The Daily Madisonian

THE MADISONIAN:
Washington City

WEDNESDAY EVENING, APRIL 2, 1845.

"HONOR BRIGHT!"

We are told that the cry for "Tyler blood" increases, and that the ultra political blood-hounds demand the extinction of the race, or at least every Republican who befriended the author of the Bank vetoes, as a condition requisite to secure their friendship to the Administration. We understand, however, that there is one solitary, towering, gigantic statesman, who has "no concealments," and whom we have regarded as the implacable foe to all who were not the foes of the late administration, quite emphatic in his condemnation of the bloody deeds perpetrated, and to be perpetrated, by the ruthless executioners.

Whether the above rumors and assertions be well-founded or not, it can do no harm to keep the "powers that be" in remembrance of the services performed by the class of Republicans who are said to be doomed to political death.

We copy the following from the Richmond Enquirer, of August 23d, 1844:

MR. TYLER

We are satisfied, that every Democrat will rejoice at the open, manly withdrawal of Mr. Tyler from the Presidential canvass. We congratulate our country on the important fact, and thank him sincerely for the fine spirit he displays. The Shockoe Association of this city have offered him their thanks for his decision—and we have no doubt, that every friend of the Democratic party will fully participate in the warm feelings which they express. The field is now clear of every embarrassment. It is Polk or Clay—Federalism or Republicanism?—The State Rights or the Latitudinous School—the Bank, high Protective Tariff, Distribution and the other heresies of Clay's Clique—or the good old principles of the Virginia School. What Democrat can hesitate between them?

The Madisonian comes forward to express in most decided language the determination of Mr. Tyler's friends to give H. Clay "a complete overthrow."

We join the Madisonian in the resolution—and call upon the whole, united Democratic party to co-operate rate in this glorious war in support of the true principles of the Republic; and in opposition to the arrogant and proscriptive Dictator.

The following are the Shockoe resolutions referred to:

The Shockoe Association of the city of Richmond, having just understood from the address of John Tyler, Esq., to his "Friends throughout the Union, that he has withdrawn his name from the Presidential canvass, cannot forbear expressing their cordial thanks for the services which he has rendered to his country, and for this last act, which is so well calculated to bind together the Democratic party of the Union. They view it as an evidence of that earnest determination which Mr. Tyler feels, to promote the success of his Democratic principles, and to accomplish "the final overthrow" of Henry Clay and his Federal principles.

Resolved, therefore, That the Shockoe Association pledge themselves to unite with the friends of Mr. Tyler in the most strenuous efforts to restore the full ascendency of the Republican principles of Virginia—and to defeat the disastrous election of Henry Clay.

Resolved, That the President of this Association be requested, in our name, to transmit a copy of the preceding resolution to the President of the United States, as an evidence of the respect we feel for his decided conduct on this occasion, and for his noble attachment to the re-annexation of Texas; and that we hereby cordially give the right hand of fellowship to all his friends.