The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-07-14
THE VETO.

rive have been permitted to make the fol-
lowing extract from letter written by West
ern Republican of the highest standing and
influence. That it may not be considered ic-
titious, we are privileged to give the writer's
name to any one who may call upon US pri-
vatoly.]
"Another Veto! What under the Heavens has
got into John Tyler' What means such indepen-
dencea Who can account for this bold and daring
exercise of his constitutional powers This putting
Negative to cunnngly devised gul-trap, or having
the prerogatve right to do SO, not to be sneezed at
in these Clay stricken days. But how dare the
"weak" and the "faithless," the Corrupt" and the
"vacatng'' Executive object to what the Savans OF
Legitimacy have decreed shall be done? Why should
the President have any privileges or powers? Why
enjoy any opinions? Why share in anything but the
wanton and vindictve abuse of his enemies and re-
vilers? By what authority does he assume to control
such subjects? Who originated his official landmarks
| Who gave him the right to send back the solemn
dongs of the national councils, with his objections?
1t was no other than an American Congress--none
other than the sages and heroes the patriots and phi
lanhropss who bled to rear around us, and over u.s.
our present happy Constitutional superstructure. 1t
was the sages of the Revolution who affixed the Veto
power to the sacred instrument that binds US to-
gether But modern wisdom has assailcd it. The
newborn principles that followed the dislodgment
of the unpretending Cncinnatus of Ashland from
public favor are menacing its overthrow and threat
ening its extermination But it will remain like the
star of the heavens, bidding bold defiance to the
tempest and the storm. 1t has been thrice leglt-
matey, prudently, properly exercised by Mr.. Tyler.
When those of the Bank came from under his hand,
pledged my best energies to the defence, the sup
| port and protection of their worthy author The
last now at hand has only strengthened my attach
ment my love and regard for the President 1t adds
much to my qualification that ****N ***"** came to
the aid and defence of the Executive such ex-
citing occasion Mr. Tyler is Democrat, and will
be sustained by the Democracy ! said this so long
ago that it has almost ripened into prophecy. Let
| him and do few other
things which he knows better how to accomplish
than can advise; and, depend upon it, the way is
clear All my exeitions, and do assure you they
have not been small sparing in ****, have been
directed toa ards my old Democratic associates and
friends. want to bring in the Republican party
| to disarm those who would y
thing looked forbiddng and gloomy-but the rays of
light are fast breaking in upon mel see better signs
better indcations-and more constant, unbroken
tendency to union with Mr. Tyler, among our De-
mocran forces, daily and hourly multiplying around
us here in the West. Let action follow, and certain
aid and support will follow in its train. These are
my opinions and they those of us all here We
want to put this State in the lead She has trlum-
phanty flung her flag to the breeze, and headed the
nation in some two or three successful struggles
| let her again have the front rank. We have bold,
energetic spirits here Give us fair course, and no
ockeying and again she will plant her standard on
the walls of victory"