The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-11-23

4 "To rnE DEMoc Macy Democrats OF Portsmouth,
the Wings have been called 10 the rally TO prepare
for the ing Presidential contest They have been
collected once in the Old Borough, and the PROPOSE
ton has come forth TO levy monthly contribution TO
supply their Military Chest" against the time oil
action. Let not the Democrats of Norfolk county
be behind them in preparing TO sustain their Pf'nei
pies Calhoun men, Tyler men, V an Buren, men, lei
,ot your differences with regard to men create d'l
sions in rank. that will loose us the victory which
is 10 our hands. Organize-Organize without delay
Let our strong men speak out on The SUBJECT ana a'
once Because have our fayortes, II is no rea-
son that we should separate our phaanx. Come up
TO the battle field in your strength aud bring your
fayortes along. Whiggery must be met and con
quered in this section Of Virginia That's a fact =
Personal chickering's and dissensions must be laid
aside. Our country demands our services Rally,
then RALLY as one man"
In accordance with the spirit here nculcated and
in accordance with our own feelings, and with what
we deem but our duty, have met to-day TO sx-
press preference for candidate for the Presl-
deney, rather TO submit our choice to The consde-
ton of our fellow democrats and through them TO
the consideration Of their delegates in the convention
for nomination.
Were we disposed to follow the example of the
particular friends Of some Of the distinguished Re-
publican candidates, we too, might proceed and as
sign many, very many reasons why certain proml.
nently named individuals of the Democratic ranks
are mol choice and why, in our opinion, their
nomination would be highly impoitc in reference TO
success, If not indeed in some instances, prejudcial
10 those principles which led the Democratic Repnb-
cans in entire body to action under Jefferson,
Madison, and Jackson.
But, We have not met to discuss the merits of the
several candidates We have no desire to do so. We
believe in that kind of decorum being observed in the
preliminary steps TO convention, as will leave no
wrangng reflections in the minds of The friends OF
the defeated candidates, calculated TO prevent their
hearty and active eXertons IN behalf of the success
! full one. We have said " defeated" candidates; but
consider that term too hash to be applied
10 convention usages. There is evidently too much
| of spirit to defeatn competitors for nomination
! The means used are aimed to Z" defeat rivals and
too frequently the same extermnating warfare is in
dulged in that would be exerted against bitter poll
! teal enemy. The existence Of this evil may be as
crbed to that spirit of uirasm which we have alrea
dy condemned, and promised TO set faces against
We will therefore, torego the popular custom OF Sex
citing enthusiasm" in behalf of the of choice
by creating prejuaices" against others Therefore,
then
IN rie,c of our opposition to the Federal party in
politics:
IN piac Of our opposition TO Henry Clay, the sup
porter of Federal principles and measures:
In riem of our opposition to Henry Clay, man
ola tyrannyzng, domineerlng and relentless DISPOSE
ton to which he gives full scope, well in his pri
sate, as in hls publications.
IN rielc OF our attachment to the Jcfersonian Demo
cratic construction for administering our Constitution
| al Government
III ttW OF our dfdtm dtSTf 10 secure cOnceDtra-
ton OF ac lon--of organized party action--of all
Democrats in favor Of men TO carry out Democratic
principles:
Ia pie,o of our duty, as we conceive, to check the
reckless spirit of urasm now prevalent in
land
In riew Of prereuting-what we should consider
worse than the situation Of the unfortunate Poles
when they fell into the hands of the Russian Auto
crat- our Government in the hands of " Henry Clay
and his Charles :"
In re, of Ga,,D orn
that may exist in the Republican ranks in reference
to princlples-of bringing about union of those par
ty alterations which have hampered our success for
several years past-and of securing concession Of
those feelings in favor Of men which now threaten TO
destroy our efficiency in the next Presidential con-
test
And in view of attestng to the world that Re-
publlcans are grateful" and will honor and reward
those who stand forth in defence Of their cherished
principles
We declare as our choice for the candidate of the
Democratic Republican party to be
JOHN TYLER,
Of Virginia
And that we " III use all honorable means to secure
ton TO be held at Baltimore in May next-claming
ana demanding as our right TO go into that Conven-
ton with the same rights privileges and conditions
OF the friends Of other candidates for nomination
And now, Democrats Of the Union we appeal TO
you 10 examine the grounds and worth of our promo
siilon TO rally The Republican phaanx with John 1y
Ter as the candidate Tor the next Presidential term
1t does appear TO US that all who will but dvest their
minds OF the UNJUST preudices res sting on the position
oil Mr.. Tyler, among the conservative Republicans j
VIII al once recognise IN HIM a candidate worthy of
thelr support. That we all should, in our opinion
dvest our minds Of such considerations and that We
can consistently do 50, will present him TO your
notice IN several additional points of view TO which
we invite your most candid attention and scrutiny
and to which We challenge the critical views of those
VINO seem to have determined TO be his relentless enc
mics, right or wrong
! Democrats can, con,iaentlg nominate and sun.
port John Tyler for President
because since ms acc sslon TO the duties Of the
Office OF President, he has steadily upiCormly and
successfully aimed TO administer the Government in /
strict accordance with the views and wishes Of the
Democracy OF the country; and because we are as
sured' oy scores OF The most prominent men Of the
Democratic party, IN and out Of Congress that # lac
n1u consented 10 take an opposite course, aud APP
proved lie measures OF "Clay and his Charles he
would not only been compelled TO disregard the sa
cred Obligations OF bis oath TO support the Consit
ton, but would have shown himself false to tbc
whole course of his political life-upon the strength
""c" support Was solicited, and given by many
10 eIect nm 10 ms present station
Z. Democrats caH uih p3opriffu array tlemsel,es
WIN john Tyler as 81. ir candidate 10 DE-, hattie
az INST their federal opponents
because, Tie strong points Of opposition and attack
against Henry Clay, the federal candidate viii ne ON
the issues made by hin and his friends. with Jobn
yler, at the extra session Of lsll-it was the faith
unes' aud nt, gritty OF President yler TO democratic
principles mat created those points and made them
conduce to the benefit Of the common cause of dem
cracy-hencc there Is much force and meaning in
The phrase, =" Justice TO John Tyler"
8 Democrats can, IN reference 10 success. make
sale organization, with John Tyler as their candi
date 800 ''
Because, The 0ic,ny Of the jackson orranizationr
OF The dcmocrdiic party having proven it.er d,pa,d
~ The contest Of lsiO through the previous with
drawal OF scores OF Republicans on several questions
OF Ehpediencies 1t IS evident that Reorganization
- essential Tor success-and who more m nroner ,
ana powerful IN ehecng this new organization than
he who enjoys the friendship and esteem of Aft Tho,
class of Renuhltcaue l, I.d