The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-11-23
From the Old School Republican.
DEMOCRATIC MEETING OF THE FRIENDS
OF PRESIDENT TYLER


At a meeting Of large number of Democratic
Republicans of the State of Ohio, convened in pur-
suance of previous notice al he town Of Jackson
Licking county, Saturday November III, lo43,
The following gentlemen were appointed its officers
President
DIR. ROBERT THOMPSON, of Franklin county
Vice Presidents.
Hueu REED, of Muskingum county
THOMAS ScoTT, of Fairfield
DIR. JAMES Ewing, of Licking
q. MASwmL,
Secretaries
C MoORr, Esq, of Muskingum county.
DR. NJ A. HALT of Licking 4"
DR. FERDINANDJ J, MGLLER of Perry"
When, on motion, n
DR. Casper Thiell, Of Fairfield county, Stephen
Burwell OF Muskingum county, and James Jennings,
Esq Of Licking county, were appointed a committee
draft exposition OF the political views and feel
inss OF this meeting and report resolutions IN accord
ance herewith, and such other points as will express
the general object of the meeting.
During the absence OF the committee, DalaZon
Smith, Esq Of Montgomery county, was, on motion,
invited to address the meeting to which Mr.. Smith
responded in an able and most eloquent speech for
near two hours, in which be acquitted himself in
manner highly honorable to himself as one Of the
numerous orators of which the Democracy of Ohio
can justly boast, and In which he produced such evil
dences OF ndisputable facts placed john TYLER
upon the Democratic platform, to the conviction of
all present, and entered into defence OF MIR. Iy-
Iers administration, measured by the golden rule of
Democratic principles, most eiiectually answered
the false charge urged against him by the ilras of
all parties; and most satisfactorily, If we may judge
from the hearty aud unanimous response given TO the
speakers remarks Of all bis numerous hearers, many
OF whom were Of the yeomanry OF the surrounding
great agricultural district.
The committee appointed for that purpose return
ed, and reported the following Exposition
The committee appointed to present, in form for
publication, an exposition Of the political views and
feelings OF this meeting, have attended to that duty
and beg leave to submit the following reflections
and sentiments:
The common and popular mode and course of ac-
ton OF modern political meetings appears be- nay
evidently -, to define positions ''-to plant rear
and exhibit to the public eye, standard around which
they intend to enlist and rally to fight their political
Dates and as 1t not unirequently happens upon the
occasions OF those 'perlods for assembling in accord
ance with long established CUSTOM" that stan
dards, sometimes quite original Standards resort
ed TO and flung TO the breeze, such meetings at
tract attention among all classes--if from other
motive certainly from that Of anxiety to the
positions" taken by the actors thereof. In this
point of view, the committee have fears that they
will fail in being considered fat in what they have
deemed discharge Of the duty assigned them; as
they will endeavor to confne themselves to cod
school" standards and ancient landmarks by
which to ''defne" the position of the present
meeting.
Disclaimng then-as the committee think they are
justified in doing-on behalf Of the citizen electors
now here assembled of either aiming or intending to
uniur any standard of political action, of pre-
suming to organize distinct pary-either in refer
ence to principles, measures, men-it would per-
haps have been sufficient to make manifest our sspos
ton, for us to declare TO the world that we are
now, as we ever have been, sincerely and devotedy
attached to that construction OF State and Fede-
raj Constitutions which recognizes the power and
ability OF the people to choose their form Of 60
vernment, and consequently in favor of limiting
the Legislative and Executive rights and powers in
strict accordance with the constitutional charters
adopted by the people and that opposed to
the opposite construction which claims the necessity
of submitting the Legislative power to the discretion
and judgment of limited and select number of the
people chosen Tor that purpose and had then made
our further declaration that in voting for men we
vwoud steadily aim to support the predominancy of
the principles we entertain all of which would have
shown that in the next Presidential contest in refer
ence to which we are now specially assembled, we
will be found arrayed against the party which, under
some name not yet conlured out, proposes to bring
Henry Clay of Kentucky, into the field as their can
didate But, we have not now met for the alone and
particular purpose of organizing in battle array
against the ancient and persevering enemy of our
code of principles An additional and different crisis
is at hand with the Democratic republican ranks
"a crisis, upon the sequel OF which, depends the abb
lity to meet and the probability certainty to con-
quer that enemy, when the time of trial arrves-be-
ing less than concentration Of all the Republican
votes OF each and all Of the several States Of the
Union, into and the same train of action and for
and the objeci. Various and diversified are
the propositions that have been put forth by prom-
nent actors in the Republican ranks TO bring about
this union OF action and identity of object and,
already intmated, we have no desire 10 add to the
number by unfurlng any new standard Neither are
ambitious to become leaders in behalf Of any one
already put forth but as we expect 10 be Gin the
thickest of the battle" in defence OF that which NAV
finally be chosen and with view OF aiding and
hastening decision on that point we have deemed
If our duty-or, If that is gainsad-we claim it as
our right, TO assemble as we are and give pub
lie expression of our opinions and preferences 10 re-
laton to the adjustment of the proper course of ac
ton now TO be adopted.
And here, in the outset, we feel compelled to al
lude TO new influence which is being exerted over
the actions OF men. We mean, the prevailing ten
dency of ULTRAisM. "The spirit Of the age - saws
writer els essentially ultra In science politics. re-
gion philosophy, and fashion, doctrines are ultra and
so are professors. The medium which formerly rem
dered the world much hap Ter and more quiet than
at present, forms portion Of the elements Of soci
ETY. now and TO stop short Of extremes in any thirg
is deemed rank heresy IN any creed TO which such
action may refer. How far this may be true in its
general application IS not necessary for here TO in
quIre. That it is faithful picture in reference to
The actions Of many Of the laborers in the cause Of
Democracy, is but too true-and pity tits, It's true
We feel bound to bring this matter to notice and ap-
peal to all to aid IN bringing about speedy restora-
ton of that spirit Of moderation, Of compromise, Of
concession and mutual forbearance which has been
the "Sheld and Banner" Of the early and GROWING
action Of the fathers Of the Democratic Republican
party. At this moment, the Democracy in many Of
the counties and districts in our own State are
mourning in sackcloth and ashes the loss some
Of our abest defenders resulting from no other cause
either direct remote than the existence Of this nv
dra uitraiSn. We need scarcely enter into partcu-
lar description Of the symptoms Of this cankerous dis
ease now preyIng upon the body Of Republicanism.
Its ravages too evdent-threatenng the very vi
tas-to escal the notice Of even a casual observer
We can only add, that il is an evil which must be
neutrality-suspicious. and that have de-
termned TO apply every remedy that may suggest it.
self proper to destroy it, at least stay It's fur
Their progress.
But, while we thus declare our adherence at the
ul,ralsm of those who, with e" rod in hand" invite
US into party action, and whilst we assert our deter