The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-04-28
"MR. TYSON'S REJECTION. !"

We have been permitted to publish the fol-
lowing extract from letter addressed by an emf
nent gentleman in Pennsylvania, hitherto a
warm and devoted friend of Mr.. Clay, TO mem
Der Of the present Congress:
"The rejection of Mr. Tyson, by the Senate, has
created universal establishment here with liberal men
Of all parties Every is inquiring as to the cause
and reasons for this rejection have heard many Of
the most prominent Wings friends of Mr.. Cay)
speak of this act of the Senate with feelings Of deep
modification, regretng it as papabe manifestation
of factious opposition | have heard many leading
members of the Democratic party censure warm
ly the course pursued by Messrs Benton, Buchanan,
and other Senators of that parry, as unnecessarily
proscripive Indeed, after many inquiries, have
not found man who approves of this unkind, unge
nervous, and mpotc conduct towards Mr. Tyson
and the President | am no politician l want no
office, for have served long enough in public life
know that its paths srewed with flowers, and
that its honors but too often obtained without
merit, and los, without crime"
81 have known Mr.. Tyson from his boyhood and
can assure those Senators who have been misled by
spaper misrepresentation interested politicians
that Mr.. Tyson, although only some thirty years of
age, surpassed in ability and experience by gen
tleman of his age IN this State. His private charac
ter is unassalabe and unmpeachable, and for the
truth of this assertion, would appeal to every
who knows him, of any party in Pennsylvania.
have understood that Mr. Tysons age has been quoted
as Objectionable. | recollect that he in the Lee
gisla,ure of this State during the years 1885, e. and
u. He of the most efficient and indefatiga-
of in fha Inf
tia contest and to those who respect the opinions and
friendships of General Harrison, would say that
know thatthe General intended to appoint Mr.. Tyson
Collector Of the port Of Philadelphia. He was ap.
pointed Surveyor Of that Port, and unanimously
confirmed by the present Senate, and this rejection
creates more establishment on that account. As
proof of Mr.. Tysons standing with the Harrison
party would recall to your recollection that he was
nominated as their candidate for Congress in lS40 in
district in which he did not reside, and received a
larger vote than that polled by General Harrison
laonih subsequently. II he is fit to be member
Of Congress, surely he is competent and quail
fled for the station to which he was appointed
If he could perform with universal satisfaction the
duous duties of Surveyor there certainly could be no
doubt as to his ability to discharge the duties of
originally doubt, it has been dspelled, for he has
performed the dulles for sir months introducing re-
foIms which have saved thousands, giving an earnest
OF his intention to do his duty faithfully and efficient
ly. flhere charges against Mr. Tyson they ought
to be made public that they may be refuted, and the
minds of Senator'S disabused The objection made
that Mr.. Tyson is not military man, is very weak
one. What has military knowledge to do with con
tracts for the purchase Of clothing stores, &c. and
those contracts made under express instructions from
the War Department. and specific 10 articles and
amount and without any thing like latitude or dis
cretion Who heard that il required naval of.
fccr to discharge the duties of Navy Agent Z
AS to age Mr.. Calhoun when at Mr.. Tyson
age had acquired reputation such few of any
age acquire. Mr.. Clay Senator at thirty.
Many of present prominent Congressman are
scarcely above, and of them not above Mr.. Ty-
son in age. have always been friend of Mr..
Clay but must confess that my faith in that gentle
man and his friends in the Senate has been shaken
by the unnecessary and unustifable opposition to the
appointments Of President Tyler, and would in all
kindness, assure those gentlemen that they are daily
adding to the strength of the Administration by the
cou Sc they have thought fit to pursue. The People
are fast forming the opinion that President making
has unfortunately too much influence in these reiec
lions and many others here, of DO political pai-
ties hope that the Senate will remove the Injunction
of secrecy as to the debates Mr. Tyson's rejection
that we may ascertain what objections il any, wcr,
urged against him. am confident if they wer,
made public, that their refutotion would be com
plete, as to ensure the unanimous vote Of the Sena
in his favor"