The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-03-28
THE DUTY OF ALL PARTIES IN THE
PRESENT. POSTURE OF AFFAIRS.

AT time, since our becoming natl n, has the
situation OF this country been more critical or has it
demanded decidedly the aid of patriots, in az
fording counsel and making sacrifices OF minor
derations for the general good Our finances, both
public and private, in the worst possible condition.
wild and unhappy spirit OF speculation appears 10
have invaded u.s. with all the evIl consequences OF an
army from abroad producing, to tiishtIul extent M
dvidual bankruptcy Our State Legislatures ana
Govern nents from their popular character, necessa
ly partook of this spirit, and dealcaton from an
individual has assumed anatlonal aspect. ne ,acts
cannot be denied that the States, many ell them, owe
more than they possibly pay This state OF things
has produced its natural consequences general dis
rust as well of Government, as individuals And me
National Government finds itself without credit even
| amongst It's own citizens. Split ur ana divided ny
s,uiona feelings and local interests, and Undivided
again into parties politically opposed, we are threaten
~, With war from OF the most powerful nations ol
the earth To these evils they are not wantInS those
who would add another 10 enbarIass us the more IN
all relations. AT The head oil our government
at a juncture SO critical, stands gentleman, who Is
said TO owe his elevation, not 10 the choice OF the -
| DE or wish of the nation, but accident.
| Those standing in the way of succession TO power
affect to lament this misfortune and make 1t the
spund of an opposition to all the measures he pro-
hoses without SO much deigning them consldera-
ton or the fairness itself OF discussion 10 the
earnest and repeated propositions for setting the vex,
ed question of the currency, Congress has legisated
far DAYS upon the number OF boys to be retained as
,re IN lis service and finally concludes to dispense
| with that OF a donkey and cart 10 his appeals Tor
national defence and preparation Tor that war which
every wind from the Atlantic threatens he Is answer
ed by week debate upon the propne,y OF withhold
| ino the salary of one of the officers oi bureau,
re ". less patriotic, and less devoted 10 The good
of onr country than other nations Elizabeth was
elevated 10 the throne in opposition to a powerful
| party among the nob,s and people Yet, when
Threatened with invasion from abroad We Ind even
her Catholic Subjects contributing their means and
arn,inG Their people, and placing them under the com
mand of those she selected not asking to command
the forces they raised.
When Louis NV. offered an insult To the nation
even the tories OF that country United with the Whgs
in suppor Of King William, who had been placed
! on the throne in opposition To their arms.
| Whether President Tyler is the unbiased choice
of the American people is question useless to raise
He is placed for the time in sur power according
a. the laws and usages of the country by direct vote
of the people thereof and the strict letter of that Con
stitution we have all sworn to support--the by
which we have agreed to abide and IN time ik.
the presen, has the claim upon every honest either
for fair and Jealous support in all measures for Tho
rood and the safety of the country though he hat
been the most direct and unanimous choice Of Tia,
whole nation.
We are grcvedto see this carping every measur.
he proposes, If patriotism lay IN such w,
grievc to the popular branch OF the house o
| Congress turn deaf and negligent ear to all Thu
great measures proposed by himself or his ministers
Puriotsin does consent in such course, wisdom
approve thor can the safety prosperity .
the country result from such state OF things. Ihes
| Two great branches o, the Government must act II
harmony, ere any good result from their actin:
at all; and for this the patriot must throw hlmsci
upon the good sense and good feeling ct the Peopt
of the county, instead of the leaders OF cllques
heads of parties, intent alone upon Their own ambl
tious purposes : Phtsburg American.