The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-04-01


test against q dissolution Of the Union"-we,
the advocate of Southern Republican candi-
date, solemnly protest against IT,
The American closes with extract from
the Richmond Wig, which we loTbear TO copy,
and for which Mr.. Clay himself should thank US.
VAN buren, BALTIMORE CONVENTION.
In looking over the proceedings OF the Tyler
Convention in Mary land lately held IN Bau-
more, we noticed proposition, made by gen
lleman who avowed his sincere desire 10 see
Mr.. Tyler elected 10 the Presidency, to abide
the decision of the Van Buren, National Con-
vention Similar declarations also some
times made by few persons with whom we
meet. Now, upon this subject we have word
To say TO the friends of the Administration.
We desire 10 know why the so-callt d Demo
cratic Convention should not as promptly abide
the decision of the Democratic Tyler Conven-
ton as the opposte2 Is the first any other
than Van Buren, Convention2 Does any
man in his senses believe anything else Have
not the members been for the most part selected for
the sole purpose Of nominating Mr.. Van Blu
REM Have not the old Hunkers been busily
engaged for three years in packing that Con-
vention with the advocates of Mr.. Van Buren2
Have they not, upon all occasions, declared, in
their proceedings and resolutions, that they
would have association with the Tyler
men? Have they not refused TO permit his
name TO appear among their proceedings, ex-
cept to abuse him2 Have they not, over and
over again. slammed the doors Of Tammany
Hall in the faces of himself and his friends
Have they no, even declared openly, and pub
llshed to the world, that they did not wish
"1'yier heip?" And what has been the con-
sequence? Why, Mr.. Tyer's friends have Ia
ken no part in their proceedings-none what
ever. They have not sent single dele
gate, by their 0lrn action, 10 that Convention.
We doubt not but that there will BE- found many
in that body who, in their hearts, prefer Mr..
Tyler to Mr.. Van Buren,. They may even say
so boldly and fearlessly in the Convention, but
they were appointed by Van Buren, State Con-
ventions, and through the system of party drill.
Many, if not ma ority OF its members, were
appointed twelve or eighteen months, and some
direct interest, then, can the friends of Mr.. Ty-
Ter have in that Convention See how the
matter was conducted. The first contest that
arose between the friends Of Messrs Calhoun,
Csss, Buchanan, Johnson and Van Buren,, was
as to the day of The meeting of the Convention.
The friends of Mr.. Van Buren, insisted on No
vember last the time of meeting. The 9th
ers urged May as sufficiently early. We
thought then, and think now, that November
was thrown out merely as gull, and the readl-
ness with which May was substituted for No
vember, viewed in connection with their sub
sequent course, establishes the fact. What i'm
mediately occurred2 Instead Of waiting 10
appoint delegates in April or May, immediate
ly preceding the Convention, Mr.. Van Buren's
friends instantly proceeded to call State
Conventions at an early day, and thus succeed
ed in packing the Convention with their own
appoinlees. OF what consequence was it that
the time of meeting OF the Convention was post
poned if the whole pack was to be stocked in
ADVANCED
A more ridiculous farce was neverye tplayed.
Mr.. Tyler, in the mean time, was denounced
by the Van Buren, press in the most unmea-
sured terms. All the billingsgate of the Wing
press was transferred to its columns, and furI-
Gus and unrelenting war prosecuted against him
by the combined forces of the allies. What,
then, has he or his friends TO do but to throw
themselves upon their country-to carry out
their own organ ization and hold their own Con
vention7 Ifany man can suggest any other ex-
pedient, we shall be pleased to attend to him.
What evil can arise from this 2 1.-THE friends
of Mr.. Van Buren, can elect him without 'I'y-
Ter help" it is their right to do so. If, bowev-
er, they should be convinced that their unjust
course will, if not atoned for defeat the Demo
cratic party, they will have it in their power,
when met in Convention at Baltimore, to do
"j,.stice 10 John Tyler" and thus secure the
full and hearty cooperation Of every Tyler man
in the land If justice be withheld, and as a
consequence the Democratic party defeated,
MIR. Tyler and his friends cannot rightfully be
held responsible. With Mr.. TYR as the can
didare, victory and triumph Of the Republican
party would be certain and glorious The forces
which elected General Jackson in 1927 would
again be united, and Democracy would be firm
" established for twenty years to come The
issues raised by Henry Clay, with John Tyler,
would then be fairly tested, and his Adminisira-
ton be fa1, tried before the People. But now,
if Mr. Van Buren, be the nominee, what issues
can be raised upon his Administration Come.
point TO the single act Of his four years on which
the contest will lun2 will his long list of de-
Army bill be the high theme Of eulogy 2 VIII
the extravagant expenditures of the Florida
war be welt upon successfully before the Peo