Norfolk Gazette And Publick Ledger

Remarks by the New-York Courier.

That the hope of successfully resisting the ravages of democracy would now be a desperate one, we are not disposed to dispute; and therefore, we do not perceive the use of further conflict. That democracy will hereafter be secure, whatever may be the pranks it plays, or the atrocities it perpetrates, is most decidedly our opinion. And that those who are willing to become tools and instruments in the hands of power, may now safely calculate on ample rewards, seems not less indisputable, unless indeed the sow should have more pigs than teats. But there is a remedy even for that--offices may be as much multiplied as they have been, & salaries increased. There can be no danger in doing either : for the people have declared their decided approbation of such measures. Nor can there be much danger of interruption. When the people may have accidentally withheld power, it may be usurped. If some paltry apology can but be devised for it. For this too, the people have unquestionably sanctioned. We are therefore, very sincere in declaring our belief, that all those who look forward to office, and are indifferent about the means of procuring it, will do well to continue in what Solomon Southwick calls "the ranks of liberty." And therefore, we cannot but admire Southwick's prudence in fawning at the feet of Tompkins and Monroe. And we think also, that Jacob Radcliff cannot do a better thing for the concern, than to prevail upon Judge Spencer and De Witt Clinton to shake hands. After which the latter may be Governor, Radcliff Mayor, the lovely Tompkins having first been translated to Washington. Let Richard Hatfield be appointed corporation attorney, and then he and Mr. Recorder Riker may live in perfect "Harmony upon my honor," the old Clintonian difficulty notwithstanding. In this way, Burr-ites and Lewisites, Clintonians and Coodies, the ancient sons of Tammany, and the modern Apostates, may all live together, enjoying their good things, without any apprehension of being disturbed by the people. For whatever may be their conduct--whether they make unnecessary war, unprepared--or conclude a peace, without accomplishing any thing; whether they pile up a mountain of national debt, or overwhelm the country with taxes; whether they retain office by usurpation--or raise its emoluments by increased salaries, the people will be sure to be pleased, if it is only called Republicanism! And if there be among us, any who, witnessing the almost invariable success of this strange imposture, and hankering after the leeks and onions of office, can harden themselves so effectually, as to be sensible to the contempt of men, whom they, at least, know to be honest and honorable, they have nothing to do, but to abjure the principles in which they believe, and to abandon the associates they respect, and they will assuredly receive their reward. And, what must be peculiarly gratifying, Solomon Southwick will "hail them as brothers!"