The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1845-04-01
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As it seems TO be pretty generally taken tor
granted by others 1--WE shall not credit II yeD |
that Mr. Polk has iually determined upon the |
adoption of career Of sanguinary proscrp- |
ton, unprecedented in the annals Of our Gov |
eminent, involving in destruction all those
thousands and tens of thousands Of indomitable |
and untsrrifabie Republicans who, bidding
defiance to the tyrsnnical Jscobips, sustained
President Tyler in all his struggles 10 preserve
the Constitution-as well the moderate
Wings who were not molested by previous Ad-
minislrations-it seems that favorable oppor-
tunity is presented for reminding the present
Cabinet, the President himself, and some OF the
distinguished individuals who are known TO be
their influential advisers, Of the obligations they
are under TO that class Of true Republicans which
adhered to Mr.. Tyler through all his persecu-
lions. and TO impress upon them the injury that
would be sustained by prescribing them, as well
as the inefisceabie dishonor, personal well as
POLITICAL thar would attach TO the contrivers, as
well as to the execulioners, of such an iniqitous
proceeding. That our press has been pro-
scribed in a very small way, is no less true than
that we are willing to bear the deprivation
without murmur. Ii is for Others we speak
for the future success Of the Republican party
and not for ourself We have no favors to ask,
and do no, expect any TO be bestowed. We
only desire to see the integrity Of the party pro-
perly preserved and maintained, in the persons
elevated to power.
The day before Mr. Tyler's withdrawal as
Presidential candidate, the following leading ed
itorial article appeared in the Richmond En-
quirer:
From the Richmond Enquirer
DEMOCRATIC UNION
Not long since ventured to express our opinion
about the great importance of complete reunion of
the old Republican Party. After acknowledging the
many and signal services which had been rendered
by President Tyler TO the Democracy, we appealed
TO him and his friends to unite with their Republican
brethren, assuring them that they would be received
by the friends Of Polk and Dallas "wi,h cordially,
confidence and Joy" With scarcely dissenting
voice, the Democratic press of the Union has re-
echoed these sentiments; and no one doubt
that il is the ardent wish of the Republican Party
that Mr.. Tyler and his friends should cooperate with
us as brethren and as equals" We have not time
OF sPsCo many QUOTATIONS. OUT we VIII refer to
tho views of two Democratic journals, one in the
North, the other in tho South. The New York Dem
ocrst says: Almost every Democratic paper we
open, responds to our Recommendation of union and
harmony in the Democratic ranks obpion TO the pos
energy and zeal for the future. Throw open the
doors Of Tammany Hall, broadly for all the friends
Of John Tyler TO enter-pass the word throughout
the State and Union, that we and indirisibe
that the old Democracy is again united and power
fai, and We shall then sweep every thing before t''
The Nashville Union, speaking doubt the views of
all our friends in Tennessee, quotes our article and
most able editorial Of the Boston Post endorsing
our statements, and says in regard 10 BOTH awe par
tciPate IN their noble sentmsnts--we profess equal
good fellowship with ALL who go for our common
principles" Our talented friend of the Pennsylya-
nlan" was pleased also 10 confirm the statements we
expressed. Our humble views have also received
the full appreciation of patriot statesman, than
whom no one possesses fully the affection nd
confidence Of the whole Democratic PARTY In
letter Of the Gath July, he says, Mr. Tylers with
drawal, at once, would unite all the Democrats into
one family, without distinction This would render
our victory easy and certain, by bringing Mr. Tyler,
friends into the support Of POLK and DALLAS
received as brethren by them and their friends
former differences forgotten-and all cordially united
once more in sustaining the Democratic candidates
had such confidence in Mr. Tylers good sense and
patriotism, that was sure he would withdraw in dine
time, ss believed him to be a good Democrat ),
Qs 1t necessary for US to specify the man of iron
nerve, whose pen indited these sentencesO We
appeal, then, to the patriotism of John Tv
Ter, and we invoke him, in the name of 10
Democracy of the Union, to place his third
and final veto upon the Bank Of the United States
by uniting with u.s. his old Republican States Rights,
and anti Bank friends and thereby insurine the 40
feat Of the DrcTAroR, who would re-establish this
corrupt and despot corporation upon the frapmens Of
the Consultation and the ruins Of American Liber,v
1t was James X. Polk, who declared upon the aoor
Of Congress, The question is, whether we .b,U
have a Republic without Bank, or Bank
without Republic Noble and glorious sent;.
ment as brief and beautiful as true and eloonen,
and presenting, in bold relief the dreadful rooss,
qnencss from which we were saved by The nor.J
frmness and patriotic voices Of John Tyler All
now, in the madness Of diss ppointed ambi,,on ,ho
Dictator would trampIe upon the iundamen t,j I,w
and strike from it's provisions the great conserva,vn
Veto of the Constitution. Here, alse President ~
Ter and Mr.. Polk concur in opinion Col Poll az,
is the bold and manly advocate of the immediate re
annexation OF Iexssj whilst Mr.. Clay opposes the
acquisition Of Texas, as dangerous, ine1pedien, .nd
unwise This acquisition we regard as Of the hoh.
est Importance 10 the whole country and .o 10.
President Tyler snd, standing as his name eys, |
mus, pre- emnently in glorious identity with m; |
great measure, hls most bitter foe could SCARCELY ~
pect him TO do otherwise than oppose the eIect,oo &c
nan, who stands in conflict with his own pat,io.
views, as regards this great American question IN;
nally Mr Folk {. well as President Tyler is devoted
70 ,he rgns and union OF the States whilst the yio
tent ana proscriptve course, the dictatori,I ,nd A.
poc temper OF Mr.. Clay, connected with n. &C.,,
dating doctrines and ultra measures. miob, ..J.
that blessed Union, which IL the nr;de .nJ hs'
every true American The appeal III, L.ppoo'
msse, s TO the patriotism Of John Tyl.y Th. We
uve- which We present are public mo,;vs.",,rs
81. 1870. s"o cn.ns~sssss. We ssk hin TO co.e 70 |