The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-06-26
NEW YORK CORRESPONDENCE.
Randolph's letter only reached us yesterday

Randolphs letter only reached US yesterday
En-.
New Y DIRK, June IL, lS43
Circumstances unnecessary 10 refer to here,
have prevented me from addressing you since
the 29.h ult. but trus,you will fad me here
after more dlligent and faithful sentinel upon
the watch tower of Freedom, and ever ready L
give note of warning on the approach of The
least danger Democracy to be successful must
be watchtul. Vigilance, untiring and unceas-
ing vigilance, is tht only safeguard TO protect
her against the wilkes Of her arch enemy,-fede-
ralism. Ii is the cunning slealthy attacks-lhe
underhanded and undermining approaches Of
the great enemy Of Freedom, that Democracy
has more TO fear, than any open assault she can
make. An open and manly foe is easily van
pushed, but hidden enemies s. are dangerous to
the State" II is not alone, however, that De-
There are many professed Democrats who are
ever seeking the honors of the party, lending
their influence to individuals for mere party and
selfish end far more dangerous TO the Demo
cratic party and to the advancement of Demo
cratic principles than either open or secret foes.
We have about Tammany Hall politicians who
would sacrifice the Union itselff for the purposes
of accomplishing their own aims and purpose
in reference to an individual. They are the
most bosterous in preaching Democracy, yet il
all centers in single man, not particle Of
principle entering their whole composition
But lime is fast correcting these things. The
People as they increase in knowledge and in
,elligence become more alous and watchfuI of
their own rights, and distrustful Of those who
attempt to lead or use them These truths were
never more evident than al the present moment
and in reference TO the present Administrations
All the power and force Of party and of all par
lies-al party machinery and parry manage
ment have been brought into requsilion to check
the tide which was seen to be flooding towards
The Executive, to support and strengthen the
hands of him who stood isolated and aloof from
all parties. But The force, the power of party
was not strong enough to check the onward
That charm which men had flung
about the name Of party was broken. 1t was
sident had stepped boldly upon the Democratic
platform, and was determined to carry out De-
mocratlc measures, and they asked no more,
but rushed 10 his support, regardless alike of the
promises or threats of their old leaders, for it
was principles alone they contended for, and it
was matter OF indifference TO them who it was
that carried them out. Thus party machinery
and party tactics have nearly become an {. OBJ
solete idea" They may exist in name, hut
their mighty force and power is broken never
more to have strength or influence.
OF the doings of the present week you will
have SO full and complete accounts from other
sources, that | shall trouble you but little on
that score. Suffice it say, that never has
the reception of any man in this country
been more triumphant and enthusiastic than
was that of John Tyler never did the citizens
of any city in the world show greater enthusi-
assn and respect for men than did our own for
Mr.. Tyler and his Cabinet Ministers. The
President, from his plain Republican character,
and open and manly lrankness. appeared to
win all hearts. Mr.. Spencer, being "native
and 10 the manor born,n was looked for with
much eagerness. Old acquai~tances sought a
g renewal of the lease" while those who knew
him only by reputation were most anxious TO
look upon "New York's farorite son.n Many
pleasing incidents attended his short sojourn
here, the first, believe, since be took office in
Washington, not the least striking of which
was his visit with The President and orhers) 10
the Deaf and Dumb Asylum. The Supern-
tendant, in his address to the President, alluded
IN most feeling terms, 10 the active and noble
part the Hon. John c. Spencer had ever taken
in assisting and forwarding the views and plans
of our charitable societies and institutions The
pupils knew well their friend and benefactor
by reputation, and they crowded aroundh him and
pressed bis hands with all the warmth and feel.
ing that loving children would express for fond
and devoted parent. 1t was pleasing, as well
as most affecting scene, and none could look
upon the fearful eye of that kind-hearted man
without feeling and mourning with him. There
were many pleasing scenes and incidents which
will auAundoubtedly find narrator. There was
one feature, however, which cannot help but
notice, because | con -ider it the most fortunate
in the whole affair of the reception, and that
was the entire absence of every thing to give it
an otfcioi or, as some would call il, an Office
holders reception. The whole affair was en-
'irely IN the hands of the People, and tie Gov
eminent officers here showed both their good
taste and good judgment in leaving the entire
with Them, satisfying themselves
merely with paying such attention and respect
TO the Executive and his advisers as the occa-
sion called for. The good effects of this were
visible throughout the whole proceedings
The Repeal movement is making mos
rapid, if not fearful, strides here. Atleast Ten
thousand people assembled on Wednesday eve