The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-12-11
From The old School Republican.
DELAZON SMITH-JOHN BROUGa-THE
NEE Ting AT THE CITY HALL ON
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DELAZON SMITH-JOHN BROUGa-THE
MEETING AT THE CITY HALL ON
LAST SATURDAY EVENING-THE DE-
VELOPMENT-THE RESULT
On Thursday evening" the 23d ultimo Delazon
Smith, Esq, of Dayton, addressed large meeting of
the citizens Of Columbus, in defence of the Repuhi-
can and patriotic administI alton Of John Tyler On
Friday evening John Brtugh appeared before the
Hickory Club, in the absence Of Mr. Smith in replv
| o. to the facts, arguments, and appeals of Mr.
smith. In his effort at reply, MIR. B. denounced and
vllhed the Administration, and condemned Mr..
Smith, as Democrat for advocating and defending
the President Hearing of this, Mr.. S returned to
this city, and gave notice that he would reply 10 the
speech of Binvestigate the grounds Of his insinua-
tiOns-e1pose the baIrenness of lis positions, and
hurl back his pompous and base assertions.
AT an early hoursin tho evening the Hall was fill
ed. MIR. Smith appeared, took the stand and for the
period Of an hour and half held the attention of his
audience in mastery vindcation Of the course and
IN Justification Of the President reply to the effort
of Brough, and ina vivid delineation OF the suicidal
conduct Of the utras-he denlagogucs and the selfch
fer sso have arroxated BOW
or, and VIII, seem % have sworn 10 "RyLE or RUtNlp
the course Of Mr.. Smiths address be affirmed
that THE time had CINE when men and parties ought
and must understand each other he had established
the Republcanism Of the Presdent-his determine
ton to stand by the great principles of Jefferson and
his disposition TO secure the triumph Of the cause Of
the Republican party. Ii NOW remained for the pro-
fssed leaders of the Democratic party [, answer he
advocate the Republcanism of the President and 10
place him, 10y their admissions and acts upon the
broad platform ofthe Jedersonian Democratic party
side 10y side with the other admtted Republican can
didates Mr.. S. added, that she imehad also come"
wien the people Of Oao would not longer submit TO
the arrogant dctat0n Of men who had boldly declar-
ed their determination ito play the demagogue with
John Tyler and his friends, by using and then de-
nouncing them"
After Mr. Smith had concluded his address, Brough
arose and desired TO know of MIR. S. whether he was
correct in understanding him to say that he (Brough
had declared his intention TO play the demagogue
with John Tyler and his friends? Mr. S. replied that
he might understand him, for he had so charged
and so meant to be understood. Brough denied the
charge, and demanded the authority upon which IL
was made Mr. s. said il the gentleman denan ded
the facts he must have theml Brough repeated his
demand Mr.. S. related that in the fall OF the cam
paign Of 40 he travelling in company with
Brough from Dayton TO Hamilton that at Middle
town they both addressed the people that whilst
there Brough assured him Of his intention 20 pag the
dendgOgW with Bebb, with whom re was TO debate
the succeeding day at Hamilton; that shonld Bebb
attempt to excuse the non-fulfment Of Wing prom
ises made in the campaign Of '40, by charging that
the Administration Of Mr. Tyler was Republican, and
not Wing; that he had proved traitor 20 that party,
and had been endorsed and supported by the Loco
focos y he (Brough) would play the demggqgu by
denyipg that Tyler a Republican President; that
the Democratic party had not aud would not have
any thing 70 do with him-acknowledge any connec-
any act or portion Of his Administration And Mr..
S. added that MIR Brough did in reply TO Mr.. BeOb,
take the positions which he had declared he would
take.
When Mr.. s. had concluded Brough attempted a
reply He beabored himself for a whole hail hour,
like strong man in a morass He denied-hc did
not remember-he could not recollect-he did not
beieve-he wasn't demagogue- had been put
on bis guard--Mr. Smith was a spy--I-J John Brough
am an honest man-not exclusive--no dictatoi-but
am full OF pstriotsm independence and honor
Mr.Smith replied, re-afhrming all that he had said,
and in support Of the charge of dicta ion alleged that
letter had been written here and sent TO certain
men in Dayton, prior 10 the nominations IN Montgo-
merry county last fall, al toll, to the Democrscy
whom they should nominate for the Legislature
/ Brough asked who dictated the letter. Smith re-
piled that political friend Of John Brotgh had suggest
cd that the STATE .4,di'or was the man Give us the
name Of that political friend demanded Brough-
do not know that am authorized 10 give the name,
sa Smith, but 10 YOU demand IL you shall have Il
Brough responded-''out with it, Smith replied,
"San Bcdny is thai political friend :" Medary being
present, cried out and denied the statement Of
Smith, and attempted to repeat the conversation,
when he arrested by Smith, reminding him mat
be had the floor At The conclusion Of Smiths remarks
Medsry arose and gave his rsooii eton OF the con
versation, which corroborated Smiths statement,
admitting that he had said that Brough might have
been the man who prompted the letter. NO sooner
than these words were pronounced oy Nedaiy, smith
turned 10 him and exclaimed, why, MIR Medary,
thai is precisslg what said :" Which declaration was
Sustained by many voces-repoating Eyes, that
firms Smiths statement--tkat's exactly What Smith
. said" SC. .r.r
These developments alarmed and COMPOUNDED these
dctators and the large audience, giving every posi-
Die Indication of their confidence in the statements
Mr.. Smith Medary and Brough--a noble PaT Q
broth rs y conscious that they exposed, coulC
, mot conceal their ehagrin and modification