The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-01-05
GREAT TYLER MEETING OF THE DEMO
CRATIC UNION PARTY, IN BROOKLYN.

la pursuance Of notice 10 thai effect a numerous
assembago OF citizens, without distinction Of party
took place at the City Hotel, "Wednesday evening
the oath August, 1912 AZ the hour appointed, the
meeting was ealld TO order when Edward Doyle
was elected Chairman, and Albert c. Benson, Esq,
Assistant Chairman, aud Messrs. Robert Walliu and
James w. Hartman, Secretaries. The call of the
meeting having been read, after some preliminary
remarks from the Chairman, the following address,
explanatory OF the nature Of the organization, was
read and unanimously adopted.
The objects OF forming this Association are such
as cannot fail TO meet the appreciation of every well
wsher Of his country. Ultra party principles have
attained such an ascendancy in our Legislatures, that
measures OF the greatest public utility sacrificed
at the shrine of political ,xpediency. This Assoca-
ton Is intended as opening where the moderate,
the thinking, AID honest men Of all parties, may
unite for the promotion OF the public good, free from
the trammes OF party, iron rule, IL is lately call
ed, and 10 serve as a check TO the demagogues who
have too long made their political influence subserye
every purpose but the interest OF the country IL is
intended TO give efficient support TO the democra-
Tic measures of the administration, TO sustain II ia
every way consistent with the principles laid down
by the Constitution aqd not 10 allow any party die
taon TO interfere with its of propriety, but
willing at all times TO unite IN measures OF public
utility without reference from what political party
or source they may have emanated In this way
person need feel himself abandoning his princ-
Piles, where the good of the country only is his OBJ
ject.
Democracy in its st ictest sense will be its govern
ing principles and nothing, far good order will
permit will be suffered TO prev ut every pei the
iull enjoyment and expression Of opinion. The
course which Mr.. Tyler has pursued since his eeva.
ton to the Presidential chair has been strictly demo-
or tic. His honest and independent adherence TO
principle regardless of party dictation entities him
to, and will undoubtedly receive the hearty co-opera-
ton Of the honest and patriotic of every parry; his
urbanity and republican simplicity of manners, both
in public and private intercourse proverbial and
Justly appreciated by every imp ejudced person who
has had the pleasure of his acquaintance his I'M
hesitating approval Of every measure of ubic m-
porance which to him was free from constitutional
o other tangible obj rctions in an eminent degree de
veiopes the interest he feels in the pr sperity, the in
Dependence and the honor of his country. The long
contested and highly aggravated question of the
Maine Boundary line through the wisdom, and inte-
gr y, and philanthropc course of himself and his
CABINET, has been happily brought to termination
crcditabe to himself and honorable to the nation
the almost unanimous approval of the Senate not
withsandng the strong party prejudces existing on
every other subject attest' its merits, and have
to rejoice that its contamination has removed
every cause OF apprehension for the peace and happ
ness of this republic. With all these evidences of
his claims to our appreciation and support, will we,
or We hesitate 10 express entire approval of
his measures, or refuse to sustain his administration
The answer Of thousands and tens of thousa ds will
echo emphaticay MOI The people in in
apply the balm to the wounded but honest heart
when convinced of the integrity of It's pur-
poses.
In proportion as the Executive and Legislature
sustain each other, are the chances in favor ad
verse to the prosperity of the country, in Is fnan
clal, International and foreign relations; the best
concerted plans unavailing, without concert of
action TO mature and carry them into effect the
truly melancholy state of country at present
presents striking example of the evils arising from
a disagreement between the Legislative and Execu-
tive branches Of our Government-the Treasury des-
iitute OF funds, with heavy accu ulatng deb hang
ing over us-every source of legitimate revenue
Withheld, and what little precarious means are com
ing into possession liable to be arrested from u.s.
with addition of heavy damages for illegally eX
acting them-the energies OF commercial COM
munty completely paralyzed and utter destruction
staring them IN the face-our manufacturers driven
10 the last stage OF despondence-our mechanics des
ttute oil emPoyment-the progress OF our public
works completely arrested-the laborng classes re-
duced to the utmost disress-our agrculturiss bare
ly sustaining themseyes--are scenes not of the ina
gination, but heart-rending realityall these, and
many more evils may be traced TO the late unparalleled
ed course of legislation.
Party spirit and individual ambition ap ear to have
entirely superseded every ennobling quality of the
human heart-and this country, surrounded as it is
by every element of prosperity, left ISOLATION by
the uncompromlsins and Giraffe measures adopted
by those in whose hands its destines have been IN
trusted. Was ever a conhdlng people outraged
Shall we continue longer TO be duped by the reck-
lessness of men who appear to have end in view
but the qualification of personal party prejudice
Shall we be longer made to endure every priyaton
tina the Imagination conceive without remon-
strancei
To assert our rights becomes us as freemen-to
demand an account OF the manner they have performed
the imp itant trust reposed in their hands becomes US
as Republicans-and shall we shrink from the nves-
tigaton' We can anticipate the response Like
the avalanche that oyerwhelms the weary and I'M
suspecting traveller will be the thunder of public
that will hurl from places of power
the men who have dared to insult by their total ne
gect of the wishes Of a suffering and indignant com
munity.
We ask are there any, and we care not how exalt-
ed may be their situation that have no, felt and are
not now suffering rom the causes alluded to,i Are
there not thousands in this and sister city willing
TO answer with tears that this is picture of fancy
We know that there are-many who never before
knew what it was to want the comforts of life are
now driven TO the verge of despalr-children mplor-
ing their parents for a morse of bread have 10 be
paci6ed without even receiving that humble susie
nance. Such the realities which every day pre-
sent themselves, and which we now called Toe E.
Their for the purpose of aeviatng. The power rests
with ourselves If only willing TO ex rcise 1t
Let US no longer b. led by party preudlces polit-
cal demagogues, but unite IN the support of measures
that may arrest downward course, and enable US
once more 10 hail with reclamation the dawn Of re-
turning prosperity. Some of us had fonGly antci-
pated such event, but the will of Providence has
wisely removed it farther off, that might see the
folly of trusting too much TO human foresight Let
profit by his dspensaton, and act in the true
spirit Of Democracy,
We now call upon every friend TO his country let
his political creed be what it may TO rally under the
banner of the Union Democratic party, and arm
ourselves for the conflict; rely ng in the Justice and
patriotism of our cause, let unite with the single
-.
country"
On motion, the following resolutions expressive Of
the sense of the meeting, were passed by accama-
ton
Resolved, That IN the republican, independent
honest pf prcsidept T,lor ,y. r..,y,gc