Litchfield enquirer., 1841-04-22

'fhe pubiic interest demands that, II any
var has existed between the Government
md the currency, IL shall cease. Measures
Il a financial characters now having tine
'anction of legal enactment, shall pc faith
July enforced until repealed by the iegisla-
i've authority. But / owe il 10 myself 70 de-
clare that regard existing enactmentS as
lnwise HHd impolitic. and IN a high 0egree
oppressive. / shall promptly give my sane
ton to any constitutional measure WHICH,
originating in Congress, shall have for ITS
object the restoration of sound circulating
SO essentially necessary to give
confidence in all the transactions OF life, to
secure to industry its just and adequate re-
wards, and to re-eStablish the public pros
perity. III deciding upon the adaptation vi
any such measure to the end proposed, as
well as its conformity 10 the Constitution,
shall resort 10 the Fathers Of the great Re-
publican school for advice and instruction.
10 be draw. from their sage views OF our sys-
tenn Of Government, and the light OF their eV-
or glorious example.
The institutions under which we live, my
countrymen, secure each person in the per-
feet enjoyment of all his rights. The spec
tacle is exhibited to the world, OF u govern
ment deriving its power from the consent on
the governed, and having impaired TO u only
SO much power Us is necessary for Its sue.
cessful operation. Those who are charged
| with its administration should carefully ao-
stain from all attempts to cnlarge the range
of powers thus granted to the several depart
u,eu,s of the Government, other than by an
appeal to the people for additional grants,
lest by so doing they disturb that balance
which the patriots and statesmen who Tram
ed the Constitution designed TO establish be-
tween the Federal Government and the
States composing the Union. The oDserv-
ance of these rules is enjoined upon us oy
that feeling of reverence and affection which
finds place in the heart Of every patriot for
the preservation OF the union and the blessings
of union--for the good of our children and
our children's children, through countless
generations. An opposite course could not
fail to generate factions, intent upon Inc
qualification Of their selfish cnAs; to give
birth to local and sectional jealouses. and to
ultimate either in breaking asundcr the
bonds of union, or in building up central
| system, which would inevitably end IN q
bloody sceptre aud an iron crown.
In conclusion, beg you TO be assured that
shall exert myself 10 carry the foregoing
principles into practice during my admins
tration of the Government, and cOntlding IN
the protecting care Of an er-watchtul and
! over-ruling Providence, it shall be my tirs
| and highest duty to preserve unimpalred
the free institutions under which we live
and transmit them to those who shall sue
coed me in their full force and vigor.
| JOHN TYLER.
Washington, April 9, 1871. FL. .s ..a
John THzer Of Virginia-The unexpected
accession of Mr.. Tyler TO the Presidency Ol
the United States invests his opinions and
character with an importance which had moi
before been attached TO them. The general
inquiry "Who and what is John Tyler =
| requires some answer: and, as we are MOI
aware that any extended or regular bio
graphical sketch of him has been published
we are obliged TO state such facts only as
have become known to us in the course Of his
public career.
1J JahB9 ,T,ylsE is o native Of Charles City
land Gen. Harrison was also born.) lie re.
ceived liberal education at William and
Mary College, and studied the law, but moi
with view to practice il. preferring the vo.
cation OF a planter. to which he has devoted
his subsequent years when not engaged in
the discharge of public duties. Educated in
the political faith of Jefferson and Madison
he engaged in public life as supporter OF
| the latter during the Last War with Great
Britain, and was honored with a large share
Of his confidence and esteem. He was cleo
ted Governor Of Virginia, if we mistake not,
in 1924. - .s,, ..,gt
Mr.. Tyler, in common with most of the
old Virginia Democracy, supported Mr..
Crawford for President in 1924, and in the
next contest espousedtthe side of Gen. Jack
son in preference to J. @. Adams. In 1878,
he was elected to the United States Senate
over and in place of the celebrated John
Randolph, by u vote in the Legislature of
lis TO ITO. The canvass was one of the
most excited that Virginia had known. In
Suite Rights Republicans of the Jeffersonian
school, SO that the issue turned exclusively
on personal considerations.
In the Senate. Gov. Tyler gave for five
years decided though Independent support
to Gen. Jackson's Administration. He voted
against the rechartcr of the late United States
Bank, and sustained the Veto of Gen. Jack
son upon that Institution. But when the Pre-.
sident removed the Deposits from that into
sundry State Banks, Mr.. Tyler, in common
with many others Of his school OF politics,
condemned the act and arrayed himself in
opposition to its author. Thus he continued,
aud remained in the Senate until 1885. when
be was instructed BY o vote of the Virginia
Legislature TO support and vote for the Ex-
punging Resolution moved by Col. Benton.
This mandate he declared that he could not
conscientiously obey, and. recognizing the
validity and force of legislative instructions,
he. resigned his seat in the Senate, and reti-
red to private life.
In 1888 he was elected without opposition
to the House OF Delegates and was support.
ed for Y. >. Senator by the Wings on seve-
raj ballots but they had not a majority in
the Legislature, and no choice was effected
Mr.. Tyler declined TO vote for Mr.. Rives, en-.
tireiy, we believe, ON account of Mr.. RS
nnriicinnlinn in ihn Exnnnuina nE.,1.os. ~