The Democratic Whig. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1842-1843, 1843-08-17
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/ they have utterly failed to redeem the solemn
promises, which they were in the habit ofma
king to the people during the presidential can
vass Of 40. at that time il was ground Of
constant complaint with the Loco FOcos; that
the Whig party would make no promises: that
thsir candidate for the Presidency was ssmnfh''
ON al subjects az national interest, and if cleo
ted, be was pledged to no particular measures,
TO no system Of policy. But now, when 10 q
great degree BY their fundamentally, and the
treachery Cfthe present executive; who was
elected without sufficient regard to the infn-
ence which he might possibly WELD, the wings
have been prevented from carrying into effect
the important measures ofreform, which they
had hoped to accomplish, they are impudently
upbraided By the Loco Focos with their fail
ures. Considering all the difficulties and NOR
ti6catious, which they have had to encounter,
considering the insurmountahle obstacles, that
have been thrown in their way and the almost
entire hopelessness Of any effort they might
make to effect any of the important and saluta-
| ry objects, which they had in.view.t hei Wings
have struggled with more noble fOrtitude under
| ths most adverse fortune and have accomplish
ed more than has been achieved by any other
party under similar circumstances in the entire
political history Of this country. There is not
promise, which they mades but what they
have exerted alltheir strength all their talent
and influence to redeem. And if they have
done nothing more, they at least have exhibit
ed devotion to principle, selfsacrifcing dis
interestedness, ard firm adherence to the
policy, which they deemed essential to the
proper administration of our Government, that
will cover their name with Eustre. With eve-
~ inducement offered to them in the way of
patronage and power to continue united with
Mr.. Tyler, they no sooner became convinced
of his treachery and apostacy, than they spurn-
ments. They denounced his dupliciiy and
formally declared their separation from one,
who had furnished them with such convincing
evidence of his utter destirution of principle.
But mere "CorporaPs guard" of the whole
Wing party remained attached to his interest;
whilst the Loco Focos fiatterred and carressed
him until they made him imagine that he was
an object Of profound admiration with them.
They hwned upon him, they eulogised his
firmness, indicated his consistency, and affec-
ted to believe in his sincerity until he complete
| ~ deluded by their hollow professions actually
dismissed his own creatures from situations in
which he had placed them, to make room for
his new allies. They induced him 70 s'demo-
cratize' his cabinet that they might sieze on
the spoils and patronage which lay before them.
But ow, when this apostate to his own party
seeks the remunefationand support, which be
was persuaded he would obtain from the locos,
their leaders reply, that though they ara willing
to make use Of his treason. fhey dspise fhe trait
Tor. They Oyernhelm with abuse such mem-
bers oftheiF party, a indicate willingness 70
support the man, whom they all solately praised
They seem TO fear the powerful effect Of Office
in corrnpting their members and Withdrawing
them from the main body of their forces. and
they consequently hull their anathemas at
those who consent to take seats in Mr.. Tylsr's
aDemocratized Cabinet" Such is the course
pursued BY the locos towards Mr.. Tyler; they
without scFupIe praised him as long as he was
their passive tool, but when he thinks il time
that his subserviency to their purposes should
be met by corresponding subserviency on their
part to his views, they let HIM distinctly know
that their admiration for him was all hollow
pretense.
kut 70 return 70 the Loco Foco charge
agaInat the Wings of failing to redeem their
promises; let Us compare the present condition
Of the country with the state, in which the
Wing party found it, when the Loco focos were
were forced to yield up the reins of Govern
ment. The following extract from the Rich
mond Wing preeents iorcible view of the
subject:
But notwithstanding the treachery
of Tyler. the Wing failures in number
and extent, ara Lot comparable to |
those, which attended the Is years oil
Locofoco rule. The Locos found the |
country prosperous, and the people
happy every branch of industry was
flourishing-the revenues Of tie Gov
ernment vastly exceeded its expenJit-
ures-and we had 4 sound and an /
abundant currency best that any
nation ever enjoyed. But in less than /
l2 years the whole scene was changed.
Bankruptcy and distress, national and /
individual, were substitufed for the
unparalleled prosperity, which before /
blessed the Government and the peo-
pie. The public revenues were vast
ed the public officers plundered the
public treasury 1.-The sound currency
was converted into one Of rags-the
annual expenditures exceeded the
annual income and when Van
Buren, was driven out, what with
extrayagance nlismanagement and ro-
query, the Government, in time oil
profound peace. had contracted obli-
cations more than itconld pay amoun-
ling 20 thirty odd millions Of dollars
This Wasihe result of LocoEoco prOn-
ises of Reform, Retrenohmenf. az.