The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-10-31

Among all the odous measures Of the Federal
u.rty there /. probably more odious than The
a,.lr,buon atas assumption OF State debts scheme.
They advocate this measure because they wish To
hold out the proceeds Of the public lands as bride
10 the bankrupt States TO sustain their candidate for
the Presidency and because they desire 10 rob the
general government of the only permanent source OF
revenue il has and thereby force II TO continue high
tariff protective policy the only means Of support
ing itself We are opposed 10 this measure, because
il - 10 fleet an assumption Of State debts, IN the
contraction of which the general government had no
agency and therefore should not be held responsible
for them because IL carried out II will be setting
premium on extravaganza aud corruption, and will
encourage the States TO incur liabilities which they
may be unable or unwilling to meet, and the general
government will again be called upon TO assume their
debts because we desire 10 the independence oil
the States preserved and the best mode Of dong that
for the States to ask assistance from The gene
raj government. because, II the proceeds Of the pub
lie lands are squanderod among the States, the gene
raj government If forced INTO debt by war, must re-
sort either TO direct taxation or the imposition OF high
and oppressive duties for IFS liquidation
The opposition Of the federal party TO the anne
ton Of Texas, originates 10 It's hostility to the pro-
gress Of liberal principles and free Institutions This
question should be considered a national aud not a
party question, as upon the decision OF II may de-
pend the safety and perpetuy Of our Liberties lex
un independence is acknowledged by some OF the
most powerful nations Of the earth she makes ana
executes her own laws she has army and q navy
sufficient to project her soil, and these being admit
ted, the question becomes one of mere expedency.
IL Texas remains independent, her interest VIII lead
her into commercial alliances with other nations,
Injurious 10 us IN pecunlary point OF view, and aD-
solutely dangerous when we contemplate the ascen-
dancy OF European power in neghboring nation
We are IN favor of tne annexation OF Iesas, because
il will give command Of the Gulf of Mexico ; be-
cause we will thereby prevent her from becoming
our rival in the markets OF the world because II
will prevent any European power from encroaching
upon our soil and interfering with our domestic al
fairs because IT will open new and fertile country
TO drain the slave population from the old State ana
presents the only feasible of abolshng the III
sttution altogether because it will be throwing the
broad shield Of American liberty over young he
public whose existence is now threatened by the ma
chnations of despotic governments
With questions Of such magnitude and Importance
to be decided the Republican party should present
strong and unbroken front 10 the enemies of their
principles. The Federal party, knowing the weak
of if principles, appeals to the selfshness OF ev
cry class, and has identified itself with almost every
faction, determined to make last desperate Ell
fort to fasten upon all the odious measures which
have been repeatedly repudiated and condemned by
the people.
The safe and economical policy pursued by the
Democratic party Of this State since its sscendency
IN 1912, has been accompanied with the most sue
cessful and cheering results.
Though ncumbered with a heavy debt, incurred
by our federal rulers in carrying out wastetu and
extravagant system Of internal improvements, our
impaired credit was happily restored, and the honor
and interest of the Empire State indicated and
maintained. Iii essentially necessary if we desire
to perpetuate policy SO wise and honorable, that
your most hearty and ceaseess exertons should be
employed TO secure the triumphant election of the
candidates which you may adopt.
At the approaching session of the Legislature
when Sias Wright shall in all probability have been
elevated to the Gubernaoria chair--lwo United
States Senators will be chosen, and it is Of the
vital importance that this selection should belong TO
the Democratic party. So equally divided will be
the Senate Of the United States that il may rest
with the Legislature Of New York TO determine its
political complexion.
The Federal Wing party, with its natural instinct
for deception and intrigue, has endeayored 10
strengthen itself from dissension in our ranks -
But whatever errors may be entertained by those
who have withdrawn from our organizatIon-in all
the great measures of public policy affecting the
General and State Governments, they are still the
consistent and sound supporters of the Democratic
faith. he great issues involved in the approaching
CONTEST will not be sacrificed by those who hay.
shared our conflicts and our trumphs. Millions who
view the influence of United States Bank as de-
structve to our civil liberties and the stability of our
national prosperity not prepared to sustain
candidate and parry pledged 10 its creation while
conscicntlousy believing that the present Tariff vo-
aies the principle of equal and exact Justice to all
eleyating capital and depressing labor, and perma-
neny prostratng the great agricultural nd CONNER
cial interests OF our country preposerous TO
believe that they will assist in fastening on the ma
ton, the very evils which they deplorc and con-
denim.
Internal Improvements, Distribution Of the Pro-
ceeds of the Public Lands, the ASSUMPTION of State
Debts, the destruction Of the Veto power and the
creation of Banking and other Monopelies are mea-
sures which can secure alone the sympathy and SUD-
port OF Federal Wings, and 1t would be insulting the
intelligence and impugning the honesty of an indi-
vidua associated with the Democratic family 10 So
c'' his vote FIR the actual "mbody ncnt" OF all these
dangerous and obnoxious prime pies.
Inc same unhOly and unnatural alliance has
egain and again been attempted with the adopted
citizen; and their reckless efforts To influence the
Native vote will be equally Improbable and un-
successful, e1c'ing determined hostility and unm-
gated scotn.
10 conclusion, aner this brief and imperfect sketch
of the Democratic truths for which we contend we
have still few but serious suggestions 10 offer II
every member OF The Democratic party is impressed
with the conviction that the issue OF this contest will
sustain destroy his civil and constitutional liberty
Is he prepared to devote his talents and energy on the
altar of patriotism Untting vigilance and careful
organization Will secure the triumph Of our princ-
piles and the blessings of postery IL is not enough
that the Democratic party Is intelligent faithful and
deeImin'd-out ORGANIZATION must be complete
Fraud corruption, and deception are the f,mila
weapons OF Federalism. Employ, then your jealous
efforts in this csuse-erercise your constitutional
rights with fearless independence and James X Polk
will he elevated TO the Presidential chair and the
and policy of the Empire State be coniided TO
the wisdom of Sas Wright.
THE STEAMBOAT EKPLonos-R,coperp Ollie deod