The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-10-07
From The Red Rirer (La.) Republican.
THE DEMOCRATIC REVIEW.

Mr. EpiroR We have ever had occasion TO speak
of this periodical of the ablest issuing from
the American press Distinguished no, only a
literary critical review, dis laying in its articles pro-
found research and correct taste, but elevated in lis
tone and character above mere party influence and
party cliques, speaking boldly the words of truth and
soberness, aud ncucalng the soundest principles of
the Democratic faith.
Measures aud not men have stood out in bold relief
cardinal principles and the conductors Of this work
have earned for themselves and this Review that
kind Of character and repI'aton fully to dignity
Its teachings with the confidence of or3cuiar truth
We have admired this work on account of its reilly
intrinsic merit, the most prominent considerations OF
which have been induced by 5 great candor and
fairness. In discussing Democratic principles and
reeoncng the apparent different political opinions OF
brethren OF the Democratic faith honestly enter
tanned looking To the great results, varying on
~ IN the means 10 arrive at the same conclusions If
has adopted no Procrustean standard by which men
processing the same political creed III different sec
lions OF the Union to measure all their political
opinions, acts measures but has left local inilu-
enccs and state to their proper spheres
OF acton without attempting 10 bend them to cut
them short or lengthen them out 10 suit the peculiar
notions OF the political economists OF the North or OF
the South, when particular interests might perhaps
call for measures antagoniscal and irreconcileahe
with each other. IL the great principles OF the De-
mocrauc party, which experience has wisely taught
are the foundation OF republican institutions
which the Democratic Review has incucated, ex-
planned and taught us to proctice and believe Men
however distinguished elevated by power have
been separated immeasurably from the influence OF
their official position, and their principles, aud
measures alone have brought them within the consde.
ration of this Review 1t Is this Independence cuu, led
with Its great ability which has given character and
weight to Is articles and obtained for It the confidence
Of the whole Democratic party, East, West Worth and
South
We have been induced TO mako these remarks from
a conviction which Is seriously impressed upon our
mind by the reading of article in the July humber
headed extracts from politician, note hook, that
tins Review is about TO, throw away It's high earned
reputation as political text book, and 10 pauder it,
columns to the use Of private ambition 10 the adyo-
cacy OF men and not Of measures n Mr. Tyler
comes not quite up TO the notions Of the rule Of De
mocratic faith understood by the editors of tho
democratic Review that is no reason that his Demo
cratic administration should he condemned by whole.
sale denunclaiion And, for soolh il the gentleman
who keeps political note book happens not Ia
have been rewarded by foreign mission for writing
sketch OF President Tyler's life published in the
Democratic Review, there still less reason that the
Democracy Of the nation should applaud or condemn
the measures OF Mr.. Iyler's administration at the
bidding OF iawning sycopbant the railing Of an
unprincipled and disappointed Office. seeker But we
stop. We would recommend the proprietors Of the
Democratic Review, the next time thew would pour
out their spleen upon the President Of the United
states, TO seek for some respectable authority
than extracts from politicians note book +" and II
MIR Tyler Is TO he traduced their columns and hi,
administration to be held up to the aud detesta
ton OF the Democracy Of the nation, n proper re-
gard for tie dignity Of public opinion at lea, would
require that other authority than that of a coon
song singer of 1910 should be consulted and the OPT
Mons Of politician" other than political vaga-
bond, produced in judgment against the President Of
the United States. II the Democratic Review ox-
poets 10 make political capital for any political f.vo
rite by abusing the Democratic administration OF John
Tyler, he may rest assured that he has reckonod
without lis host" The Democratic party owe much
to the firm consistent and patriotic administration Of
John Tyler, and most Of all love generation, graft.
tude and respect This, maugre the taun,s and ieers
and sarcasm Of the Globe and Albany Argus ct I'd
omne genus, the people composing the Democracy
Of the nation are sure 10 accord to him
We have heard but one opinion expressed by such
Of our Democratic brethren have read the article
above alluded 10, and that is Of condemnation and
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