The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-04-16
pREsipENT TYLER.


1.-THE following extract relating to John Tyler, andE
the probable policy of the administration under hss
] guidance
"All eyes will now be turned towards Washing
ton, looking with doubt and anxiety to the organl-l
3zaton Of the administrations under The new Presl-i
5deni The event has produced great cOnsternaonE
'inmong the politicians. The great questions are,
awho is John Tyler VIVA, are his principles what
Evil be his policy? The wings are excited and Hg-
fitaied and the conservatives are full of Joyous
= pectalons. The friends of Mr. Clay threaten uI
eprevent disappointment of every one who is in the
Eintcrest Of Mr Webster, and all is doubt and con-
Elfusion
Il So far as the interests of the country are con-
acemed, Mir Tyler may be relied upon with perfect
sjconfdence. lie is man of very high order Of tai
Gent, and Of much experience as a statesman, FL
seyated and patriotic in his vews-oi a frank gal
& ant and independent spirit, he will administer the
Egoycrnment with reference to the true interests of
Shc people, and the perpetuily of our institutions,
%without regard to the wishes and schemes Of cques
GOT any sort
d Mr. Tyler belongs to the rational and practical
cluss of Virginia politicians, Without running into
She extreme of rudicalism, which distinguished Mr.
EJelltrson and avoiding also the loose Interpretation
Pgiycn by Mr. Monroe to the constitution, Mr. Tyler
&coincdes generally with the views and principles
tlof Mr. Madison. lie has always been held in very
Hhigh estimation by the citizens of his native State,
aand he has occupied an important position in the
Mcouncs of the nation After having served as
HGovernor of Virginia, he was elected TO the Senate
ssof the United States in 1928, over John Randolph.
q lIe was then Jackson man and supported, gen
Slerally, the measures of the administration, up to
Eihe time of the removal of the deposes. lie OPP
nsp1 thn pclin Of thp ni tnn |
hin 1892, in speech of much ability, and voted
against the BILL with most Of the friends of General
Il jackson. The removal of the depOstes, Mr. Tyler
regarded ms stretch Of executive authority utterly
charlottesville, as well as a violation of an implied
GCOntract with the bank, and he denounced the
smeasure in speech repete with bOdness and ell
hoquence. AT the session of 1884, he was appoint
Fed chairman Of committee TO investigate the al
Elairs Of the bank. General Jackson had made ii
hlurious attack upon the bank, and the committee
was raised to inquire into the truth Of the charges
q His associates on the committee we've Messrs Man
Eguu, Webster and Ewing, The investigation was
livery laborious, and the report drawn up by MIR
sryler, able and elaborate. On It's presentation in
Ehe Senate, sharp debate arose between Mr. Tyler
Band NJ, Benton, in which Mr. Benton was very Sc
isycrcly handled In 1885, Mr. Tyler was elected
!4ircsident Of the Senate pro tcmpOrc.
bature Of Virginia instructed him to vote in iaaor of
\ he cNpunging resolution, and he resigned rather
H han obey. Mir Tyler remained in retirement until
khe Harrisburg Convention lie was Delegate to
ihs convention, ard advocated the nomination of
,aMr Clay with great earncsiness and perseverance.
q NIier il had been determined to put up Gen. llar-
srison, MIR Tyler was selected for Vice President,
swilh u view TO secure the vote Of the SOUTH and
Hwi,hout any reference to his political principles or
53any inquiry as TO his sentiments upon the promin-
Sent measures of the wing party.
4 It is difficult under the circumstances, to predict
Hwith any degree of certainty, the consequences of
Eihe accession of Mr. Tyler upon The wing party
aTho Oscenduncy of the party is to be slakcd upon
Y three or four great measures. TO most of them
s3Alr Tyler is understood TO be opposed. Tn regard
f3o bank, his opinion is not definitely KNOWN
t9Durng the late executive session, rTyler remark
Fed, in conversation, that, en- tie question of Ma
Isonal Bank, the Senate would probably be equally
fSdiyided, and the casting vote devolve upon him.
lj"You voted against bank in 1882" said gen
ottoman present True" replied Mr. Tyler
j"WGll, them" said the gentleman, 4" if you. have
Sto decide upon this matter again, You must either
4rub mp or rUj Oui." Mr. TYLER smiled, but said
ssnoihing.
8 Nh Tyler is opposed TO all protective duties, and
5his influence cannot therefore be expected in favor
5or the proposition for an additional tax on luXurics
1i!c is against distribution and against splendid
government and oyrayagaut expenditures Of every
Skid. lie IS decidedly hostile to removals lor
9opiuions sake. The Cabinet will of course tender
Jlhcir designations There Is no precedent for such
Nh proceeding but it would seem that deIicacy
imust dictate this step 1t is due TO the President
.llhat he should have an opportunity 10 surround
5himsclf with men who synpathiso with him, if he
;desires so TO do. lie will probably retain them for
ilhe present, and perhaps altogether.
4 II is understood that Mr. ry!or was opposed to
s.culled session. lie deprecated it as involving a
1heavy expense, and not promising sufficient benefit
no warrant it, lie can, If he p'eases, revoke the
5cal for the extra session but this he will scurcc,
edo. Looking at this whole matter. in every aspect
jim which it Is capable Of being viewed we cannot
Iresist the conclusion that the death of Gen. arri-
son may be productive Of fatal consequences to the
swing party. lftherc shall not be the most candid
Incorporation between the Executive, the Cabinet
and the party in Congress- their measures must fail
land the party be disbanded and overthrown,'
The conduct Of the itdealists since the death of
The President is really disgusting. Every other
matter is absorbed in the questions what will bel
,iho nature of the appointments made made by Mr.
lTyler; VIII he appoint Clay men, or Webster
.mcn-C Conservative or Fedcasts The meas
ures of government he may support, appear to be
.of no moment with these patriotic gentlemen.-l
,Thcy show themselves to be quite as unprinciplodI
Jas wc have frequently inserted. The philadelphia
irail-cars were throngcd with odicc-sceers on their
,way to Washington TO pay court to Mr. Tyler, for
whom, before the melancholy demise of the late /
President, they appeared to eyince no anxiety
We feel mortified in recording conduct so disgrace
,ful to the character of the American people, and
trust that John Tyler possesses sufficient Virginia.
pride aud selrespect to scout these political cor
mounis from his presence
Gen. Hdrrisoa's F,mily.-Thc connections of
Gen. Harrison present in the Executive Mansion,
lat the time Of the decease Of their beloved relative,
were the following;
Mrs William Harrison, (son's widow)
Mrs Taylor, Of Richmond, (niecc.)
Mr. d. o. Coupoland, (nephcw.)
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