The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1840-09-22
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.oyERNoR TYLER IN WASHINGTON

|eoNERNOR - Lrn IN " -
! nj. c;,zens of Washington had the gratifca-
. seeing among them on Friday last, their
,-,;ngnished well-tried, and evcr-trusted friend,
Ann TYLER of Virginia, Vice President elect
,be United States, as he may now be regard
!, He was on his way TO attend the great
c,nysntion of the People, which will be held IN
,,,nbus Ohio. on the 25th inst. Having
,ll,d reluctant assent to the urgent socita-
u his felow-citzens Of that State Co
NM, TYLER has not engaged personally IN the
contest which now agitates the whole
, He. rs well as General Harrison, has
.,bbited an example which we trust wlll ever
4. followed by the candidates Tor the highesl
AL n the rilt Of the People. The course OF
s,se tu.a eminent men, in this respect, cannot
AN !, conciliate the appreciation OF the candid
nh, n,tr;o,ic Of all parties. II stands out
/, hrioht contrast with the conduct OF PRESIDENT
yoo Pnren and his busiy -employed electloneer-
II, Secretaries. We are happy TO state, that
Governor TYLER, though still feeble from recent
,,1,.no.i,;on. i gaining strength daily. lie Is
IN excellent spirits and during the short time
we had The pleasure of spending with him, his
lasbipg eve. and the full, expressive tones OF
h, eloouent voice, as he spoke OF the condition
\ the country and the bright prospects now
awnng on the cause OF the People, made US
,rret that he had Just risen from bed OF sick
ness.
From an official account of the proceedings of
he Washington City Tippecanoe Club, in an
aber column, it will be seen that Mr.. Tyler was
4rted an honorary member of that spirited and
patrloc association, and committee was ap-
pointed TO wait upon him, and request his at
tendance al the Club. Governor Tyler cheer
uIIg complied with the invitation; and on en-
rttng the Club Room, was received by the mem
tprs standing with the most enthusiastic cheers
The President happily introduced him as the
Valued and undertaking friend OF the District Of
Columbia Mr. Tvler's remarks were peculiar
i ielcous, and delivered with that spirited and
harmonious cocuton which captivates the au-
itor, and gives such powerful effect TO all his
speeches,
ne referred, III IDost tcibS, " NV eSSoN"
ton which had subsisted between himself and the CT
lens Of Washington while he in Congress and
sc assure him that his words opened in the bosons OF
mans then around him, source of grateful feelings
rcp and enduring as well of regrets that his en-
.hlened benev oence did not animate those who have
lad the powers of legislation with regard to tins city
their hands. Many of his hearers remembered his
ous and untiring devotion to the interests of the
bsict when he was Chairman of the Senates Dis
nt Committee years ago; and they knew he
expressed the emotions of his heart when he declared
HAT in weighing the evils brought upon the country
tie present Administration it had given him pecu-
r pain 10 observe that the hard hand of despotsn
hdbecn pressed with particular force on the citizens
d the District of Columbia. They had been made
he victims of measures, which the very authors and
supporters dare not attempt to carry out in their own
States and on their own constituents He rcjoiced
il The rcbelio,s spirit they had manifested against
Mise measures Of arbitrary power. How dared the
Executive and his partsans, exclaimed Mr.. Tyler
boy dared they imagine that YOU my feow-citizens,
lcsccndants of heroic ancestors, would resign, at
lf bidding of power your free thoughts or fail to
-'t them the rcest of words !? rejoice, glory in
ty trt which is confirmed by all have seen and
NATL since my arrival in this city that these despotl-
q proceedings against your rights and interests, so
r from depressing, have inyigorated and elevated
ar independent and patriotic sentiments. In tins
III have shown the true American spirit, which ever
meets tie opprcssor with determined resistance
and defiance and you have also indicated gloriously
we true theory Of Institutions for what would be
ONE q the sovereignty of the people, if those in
Whose bands they have deposited public trust, should
lm against the people whenever they exercise their
oon otopnion
Governor TYLERs voice sounded like clarion
aa hc TUNED from these topics to congratulate the
fths on the glorious prospects now opened to the
lends Of Reform The day Of emancipation for the
olc from the thraldom Of the corruptionists and
gllsmcn is at hand. The sign is in the Heavens.
man fail to read it ntcgibly. The people
aroused from one end of the Union to the other.
acy have resolved to take the administration Of pub
ldairs into their own keeping; and to call to rigid
cunt those who have abused their public trusts
r time is rapidly approaching when, as sure as
i Justice in the world, and as certain as that
Aucreon spirit still survives which conducted go-
ne,l 1rourh two wars with the greatest power OF
tafl, public Justice will be satisfied, and proper
Hr5ation visited upon the men in power, by cxpul-
u from the stations they have abused and dis
.orel
h1cr repeating the expression ofhis thanks for the
Mor which had been conferred upon him, he closed
NJ most eloquent and impressive manner by de-
aug his deep conviction that the present contest
YEA. result in the complete asccndancy of the primer
,e of the Wings of the Rcvoluton-the principles
roIch the Opposition party Of the present day arc
offending
The members of the Club were then severally
Glourcd to Governor Tyler; and afterwards
Hcoard him to his lodgings at the Indian Queen
Hohl On taking leave, Mr. WALTER LENox
lLIn..nd LIZ, u, q nhnrt snnnch which thnnrh