The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-03-22
Correspondence OF the Madisonlan.

New DIRK, March 20, 1913.
When MIR John Quincy Adams was elected presi-
dent of the United States by the House of Repre-
sentatves, distinguished Democrat was reported
to have said TO Mr.. William w. Seaton, Of the Ma
tional lntelligencer, that his administration should
and would be opposed, though its acts were as pure
the Angels that sat at the right hand of the Throne
Of God.
Mr.. Seaton swore TO the fact, and was very gene
rally accredited. believe that the distinguished
gentleman alluded to did not fully aud decidedly de-
ny the correctness Of the allegation.
am reminded Of this historical incident by the
conduct of the ultra Wings; for whilst the Richmond
Wing openly announces in behalf Of that party that
it will not that the country ought not accept any
lief at the hands Of the present Administration the
avowa cordially responded to by the Wing presses Of
the Union and they thus indirectly adopt the inn
pous ayowal, that patriotic Administration is TO
be opposed, even if its acts be pure those OF
the Angels that sit at the right hand Of the
Throne Of God. Let them have all the benefit they
can obtain by such an avowaL The assassin of
Peter Of Russia, on the scaold admitted the s,roci-
ty Of his acts, and died gloYing in his infamy. The
ultra opposition may initiate, and profit by the eH-
ample
Every who HIS the patriotism and manliness
Of disposition TO yield an humble support TO Presiden,
Tyler is at once marked for prescription, and as.
sailed with the engine ry az unmitgated abuse yo-
lence and vengeance.
The new Secretary Of War, the able Mr.. Porter, o
man who, until his acceptance Of the seals Of the
War Office, had escaped the malice Of d,magogues,
is now the peculiar object Of the scandal detracton
snd the malice Of unprircipled opposition. To anncy
him. and his friends, the thrice refuted and exploded
scandal Of other days called from its dread abode
and remodelled, and refurnished by band of un.
principled and vsgabond libellers.
The infamy Of the attacks that are made on the
new Secretary Of War; vile and gross that it
carries ready corrective with it, and, like the boa
constructor Of the japanese valley expires Of its own
poison.
MIR Secretary Porter will not be frightened on, Of
his propriey by the assaults Of his slanderers nor is
it likely that their malice will render him uncomfort
BILE In office His great worth and vast ability are
admitted all hands and the fappiest results are
anticipated from his administration Of the War De-
psrtment
Malice has begun to relax its efforts the destruc-
uoh OF inc StcretaI1 OF We iFeasufys III has AZ
last found that il Is not profitable 10 gnaw against
| file
There is nothing new in the city. Judge Belts is
now engaged in delivering his charge to the Grand
! Jury in reference to the Somers affair. | am not
apprised what II is likely 10 be.
. Money abundant, aud the great difficulty on the
capitalists appears to be how to invest their money
Loans TO any amount be obtained at fire per
cenhn for good and undoubied security on cnd end
mortgage. Some Of the banks are overw he lined with
specie y
A Clay Ball IS to be held tonight and, whilst I
am writing, band Of music, preceded ty Virgin
IIefer," and some half dozen mounted Coons, "
is promenading Broadway, beat up recruits for the
Ball. 1t appears to be a very heavy business, and
" the great Clay Ball" promise, TO be very great