The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-04-20

and concern for htf interests, which may Truly DC
aid distinguish his Administration; thai the Ro-
man virtue and heroic arsancss which be evincvd ~
breastns alone, without party, The biandish-
sents and assaults Of the extra ank) session OF the
21th Congress, has ennobled his name, aud will en-
balu, his memory 80 long as there remains line OF
the Constitution which he 80 nobiy preserved, OF
relic Of the Institutions which lis observance
alone perpetuate; that eongra uaie him upon bio
escape from the [" fowler" who sought 10 " ensnare'
aud belray him Ia the councils and conduct oi his
first cabinet; and that, approving do The gene
raj tone aud tendency Of hs subsequent Administra-
tion are loss TO perceive either the justice
policy Of the resorcd TO, in order to super
sede him.
Rssylped, That the important treaty, recently con
cluded with Great Britain, whereby disputes Of half
a century were arranged and settled upon amicable
and honorable terms, will continue To reflect upon
the Administration which negotiated ii, credit and
renown as enduring as the prevalence Of civilization
over barbari moi honorable peace over dishonora-
bic war
ResoIpsd, That the recommendations of the Secrc-
ary Of the Navy, which respect the protection fthe
commerce Of the West in its transit 10 foreign coun-
tries-the establishment OF national ship-yard on
the Mississippi, by which the iron and hemp markets
Of Missouri will be- greatly benefited, evidences
of enlarged appreciation of the wants and inter-
ess of the ,rhos country, which, by ditising benefits
and advantages upon all alike, rcpays general bur-
dcns by general blessings.
Resolred That the Reports OF the late able and dis
tingui,hed Secretary Of War (now transferred to The
he d of the Treasury disclose acquaintance with
the condition and relations Of the frontier States and
Territories of the South an West, and a solcitude
IN reference to the security oil the citizen and the
protection Of the Indian, in the present and future
| extensions Of the Union, which leave us to indulge
higher hope than that his may be actu-
ated by considerations and motives equally humane,
enlightened and patriotic.
Resolved, That the contrast between the Executive
administration at Washington, and its adversares and
assailants In Congress- has been prominently exem-
pi6cd In the fact that while all the principal ramca-
tons of the Government have been steadily and
cessfully carried by the former TO the full extent
of its means,) the Latter have essayed little beyond
an undigpiied and undeserved abuss II the Presi-
dent, or attempted aught beyond jealous intrigues
and malignant schemes TO emb rrass and "head" him.
Resolved, That safe and more saluary system Of
national finance, which shall incidentally foster and
bring into circulation mixed currency Of specie and
paper of uniform value throughout the Union, is the
great desideraum of the tmesthe great want Of the
country-and that this important object is una-
tainable by an adherence 10 those extremes Of OPT
Mon and Of purpose which look TO the revival of the
Sub Treasury the one hand or National Bank
on the other, we commend to Senators and Rep
resentatives in the next Congress such liberal and
conservative legislation may supply the defects of
the former whilst avoiding The dangers of the latter,
and combining all the real and legitimate advantages
| Of both.
Resolved, That, in the contest which has been
| semby between what may well be denomnated the
liberal and restrictive portions of the democratic
party, neither our judgment sympathies per-
init us take sides with the latter against the former
and that should be false to the impulses Of
illness and the promptngs Of true Democracy, did we
forbear TO commend the bearing Of that portion Of
them who opposed themselves to the arrogance, die
tation and self-suficency which has so long aspired
to "rule ruin the Democratic party.
Resolred, That we are not III "favor OF an eXcu-
sve specie currency tie destruction Of SOL
vent State Banks"-and that we do not recognize an
antagonist opinion of the articles Of the De-
| mocratc creed
| Resolved, That, however strong our apprehension
Of the so-caled Mandamus act Of the National Legs-
ature-nop, es them we fully accord with the anath
ema TO chilly denounced by our distinguished Sen
ator against the Tyranny Of The general tick system,
| in his address to the citizens OF Missouri, in 1924
that its subsequent adoption by the Legislature OF
this State was an unwise aud inconsistent departure
| from the true principles Of the Constitution; that an
adherence to radical and pernieious error finds
its chief il not its only countenance, amnog those
who seek to use it as q standing preext for sitting
the Of the people in the corruptons and contri
yances of caucuses and conventions that the district
| system of eecting members TO Congress IS the only
one which accords with either the spirit the prIn-
ciples of Constitutional Democracy that we regret
the influences which prevailed over the wishes and
expectations Of the people, in causing ITS rejection
eIrng the late session Of the Legislature that our
|
In demanding release from its ic,ers and its nhu-
ences and pledge ourselves to each other, and TO
friends OF all parties throughout the State, that
with ticket properly presented, will vote for no
man for Governor or Lieutenant Governor, for Con-
| gress, or the General Assembly, who will not make
faithful and efficient common cause in favor of the
| district system.
! Resolved That the Democracy Of other portions of
the State has too long suffered from the selfish and
malign influences OF central parry" that the pc.
FILL. k.x.
fore ent down their majorities of thousands from
the northwest, may justly assert their claims to a
participation in the highest honors OF the State; that
| they possess and cherish amongst them number Of
citizens whose patriotism, intelligence, and sterling
Republican principles qualify them 10 adorn the high
est political stations, and TO execute the most respon-
sibe political trusts and that a Of pur-
pose and opinion which has long been maturing in
favor Of the Hon. David Il. Alchisop, of Platte
ty, demands that his name be presented to the peo-
pie Of Missouri, as suitable person 10 I'LL the Exc
cutive chair Of the State.
Rssoired, therefore, That we will use all fair and
honorable to secure the election OF Judge AT
Gibson the next Governor Of the State of Missouri
and that for this purpose and Others committee OF
tweny-sx persons be appointed, whose duty II shall
be 10 correspond with like committees and with per.
throughout the Slate, and in every other legiti-
mate and proper manner TO promote The objects OF
! this meeting
| Resolved That having an abiding confidence in the
TRUTH justice and success OF The principles, Opinions
and purposes declared in the foregoing preamble and
resolutions respectfully invite the cooperation Of
the press and the people of this State TO aid in their
dissemination and ultimate triumph.
! In compliance with the 18th resolution, the Chair
appointed the gentlemen who reported the Preamble
and Resolutions and John Metcaf, Esq Austin X.
King, Esq, Sias Mcguire, Esq, Joel Burnbam, Esq,
John Livingston, Evan Evans, Esq, Hiram Stephen
son, Esq, Thomas Fulton, Thomas McMicbael, Isaac
Palmer, Rev. Samuel Newhouse, Jonathan Stone,
Senneth Young, and Don I'D N. Mcdonald, Esq, TO
compose said Committee of correspondence.
| On motion OF Doct Henry Essig, 1t was
| Ordered, that the proceedings Of this meeting be
authenticated by the signatures Of its officers and that
the editors Of the various political Journals the STATE