The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-12-07
Mem Fork Correspondence.
[ To be continued.l

NEW DIRK DeC X, lo4l
Custom House Commissioners-mod Of in
restigation-their report, &c.
The functions of the Commissioners of inyestiga-
ton Of the Custom House in this city, so far relates
TO the accumulation Of testimony, may be considered
as closed or nearly SO. Governor Poindexter is
poyed during each day his report, which, il is be-
eved, will be completed in week from this time
The report understand, will comprise view of the
manner in which the Custom House affairs have,
heretofore, been conducted, extending back to the
Collectorship of MIR. Swatwout but particular
Iy exploring the acts of Mr. Hoyt various subjects
touching the commerce Of the country the exaciions
Of duties and large sums Of money not claimed du-
ties penalties, hut drawn by the porer Of office from
importing merchants as consideration on which they
might be permitted to prosecute their business and
ter their goods at the Custom House.
The enormous expenditures in the collection OF the
revenue will be amply exposed, and compare alive
view taken, as far circumstances will permit, be-
former Collectors and the present incumbent Of
that Office. !, is believed that an immense amount Of
wasteful expenditure will be saved to the country by
Of the rigid investigation into these matters by
the tiro Boards of Commissioners who have been APP
pointed by the President.
am not sufficiently informed to enter into details !;
but understand from good authority that Gov Poin-
dexter will recommend several important notifications
Of the existing revenue laws and among other things
will in his report strongly urge Congress the pro-
prety Of adopting the warehouse system it exists in
England He will also recommend the separation Of
the departments in the Custom House, to make
/ haA nlit fhoC nehiar nj he Ofirar yh
independent Of the Collector and that the appoint
ment Of these officers be transferred the President
and the Senate
These are some Of the views which am informed
will be taken in the report which the Board Of Com
mssioners OF Investigation about to lay before the
Secretary ofthe Treasury cannot Of course, speak
with certainty, not having access 10 the proceedings
of the Commissioners but think will venture to
promise both you and the country valuable docu-
ment in the report which Governor Poindexter will
present | have seen lately in some of the papers
which fan would rob Mr. Tyler of his staunchest
friends, some indirect charges which would convey
the idea to the public mind that Governor Poindexter
had withdrawn his confidence from Mr. Tyler, and
was disposed to side with the party that dissent from
his late Executive But, whatever the press may
have aid in respect the opinions of Governor Poin-
dexter with reference to Mr. Tyler, think may
venture to assure you that he remains heretofore
the personal and political friend of the President,
without any change of political opinion, or any spe-
c6c pledge as to the measures which may may not
| meet the sanction Of the President He accorJs to
him patriotic motives and honesty Of purpose in what
ever he may recommend to the consideration of Con-
aress for the advancement of counys prosperity
and the preservation Of It's institutions
| have recently converted with several Of the Mem
bers Of Congress who favored the Bank bills, who
were here route to Washington, and find them dis
POSED to view Mr. Tylers Executive acts of the Extra
Session, (i mean of course the exercise of his Veto
power not Only with moderation, but with dispo-
stion give him. the ensuing session. their support
experience having proved him fully worthy of their
confidence Mr. Tyler, notwithstanding the oppo-
sition with which the first four months of his admins
raon met by large portion of the people has it
in his power to make himself one Of the popular
Presidents we have ever had The people are dis
posed to regard him with favor and ready give
him their full and warm support. The Wing party is
not broken it has only sprung. Its tensity has been
proven and it will itself 1t is late
repent- Ed whole and sound, from the weight that
for a momen. threatened its rupture. In year
from now, Mr.. Tyler will be the President Of the
People I He has been, and will be- the President OF
the People Ed and the who would have
erected the galows of Haman for him. will be those
who will most delight 10 do him honor.
Great preparations making by the different press
cs of this city for the opening Session. Numerous
reporters have already departed for Washington to be
in readiness for the organization of the House on
Tuesday. We look for the Presidents Message on
Wednesday The tide Of politics is beginning once
more to flow as the session approaches, and all mcr
are preparing TO dip deeply into it, session Of un,
usual interest is looked for, and from the important
subjects 10 be brought before Congress there little
likelihood that any will be disappointed
Yours, HUDSON.