The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-03-20

as well IN politics the ordinary relations n life
no one can ooubt who has been careful observer Of
the signs OF the times New theories in political
economy and government at variance with and SUBJ
yersiye OF the old and tried maxms of government,
by which we have prospered, Cor more than half
century, are sprnging up around u.s. like mushrooms
IN hot bed. Village politicians, scarcely out Of
their teens, aspire 10 the dignity Of lawmakers The
wisdom Of age and the experience Of ages at
naugh by beardless politicians newlght teachers in
that which concerns the welfare Of mankind. A race
OF reiormers here recently sprung up in our midst,
VINO regard our ploughJoeglng ancestry with con-
tempt. The world, in their opinion, has been going
wrong for SIX thousand years. From the slavery
and delusion into which we have been betrayed, by
relying upon the maxims and experience of our faith
ers, they would fam deliver us, but in pursuing this
great work OF ideal reform, there is neither unanimi
ty OF sentiment nor action and are met at every
step, by the contradictory dogmas of these newght
teachers Having, by their acts, brought the country
INTO the last stages of distress and insolvency; each
propose as measures OF relief regulations of opposite
tendency This party would annihilate banks, and
that would fasten them upon the community in in
creased numbers and enlarged powers. With one
party the panacea for all our ls high protective
tArif-wth the other, it is free trade and, conse-
quenty, direct taxation for the support of govern
ment. For many years has the country been the
sport OF such adverse schemes of policy aud the re-
lief promised by EACH is, and to all appearances will
remain, unaccompished. We have literally existed
upon hope, until the heart has become sick From
rated ourselves and taken the middle ground between
the two extremes of each-the ground preoccupied
by the Republican party in its palmest days, when
guided by the patrarchs of the revolution the Wash
ingtons and Jefersons, the Madisons and Monroes
and their compariots, the sage fathers of the Cons
luton.
In summing up our principles, we would add that
we would give to eacn of the great interests of the
naton-to agriculture, to manufactures, and to COM
merce-adequate protecon--we would foster indus
try in every shape but would tax one interest for
The protection or promotion of others. We would
guard and protect the rights of ALL and without de
stroying would introduce wholesome and necessary
reforms In banking and other corporations In fine
we would build up, foster, and sustain, rather than
strike down and crush, the old and long cherished
institutions Of our country, for the purpose of subst
tuting the unried and doubtful schemes Matched in
the brains of mere tyros in political economy.
Holding these views OF parties and party leaders,
and for the purpose of declaring them to the public
be it resolved as the sense of this meeting
That we have lost all confidence in the integrity
and patriotism of party leaders, and of the attain
ment OF wholesome reform by their means.
That the reform which is necessary is only to be
attained and sustained by the people themselves who
If they but shake off the influence of demagogues,
and think and act for themselves, capable of
self-government.
That IN our opinion the high-mnded and indie
pendent course taken by our present Chief Mags-
trate and his Cabinet is fast gaining them the conf
dence OF the people, and that public sentiment ia
King deep root against ultra leaders Of all parties.
That the questions of the adoption of an United
states Bank and Sub-Treasury, having each in its
turn been negatved by the people, it is improper and
inexpedient to resort to either and that we declare
our preference OF an Exchequer institution, re-
commended by President Tyler to Congress.
That the strict accountability to which the receiy-
ing and disbursing officers of the National Govern.
men are held affords the strongest assurance of the
honesty and economy of the Executive the only sure
guard against deaIcaons and speculations and that
the tax policy in such respect of the preceding Ad.
ministration, merits the severest censure of plun
| dered community.
That the present tariff will in our opinion, if con-
tInued, afford an ample of revenue for the
expenses OF the Government-give adequate protec-
ton to the manufacturers, and protect the interest of
agriculture, by creating home market for the pro-
duce of the soil.
That the longer occupation by British authorities
OF The Oregon Territory is degrading to the Ameri-
can character and that we approve of immediate
measures being taken for retaining It from their
possession.
| That reputation Of State debts by the Govern
ment thereof is act of perdy, and should be dis
couotenanced by all who prize the honor and nteg-
rity of the States of this Union.
That radical reform is necessary in the manner of
| transactlng business in our National and State Lee
gslatures, IN order to the strict attention of
members to the business of their constituents instead
OF wasting time in efforts to promote the views of
PoJ, W introducing deDateS foreign TO he business
before them, and in disgraceful and tumultuous
squabbling and private quarres
That we nominate John Tyler as the candidate of
our choice, for the Office of President f the United
States, subject 10 the decision of no packed Conven
ton OF either party; but the free choice of those
who prefer wise and economical administration of
our affairs, to one of extravaganza and partyism
That the claim by the British Government to the
right OF searching American vessels in certain lat
tudes, or as they are pleased to it. the right
visiting them, In order to ascertain their national
character; is an insult to the American people, and
an assumption of authority, which should be resisted
by our Government, to the utmost extremity
On motion, il further
| RESOLVED, That the thanks of this meeting be ten
dered to General Murphy for his able and interest
| ing address in defence Of tho National Admpistra
! ton.
! That the proceedings Of this meeting be published
in the Madsonian, Old School Republican, and such
other papers as are open to the dissemination of cor
rect information among the people, defence Of the
Administration.
LEWIS VAIL, President.
S N N BLING Hing, Vice Presidents.
LOUIS ScHAErFER, Secretary.