The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-07-10
"COALITION.n

COALITION"
One of the most common acts of cable ed-
tors" and Of able jugglers is to divert attention
from the subject upon which they are about to
play off trick, to some other object. And,
sometimes, the more effectually to conceal their
own designs, they unblushingly charge upon
another the very thing they are in the act of
performing The familiar case ofthe felon who
cries "stop thief" and is the most ardent and
vociferous in the pretended pursuit, illustrates
the principle.
Blair, of the Globe, having tried his hand at
coalitions in former days, and having discov-
cred how odious they were, is now disposed to
see how far he can injure those whom he hates,
by fastening upon them bad name that belongs
TO himself He has accordingly furnished seve-
raj numbering columns for the Globe to make
out coalition between Mr.. Tyler and his Ad-
mnistration and-,he Democratic party The
time was, when coalition" was supposed 10
mean the union of leaders of parties or factions
to effect their personal objects, without refer
ence to the principles Of their respective par
ties. Such was the coalition Of Henry Clay
and John Quincy Adams, in which Blair took
such an important part. But who ever heard of
a union between the prominent men of one Sec
ton of party, with the main body of that
party upon the old principles common to them
all? Who, until now, ever heard of such a
union being called "coalilion"2 A few
years since, Mr.. Calhoun and his friends sepa-
rated from Gen. Jackson, and even for time
in open hostility to his administration. Was il
coalition" that brought the distinguished
South Carolinan into the bosom of the Repub.
hcan party, and made him one of its most emf
nent champions, and which now presents him
among those for whom the Democratic Conven-
ton are to select their candidate for the Pres-
dency? The Globe itself admits Mr.. Cal
houn's pretensions to be considered by the dele
gates, and has pledged itself TO support their
nomination. So that if Mr. Calhoun be Sc
lected, he will be sustained by the Globe as the
Democratic candidate.
Again, Mr.. Van Buren, and his friends sepa-
rated from Mr.. Madison and the great Republi-
can party during the last war, and supported
the peace candidate, De Witt Clinton. Was il
coalition" that afterwards caused him TO be re-
ceived by the Democracy and placed in the front
rank of its legions2
A coalition implies previous agreement be-
tween contracting persons. Who are the par
ties to the coalition which the Globe has manu-
featured? On the side, it says, are Mr..
Tyler and his Administration. But who are
on the other side 2 This information the Globe
does not condescend TO give. 1t might as well
talk of triangle with one side, as a coalition
with but one party.
To make out case for coalition, the Globe
has to make the usual draft upon It's magma,
ton. 1t makes the question of National
Bank the ground for separation between Mr.
Tyler and his friends, and the Democratic par
ty, contrary to the most incontestable evidence
and to the knowledge of its editors. The uni
form. consistent, and determined opposition of
Mr.. Tyler to National Bank, from the FIRST mo-
,nent Of his entrance into public life, to this
day, is an historical fact, which has become so
settled and fixed, that even party malignty can
not shake it. II is equally well known to those
who have any information on the subject, that
Mr.. Spencer's course and opinions on this sub
ject have been Identical with those of the Pre-
sident. But it suits the purpose Of the Globe
to adopt and repeat the slang and vituperaton
of the Federal press, in reference to the Admin
istration and it suffers no falsehood or calumny
that appears in the New York Express or its
associates TO escape without being transplanted
TO its own columns.
When Mr. Tyler shall visit Ashland, and re-
main for days with Mr.. Clay when the Madi-
sonian and other presses favorable to the Ad-
mnistration shall eagerly copy from the Fede-
raj papers the most offensive calumnies against
Mr.. Van Buren, and his frie nds when, in turn,
the Federal papers shall applaud the course of
The Madisonian-rheD, indeed, there will be
signs Of the times that may cause wise men to
ook out for coalition" Why is it that the
batteries Of the Globe are turned against Mr..
Tyler, and not against Mr. Clay7 Is there
any secret understanding with the friends of the
latter respecting the public printing, or any
other subject of INTEREST," Why has the Ma
tonsl lntellgencer been denounced by the Rich
mond Whg7 Coalitions" forsootbl
USEFUL OirizEN IN A NEW coUNTRr.-A gen.
heman engaged in taking the census of oui,vIlc in
forms the editor Of the Kentuckian. that he cam.
across man who is fifty five years old h. has b.cn
married three times; by HE first wife he had eleven
by his second wife he had ten by his last wife twelve
making IN all thirty five children and his wife .,
tne visitation was in most interesting state Of
ms ch'ldren were boys and 10 girls Is BOYS and G
grs are living lie married in his 18th year and
renamed IN s'n'" NJ wido cd three years