The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-10-16
A WORD FOR THE FUTURE, DERIVED
FROM A LESSON OF THE PAST.
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A WORD FOR THE FUTURE, DERIVED
FROM A LESSON OF THE PAST
The late elections in Tennessee, Georgia, and
Maryland, prove, in no unntelliglbe language,
the necessity of harmonious feeling among the
friends of the various Democratic candidates for
the next Presidency. 1t will be found, on exam
ination, that the untoward results have been pro-
duced rather by The falling off in the Democratic
vote than increased strength on the part of the
Wings. And it may not be impairment to in
quire, Why this apathy7 Why his glazing in
difference on the part of Democrats to energetic
action?
The cause is as evident to the quiet observer
as the result. Denunciation by factious sections
of their allies, criminatory epithets applied to
co-workers, an exclusive, arrogant, domineering
spirit manifested against friends of the same
beef-these, and kindred causes, have jeopar-
dised the ascendency of the Democratic party
and, if they do not cease to p, rate, will, most
assuredly, provoke its downfall.
Our course has been pacific. We have in
dulged in no obligatory remarks in relation to
either of the prominent candidates of the party.
Where we could not commend, we have been
silent: we have never been parsmonous Of
praise whenever a good deed or noble senti-
ment justified an expression of approval. With
a candidate of our own for the Presidency, Sc
cond to none in character or talent, we have en-
deavored to render justice TO all others. Hence
the friends Of the Administration, in every
State, Lave contributed no inconsiderable i'm
pulse to the progress of Democratic opinion.
But the conciliatory tone we have adopted, as
we'll from inclination as sound policy, has not
always been initiated Though we never have
uttered a sentiment derogatory TO the character
or position, either of Mr.. Calhoun or Mr.. Van
Buren,, but have treated both distinguished gen
tlemen with the courtesy due their talents and
services, we have not always escaped from their
professed friends unkind, uncalled-for, and I'M
Unsuitable attacks. 1t is unnecessary for us to
aIude to the course of the Globe for the last
twelve months. Its outrageous conduct, we are
gratifed to state, has met the Reproduction of the
most distinguished Democrats of the country,
and Of the most influential presses. Assuming
an exclusive, excluding attachment to the inte-
rests of Mr. Van Buren,, it has done more inju-
nv to the cause Of that gentleman than the whole
combined Wing press throughout the Union.
The Wings are his political opponents; and
their denunciations must be met with a liberal
doubt: their abuse Of him but rallies round him,
more closely, his sympahizng friends But the
Globe, in It's incorporate zeal, attacks, with eX-
asperating fury, those of The same political faith
denies them the privilege of ranking as Mr..
Van Buren's friends: alienates from his cause
all the eminent advocates of the Administra-
ton who have accepted office under it; and,
still more fatal policy denounces the large as
semblies Of men, who have met at various times
TO express their gratitude for the services this
Administration has rendered the cause of Dem
ocracy and the country How much the ed-
tors personal interests may be promoted BY
such course, we are unprepared TO state but
in the name Of Democracy, whose cause he in
lures, and the triumph Of which he endangers,
we denounce his iniquitous conduct
Ii will be easily understood that the insensate
conduct of the Globe, with its subordnates of
similar character, in exciting the Jealousies Of
some. the fears of others in rousing dormant
and almost forgotten recolleclions Of former
quarrels; in appealing 10 the lower passions
cupdty, base revenge, meaner hate, TO malice
and to the jeaousy-,hat mildew of noble
minds-that oftentimes attends upon successful
ambition with such acts, as the generous de-
.pse and the wise avoid, it will be confessed that
the Globe has contributed TO produce these
unwi he'd for results and, worse, has sown the
seeds of disunon among the late firm, united
forces of Democracy.
One press of such character alone is enough
to distract the party in each individual State
Maine, Massachusetts, New York, have, each,
but one of noxious notoreiy-and see already
the Democrats of those States engaged in I'M
fraternal war Georgia and Maryland have
both suffered from the same fatal spirit of dis
cord aud the parry itself will be dissolved, or
broken into fragmentary sections, if the same
detestabe policy is TO be pursued, and the same
uncbartable, exclusive feeling manifested.
ONE OF THE REASONS.