The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-09-04
ron THE MADIsoNIAN.
CONSISTENCY OF THE PRESIDENT.

NONoioA ELNSi VI lie = nIsoADNA'N'
II is manifest 10 every man of common sense that
in the midst Of crisis pregnant with the most
important consequences to the Wing party and to the
nation at large. A party organization cemented BY
the popular favor for twelve years and extending lis
ramfcatons from the centre to the remote extremes
Of the country was overthrown, by the spontaneous
movements Of the people, and new President and
Vice President were elected by majority unexampled
n the annals Of contested elections. The Wing
party appeared with decisive maortes in both Houses
Of Congress. disposition manifested at an early
day Of the session unite in favor Of certain great
measures, and the effect was, rapid progress IN the
business Of the session Several important bills have
been passed and received the Executive sanction and
others are advancing towards favorable termination
But it has SO happened, that single one of these
measures, which obtained the favor of both Houses,
having been deemed unconstitutional by the Presi-
dent duly returned to the Senate, where il origi-
nated with objections. Under these circumstances,
portion of the Wing party have undertaken to de-
nounce him as false to his party and regardless OF the
best interests of the country. MOI is this all The
remarkable preence is set up, that is fragrant act
of presumption the part of the President to apply
the veto power because he has been elevated from the
station awarded him by the people, by an act of Pro-
violence. II is not my purpose TO waste Time by COM
batting heresy of this stamp. Suffice it to pro-
nouncs it fiat absurdity. @
In this posture of affairs, it is incumbent all hon
est and intelligent men, to consider the whole case
with calmness and elaboration, not only in regard to
the Constitution ITSELF but in reference to the perma
nent ascendancy Of the Wing party, and the veal of
our common country. "a
Waving all further allusion to the constitutional
| notion just referred to,-how stands the easel The
President Is alleged TO be false the Wing party, be-
cause he has disappointed their expectations the
Bank question Now undertake to deny the allega-
tion in whole, and in all its parts and call for proofs
tothe contrary. challenge the proof, that the Wing
party has had to suppose that John Tyler
could be prevailed to favor National Bank Of
any Sort On the contrary, they had every reason to
anticipate both anterior and subsequent to the cleo
ton, that he would oppose such with all his
official power. He hestated to declare his
tments on all proper occasions both in public and
private, and to pretend that he in favor Of
Bank, argues either ignorance of his character, or
gross perversion Of reason and common sense. He
emphatcay declared his opposition to Bank in his
speech in l8l9-in his Report in 1882 and was suf
fcienty explicit in his Henrico letter. in 1910. In the
teeth Of such declarations he received the unanimous
nomination at Harrisburg, and was subsequently
elected Vice President, by overwhelming majority
of the people. ~.
i To pretend that his sentiments we've unknown at
Harrisburg, implies an objectionable ignorance on
the part Of MEMBERS to the character ofheir nominee.
To assert that they did not stop to inquire into his
views, in regard to Bank, proves that it not a
question which it deemed expedient to join is
sue before the people, But Mr. Clay intimated in the
Senate, that if it had heen known at Harrisburg that
Mr.. Tyler was opposed to Bank he would neither
have received single vote of the Convention, nor
single electoral vote II so, it is amazing that he
should have been nominated unanimously when he had
been openly and decidedly opposed, TO Bank all
his life But aside from this remarkable state Of
things will Mr.. Clay any other gentleman, under
take to maintanth the of this proposition and
declare belief that John Tyler would have received
the unanimous nomination of that body or majority
Of the electoral votes if the Bank question had been
made test and he had declared in favor of that inst
tution2 Unless this proposition can be maintained
to reasonable degree Of pIausibihty, it must be adj
mtted, that the Bank ought 10 be considered as an
open question, which members of the Wing party
may conscientisusly differ in opinion, without treac
cry to the party. Here then, is rock of adamant,
which John Tyler may stand erect and justify him
self before the American people, from all charges Of
dupciy and from the assaults of personal opponents
be they of either party from any section of party
On this subject he and Gen. Harrison stood on the
same broad platform. Where is the probability that
either would have been elected under declarations in
favor of Bank2 ..u .a.a
If the Bank was to be the test, why was not the
question propounded to Mr.. Tyler, at Harrisburg
while he there to answer for hmself2 Was he
to offer himself volunteer parade his sentiments
on that momentous occasion2 II he had obtruded his
opinions there would he not have been tainted with
the arrogance of assuming to be candidate before
the Conventions 1.-The had been previously non COM
INITIAL that was the last place for him, as gentleman
of delicate of honor to come forward unsocit
ed, and make declaration lest he should be charged
with making overtures for a nomination Had the
question up in order, he would have had an OPP
portunty to express his sentiments in speech But
the subject not preached, and sudiousy kept
out Of sight. Had the question been proposnded to
him, will any one who knows John Tyler dare assert,
that he would not have proclaimed his opinions as
he had various other occasions, this and other
subjects Away, them with the ncharitable insinu-
ation--come from what source it maythat, in effect
he deceived the Convention. Far otherwise. The
Convention deceived themselves in the face of day,
and those who now attempt to convey the idea that
the President has been false to the party in not sign,
ing the Bank Bill 60 far to prove that these indvidd
alswere willing TO head him, by placing him in posi-
ton where he would be called upon to approve of
Till which he deemed unconstitutional This concur
sion is inevitable.
The probability Is, that Mr.. Tyler went to Harris
burg with expectation of being nominated, but
with the single purpose of aiding by all honorable
means, to put down the late Administration. His
opinions all leading of national policy had
been SO often expressed in public and in private that