The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-05-25

IN superior 10 a wretched and gIoseiilnS eP"'
OF faction, shake of The iron bands, and prove
themselves worthy Of the noble revolutionary sucs
and martyrs from whose lons they sprung Lei 'nen
remember that the future destiny OF twenty n''-
lions OF their equals, now hang upon Their os'''o"'
II they adopt the course which pure sell devouon
and an enlightened patriotism suggest Ptouu anu
glorious triumph will be the result oil the'r deoera
lions but IL old heartbunngs, ranking prJudic'S'
uniorgoton dssppointments, and unsubdued feelings
Of envy and dssa siacton be allowed TO enter The con
secrsted Temple in which they shall make new and
,erlasting covenant of Liberty and Union, the de-
Of madness and discord will rule the hour, the
long cherished hopes of nations happiness and vel
fare may be at once bAsted and their dearest rights
and interests forever lost
Let them open their eyes to the light Of truth, and
lend their willing ears to the loud and unceasing
cries Of people who deeply reused by thrilling
apprehension Of the perous condition TO which they
exposed. Hear the laundering voice OF the Old
Dominion The unerrifed citizens of the Norfolk
District have spoken in tones not to be unheeded.-
The Caroline District has promptly and feariessy
responded. The mountain regions have declared
the sentiments and wishes Of enlightened and pa
triotic People. The whole State is in general agta-
ton, and the deepest excitement prevails throughout
her borders. Ohio has spoken in laundering tones
for the Veto President and the fearless and unfal,er-
ing cham. ion Of Annexat on. The Old Keystone
has bucked her armor and presents to the foe her
FURNISHED and gtering shield and speaks language
in behalf Of John Tyler not to be misunderstood
The whole South stands in thick array, prepared to
march in solid phalsnx The spirited and unfinch-
ing Democracy of the North, led on by the noble
Granite State will put her giant shoulder to the
wheel. And then, the generous, frank and indomi
tabs feemen Ct the mighty West; who shall
say to them, "let your proud waves be stayedi"-
Then, let stand up in tho presence Of the world
and in the light Of Heaven, and once pledge
I" lives, fortunes, ard our sacred honor" to
maintain our sacred caue, preserve our H.
lusrious principles and to achieve glorious Demo
cratic iriu nph over our Federal foe.
HcaI, before ii is forever too late the eloquent and
prophetic warning Of that distinguished Southern
Senator who is low winning golden opinions, and
has just added brilliant lusire to his established
fame. In his speech in the House of Representa-
lives against the coalition of Adams and Clay, he
said AS il is certain that this contest between Lib
erty and Power, in lis worst form, must have occur
red at some time under our present political organI-
zaon, | regard it a fortunate circumstance that
i, has taken place at this early period of The Republic
VIII the youthful vgor of the Constitution can .us-
tain the remedy and throw of the disease" Reade,
mark the following sentence and let it's force stLe
deep into your mind. He continues: "Twenty
years from this time the disease would probably have
been inevitable, and the contest hopeless. Now
have the most thorough conf lence of ultimate
success for though the battle may be fought and
lost here at this time and, when see the whole or
ganised power of the Senate arrsyed against propo-
ston thatca only pass by wo-,hirds Of our votes,
what else can I expect2 Yet will no, adopt the
desperate resort Of flying TO the Emperor Of Russia
or, the Grand Sultan Of Turkey, to unbosom my
greis and disappontmen,s. No, sir; will appeal ia
that grea, tribunal, by which, thank God our pro
ceedings on this subjec, to be reviewed viii
roclam to The People that their lib rites are in dan
ger and must he inevitably lost in the crosses, cor
rup,ion If this House be not Invested Of the ruin Gus
and diabolical spirit Of faction tina sways IT," What
prophetic inspiration What stream of light the
brilliant and indignant poue ed upon the then
| distant future, but now present time. Who is moi
filed with wonder and admiration at such DISPLAY
of genius and political forecast, By tn,
power Of luminous iotsllrc, he was permitted 10
In the veil Of iutur,y and pain, The scenes now pass
ing before eyes.
Mr.. McDuhe has lived to see his solemn predie.
tons completely verified. He yet stands on the
, solid rampar,s Of the Constitution, defending al
| the sacrifice Of health and comfort, and ever
at the hazard Of his LIFE, the citadel Of Liberty -
His lofty and patriotic career Statesman has .e
cured the admiration and gratitude Of his country
and bis name will descend to po.ted'y encircled with
halo oflight and glory.
Let us, then, resolve to discharge our paramount
and sacred duty to ourselves our principles our coun
try, and our God and If fall, we shall fall with
out dishonor and without reproach
ONE OF THE PEOPLE.