The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-11-30


SO also is it more Democratic rhat each district
hall have the privilege OF choosing its own del
egate to the National Convention. That cannot
be, if this Convention proceed 10 elect six dele
gates to Baltimore, nor even II the proposed
plan be adopted, that the delegates from each
district here assembled, Shall nominate their
own delegate, to be submitted 10 the subsequent
action OF the whole Convention.
The gentleman says that IL the question be
settled at this time and place, and IN the man
ner he proposes, no evil will arise therelrom-
hat those in the political boat with him will have
no disposition to bore holes in the bottom TO sink
it, but that they will use every effort in their
power 10 effect prosperous voyage. SIr, am
moi so much ncloed 10 believe in The doctrine
of predestinaion as to agree with the gentleman
as 10 the result Of his plans nor is it clear TO me
that the course proposed will not have a direct
tendency to run The boat upon rocks and quick
sands, thereby causing the destruction OF the
whole crew and the sacrifice of every interest al
stake
The People are safe repository of power.
He had all confidence in their integrity and good
judgment, and it was ever his delight TO see all
authority vested in them. When we are afraid
10 trust them, be assured they will not trust us.
The gentleman had remarked that $50 cut of
every thousand were in favor Of Mr.. Van Bu-
rem. Ii so, there certainly was no danger in re-
ferring this matter to them. But he was some
what inclined to question the accuracy Of the
genlleman's estimate. Within the circle of my
acquaintance, there are, observed Mr. White,
many strong men for President Tyler, Calhoun,
Johnson, Cass, Buchanan, as well as Van Bu-
rem. They are all true Democrats as ever
breathed the breath of life. They, sir, demand
right to be heard in this matter. Shall their
voices be hushed2 They are all our family.
Shall they be unceremoniousty pushed aside Be
assured, continued Mr.. W., our hive is not so
full that we are prepared to swarm at this time.
We have no men to put out 10 board All Of our
strength will b. needed in the coming contest in
the spring. The eyes of the whole country will
be fastened upon us, looking with intense anxi-
ely to the result of our State election, on which
so much depends.
We should profit by past experience. Union
is absolutely necessary 10 ensure success. The
recent admoniiions from Maryland, Georgia,
Pennsy lvania, and Ohio, are of character 10
cause US well TO ponder our ways, ere general
defeat overiakes us. We do not stand upon that
confident ground on which we supposed we
stood in 1910, when the only object was to Sc
cure delegates friendly 10 Mr.. Van Buren, Of
whose election, even without the aid Of Con-
necticui, (Which those highest in the confidence
of our friends said there was no chance Of car
ryng,) there seemed not TO be doubt. He
would repeat, we now stand on different ground.
Simply nominating man without concert Of
action, will not elect him. 1t may, therefore, be
necessary to secure the sir electoral roteS Of
this Stale, to insure the election Of the Demo
cratic candidate for the Presidency in IA.
Hence, il is all important that we grant every
indulgence TO our friend that that course be
adopted which shall meet the views and wishes,
as far as possible, Of every fraction of the Dem.
ocratic party. When this is done if found in
the minority, they will readily acquesce and
unite with zeal and energy in support of the
nominee Of the Baltimore Convention.