The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-10-30
SCRUTATOR.
Colresronaence Of the Madlsonian.

Eaton, o. October Is, 1643.
DEAR SIR: The recent Ohio elections have termi-
mated as | anticipated, and the result would have
been still more disastrous 10 the Democratic party
but for the diversion Of Wing strength from their
party by the Abolition ticket The defeat Of the De-
mocratc party forms subject Of interesting and pro-
fitable speculation 1t is at once striking comment
upon the nsolence and proscri ,ton of party lead rs
and the virtue and love of principle and juice by
the People My own regard for the popul. sag CITY
and the popular judgment is daily rsreasing, and
amounts to almost yoneraton and thu honore Die and
patriotic action Of the Democratic party in the late
election is and gratifying evidence Of its high re-
gard for right and justice.
The singular spectacle was presented of Demo-
cratic President sustaining Democratic measures,
who by patriotic and fearless exercise Of the veto
power had rescued the country from the fearful en-
brace Of great money monster, and established for
himself extraordinary claims upon the gratitude of
the nation and the confidence and affection Of the
Democratic party-a follower, admirer, and the
eulogst Of Jefferson submitting to the usages Of the
Democratic party, which his patriotism had saved
from twenty years war against United States
Bank-denounced and vilifed by some Of the lead
CTS VI blo DeuloCldhS poiNJi "i'S1 SNN S''S'N N~
befare hailed him as the saviour Of the country and
the distinguished benefacor of tho Democratic party
Yes, denounced and vihfed, when his Democratic
character, principles and measures exposed him TO
the ceaseess aud unmeasured abuse and calumnies,
or the secret and covert opposition Of every Federal
list in the land
Disheartened at this cruel injustice and glaring in
consistency the Democratic party, ever true to prin-
cplts, refused to obey the unreasonable and mon
strous behests Of leaders, and in disgust turned away
from the contest fought with sickly courage and
abaied vigor. The contest seemed to them mere
contest for men, and not for the high and eternal
principles Of Democracy. They saw many Of the
leaders, loud in professions of their Democracy and
distinguished in former contests now exercising a
despotism and prescription selfish, wicked and I'M
lust as ever dsgraced the hsughest days Of Federal
power Not only John Tyler but every Democrat
was brutaly assailed that dared to hold Office under
him. no matter, If Graded and nurtured in Democra.
cy-no matter if every vote he ever cast had been in
favor Of Democracyno matter if his talents, his ef
forts his means, and his Influence had all been devo-
ted to the great cause Of Democracyno matter if he
was the constant friend of Jefierson Madison, Mon
roe. Jackson, Van Buren--no matter if he had en-
dured Federal persecution, il he had fought for and
with the People in the darkest hours Of the trials
aud struggles Of the Democratic pariy-no matter
how humble or how distingushcd-yet # he accept.
cd Office under John Tyler, he exposed TO the
auathemss or the dicaton and prescription Of tho
sefconstiluted high priests Of Democracy, some Of
whom, by the way, in days not long gone, were the
bitterest reyers Of Andrew Jackson and Martin Van
| Buren,, and the whole Democratic family
Look at the facts, the stubborn facts In Belmont
county larger Democratic vote was cast this fall
than was given for Governor Shannon, the favorte
of the Belmont Democracy, as lie is Of Ohio and in
that Congressional district heavier Democratic ma
iorily than usual. Now mark Governor Shannon
The Gazette at ST Clarsyillc, an able and efficient
Democratic paper and the Democratic leaders, did
Justice to John Tyler they approved his independent
adherence to the Republican faith Of his fathers an,
they we're willing to acknowledge his character as
Democrat, aud las claims upon tho National Demo
cratic Convention for admission into it as candidate
for the Presidency. Justice was done to John Tyler
and the Democracy came from the contest proud
victorious.
In the Jefferson district the residence Of Senator
Tsppan which is so strongly Democratic, the Demo
cratic ticket was saved by the disunon Of portion
the Wing strength Of the Abolition ticket" tA'