The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-03-05
MR.. BOTTS-THE MADISONIAN.

1t is not our habit to notice what individuals
may say of us or our journal, in or out OF Con-
gress, but as the honorable J. M. Bolts has
thought proper to bestow upon us an especial
share of his attention, we deem it expedlent 10
lay before the public, the following circular ad-
dressed, some time since, by the Member from
the Richmond District and others to their constr
tuents, orderthat the country may be fully aware
that he has at least entertained two opinions IN
regard to the 'Madsonian." Who knows but
thathe may turn again. The circulation OF the
"Madisonan" was no greater at the time Of
which we speak than it is now; and we can
imagine no adequate cause for the gentLenlGn's
change of opinion, unless it be the fact that
then it suited the purposes of him and his
frields to recommend our journal, whilst It's
circulation at present may not be quite so con-
penient to them.
WASHINGTON, January "a, 1910.
R:-The undersigned, an Executive Committee,
appointed by the Opposi ion Members of Congress,
have taken the liberty of appointing you an Execu-
tive and Corresponding Committee for your county,
and we have the honor of nclosing prospectus for
the Madisonian. We recommend that paper to the
confidence and support of the opponents Of the Adj
mnstraon throughout the country. The Commit
tee attach much Importance, to general circulation
of the "Madsonian," and other political pamphlets,
calculated to enlighten the public mind. The sub
scribers which you may procure (and we doubt not
considering the cheapness and ability Of the paper
they will be manyD will be entitled, gratis, to all such
pamphlets. .m 49,
sure, to aid US, in efforts the admin
istration of the Government from the hands of
the present mbecie and corrupt incumbents. With
the aid of honest and fearless press these efforts
we trust will be successful. We are aware that the
acceptance of this appointment may subject you to
some sacrifices: your patriotism is sufficient guar
! anty that they will be borne with cheerfuness. The
consideration, that we are in the service of an injured
and crushed people, should animate us In the use OF
every honorable exertion, to effect the object
in vew the restoration of the Government to the
days of her patriot Presidents.
Very respectfully, your obedient servants,
R. GARLAND La,
JNO. BELL, Tenn,
J. M Bolts, Va
THOS. CORWIN, Ohio,
M. HI. GRINNELL N. Y,
LEvERETT sALTONSTALL Mass,
TRUMAN SMITH, Con,
| CHAS. NAYLOR, Penn.
J. C. CLARK, N. York,
N. B.-If the political zeal of Mr. Bolts ever
received its impulse from any other force than
oCloiluCoo, IL 10 pam 'i"' " 49,
| luton has taken place in his mind, and however
long he may have concealed the fact, it is no
longer "a REVOLUTION IN DISGUISE" lie has
thrown off the mask. But he cannot so easily
shake off his peculiar characteristics. He has
been pryiag again. but with his usual lack OF
success. He has been informed-by whom he
does not state-that we have but 300 subscrib
ers. He measures words, of late, with great
seeming precision, with view to establish for
himself, at last, reputation for accuracy. But
mistaken in his declaration concerning our sub
scription list, he endeavors to escape the new
perplexity in which his indscretion has placed
him by hypothetical charge of dishonesty on
the Executive. If we have circulation of
4,000 he says, he supposes most of it gratuitous,
and the expense of it betrayed out of the public
funds. Alas for Mr.. Bolts she supposes." AS
in his positive reservations, he has, at least in
one instance, been guilty of acknowledged
misstatement-none,w we are sure, can be found
to think that any reliance can be placed on his
baseless suggestions. All that can be inferred
from them is, that corrupt practices must have
become famariZed TO him since he is soprompt
in his suppositions of their preparation by
others.