The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-04-28

From the .Ne,c York aurora
THE LEGISLA FIVE CAUCUS.

We have read, I" more IN sorrow than in anger, T"
the edipgs and address of the democratic
bcrs of Legislature, and feel il duty not only
members Of the democratic party but as the con-
ouctors Of press which ever has been, an ever
will be devoted to the true principles and best inte-
rests Of that party freely and iearlessly 10 express
the views and feelings which these uowarranted pro-
ceedDgs have occas oned.
But before doing this, feel il incumbent upon
US to lay before readers some facts which la,
been made known TO US from an undoubed source,
illustrative OF The antircpubcan manner in which
the whole matter has been conducted.
Denying, in common with the Young Mems De-
mocratic Committee Of this city, the right Of the
members Of legislature in their Official capacity
TO foresta public opinion upon the subject o. the
selection OF a democratic candidate for the Presi-
dency, inasmuch as in SO doing they exercising
q power not delegated 10 them, We unhestaingl,
declare that the recent caucus at Albany con-
Quoted in manner wholly unjust, and that through
the improper means used false ooioring has been
given TO the opinion OF tie democracy OF this State,
which due regard to truth calls upon to expose,
that our political brethren Throughout the Union may
not be deceived
In doing this, desire TO be un 'ers,ood as being
Influenced by no unfriendiy feelings to MIR. Van Blu
rem, for although II is well known our predictions
are altogether in favor Of another sound democrat
honest JOHN TYLER-for the exalted station 10
question: still we are too much the advocates of free
dom Of opinion, 10 deny TO Mr. Van Buren,, or to any
other member Of the democratic family, every fair
and honorable cxertion 10 Oh ain nomination for The
chief magstracy Of the Union
But we do most solemnly enter our protest against
any and every measure which may be resorted to- BY
the friends OF any apran for the Presidency 10 use
any powU given them for other and wholly different
Objects TO peck conventions in any other manner
to influence public opinion as unrighteously 10
interfere With the free and unbiased choice of the
people.
W nth these preliminary general remarks, we pro-
coed distinctly to charge the managers in getting up
The late caucus, having resorted TO unfair and de-
espfirs means, with view 10 supcrinduoe the belief
that the Democracy of th. State were in favor of
MIR. Van Buren, as the candidate for the Presidency
Besides denying their power TO do this, we assert
without fear OF ITS being contradicted that they have
put forth, fact, what they have no rea on 10 be-
lieve, and that this assertion was made with view
to exercise an improper influence upon their con-
stituents.
II Mr.. Van Buren, believes his long STAY a, Aha
ny, and the measures he has taken TO drill The Demo
cratic members Of the Legislature into this measure
have not been well known, re must entertain poor
opinion Of the intelligence Of his fcllow-citizens
certainly We must have been blind TO passi " events
had we not been well aware Of this and G,rhermore
that he has found II a very difficult, task so much so
That great pains were taken to give the impression
that no caucus would be called and that The call
when made, was put forth but fuo hours oniu b,fy,
acknowledgement care having been taken 10 keen the
Ho'e'""gs shn thc aodrcss from being seen by any
but very few II his devo ed Managers cour,.
heretofore ~ known on any previous similar occa
SION we know, from undo,abied auhoriiu that very
respectable minority Of the members OF the caucn,
declared that they would oppose his nomination and
una, e TACT being known 10 those who were charged
with the proceedings, they were Obliged so 10 ai,,r
'hem as 10 be enabled 10 say that no nomination wa.
10 DC made Things being thus arranged, the caucus
was suddenly called as we have stated and notice
gwen az TO meet at O'Clock the evening of its
assembling the proceedings and address, therefore
hen ior the hrst time known TO large majority
were hurried through and instead Of a resolution
Una, We a dress should be signed by the members IN
o"oua'iy, NE extraordinary measure was resorted
W OF resolving That the name of each member should
pe amSed unless II shoul be countermanded In
this unusual and unfair manner were tie documen,s
published after the members had left Albany r.,
who were not present at the caucus not Tho,
Their names weie To be affixed 10 them
One very important member did proven, his nam,
from appearing in the Argus, although 4, at6,
go 10 The publication Of the proceedings in another
paper.
What weight can such cut and dried proceel;no.
so got up and forced upon an unwilling assembly,
nave upon The real democracy Of this state or of The
Onionl Truly have we said, that we feel called
upon to notice these irregular and uniJs, proceed
nss more N sorrow than in anger, y for we know |
700 wen ibc feelings Of independence which rbsr,o
s'ss ne real democracy OF The country TO fear thai
lney ere TO be operated upon by such moeL.ry. |
hey never viii consen, TO let their servant. dota.