The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-01-16

and reve nm Tor every wofk-and al no uls hP'tSe"
lalipsS Of the People Ia another field ofsersee facuous-
" refuse their cooperation in well devised
for the common good-Day, though thoy pile up oD-
structons mountain high In his way according TO the
power they exercise under the prescriptions OF the
same Constitution, il is a common error TO suppose
that 10 the responsibilities of the Legislative branch
Of the Government is found the beat security for the
| successful and benehcent action OF the Government
The proofs OF this have OF late, thiokened upon
our observation, as we have seen Chief Magistrate,
in and untred position, standing at the helm,
il true, by the provisions Of the Constitution in res
pect of contingency ioreseen by A. but not contem-
plated by the people IN has person-standing there
fore, as President without party"-the unoi-
tending object of envy, OF Jealousy Of earopposed
in his best efforts illuminated in regard Of his purest
intentions and reviied in reference his best actions,
opposed without reason and prosecuted without STUNT
his slightest errors real or apparent, set IN note
book, learned aud conned by rote" 10 cast into ms
teethwe have this faithful public servant sus-
tanned alone by conscious rectude OF motive, a
noble fortitude Of purpose and firm reliance on the
intelligence and justice OF the people, laying fast hold
upon the Constitution and putting forth the energies
Of lofty intellect, march ienressy and honestly
IN the way of his duty, from triumph 70 triumph,
from achievement to achievement, aud verifying, in
the extent of the attainment accomplished and the be-
ngnity of his administration as felt throughout tue
wide borders of the landai that we have heren as
crbed 10 the eminent place he occupies, when hled
by an able, honest, upright man How, then, shall
we measure, fellow citizens the importance OF the
subject which, forms the principal object OF inquiry
with ALL and the interest OF which is to be height
eDed as the period OF ITS final decision draws near
We aude, of course, t, the Presidential election.
And why need offer apology for submitting TO our
countrymen the views we entertain on matter so
vital to us all as American citizens
We then invoke your sober attention, without pre-
JUDGE and without parliaIty to what about 10
say, and promise for ourselves, we know our
hearts, 10 speak TO you IN the spirit Of sincerity,
the language of TaurH. lie who discusses, with Ell
feet, question 20 big of moment ous consequence,
spurns the counsels Of dupcty and sinks the pa, tsa
IN the patriot.
We said we are Republicans Of the Jeilerson
school. The gre / number of are those " ho have
for the most part acted with the { SO called) Demo
cratic party Of the present day Many of held this
relation in the memorable conflict OF parties in 1910
We are now all the supporters OF the existing Admin
-traon, aud, every of US The advocates of John
Tyler in the approaching Presidential canvass. We
regard the next election second III import ance-in
The variety and magnitude OF The Interests which II
nvolyes--to one which has preceded it since the
formation Of the Government. We consider II in
some respects peculiar and therefore, addressing IL
sell with peculiar claims To the consideration of the
people his at once appears II WE recuT to The ma
ture of the cont ST of ls4O, which resulted ia the
| triumph of he Wing the Democratic party, 10
the principles and measures which divided the respect
i've parties IN that memorable struggle, and to the
singular series of events which followed ii. The
long and fierce contest Of the two great parties had
alalDtu IN lctD It's CulmlnutlDg point. he dc m
ocratic having departed numerous Instances from
the old and venerated landmarks Of Republicanlsn,
found itself weakened at the critical period by the
seces ion, at different tines Of many OF lis best and
luest members. The Federalists defeated in al
previous trials dslodge their ad, ersares from the
high places of power, while advocating their ow n
doctrines ard avo"ing their principles, now
braeed themselves up for last and powerful eff TT
denied their own principles and Iurposes-rejected
Their own FEDERAL errofs-proiessed the faith and
tpH of Il.r, III a.
own champions from the field of COM petition and I'M
furled new banner, inscribed with the honored
names of Harrison and Tyler They "stooped to
conquer as they said, and they conque ed. Ii they
won the berest sictery achieved, II became So
through their own attempt to perpetate the mos, stu
Pendous fraud ever essayed-and that through the
fundamentally OF one who, equally a stranger TO
their purpose Of deception and TO every faint of dir
honor, refused to be the agent of their crime albeit
he had bren the organ OF their triumph. John t. Ter
was Republican lie was then had even been is
now Republican. The SURFACES of every federalisl
IN the land would avail nothing change his nature
and hts cbaiaclef. Hence the Vetoes OF Al. These
official acts, their attendant crcunsta noes their con-
sequences the effects they wroug ht UPON The oppos
ing Parues, Their influence temporary and peTman ent
upon the great interests of the countryal this is ia
mllar t. tie memory If every man we address -
While the indignant and felted fires of federalism
kinded the burning ofges that "lil up more clearly
The path OF has duty, he loud and honest paudts of
democracy redeemed from The bondage thus cuhninl-
y prepared Tor IT, cheered the heart nd fortified ia,
stern resolves OF this faithful man t. walk firmly IN
That path lie has pursued II with unshrihking cuur
| age and never-waverng constancy. And here fr-
low-citIzens we are constrained ask how can aDy
ruo-iearied Democrat eyade the obligation thus es-
tabished by this great and good man How shall
his name and conduct be adequately ,indicated by
his country, except 10y the defnve and unques ION
able expression of the popular cce in his behalf J.
how otherwise ale noble Actions such these 10 be
recorded ior the limitation OF future statesmen who
may be similarly snuatedl Shall II lie Tor this mighty
people, vel IN their infancy thus early to veny the
accusation, which have held as slandcrous thai
publics are ungfatefulP What example will II be for
our chlldren-whGt mt t. brave and gen
erous and patriotic bearing # this generation of boast
ed Enlightenment shall turn with Indifference and ne
geci from an exhibition Of moral grandeur and unaf
iecied PATRIOTISM which, treat ii as zoe may will lllu-
inmate that page OF und yng hlst ~ to which 1t shall
belong, with lustre sublime resple ndant and in,- |
mortal NO corrupt design-Eo selniercsted 10 icy |
no venal exPedienis OF ours-leadlng US to over.
look the merits Of these gor Gus actions-can chance
The nature oithat bright historic record. he Disgrace
OF ingraulode TO a beneiactor may belong To- our
names, but has deeds are already written and m cha
raciets which chnnot be blOted out
II the shame and the misfortune of our day that
selfish and irresponsible partial organizations have
usurped the popular prerogatiye-baye obtained as |
cend ncy over the will Of the people, and do inpu. |
IDENTIFY and successfully invade the privilege and pow
ers OF the ballot box itself When and where THE
daring enterprise began-how il has grown and ,hriv
en-, and swollen to its fearful magnitude-how it now
rears its nsolent front before the face of the neon
and dehes their power and laughs at their calamity
all this IS known to you, fellow citizens as well and
as certainly as TO us. The delegate system What il
~ Go back TO the era Of the Ruekerifes and lei IL
answer. Look at the recent proceedings Of a certain
"Swacl"e Convention and note their responses .
Marx The eratlons Of squads of politicians and eo,,
OF selfish demagogues, in oil the cities towns and
villages OF the wide land they handle me tools (which
knaves do work with" carry out their stratagems and
pack her periodical conyentions-and let them an
s~er The delegate system A system of extended
fraud, deception and wrong in the name of Demo
cracy cheating the people, and making them the I'M
whiting Instruments Of their own oppression Even
has II pol.nued The fnnnI.I.. u