
scattered the will of the immediate Re.
representatives. of the People was postponed
10 that Of an accidental President, and with
unexamped treachery and ingratltude the
rights aud interests of those 10 whose mis-
placed confidence lie is indebted for his
power, were bcsely betrayed. The heart
less fatterers who sued for his smiles, were
preferred TO the honest, independent free.
Den, whose devotion 10 principle exceeded
their love Of place, and the trapplngs OF
power presented aiurements stronger than
the ties Of gratitude or tho bonds OF honor.
Rarely had ii happened in the history Of
other na,ions-ueyer before in our own--io
chronicle pertidy like this. We have seen
its effects fully displayed, in the sacrifice OF
friends, the reputation OF honorable obiIga.
tions. and the violation Of solemn pledges
We have lborne until forbearance has
ceased TO be virtue. We have hoped, I'M
I'll by deierment the heart bath become sick.
We have appealed in vain; our complaints
have been UNDECIDED our grievances unre.
formed; our wrongs unredressed. We hes
llate, therefore, no longer TO pronounce cur
condemnation alike of the traitor and the
moral treason, aud to blaZon II forth that,
like the hand. writing declphered BY the an.
cient prophet TO the Eastern tyrant, II may
enlarge and blscken in the sight, warning
to others against similar acts OF perfdy and
wrong. new dUu duulIioudl IcspuhoioHi-
ties have consequently fallen upon US; and
while engaged 10 defending the citadel a.
galnst bitter and uncompromlslng foe from
without, constant vigilance has been Tequ'
site against treachery within.
Thus, fellow citizens, do VIC find the De.
mocratc Wing party, after an arduous
struggle for twelve years, The victim OF ono
who, warmed into life BY our kindness, SER
pent like has turned bis venom upon his
benefactor.
Under these circumstances, in view OF
the rapid approach of an important election,
involving the Administration OF the State,
lis representation IN the neat Congress, and
more especially the welfare of those great
principles Of national prosperity and happi'
ness, which we believe TO be identified with
cur 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 fit.
ness and worth have been fully tested in
the crucible ofexperence. We NOMINATE