The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-05-10

Correspondence Of the Madisonian.

Remember THE SESSION OF THE NEroEs!
Tue DEFENDER OF THE CoSsrirurioNl!
The DELWEGAscE OF THE PEoPLE!!
Mr.. Benjamin Watkins Leigh may an,se himself
and his Coon compeers al what he imagnes 10 be the
expense Of John Tyler but tell him that Virginia
has drawn a wide and striking contrast between hi,
political character and principles, and those Of the
eminent Statesman who is identified with the ad-
yancemen, and triumph of our Republican Institu-
tons, and is daily winning golden opinions from hi,
countrymen, in the progress of his ve balanced aud
patriotic administration Of the Government Mr..
4 Leigh if am not mistaken, at the commencement
of his politician, entitled himself TO an
honorable share Of distinction in the Legislature OF
Virginia. for his able defence Of the right of nsruc-
tion--one of the granite pillars of Democratic ber-
ty. But the favor which he then secured, in the
timaton Of the Republican party, of short du-
ration, and did not really belong to his character
BY his innate Z" lore ofliberty in the English sense" OF
which he has openly boosted, aud the ready sacri-
fee Of his mock virtue in the wantoD embraces
Of Henry Clay, when he was sent Com
missioner to Kentucky, he forfeited nearly
all claims to the respect and confidence of his own
State, aud has since been know and designated
as the "Aristocrat." No WONDER indeed that he
should envy the lofty eminence, SO far above bis
reach, which John Tyler has attained. NJ wonder
he should endeavor, with tho canker Of remone
gnawing his vitals TO anuse himself and hle Federal
Clay Convention, by his malicious ytuperation of the
man who has ou,stripped him so far in the race OF
patriotism, craftsmanship and honorable distinction.
Does Mr. Leigh suppose that, at the bidding Of the
Dictator whom he worships, he impair the solid
hall ,I,,
John Tyler Does he dream, for moment, that his
poisoned shafts Of maevoent reproach and vulgar
nvective, can wound the pure, tranquil and patriotic
bosom which smiles at the drawn dagger and deies
its pontin Vain and infatuated man! If he were
not half century behind the age" he would
that his malicious and undgni6ed attack upon the
Chief Magistrate, will not only strengthen his
claims to the support of the People Of Virginia,
but recoil with fatal effect upon his own aead,
and the cause of the bius.iigh Federal party
TO which no belong. His open political ter
giversatons, his scofhng contempt of the popular
will, his fragrant violation of the right Of instruction
which he protested to hold sacred, have marked
him an "Aristocrat" Of the deepest dye and most
odous stamp, and severed him forever from the az
fectons of Virginia. Blu, am done with this "ariS.
ioerac" gentleman, and leave him, with all my heart
Oh the British side Of the GREAT QUESTION agta-
ting this whole country from one extremity 10 the
other that he may cherish undisturbed his Glove of
Liberty in the English ane.'
And now, once more, desire 10 pay my und,-
sembled respects TO the unfsterng and patriotic Ed
itor Of the Enquirer, and TO express my high admra
ton Of the lofty attitude he has taken toward the
Globe, and of the manly and whitening rebuke he
has promptly given that hgh-toned and presump-
tuous metropolitan press" Ths present frank
and enlightened Of the Enquirer will eminent
ly contribute to the great Democratic cause
from destruction Thomas Richie is Patriot
and as such ], for one, will trust him. Some regard
his mast,rly reply to the Globe as deep laid
scheme spring-tIsp concealed under the ground
to destroy John Tyler. Proud, generous noble.
minded virgnians, what say your 1 scorn the vile
insinuation and repel the insulting reproach thu,
wonionly cast upon such lofty honor and unsul
lied purity Of character. II | might designate
some Of our prominent statesmen who cherish the
most ardent patriotism, and who ready 10
walk through "burnipg plough-shares" for their
coun,ry's glory, should poin, among the first to
Thomas Ritchic one Of the brightest stars in the
constellation. Whatever may be his decided and
feel well assured that he will never forget hi, sa-
cred obligations to Virginia. nor jeopardize IN he
least degree the pure Republican principles which
he has so ably and CALAMITY maintained for forty
years. The Enquirer has been my political text
book since the defeat Of Andrew Jackson
by the disgracefu " coalition" of Adams and Clay
My first lessons the science of Democra c liberty
were drawn from its orthodox and s,atcsmsulike
editorials and ] have often delighted To see how
that veteran defender Of the great principles Of the
Constitution could rise 10 The dignity of any aston
and exhibit moral and intellectual power equal 10
any emergency. But have marked with the deep
est anxiety how the commanding influence Of that
press, for the last eighteen months, has been msd
rccted and actually turned against the best Interests
Of the Democratic party.
Will notMr. Richie, then, suffer me TO remind
him Of that noble example of PATRIOTISM and magma
nmity which he displayed on memorable occssir'
And will he not now in regard TO John Tyler, eYeu-
pity again those enyiable traits OF character which
then called forth the enthusiastic admiration Of hi'
fcllow-citzens' ! slludc TO the excited and pro.
racted contest few years past, in our Leg sture,
when he so fearlcssly bsttled for Andrew Stevenson
as candidate for the Gubernstoral chair. lie
fought vaianuy while there a shot in the locker
but the moment he that victory was beyond his
grasp for that cminently distinguished Republican
he with renewed vgor, in look and gesture and
striking the table with uplifted hand, exclaimed,
with burning oloquence on his tongue, Gen
llemen, We have failed, after all our efforts, 10
elect Andrew Stevenson now appeal to you as
Republicans OF this glorious old Commonwealth, TO
Il nj firm and untted. and LET ma .rrN William T..