The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-10-13
A WORD FOR THE FUTURE, DERIVED
FROM A LESSON OF THE PAST.

The late elections in Tennessee, Georgia, and
Maryland, prove, in no uainteligible language,
The necessity of harmonious feeling among the
friend, Of The various Democratic candidates for
the next Presidency. 1t will be found, on exam
nation, that the untoward results have been pro
duced rather by The falling off in the Democratic
vote than increased strength on the part VI the
Wings. And il may not be impairment 10 IN
qui e, Why this apathy2 Why This glazing in
difference on the part of Democrats to energetic
action
The cause is as evident to the quiet observer
as the result Denuncaton by iactious sections
Of tn rr allies, crminatory epilhets applied 10
co workers, an exclusive, arrogant, domineering
spirit manifested against friends of the same
dsed the ascendency Of the Democratic party
and, if they do not cease TO p rate, Will, most
assuredly, provoke lis downfall.
Our course has been pacific. We have in
dulged in no obligatory remarks in relation &c
either Of the prominent candidates OF the party
Where we could not commend, we have been
silent: we have never been parsimohious OF
praise whenever good deed or a noble senti-
ment justified an expression of approval. With
a candidate of our own for the Presidency, Sc
cond 10 none in character or talent, we have en-
deavored 10 render justice TO all others. Hence
the friends OF the Administration, in every
State, Lave contributed no inconsiderable inn
pulse 10 the progress of Democratic opinion.
But The conciliatory tone we have adopted as
well from inclination as sound policy, has not
always been initiated. Though we never have
uttered a sentiment derogatory to the character
or position, either of Mr.. Calhoun or Mr.. Van
Buren, but have treated both distinguished gen
temen with the courtesy due their talents and
services, we have not always escaped from their
professed friends unkiGd, uncalled-lor, and I'M
justifablc attacks. Ii is unnecessary for US TO
aliude 10 the course of the Globe for the las,
twelve months. Its outrageous conduct we are
gratifed to state, has met the reprobation of the
and Of the most influential presses. Assuming
an exclusive, excluding attachment 10 the inte-
rests Of MIR. Van Buren,, il has done more inju-
ry 10 The cause of that gentleman than the whole
combined Wing press throughout the Union.
their denunc ations must be met with a liberal
doubt: their abuse Of him but rallies round him,
more closely, his sympathizing friends. But he
Globe. in lis Incorporate zeal, attacks, with ex-
asPeratng fury, those Of The same politicalIaith
denies them the pilyii,g &c Of ranking as Mr..
Van Bureh's friends aenates from his cause
all the eminent advocates Of the Administra
ZION who have accepted Office under il; and,
still more fatal Toicy denounces the large as
semblies Of men, who have met at various times
to express their gratitude for the services this
Administration has rendered the cause of Dem
ocracy and the county. How much the edi-
tors personal interests may be promoted BY
such course, we are unprepared to state but
IN the name Of Democracy, whose cause he in-
jures, and the triumph Of which he endangers,
we denounce his iniquitous conduct
II " i'll be easily understood that the insensate
conduct of the Globe, with its subordinatcs OF
similar character, in exciting the jealou Zee Of
some, the fears Of others in roUsing dormant
and almost forgotten rscolleciions Of former
quarrels in appealing to the lower passions
cupidlty, base revenge, meaner hate to malice
and to the jla'ousy-ihat mildew Of noble
miuds-that oftcntmes attends upon success ful
ambition; with such acts, as the generous de-
spi-e aud the wise avoid, il will be confessed that
the Globe has contributed TO produce IN, Sc
unwi he'd for results; and, worse has sown the
seeds Of disunion among the late firm, united
forces Of Democracy.
One press of such character alone il enough
10 distract the party in each individual State
Maine, Massachusetts, New York, have, each,
but one Of noxious notoreiy-and see already
the Democrats OF those States engaged in I'M
fraternsl war Georgia and Maryland have
both suffered from The same fatal spirit Of dis.
cord and the parry itself will be dissolved, or
broken into fragmentary sections, If the same
detestable policy Is to be pursued. and the same
uncharitable, exclusive feeling manifested.