The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-01-29
Correspondence OF the Msdisonisn.
Prss YAs, lN.Y.l Jan. Is, ls4a.

DxAR Sra | have watched the course oil recent
political events with much solieiiude. The meeting
Of Congress, with its Developments, was looked 10
by the country with anxiety That event has Trans
PRED and the results begin 10 show themselves The
beginning Of the end has passed away and II IS clear
that the end will be disastrous TO the Republican
party as he beginning was unfair and unjust II
seems to be conceded that Martin Van Buren, is TO be
the nominee Of the Baltimore Convention, advertised
10 be held in May next and il is not to be disguised
that il is just about certain that he will be most in
gloriou,iy beaten. The tone of public feeling indi-
Gates such result The aspect OF the political hori-
xon foretells IT, by signs not be mistaken 1t is
crying shame tina, il il So and nothing but the most
sgregous folly and shorts ghtedness could have pro-
duced it. One year ago--yes, six months ago, every
advantage was in the hands OF the Demos attic party;
the firm, noble, and hgh-minded conduct Of John
Tyler had secured beyond all dispute, the aseendenoy
of Republican principles. And with all these ad-
yantages thus secured ii seems that the madness and
folly Of few will (if it has not already prepare
the way for disgraceful rout next fail The gem
eral disaffection which is exhibited all over the
country in the ranks Of the party the cold apathy
with which the People listen 10 the fact that the
Little Magician" is more to head the forces,
are indications not to be mistaken aud those who
pretend to disregard or deny them WILL too late, find
they are the sure precursors Of defeat
1t is idle 10 deny that Mr. Van Buren, was,
and never will be, popular leader have hereto
fore stated and re-affirm, that the People do not
love the man, No system of machney can create
enthusiasm, no drilling call out the warm, cordial
feelings Of the heart IN his favor. The mass of the
party may, and probably will, support him; but
there enough, more Than enough, to defeat him.,
badly and hopeessly who never will vote for him. -
In the State Of New York, have no doubt, he will
fall behind the vote of 1910. There are thousands
who supported him then--not because they liked the
man, but the party-who now boldly say that il is too
much to ask them again TO sustain him, and who will
either remain neutral, or openly vote for Mr. Clay
1t won't do to say MIR. Van Buren, unfairly dealt
by in '40hat false issues forced on the coun-
try, and that justice demands his nomination Strange
justice, which requires SO great sacrifice truly
magnanimous TO place the Republican party in a
position from which il will require years TO redeem il
Is it true then that because lie beaten shame
fully beaten--D 40, that he must now be put for
ward to be second time, worse and more disgrace
fully defeated That would be justice with ven.
comprehension.
The sympa,hes Of the People are, without doubt
with he Republican party and with popular leader
they would most glo iousiy sweep the board; but to
choke these sympl.hies TO force back the Hing hearts
Of the People, by warning with their prejudices, by
forcing upon them a man whom they do not like, Is
too much, aud is of profound regret 10 thou
sands of true-heared Republicans all the coun
try. There is more than regre-there IS indignation
which will not be appeased nor controlled.
There seems to be very mania OF madness on the
par, Of those who, by foul means or fair, have OBJ
tanned the control of the pary-a reckessness
which, Of itself, would ruin any cause. Not only dc
they boldly defy, but absolutely spurn, men as good
and true as themselves-yes, purer and better and
probably, therefore, spurned, denounced and driven
away The course of The Globe, lis dctatorla
bearing, its unmany attacks, its naughty Of de
hance and its vndicive spirit, has al enaied thou
sands and tens Of thousands of high. minded, indie
penden, Republicans, who will not brook insult, nol
tamely consent to be rode over rough shod Conyen
ion may meet, and in solemn mockery Of the wishes o
The People, nominate Martin Van Buren-all this
easy matteI-but Presidents not so easily made
No spirits stirring thusissm will 60 out from tina
Convention, TO rouse the People-no voice to kind
even the fire of 40, will proceed from that body
The action of that Convention will be chilling, rattle
than enlivenin s-@ilI damp the already apalhelic
feeling, and drpress the spirits OF the Republican
party still more. These are my honest convictions
after careful survey Of the whole field. WRIT
more IN sorsoE than in anger, for should like to g.
into the contest with John Tyler, Colonel Johnson,
L.si, Cas- to head the battle front Then we sou'
have gallant fight and gloriou, yicIory-ihsn W
would sound the batle-cry, and go into the contes
with beating hearts and high hopes. As II is, W
mast fold our aras-witness the total rout Of gu
forces, and then, as II TO add insult TO injury, b
cody told All this is necessary in order to rer
der justice TO Martin Van Buren,.
A DEMOCRAT