The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-06-12
FOR THE MADIsoNAN.
Observations on the Political Character of Pre-
sident Tyler and his Cabinet.
FOR THE MADIsoNIAN.

Whilst we deplore the loss which the country has
sustained in the death of William Henry Har rison,
it is a matter of great fecita,ion that his mantle
has fallen on the shoulders Of one who SO eminenty
promises to carry the principles which brought the
great Wing party in power But scarcely is he seat
cd in power, before his principles are developed ere
The excitement OF the last conflict is subsidized the Op-
position, with spirit Unparalleled are striving TO i'm
pair his weigh, of character and lessen the public
hdence in his abilities and patriotism
That politiea! conflict under every form is an evil
greatly to be deprecated, will readily be allowed but
when the passions are irrita,ed and infamed by re-
sentiment; when to these superadded the love Of
power and the thirst of revenge, feel from the sen
ments OF our nature, sympathy with those who en-
gage In the contest which, in victory eevates and
expands, and even amidst discontinue and disap-
polntment, soothes and consoles the mind But when
these incentives Withdrawn; when the ardor and
patriotism of the party relinqushed Tor cold ca
lumniating and inex,ingushablc hatred when the
laws and the Constitution, the establishment of great
principles and the permanency of institutions are
no longer objects of regard and powerful party de-
votes itself to lie in wait for opportunities to assa the
Administration with advantage and to protract their
dying agonies sicken at the cherries and death
like prospect and feel emotions but those of horror
and disgust. From the infrmtes Of our nature-from
the structure of nsti; utions-pary contests are
inevitable. But the interests, and the com
mon good of the country require that such struggles
should be speedy and decisive The thunder may roll
and the bolt may fall but when the storm is past let
hope to the amo, phere clear, even to
the brightness of day.
Freedom is supposed by many, who understand the
philosophy of Governmant, To derive great security
fiom the existence of regular opposition; expc-
dent which is in respects, both the offspring and
the chersher of faction That President should be
opposed when his measures are destructive to his
country, admit of no doubt that systematic OPP
position should be maintained against the President,
without regard to the principles he may profess or the
measures he may propose, which is intended by a regu-
lar organized opposition appears to be corrupt
and unp'ncip'ed maxim When a country is thus
convused into parties, distinguished by no lead ng
principle, however warm and animated the discus
sions may be, ii is plain they display only a struggle
for power IL a measure be good il j. of no impor-
lance TO the nation from whom proceeds yet il will
he esteemed by the opposition point Of honor not 10
let il pass without throwing every obstacle in its way
In making these remarks, regards the opposition 10
the Government, | am far from discountenancna
regular opposition, based upon principle We cannot
j. is placed, will iniably degenerate into tyranny,