Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1841-04-24
Mr. TyIcr,s Political Opinions.

Wr. TyIcr's Political Opinions.
The following is an extract of letter addressed
by Presi lent Tyler to a gentleman Of Piiisburg 1t
was written in October last
any opinions were fully expressed at st. Clairs-
vile and at Sieubenvie. At both places, in regard
TO the question, "What are your opinions as to the
Tariff" answered that was in favor of sustain
ing the compromise Bill. That it contained the
principle of retroaction; the moment the duty at.
tanned its minimum, which forced up the protection
co Instant to what equivalent TO 40 P. ct. Tha
the change which i, effected in the place Of valua
ton, and the mode of payment, was fully equal il
my view to Is or 90 per cent; and that with th
cessation of the war upon the currency which ho
paralyzed the industry of the country, was sar
guine in the hope and belief that prosperity woui
be speedily restored. That in connection wit
this would take occasion TO say that was in fay,
of the distribution of the proceeds Of the sales
the public lands among the States, and in favor
the revenue by duties on imports, in opposition to
resort system of direct, taxation, as every way
erous TO the people, unproducve to the treasur
and expensive in the collection. That in the
views was pleased 10 believe that concurred WI
Mr.. Clay and Gen. Harrison, go that there exist
a prospect, in the event Of Gen. Harrisons eectic
that permanent system be introduced in place
heetng and over varying system, which proms
one thing to-day and produced another tomorrow
Mr.. Tyler, about the same time as mentioned
bove, addressed letter TO number of gcntleu
in Charleston, belonging to the Van Buren, par
in reply to several questions which they propo
to him on the great political questions of the 4
! Iu that letter, on the subject OF the Tariff,
| Tyler said:
"That Congress has right TO impose duties
merchandise imported, none can deny. The
Of duties, you are well aware, is called tariff of
ties. The power to lay duties, is given by
Constitution in express terms. The right to
lect the articles of import on which to levy the
ties, is unquestionablc. Every duty imposed,
rates pro funto, as a bounty the production
the same article at home, and it has been consi
ed wise policy on the part of ALL Admin
tons so to impose the duties as 10 advance the
duction of such articles were OF national in
,ance. I-ccrtaia!y do not doubt the policy or C
diency of such a .course.--The duties, howe
should be laid with reference 10 revenue, ex
where they are laid to counteract the policy
foreign government, and with a view TO the re-
ton of trade. have no hesitation in saying
| regard the compromise law as obligatory OF
county aud that am resolved so far as dep
on myseK, to carry out its provisions in good ia
On the subject of National Bank we u
stand Mr.. TrLEn TO occupy a position simi
tina, which was held by Gen. HAnuIsoS an,
Mr. MADISON. We quote again from the
referred to above:
''In reply to the first branch of your inqu
quote and adopt the language Of Gen. Harris
his speech delivered at Dayton:-'There is II
the constitution any express grant of power for
purpose, and it could never he constitutional 6
ercisc that power, save in the event the M
granted TO congress could not be carried nto* .
without resorting TO such an institution IIle
ter branch of your inquiry is fully answered ~
answer to the first part. The constitution cbn
on Congress, in express terms, 'all powers VIII
are necessary and proper to carry into effect
granted powers. Now, if the powers grant,
could not be carried into effect without incorpo
ting Bank, then it becomes necessary and prop
and of course expedient-a conclusion which
sumo no one would deny who desired 10 see
existence of the Government preserved, and
beneGcially in operation