The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-01-08

WAsmsSorok, Jan. 30, 1873
DsAR S,s : II is the constant habit OF those who
wish To 1p0ss upon the people at the expense Of
truth and patriotism, for the sake OF maturing their
selfish and msrcensry ends, always TO place IN The
front Of the picture well known object Of at
traction To divert the public eye, and ufn II ASIDE
from the real design which stands cioaked beneath
The nimsy covering which arthcs and intrigue put
on il. Politicians for years past have blazoned forth
The military achievements Of this and That hero,
nc asons why public Office and honor should be con
lsrred upon him. sot for any real desire which they
might have felt for doing justice ~ merit, or melting
10 il lis proper reward but solely with the view Of
forming themselves into distinct and separate party
take their chance among others OF like character
for acquiring the exclusive jurisdiction aud distrbu-
ton Of the spells Of office. That such have been the
motives Of many woud-be patriots during the con-
tests for political power in which, Generals Jackson
and Harrison were engaged, no one at all acquainted
with the events Of the day will pretend to deny but
10 say that those who filled up the measure Of
their countrys glory by their exploits ON the field Of
battle, were noe entitled TO all the praise and honor
which their country subsequently conferred upon
them, would indeed be transgressing the rules vi
both Justice and truth. They fought for and defend
ed the lives property and liberty Of their fellow
zens at the risk Of ter own, and we're consequently
rewarded for it in due course Of time
But, sir, what shalt be said OF one Who has already
sat upon the elevated seat Of public Distinction
without being entitled to il through any act Of his
Of his country Moreover, sir, what must we think
when We see few men, ambitious Of gain, but reck-
less Of principle, urge, with all the force peculiar to
those who have claims on both the attention and re-
spcct of their fellows, man forward for the high
and responsible trust Of Chief Magistrate of these
United States, who not only has not fought and de-
Tended his country against invading foe, but, on
the contrary, has actually refused to remunerate
those BY his vote legislator, who fought and
COZ qucrcd the enemy during the last war; Let
nt
tho candidate Of the sold Hunkers" OF New York
Martin Fan Buren, assert il, without fear Of con-
tradction, that Martin Van Buren,, on the 18th day
Of March, 1919, voted, as Chairman Of special
committee, against compromising the crew Of the
American frgate Constitution, for capturing the Br-
tish frigatcs Guerrero and Java and that, in the
same vote, were involved the like denial TO the
Of the soop of war Wasp, for her victory over the
British sIoop of war Froc.
II any one should doubt what here assert let him
look at the record in the published debates of the
New York Legislature, under the date given above,
and nc will find the following extracts among the
printed proceedings, which copy refbatin, ct Hera
tim
"WEDNEspAY, March 18th, 1873 Whereas, the bril-
liant victories achieved by gallant Navy the
commencement Of the present war with Great Br.
tain, while they reflect lustre upon the American
name and exalt the national character, demonstrate
the wisdom and patriotism which created and foster
ed navy, and manifested 10 the National Govern
ment The great importance Of increasing our naval
strength; and whereas JUS ice requires, and sound
policy demands, that the successful efforts of our
brave and gallant seamen should receive the re-
ward due TO their vaor and heroism, and which have
greatly redounded 10 the honor and promoted the
terest of their country thereby aiordiog them the
strongest proof OF sincere determination the part
OF the National Government TO reward daring and
enterprise to encourage naval exploits, and TO pro-
mote the establishment OF navy adequate TO protect
our commerce.
This Legislature, impressed with the importance
of the consideration, learn with deep and re-
greet that the House Of Repre- sentatiyes of the Con-
gress OF he United States have refused any compen-
saton TO the commander, officers and crew. of the
frgate Constitution, for the great skill and bravery
displayed in capturing the British frgate Guerrero
decision which, unless abaDd, ned, will equally
brace second instance OF the same frgate calamity
capturing and destroying another British frigate
Also, the splendid victory obtained by the sloop OF
war the Wasp over the British vessel of war the
Frolc Thus tending to damp the ardor Of our brave
mariners, and TO weaken their confidence in the JUS
tice and liberay Of their own Government; there
fore,
=" Resolved, unanimously, That the Senators of the
State in the Seoale Of the United States and the Re
presenati'es Of the Stale in the House OF Represen-
tahves OF the United States be- and they hereby
ieqnertrd to use their sfios 10 procure such law
laws 10 be passed by he Congress of the United
States granting to the commanders officers and crews
OF the Consultation frigae and the Wasp soop ofwar
hb,ral aud just remuneration for capturing the BIZ
ish igses the Goerriere and the Java and the soop-
oi-wsr Frolic, thereby cours cing renewal of brit
Ian, and GLORIOUS exploits
Such Is The man whom the wire-puers of the C;l,be
parry want TO palm OF again upon the people as De-
mocrstic candidate for the PRESIDENCY The Ia rases
OF that party may succeed III giving him the no,oins-
uon IN May neat bot he be elected Presi-
dent by all The means at their disposal The people
won have MIN at any price whatsoeyer
The Zases,ilIe Aurora, which has Jus, hauled
down his name, on this very subject, says
We are frequently asked the qse-,iop. wha,
has Mr.. Van Buren, done, To lay the Democratic
parry under Particular obligations 10 bring him again
before them for their suifragcsi We have the
answ'r' ana sterco'ypd at that The Wings
cheated him out of his election in Ist0' Tb,.
IS The ready answer this is the frat the most prom
inent aud the only strong reason that /, urged why
nc should be The Democratic nominee No one even
Prc'ends that he has by his speeches or bis pen In m
whoe me, been the means Of adding picsyunes
worm TO The ,eicnce and literature Of our country
neither mechanism, agriculture music or the fine
arts, can be considered under any obligations TO Mr.
van buren, Tor improvements he has ever made or
suggested. lie has never distinguished himself in
INC cabinet or The held, at home abroad and Ia
all The ofhcal stations he has been hopored th ana
the advantages he has enjoyed 10 accomplish il, be
mas never shared The confidence and kind affections
oil The people, not even In small degree when com
pared with his 'illustrious predecessor
The "Miamian" of the Goth ult remarhing on IN,
foregoing which II copies, also says, in reply
These are all plain matters of fact, known and
believed by great majority of the Democratic marty
u we have looked into the Auroras hand we beg
PARDON
~ =" confidently said The Calhoun party urt rofnc for
denoy.
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