The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-12-11

were expected to use generous conf-
ySe as 10 the result. The political gamesters who
managed the movements of that body, were actuated
by dEsire to break down the administration of Mr..
Van Barren for this purpose they sought to bring be-
fore the People whose personal popularity would
overcome all obstacles to their success. Having in
ew the heartless determination to sacrifice, in the
end, these very men, if they did not yield implicit
obedience to their wishes they did not follow with
slavsh pliabity the edict of the Dictator who was
the chief wire-worker of the whole machinery.
With these schemes well elaborated, they placed
the names Of VIM III. Harrison and John Tyler be-
fore the People of the United States, as candidates
for the Offices Of President and Vice President One
Of those violent reactions which at times come
the political world, and which frequently act as the
safeguards of Republican Institutions favored their
operations by drawing from the Democratic ranks
large number of voters. In fact, the People APP
peared willing to trust to change in the hands of
such men. The wave Of popular feeling rolled in
their favor and the nominees Of this Convention were
elected. An crutable Providence took the Pres-
sdent from the theatre Of action before the hour of
his trial arrived. Here was result which, if it
could have been anticipated by the Democratic
leaders Of the Convention, they would have sacri-
feed their right hands rather than have had John
Tyler as Vice President But having their minds in
tensely bent upon the success of their schemes this
was result that entered not into their calculations.
They now felt that they we're poweress in the hands
Of strong man. and they writhed in agony
BY this Impressive dispensationn of an ALI
Wise Being, John Tyler became invested with the
- -
Whether he has performed the duties of it in such
manner as to eniiile him to the support Of the Demo
cratic par'y--let the facts answer
In the earlier part of his administration he was sur
rounded by Cabinet not only not Of his own selection
but some members Of which were in open .enmity
wbiA his - hong known and firmly fixed principles.
s s.xs &w ali their schemes for the charter Of @
Nafnal -, the Distribution Of The proceeds Of
the sales Of the public lands and other equally anti
Republican and iniquitous projects frustrated, the
moment he came into power. And who therefore
bent all their ingenuity al 10 the purpose Of his
destruction politically or morally. Thus we see him
bese time after time, with plans for the charter Of
a Bank, TO have acquiesced in any one Of which
would have rendered him wholly unworthy Of conf
dence morally, for he had repeatedly declared them
all TO be at variance with the provisions Of that Con-
stitution which lac had sworn TO presre protect and
defend :" and to refuse his assent TO- they fondly
hoped, would damn him politically, for they would
then raise the cry Of "perhdy," " treachery," sc.
to the party which had elevated him 10 power
How steadily, how earnestly they persisted in their
diabolca Vaccinations, the history Of the times will
abundantly prove and how triumphanty lac rose,
superior TO their wes the shouts Of redeemed De-
mocracy amply testify.
When the full force Of the truth became known to
his enemies, and they felt how utterly hopeless Of
success were all their projects for the creation Of
Bank to pamper stock obbers and brokers at the ex
pense Of the honest yeomanry Of the country-then
did they pour out their vals Of wrath his devoted
head-then did they assail him with the vcst abuse
and the most vitupera ion that the malignant
hearts of disappointed demagogues could suggest
The sanctity Of his Cabinet councils was violated,
and, with the most unblushing efrontery, his conf
dental conversations we're reported and msrepre-
scented, while he, deserted and illuminated by the
party who had elevated him to power, and unclaiul-
ed by the one whose cherished hopes he had saved
from destruction, and who should have sustained him
in the hour of his trial, stood alone, and in the ma
esty of virtue, maintained the right iu despite Of all
opposition, and Independent Of all Pai ~ support ex-
hlbitng picture Of moral grandeur for the admira-
ton Of the world in all after ages.
Since that time he has steadfastly pursued the
recourse Of action, aud in his Administration, as
Rwhole former life, he has shown tho most per-
feet devotion TO the doctrines Of Democracy, and
manly fearlessness in the support of them.
Has he not maintained the doctrine, that the only
legitimate source ofpower is the People'
Has he not maintained the doctrine OF rigid con-
struction of the Constitution, the only safeguard
against a usurpation Of power on the part Of Gov
eminent that was never conceded TO ia
Has he not maintained the doctrine oC an eco
nomica administration of tie Government
Has he not maintained the doctrine Of moderate
discriminating Tariff
has he not maintained consistent opposition Il
any plan Tor tho charter Of Bank Of the Uoite,
Ststesi
Has he not maintained inyiolate the public faith
Has he not maintained the honor Of tho oountrl
against foreign aggression'
If he has done these things, and that he has hi
past life will abundantly prove-and il he has tb'
moral frmness to preserve the right in despite Of al
opposition--and that ne has, the anathemas Of TIL
Wings, now poured out against him, afford suficien
evidence--then should he not receive the support o
the genuine Democracy Of tho country
We ask you, fellow-citizens, in view Of the Prcsen
condition OF the political psresof the great question
aich now pgitate the cOuptrS--Of his long end bril-