The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-08-31
Correspondence Of the MadisOniaD.

Mr.. Van Buren, in Convention, n0lens u0ienS,
and TO pack that convention by caucus nomi-
nations or The general ticket system, that they
have well nigh produced division of the party.
Indeed, they are bent on division, if every
thing is not yielded to them, and The conven-
ton is not organized to insure the success
of Mr.. Van Buren,. One of the late editors of
the Standard made this admission to me few
days since, and | understood him TO say The
dread of such consequences had mainly induced
him to leave the rickety concern. He had al.
ways been an adv, cate of the Gobe, but he
could not sanction its late revolutionary and
disorganzing course, and therefore turned his
back upon it, as well as its branch in this city.
A letter from leading politician at Galena,
Illinois, dated 18th instant, says, 1.-The Van Bu-
ren Democrats here, as presume is the case
elsewhere, are not at all pleased with the course
OF the Globe, and many do not hesitate openly
| TO pronounce their dissatisiaction.' This is the
language of my correspondents from all quar-
ters and | am well aware that even Mr.. Van
Buren, himself views the matter in the same
way, and feels indignant too, at the murderous
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preparing their way for somerset into the
ranks Of Mr.. Clay.
| The consequences to the party are be-
coming more and more serious In this
State the "rule or ruin" policy has been
pushed so far and SO recklessly that The libe-
raj papers began to show resistance. The
following extract is from the Liberty Banner, a
spirited Johnson paper, printed in the western
part of this State. | hope your readers will
mark lis tone, while assure them it grows out
of The knock down and drag out" course which
has been pursued in Missouri bv Benton and
the leading friends of Mr.. Van Buren,:
From the Liberty Banner.
Some alarm has been excited upon the great pro-
liability of our having two Democratic candidates
for Governor, al our election and if it shall be that
some OF our would-be Democratic leaders will not
cease their imposons upon the party, it may be
right for to pause and consider whether the alarm
is not well founded
Such state Of affairs is possible, and indeed,
when we give our thoughts free scope upon the
subject we think II most probable that such will be
the case. The enemies of districting the State and
the enemies Of Johnson, rather the friends of Mr.
Van Buren,, seem firmly bent to sweep before Them
like reckless tornado, all opposition-to rample
upon the necks Of every who will not bend TO
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will not vote for MIR. Van Buren's nomination, or
who will not support the general ticket system from
the ranks Of the Democratic party. This self con-
| stituted and well organized band may be wise unto
salvaton-they may be wise beyond the age in which
they live in regard 10 the principles which they ad-
vocate but when they attempt to force men down to
a Standardization they attempt to force peculiar
measures upon party, in Democratic Govern
ment, they will then fnd now that their wisdom
hath avaed them nothing.
IT. however, two sets of candidates in the field
that party which is known by the name of the Clique
| will have other to blame but themselves. They
have reved and abused at least part Of the party
| they have abused slandered, and msrepresented
Democratic papers; they have attempted to repud-
honest and faithful Democrats for their opin-
ions And what is it that they have not done They
have voluntarily taken this course and now, volunta
rily not, thcy must suffer the consequences.
In this emergency, Governor Reynolds is in en-
viable position. Whether lie is guilty innocent of
the crime of dividing the party, we are unable TO
say whether he has contributed anything towards
il, will be of but little conscquence--the blame will
finally fall upon his shoulders The that the
i Inquirer has taken the organ Of the State Gov
| eminent will naturally, and perhaps Justly, bring
the blame down upon the head Of the Governor
Blu, some Of the sagacious Of the 'Chque"
have already scented the breeze from the rising
storm, and are now urging the meeting of conyen-
ton, where they hope to suppress all misgiyinss-
| white wash what has passed, and solemnly ratify
the imposing seal of Estate Conyention"-yes, a
estate Convention" Well, gentlemen, you may
succeed, it is your last chance, your only hope Of
escape. But we doubt whether your ssgacity will
enable you 10 get through safely We doubt whether
the people will let you, unmoIested, go with your
Estate Convention, nominate your candidate for the
Presidency, and fasten your candidate for Govern
they possibly may grant you all this quietly and yet
storm may rise in which your puny trckery may be
forgotten, and the fearless democrats who viii direct
the whlrwind, will look down at your attempted in
trgues with superlatiye contempt
Governor Rev nolds and his central clique are
the wre-pullers and echoes of the Ben on and
fort to hold on TO power in The STATE, end fancy
no method so certain to attain this end as to
wrap themselves up in erclusiUeness and sum
mary measures, and fight off all who are for any
body but Mr. Van Buren,, and who advocate
The election of delegates by districts, and the
organization of the Convention upon the per
capita principle.
The friends of Col. Johnson advocate the
same mode organizing the Convention as Mr..
TyIer's and Mr. Caboun's friends. 1t is the
only broad, liberal and Democratic ground on
which TO ensure harmony among the friends OF
The several candidates; and not only that, but
the course Of elimination and denomination
pursued by the Globe Enquirer, Bay State De
mocrat and Ohio Statesman, should be aban-
doned at once. Nothing but disaster and NOR
tiication can result from their continuance.
The following is from the GaleDa Sentinel OF
the 18th nst Johnson paper, and treats Mr..
TYLER in that manly and candid manner which
should characterize all papers protesting TO be
Democratic Let The leading papers in Mr..
Va, Rn,en,s interest take the same course, and
harmony, and vislory, too, await US IN 1914