The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-05-10
FAIRrAx Cousru, Va, May 6, lst4.


FAlRrAx Cousrr, Va, May 6, ls+4
STA: Living in a retired section Of the country,
and but seldom visiting the city 10 minsic with the
politicians of the day. and thereby be enabled to keep
the acts and doings Of the times and as IN com
mon with my Deighbors, desire TO bring our minds to
4 correct conclusion In regard TO choice out OF The
many distinguished Democrats, whose names are
likely to come before the Convention, as a suitable
candidate for their selection you will, Lope, per-
m, me to submit to you few brief iqnuries in re-
la,ion to the subject matter in question. Mr. Van
Buren, has been my choice up to the publication Of
his recent letter, in relation TO the annex ltion OF
Texas supported him when he was elected, and
sgain in lsi0 when he wasdefeated-but must IN
eandof say, that cannot subscribe 10 the doctrines
contained in the letter, and the poiti al connection
between US be severed, for consider 1t perfect.
useless TO entertain tho purpose Of placing his name
before the American people as a candidate for their
sudrsges; for u useless TO disguise The fact, that
The Democratic party 10, at this time, much divided,
and that the Immediate anucxa ion Of Texas is the
question upon which the election must rest aud that
no candidate unfavorable to il can succesd--it is
gaining in favor rapidly with the people. then re-
sptSuuby why u " udt Nhc Cemoet~sy Nv ""'r
forthwith, concentrate upon the present incumbent,
John Tyler lie has nobly STEPPED forward In behalf OF
this vitality interesting question. The principles upon
which he administers the Government are purely
Democratic. lie has given ample evidence Of his
attachment, to the principles Of the party HIS We
toes Of the Bank bills, by which he has saved the
country from Of the greatest evils that could be
fall il, is alone sufficient TO enti,e him TO high
place In the confidence snd upon the affections Of the
Democracy Of the county. All the other leading
acts Of his Administration have been in accordance
with our principles. Why then, canno, he he made
available for reelection How Is il that he Is so
obnoxious to the Federal, or Clay gentry l. II be-
cause his repuied good luck killed General Iiar-
rison, and thereby he became ceva,ed to the first
Office because his views Of the Constitution (Which
he had sworn 10 supporD would not permit him 10
advocate the monstrous doctrines for which they
contend This same Federal party, who profess to
have elevated Mr. Tyler to his present position
we're fully aware of his opinions ind views in rela-
ton to Bank Of the United States and all the other
important and leading measures upon which II has
been his constitutional duty to act, He has faithfully
and fearlessy discharged this duty, and drawn down
upon his shoulders their wrath and indignation and
how have the Democratic party requtcd him for this
praise worthy and devoted adherence to their princi
plesl Take a retrospective view of the course pur
sued by the organ Of the patty in this city (tbe
Globe.) SO soon its editors discovered Mr. Tyler
pursuing course calculated TO meet the views and
appreciation Of at least the more reasonable portion
OF the Democracy, and thereby would by possibility
ALLEVIATE them from their allegiance to their idol
they forthwith raised the bloody flag, and waged an
unnatural war Of determination against him, which
has continued to the present tirne and take occa-
sion to say that their in this matter was con
demned by large portion OF the Democratic party
in the country, aud think, unders God, jeoparded
their election printers to the House Certain il
that it was a difficult matter TO elect them. regret
to say that believe such /. the devotion Of the edi
tors of the Globe to Mr.. Van Burcns aspirations to
the Presidency, that they would not abandon him II
they believed he would not carry the vote OF one
State in the Convention; it really accounts 10 man
worship. I, myself, am Democrat Of the Jencrso-
man order. 10 for measures, not for men; there
fore, as Mr. Van Buren, is opposed TO one most deep
ly interesting measure which | advocate, I cannot
20 for him and as have carefully observed Mr.
Tylers course, and conscientousy believe his prn-
epe sound upon ali the other leading measures, and
the unAinching advocate for the Annexation Of Tex
as, | feel bound to sustain him in my feeble way,
and fondly hope that Delegates will be sent To tho
Convention unpcdged, untrammcllcd by party pre-
dect ons and left free to act as circumstances may
justify; and they will doubt be enabled TO present
to the People an acceptable candidate, regardless Of
the denuncistiops Of the Globe. II is my solemn
conviction, from mature reflection, that none other
but man decidedly and Internationally favorable
to the immediate annexation Of Texas, can succeed
IN the approaching contest The present incumbent
has shown mscIf fit Tor the occasion lie has fear
essly thrown himself into the breach. which others
have avoided, and all who concur in opinion with
him, as to the expediency Of this measure, it seems
TO my mind in justice called upon to rally to his
support. I was one of those who opposed his