The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-06-08
Correspondence Of the Madisonian.

The cons animation SO ucNouty 10 no "iShsu Ny 'e
Democratic parry at large, nor even by the Taiey-
| rands Of the Baltimore Convention ihemseive'.-
That nomination has not gone forth TO the country
:" with healing its Wings and hence the urgent
necessity Of all this Dragging, clustering, shouting
and rejoicing the part of those Who are sensible OF
the per,lous condition and truly melancholy predca-
ment to which they have, after ALL reduced the De-
| mocralic party How many delegates TO that Con-
| venton, do you suppose, had the least idea that
Messrs Polk and Dallas would be- the nominees p
Perhaps not single man, with the exception OF the
one or swo initiated. Virginia never dreamed ofsuch
a choice; and if The Enquirer bad TO buffet the
waves and tow against ,cnd and tide for The good OF
the cause, he has il mop to do.
Mr.. Richie, about twelve months ago. took
the ground that MIR. Van Buren, the man
and the only who could ensure success TO
| the Democratic party. lie exerted his utmost
energies, and argued most dogmatcally that the
New York Statesman had received the most cruel IN
justice at the hands Of the People-that "rough his
sides The Democracy had been wrongtd, and through his
sides they must be righfed Such was his language,
and his summary mode of reasoning the subject.
But tune, the great arbitrator of all human actions
and political movements, convinced him that Mr.. Van
Buren, the leader upon whom we could rally
essuy, the choice of the great ma jorty of
those who had formerly supported him with so much
zeal and ability. Mr. Richie had resolved and
om to "sink or swim" with him in 1910, and be
only sunk himself in that contest, bdi oundered
the Democratic ship and the while party went down
with him to the bottom. And what has been recent
ly exhibited before the eyes of the country2 Why
The very Convention which was gotten up for the
| "A 6 V.p Rur
have taken it upon themselves only drop that
able and justly distinguished Republican, but 10 cast
aside, without ceremony the other eminent Statesmen
who have stood most prominent in the public view,
and whose high and paramount claims have been
carefully weighed by the American People
| This fact requires no comment 1t were
idle to undertake to show why this was
done. The whole affair speaks for itself. Some of
those who voted for Polk knew, at the time, that 1t
was hazardous e1periment-a reckless ianperinS
with the great interests Of the Republican cause
and before they would dispense without making
noHn alton, thereby acknowledging to the couniry,
that their proceedings characterized by no har-
mohy of views and feelings, concert Of action, tn
at last determined to bring forward Governor Polk az
if by universal acclamation, and with unieigned
confidence that he was the mil hty mantle politi-
cSTMoses TO lead us through the Red sea TO the
promised land
Let The Richmond Enquirer beware how he raises
his shouts Of triumph in advance. His readers enter
an the highest respect for bis integrity and patriot
ISM but they have not forgotten how hard he strug-
ged 10 zeal them to the destiny of Mr.. Van Buren,.
| The Republicans OF Virginia are enlightened, and
must be satisfied OF the proPriey and salty Of the
course pointed out them, before they will consent
to pursue it. They desire, il good filth, to d.
feet Henry Clay in November and they are
deeply impressed with the honest conviction that
John Tyler is the man, and the only man, to accom-
plish the glorious work Look at the Accomac dis
tric,-thc Norfolk, and the Caroline DISTRICTS look
at every portion of the State and who re'is the
impression that Mr.. Tyler has gro,on, and Ia still
rrotcing rapidly upon the confidence Of the Peopei
Such is the information given me by one of the most
talented aud honorable members Of the Van Buren,
Convention. And will the Enquirer persist 10 decla
ri,g, in the face of facts and demonstrations like
these, that Polk and Dallas sweeping through
the State like a VIII rlwindl The editors take upon
themselves a fearful responsibility, when they assert
that Henry Clay will be signally oyerthrown Ia Nir-
gina by james X. Polk. They msy slm the
solid claims Of John Tyler, If they will they msy
ungratefully and wgraeofuiy attempt to depreeiste
his noble deeds, and 10 whistle him down the
windr That press has never yet done justice to the
gallant son Of Virginia, which, when policy required
:, it, did not hesitate to proclaim TO its read
ers and the world, that 4" John Tyl,r has
displayed the highest Roman virtue and Ro-
man courage, and he is entitled 10 the profound
gratitude Of every State Rights Republican in the
Union And that Is not he uoru, fear. For as be
; never would have abandoned Mr.. Van Buron " an
enlightened community had not demanded Il, so |
apprehend he will espousc the OF Pres-
dent Tyler until he is forced to do so by the ndig-
nant voice Of patriotic and unterri6ed People. The
most discreet, ssgacous and experienced Democrats
admit that it is impossible the march Of the
regular ar,ny--the well-disciplned and undivided
, forces Of Federal Whggery without the most uni.
ted, energetic and determined action Of the Demo-
cratic party. therefore call upon Thomas Richie
in the name Of Republican Liberty, and OF the de-
parted Sage Of Monticello, to strike blow for our
, illustrous principles that will be fen by those who
seek to snnbilate our Republican institutions. |
call upon him to look fully in the fa,e the dangers
that threaten the destruction OF our priceless liberty,
AID deal frankly and fearlessy and honorably by the
E lends of John Tyler, aud the grca, and glorious
J cause with which they identified. They are
, freemen, and they wW be heard. They claim to
be large and substantial portion Of the sovereigns
Of the land, and they will never surrender their
rights, at the bidding Of party Dictiors and Tyrans
No ,ir, let lay to you, knowing well what |
saw Virginia Is made Of serpe s;,f. Her proud adj
miraton and noble synpsihr. have followed him
through storm and peril AID she will nov hardly
desert him in the sunshine e his glory.
II Your friend and servant,