The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-08-26
POLITICAL MATTERS AND THINGS in
GENERAL.


POLITICAL MATTERS AND THINGS IN
GENERAL.
The Richmond Enquirer is pleased to copy
some Of The chaste epitheis bestowed on the
friends Of the Administration by the repudia,ed
Globe, because an intelligent letter-wrter, in
discussing the chances OF the several candi-
dates, seemed to think that the fact Of Mr.. Van
Buren, having been defeated in 1910, would ope-
rate against him in 1s44. The Enquirer is not
willing to admit the force Of such an objection,
and cites the cases of General Jackson and Ge
neral Harrison, both Of whom were defeated
and afterwards attained the Presidency, as con-
elusive arguments in favor OF Mr.. Van Buren's
chances Now with all due respect we would
remark that the circumstances attending the
cases referred to differ from those in Mr.. Van
Buren's case. When General Jackson and Ge-
neral Harrison were defeated, they had never
yet attained the Presidency, and rere not in
possession of the citadel. They WERE NOT
VOTED OUT OF OFFICE. There is not an instance
on record of roted out candidate for the Pre-
sidency being roted in again. Mr.. Clay was
never voted out Gov. Polk was voted out Of
office, and sure enough was not voted back
again. The Adamses were voted ou',
and were never voted back again. Ii
is much harder to Storm an almost i'm
pregnable fort than to defend one. Mr.. Van
Buren, could not hold the citadel when il was
in his possession-is it likely then that he could
seixe in BY these remarks we mean no dis
respect TO Mr.. Van BIren, and should not have
f.r q of fbo nho nd
Richmond Enquirer.
From the zeal evinced by the Richmond En-.
quirer and Charleston Mercury to produce dit.
ferent results in the compo tion Of the National
Convention, and the number Of excited con-
verts daily ranging themselves under the ban
coming convinced that the probability is there
will be no good result produced by the Conven-
ton. II one half Of the delegates should be
chosen by State Conventions and the rest by
Districts, we have reason to apprehend fatal
rupture viii occur 10 the General Convention,
when angry discussions arise as to the manner
Of voting, &c. In such event two or more
Democratic candidates would be run-and that
would be ruin. Our fears on this subject may
be groundl,ss, but when we say we entertain
them we are in earnest Matters have already
gone TO such an extremity that we do not be-
leve either the District or The Machinery sys-
TEN will be adopted in all the States; and in the
absence Of unanimily 10 the mode of nominate
ing the candidate, we have reason to anticipate
great confusion worse confounded.h
We believe il would be far better (and we
submit the suggestion) for the Republican
members Of Congress TO compare notes and Sc
leet The candidate, than to IreciI itale such an
evil upon the party as Convention sngri.y d.
vided against its,lf would be. We believe such
plan would be definitely better than TO nom
nate a candidate by the votes Of Delegates Sc
lected by State Conventions for the member
Of State Conventions ase generally seL elected
The People taking no part in the matter, and thu
Delegates appointed by them are entirely ire
sponsrble for tier action. But it is quite diff
ferent with the members Of a nep Congress
coming I" fresh from the People, and liable Il
be held 10 a strics accountability, should thcl
act contrary 10 the will Of their constituents, il
voting for an obnoxious candidate.
lis true Mr. Blair might object to this plan
The memorable instance IL Democratic mem
Der of Congress (Hon. ID. White, Of Kentucky,
having placed his vote in the hands Of Mr.. Ca,
to be used for the benefit Of Mr. Adams, whel
his constituents were in favor Of General Jack
son, 1t is true is not forgotten. Nor can it b
denied that IL was The urgent solicitations @
MIR. Blair himself which induced Mr. White {
pursue such a course. But this very memora
bic instance, so far from being repeated mex
winter, would serve to guard against coalition,
Mr.. Blair's face would be perfect beacon Hgl
among them.
But the Globe and Richmond Enquirer ar
in error when they assert (and they do il onl
to create a false prejudice against Mr.. Tyler
that il is the Administration papers, or tho.
Gin the nay Of the Administration" which. oil
iect to Mr.. Van Buren, because he was so badl
beaten in 1S40. II IL be necessary, that i,
the friends of Mr. Van Buren are not statistic
with our simple statement to the contrary. W
will quote the remarks Of a sufficient number G
papers moi in the interest Of the Administrator
to prove the charge i'll founded. In closing hi
article we will give one specimen:
From the Petersburg (pa Republican
Every days experience more and more strongl
convipces US, that 10 Mr.. Van Buren, we cannot loo