The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-02-11
Coyrsspondsnes Of the Nashville Union.


solved lis conductors are 10 rush on in their harsh
Liberal aud unwarrsntsble course towards Pres.
dent Tyler. As Republican, truly anxious for the
harmony and united leuOn Of the whole democratic
party, cannot help rvgretting this painful circum-
stance, and feel justified in commenting with some
severity upon the dieiaOriaI tone and ndrscreet con-
duct Of that press, whose course might be dgui-
fed and far more influential. An intelligent cores
pondent Of the Madsonian, whose letter appeared in
that paper on yesterday is not lar from the secret
when he says the political Spectators will have every
thing arranged for President Polk TO 90 on and I'D.
minister the affairs Of Government as soon he gets
TO Washington CITY, They are moving heaven
and earth" To accomplish thai very thing assure you,
and the extract Of the letter just alluded 10 is we'll
timed rebuke Of the Globe aud will, | uust, bring II
to is "sobsr second thought" srag jacket is al
ready prepared for President Polk, but whether be
will deign 10 wear il But this extra
ordinary proceeding, regret 10 say, is not confined
10 the Globe, and It's peculiar friends and followers
Other journals, generally so LIBERAL and always patri
otto, have engaged, In a manner, IN the yoca-
ton, and thTO themselves into the dust OF the
lee.
Because, forsooth, President Tyler has thought pro-
per To nominate Col. Folks brother as a gentleman
well qualified 10 ill the appointment Of Charge To
Naples, some OF the nervous managers have become
dreadfuly alarmed and snrsged, BY turns declaring
that here Is collision" between the closing admin
istratlon and President Polk. Even the Richmond
Enqu is seized with violent spdsn, at the idea that
MIR. Tyler should have yentured upon such n0m-
nation, and pTocans TO tho world that lis editors
"pslned" al the circumstance, and 4" can scarcely
bring themselves 10 credit" such state OF things -
What lively and generous sympathy for the retiring
administration! What palernaI sOcitude is felt for
the President elect
But this is not all. You need not be surprised to
learn that an nsIdious movement has b. EN- made IN
the House, having some connection apparently with
the nomination alluded to, but really foe the purpose
Of charging corrupt collision" between Mr.. Tyler
aud his successor TO the cad that hue and cry may
be rung through the country that will compel the lat
ter TO discard from his confidence every prominent
friend Of the former. As the Nashville writer says
however, they little know the character Of the man.
who Is TO guide the helm OF State for the next four
years He, whose Roman courage and virtue CARR
ed him so triumphantly through the fiery Ordeas Of
his past career, will hardly be ntmldaed by the die
tstoral counsels and oyerweening remOnstrances Of
those who seek to orssiaH him before he Is installed
Al elevated selfrespect IS Of the brightest
ments OF his character, which is still more strongly
fortified by the Purest patriotism, and a clear, we'll
balanced Judgment. Thus arrayed with an impene
trable armour, he will be equally secure from the
smiles ofsmoothfaced protesting friends, from the
bold attempts Of known enemies.
l. for one, have no fears for the safety and honor
Of the country while James h Polk presides its
destnies. According TO the test Of the immortal JEFF
ierson, he has long since been pronounced "hones,
he finds himself surrounded by difficulties and EN-
bsrrassments let him at take counsel of bis own
quiet conscience and Of those ennobIng virtues that
have illustrated his whole life, both public and pr-
vste. He is aware that il would be vain to fstter
himself with the hope Of reposng always upon bed
of roses, even in the White House He will have
the hercuean task Of pleasing all the agnais Of his
party-from the north, south, east and west This,
am sure, he will exert himself 10 do, far hui
man power could accomplish it, Ia dscharging the
first and most important duty that will devove upon
hm-that of forming his cabnet-if he succeed in
giving universal satisfaction he will indeed have
10 thank his stars for such felicity of fortune
As the hunbest member, therefore, Of the great De-
mocratic family who proudly rejoice at his exalta-
ton to the highest honor Of the Republic, beg leave
TO remind him Of that noble maxim:
"--Be Just and fear not:
Let all the ends thou am'st at be thy country's;
Then ii thou faIlst,
Thou fall'st a blessed martyr"
almost envy your fortunate lot in being permitted
| to breathe such an atmosphere as you do mean
the atmosphere of the Hermitage chosen and en-
deared spot Of earth in our Eden land, on which the
concentrated affections Of grateful millions are be.
slowed, and which "seems to be hallowed by charm
| from the skies" Let us thank an overrulng Provi-
dence that the days Of the aged patriot have been
heightened out to witness the full consunma lion of his
hopes in the late signal and redeemiDg triumph of the
L
principles which constituted the solid basis Of his
| distinguished administration. | thank Heaven for
sparDg HIM long enough to stamp his immortal seal
OF appreciation upon the great question of annexa-
ton, as well as the authentic seal of his reprobaon
| upon his heartess aud wretched defamers who So
laced themselves with the thought that he would,
long since, have been Consigned to his grave.
| ask you, my dear sir, in the uniegned sincerity
| of my soul, what would have been the fate Of the
Democratic party at the end of the last campaign, if
we had been deprived of the happy and pervading
influence of that revered patriot and sagei Let US
calmly reflect for moment upon the actual condition
Of our party few months ago, and see how nearly
it was brought TO the brink Of destruction The dis
cordant elements of the democracy were in violent
commotion everywhere. The great federal party,
with Mr. Clay at their head, had put themselves in
battle array, without note of dissension in their
ranks Every well informed and true hearted patriot
saw the danger which threatened our republican in
s,itutions-the rich inheritance bequeahed us by
our revolutionary fathers, and sealed with their blood
The crisis was one of deep and thrilling excite
ment-the interests and responsibilities it involved
were tremendous, and the woful results " it'll which
it was fraught were of the most alarming character
such, indeed, as filled the expanded bosom of the
old hero patriot with irrepressibe apprehensions.-
On that momentous occasion, his noble spirit threw
oil the paralyzng encumbrances OF age and mfr
nifty, and rose fully to the great emergency. He
appealed to his long tried friends and compatriots
throughout the Union; presented TO their eyes the
gathering cloud which overhung the Democratic
party, and then called upon them, with the warn ng
voice of Cassandra, to rally like men, in one solid,
united and unconquerabe phaanx, and rescue the
Government, once more, from the lawless crap Of
the Goths and Vsndals. He saw, with an eagles
ken, what the crisis demanded and his mighty spirit,
lowering DER his country, cheered the hearts and
nerved the arms of the whole Democracy He saw
and acknowledged the high and commanding position
OF President Tyler, and with his characteristic frank
ness and magnanimity declared his abiding confidence
in his republican purity, and in his patriotic efforts
and ability to secure the triumph of the Democratic
party.
| The result we we'll know. His ardent hopes and
wishes were gioriousy fulfilled and with an over.
flowing heart he exclaimed "now the Republic will
| last forever !"
Whatever others may think or say | devoutly
pledge myself 10 that country the measure Of whose
glory he has thrice filed, to teach my children
to lisp his name with delight, and to revere his ex-
allied virtues with holy devotion. He has already a