The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-02-07
Prom he .Ntr Orlsan, Republican
A CALCULATION OF STRENGTH.

n VI III
The interest with which the subject Of the next
Presidential election is invested renders acceptable
every thing which may lead TO Just conception Of
the strength Of parties and that may aid in correct
calculation of the chances which govern the issue
The more than ordinary uncertainty which expert
enee has shown ever attends the results Of elections
should sdmonish the sangune that the race is not al
ways 10 the swirl, the battle 10 the strong while
Il should encourage the despairing and fanlheaHed
10 believe that a good furnishes the best
grounds of hope and success. The cause Of lie AZ
minisIration is good one II is worthy Of all
acceptaion and a knowledge of the fact that a
large pro- orton OF the people appreciate IT, gives
the strongest for the most favorable antei-
pations As yet, the manifestations Of public eeng
toward John Tyler have been condn mainly TO tue
expressions OF primary assemblies. When bad men
unite for evil purposes the good must combine to de-
feat them, and the time is rapidly approaching, when
under the guidance Of efficient organization, the
latent strength Of the Administration will be aroused
aud brought into vigorous action. That there are
hundreds OF thousands who vii obey the summons TO
rise IN defence Of patriotic Chief Magistrate the
slightest observation the indications of public feel
ing attests. Then may we anticipate the triumph
which awaits his Administration, and the overthrow
of mics and the enemies Of their counirys pros
perity.
The great falling off of the vote of 1912 from ,ba,
of 1910, opened wide field Of political speculation
The wings called Ia the and If ope to m gate the
pains Of defeat, and with species OF reasoning new
TO the schools transformed pre- ent loss into ultimate
gain They claimed the deficit as their reserved
strength for the great contest of 1914, " ith which
they were to achieve another mighty yct lry and
they "arguded the topic" in manner more laugha-
BILE than logical. They doubtless reasoned them
selves into the belief the correctness Of their cal
culaions; but unwilling as to dspel so pleas
ing delusioD, We must, nevertheless, maintain that
the wings have no possible claim to the friendly re
CARDS Of these votes and should the struggle Of si4
bring ut the people TO degree corresponding with
that of lS40 the result will show them the error they
fell into.
The political events since the last Presidential can
vass, have conspired to wit draw all moderate and
rejecting men from the ranks Of party They have
looked with dssatisac ion upon the abuses of the e
gislatiye power, and its furious and unjisfabe al
tacks upon worthy and capable Chief Magistrate
Satisfied that his aim has been he good Of the roun
try, and disguised with the abuse Of 4 cir confidence
by G ngress, they have serny kept aloof from poll.
teal contests, and await the time when the judgment
Of the nation shall be passed upon the merits OF John
Tyler's Administration.
We have taken some pains to ascertain as nearl,
as may be- what is the amount tf this mass Of
| strength which will have SO important an infuCn c
upon the result.
The aggregate vote given in 1870 amounted 10
2,4l2,5O6. or this the Wings had PA 2O3, and
the Democrats /, l28,3t3, the Wing majority being
I45,' Oh.
In lS42, the aggregate vote by actual and est,
mated results is stated 1887 900 OF this, a..
Stunning corresponding change in those States In
which elections have not yet been held, the Demo.
Gratis have l,0U3 500, and the Wings 1888 500 vote.
Democratic majority 10000.
The election of 1912 exhibits falling off from
that Of lS40, Of 465,5U6 votes. OF this decrease
the Wings have $40 7O3 and the Democrats la eO3
votes.
The number of voters whose opinions have no,
been registered at the bollot box since the election
of 1910 is stated above, at 465 SOC The natural
increase OF population is about three per cent. per
annum, and we may safely this as a criterion
10 calculate the increase Of voters for four YEAR,
ending in the fall Of 1874. This would add 10 the
elective franchise 3G0,3i3 votes, making an aggrc-
gate OF strength to be brought into the next Pre-
dental conies, of 7G5sl9 and above that which
has already been displayed.
IL the same interest can be enlisted in the next
Presidential election that was called out in the last
the vote will be about 3, 1913 1874. OF this there i,
nearly 900 900 of votes whose opinions have vet 10
be canvassed, and in whose hands rests ts issue OF
the contest We believe that the people are alwav
right, and regard as faithful ing tie maxim
that truth conquers all things Win thess cons de-.
rations 10 encourage US we look with confidence 10
the support of the sdminstra ION by this great body
of freemcn.
The suicida! policy Of the Wings 10 Congress To.
wards the President withdrew lnfge bod, of the
people from their support. Ii TO this tina, we NAV
ascribc the great decrease of their strength 10 Sn
short a time. he recent indications of public sem
timent in the election Of a member Of Congress in
Georgia, furnishes The proof that like course or The
part of The Democrats in Congress will be attended
with similar results Ii is a strong evidence OF the
position We assume, that all who have resisted Tie
Executive have fallen in the struggle II only re.
mains for the PIesIdent-makers 10 persist in their
hostility 10 the administration, TO add another H..
stance to the many IN illustration Of this ia T.