Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1844-04-25

more thought of that gentle man for the
vice presidency, though he obtained the
"regular nomination" than they had Of
Mr.. Crawford Of presidency in 1916,
when he nearly obtained such nomina-
ton; but while | shall exclusively OPP
pose The caucus and its principles, suffer
ing the character and capacity ofihe per-
sons named to be canvassed by others, |
may ask, schether the people are prepared
to see an Mr. Galiatin the acting presi.
dent ofthe United States I? for this Is an
event that, in case of his election to the
presidency, ought TO be calculated by all,
ana k'loD that some Of the caucus men
10 calculate upon 1t. l have heard
great many say. that he would serve their
purposes as well as Mr.. Crawford.
1t is not my design to support either
Messrs Adams or Clay, or Jackson
The people have moved more or less in
their behalf, without caucus or bargain
and sale; and with whatever the people
shall 90, l promise TO be satisfied. being
always ready to yield up my personal o.
pinion 10 that of the majority Of my feI-
lows and friends, in matters like this
But where and in what state have the
people moved for the support Of the tina
tionaL nomination" as it is pompously cal
led? No where, as am informed of,
except, perhaps. partially, in Virginia
and Georgia, the birthplace and resi-.
dence ofthe candidate. la the last man,
ed state, though his election may be so
gratifying to state pride, we know that
he is and will be powerfully opposed and
the ma jority in his favor, if any there
may be. will be extremely small, as re-
pea'ed evidences of public opinion has
shown US. And in Virginia, the event
is greatly feared, that ifthe friends of tie
other candidates shall unite their strength
as 1t is said that they VIII and as every
one advers to management hopes that they
may, the denomination" will 90 by the
board, even there, the head quarters of
caucussiDg, for tens of thousands of the
people are as much opposed to the die
talon system as the citizens of Baltimore
are; by whom the congressional recon-
mendalion" is just about as much respect
ted and, perhaps less so. than were
the proceedings of admiral Cockburn,
when he conflagrated the peaceful dwell
lings and humble hen-roosts on the shores
of the Chesapeake, each being regarded
rs The outrageous act of an enemy ofthe
republic and yet there were men in that
Caucus whom the people had loved. and
ye: respect in their private Characters
The power of the caucus is every
where, except in the states named, found
ocaied in the influence of few promin-
INT persons-who, with some amiable
Exceptions, are mostly of the ultra reput-
lean and ultra federal parties, The late an |,
ipathies of one another.* Look around
'ou. and see if it is not so! And ask 4
course Ives, how have these got togeth- il
n! Take the following as a case in g
'otnt, for the absolute truth of which |
ledge myself Duling my late journey.
ielI IN with leading supporter Of the b
caucus in his own state, who spoke large
Y about the necessity of preserving the "
arty, &C., after we had discoursed for
ONE time, asked him, with much ap- c
aren't careIessness, if The star spangIed re
amer had not been hoisted ANTON doun Ia
| the place at which he lived, during the
'ar-then, if Inc persons who caused it fu
be done, or did it were knowr-and if he
eir standing was respectable as individ. til
lls to all which he answered in the aE-
NATIVE. next asked him what part tr,
oSe persons took at the Irregular nomi. ha
ltion," and he rapidly but honestly said, yo
Il IS that ,chich makes me mad = THEY
Re ALL ON OUR sIDE!" as, indeed. I tb,
ID before learned that they were. "They cls
Q pretty men to support the republican wa
rty," said |. On
But must conclude for the present. I'M
ne next paper shall contain some fur tab
sr calculations of the subjects spoken ted
and perhaps. embrace some new mat. orc
s. Noac is the rery time, | believe, sal
put down the secret system Of govern
sThls remark, however, applies more par "'s
ularly to the eastern parts OF the U. States : tina
the inference :hat should be drawn from b.,
anecdote give N below ercIUsir elm belopos ~