The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-08-28

independent States, affords guarantee that the
same disastrous fate will be accorded to the n
quitous system OF coercion and gerrymandering by
the triumphant democracy of New Jersey.
Resotred That Tariff for revenue sufficient TO
meet the wants of government when economically
administered, discriminating IN favor OF domestic
capital and labor is constitutional, expedent, judi
cious, and republican.
Resolved, That high tariff for protection taxing
the farmer for the benefit of the manufacturer ire
spectve OF the wants Of government, which the
Clay party ayow themselves to advocate, is open
attempt to Cypress class of citizens to the profit
OF another-to draw anti-republican distinctions in
society-s contrary to the spirit OF the constitution
Is really prejudcia to the permanent interests of the
manufacturer, and is ant-democratic in all its ten
denotes.
Resolved, That safe and uniform currency is much
10 De desired, and at present is well nigh secured,
and that without that obsolete idea" old fashion
ed United States Bank.
RESOLVED, That we still remain, as we have ever
been opposed to, an assumption of state debts as
CONSTITUTIONAL and far as New Jersey is concerned
most unjust.
Resolved, That to maintain these principles we
hereby piedge ourselves to every honest endea-
vor to be united, faithful and Jealous, in achieving
the triumph of the republican cause at the aproach.
ing contest III TINS DESTRUCTION, however much we
may have our personal preferences we are united TO
man, against Henry Clay
The resolutions were adopted with accamation
In their absence, James s. Green Esq., was called
abilities to entertain an audience, is too well known
to call for praise from but must be allowed to
say, he, if possible, outdid himself this OCCASION
He explained the great subjects that agita-
ting the country, In such manner, to satisfy every
unprejudced person, of the great decisions, humbug-
gerry, deception fraud, ppe-laying, vote-buying,
schemes of the Coon party He gave brief history
of the character and patriotism of Mr.. Charles King,
who figured at the Wing Mass Meeting last week
and who figured still more conspicuousy in the case
OF the Dartmouth prisoners, joining with the British
in depressing and binding the chains of American
citizens.
Stacy G. Potts. Esq., followed with one of his solid
COOL deliberate expositions of the ground occupied
by the Democracy, In regard to the Tariff. He
showed clearly, that the party go for tariff for
nue. and protection to the farmer, mechanic, and la
borer but not for tariff to build up the aristocracy
of the land.
Richard P. Thompson, ESQ., was loudly called for,
came forward, gave of his soustirring speeches,
that brought up all the fire Of enthusiasm that lay
dormant in the Democratic breast. He made an al
fusion to the patriotism of John Tyler, hom he de-
clared had saved the country and the Democratic
party from the curse of United States Bank for
which we owed HIM an eternal debt of gratitude
The sentiment was met with most enthusiastic burst
of applause, and three hearty cheers followed from
every one. Hell pointed to banner which was
sketched figure Of large cider BARREL Henry Clay
standing on one side, pouring in at the spigot pail
full OF his favorite scheme-a United States Bank,
High Tariff, Assumption of the State Debts, Heavy
Taxes, &c-and John Tyler, standing near, kicking
out the bupg and letting all Henrys efforts go the
ground, crying out VETO.
Mr.. Brooks, a Jerseyman, from Michigan, made
few remarks, showing how the Democrats skin coons
in his country; and said he, do not know how you
feel in this section, but allow to say that the De-
mocracy of our State feel and acknowledge that we
are under obligations to John Tyler for present
pleasing prospects, and that it through the patr
otsm and frmnees of that great the country was
rescued from the curse of curses, National Bank
He gave some very good advice, which if the Demo.
crazy attend to, will insure success. He sald
" Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty"
Joseph c. Potts, Esq followed, and gave full de-
velopment of the State debt showing that the Demo-
Gratis went out of power in 1897, leaving State debt
of $4,000 dollars, having in that year the expense of
an extra session of the Legislature, and having had
large amount to expend the finishing of the State
prison, which was reported by the commissioners to
need no further aid from the State. Now, with an
annual tax of 10000 dollars, and increased reve-
nue. from the canals and railroads. the State debt has
sweled to 10000 dollars and yet the Wings cry out
| economy economy
Letters read from Gen. Wall, Governor
Vroom, f. b. d. Ogden, Esq and VIM. c. Alexander,
Esq stating their inability to attend, and expressing
their good wishes for the success Of the same.
The meeting then adjourned