The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-09-21
MOVEMENTS OF THE DEMOCRACY.

II would be useless for to attempt to lay before
our readers even the tbousandth part of the pro-
cssduxs of Democratic gatherings which We find 10
our exchange papers. And It would be unnecessary
for the same enthusiastic spi per'ades every sec
ton of the Union, and hence We venture 10 say We
have not reader who is not an eyewitness oil Inc
operations and effects of similar proceedings In his
own locality.
Unlike their opponents, the Democrats need no
extraordinary exertions to rouse them' al al points
of the country, to prepare for the discharge Oh ah
important duty at the ballot-boxviz the preserva-
ton of the Government from Federal Whggery-
The only difficulty is 10 restrain the kepuoii-
can, they would cheerfully devote their whole
time. from this to the election, TO the good
work. This should not be--ther time should
be divided between their public da,ies-and
every voier has public duty to perform IN No
wonderland their families. If they attend meetings
10 the night they should attend to their home an''rs
during The day--and vcs versa. We have been led
10 an expression of opinion on this matter form hear
ing thst, in many parts of the country oui Democra-
tic friends have absolutely suspended all business oPe
ra,ions, 10 their zeal for the of the cause
OF ali the causes which have led to the pre- ent uni
vssal rising of the Democracy, we doubt not, the
undeniAbIs purpose of aggression on our rights, by
the British Government, was the leading one. With
her Navy of 800 ships, constantly patrollng our
Atlantic and Pacific coasts; with Canada on our
north, extending westward 10 the Oregon Territory
which she holds; with debt of $Si,OOO,OOO sus-
pended over the Mexican Government, which will
ultimately be the consideration { California, and
coupenta iion for he abandonment Of Texas To the
BIii.h Lion-we say all these acquisitions, and all
her projected acquisitions, clearly prove that our
ancient foe by means Of nsid,ous strategy, has
ceased her aggressions. Yes, We call them Sggres-
sions. Since the last war, silently but constantly,
have tho British mnisters been struggling to crcum-
vent US in diplomacy, by the acquisition of extensive
territory all borders, by controlling the poll
cy Of neighbering governments, "and by all other
means in their power" At length the time has
arrived, when we have awakened to a conscious.
ness of our humiliaing condition. A Ministe-
rial journal in London boldly proclaims that
Great Britain is now an .4me,iean power, that her
American possessions entltle her to controlling in
nusnce in the direction of American affairs And if
We look at the map will find that, what with the
territory in possession the territories she claims and
those she wthholds from u.s. she has hemmed in at
q, points, and absolutely, according 10 her arrogsn,
professions, is the holder Of more American soil
than the United States! Like venomous spider,
shs has essayed TO etter the eagle with her oathsome
web. But the noble bird is preparing to rend asun-
der its bauJs, to soar upward and onward again
And the general uprising OF the Democracy is the
prsl nary 10 that event. Instead Of iilumnst tons
and rejocings in London, anticipated, the
event of the success Of the Federal Bank party in
this county, there will be conformation and gloom
again, Is when the news of the fall of Psckenham
at New Orleans reached the British shores
The British cspr alss will not bail the result of
the impending election the precursor Of the as,p-
ten Of State Debts
The stock-jobber will not hail it as the harbnger
of smother Monster Back, and Of the CELEBRATION
Of the Veto clause from ever glorious Conslitu
ton.
The British Cabinet will not find in it food for ex-
ultation in reference TO the destiny Of Texas, and
the hnal disposition Of Oregon.