The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-02-19

We enter into none of the views of those who may
be seeking to establish Tyler party stop not 10
inquire what possibly may have been the motives the
thoughts and intents Of Mr.. Tyler's heart. Il Is
enough for us that he has acted it becomes hign
minded and honest American statesman to act, Win
courage, frmness integrity and self-sacrifclng pai-
otlsm The act good and 1t gives us pleasure 10
believe that the motive good also. Let those VINO
deserve to be themselves suspected abroad in
OF bad motives for good conduct, honest men VIII
spurn all such groundless suspicious, and be content
| to infer good motives from good acts.
We have been induced to refer to this subject, De-
cause look upon Mr.. Tyler's position as in some
respects most trying one, and in our opinion II
should command for him the confidence and kind re-
| gard Of his countrymen. We have moreover, Ill
some respects fellow-feeling for him; as an lnde-
pendent press we know what it is to be by turns as
sailed and abused by the brawling slaves of all par
ties But we have long since learned that ne VINO
sincerely abors in the cause of his country his God,
and truth will soon find that all such assaults are as
| harmless as they are malignant and unjust.
Let those who have been the most vindictlye IN
their attacks upon the President now recur to the
subject upon which he gave the greatest offence MS
| veto of United States Bank. However much they
may continue to rail against him with their tongues
and pens in their hearts they must know and feel hal
he was right, that his wisdom and firmness alone
saved the country from wide spread disaster. Sup,
pose that he had stood out of the way and allowed
| either one of the fiscal contrivances which were
pushed through Congress not on their merits but by
the force of party discipline, to become laws, Where
| would it have been by this time? What capitalist In
| the country would have risked dollar of his money
in the stock' 1t would either have remained dead
letter. monument of folly among the statutes OF the
nation or it must have been set in operation without
money and solely on the credit OF the government
Such bank could hardly have stood over night.
We may thank the President for preventing both Its
! sudden rise and more sudden fall
But we do not intend to review the particular acts
of the President but only to speak generally of MS
Independent position. He has cut loose from bliHe
party preudices from the influence OF unprlncplet
combinations, from the control of prof1gate potl
Clans and has thus far borne himself proudly above
the waves of faction and corruption that are forever
rolling round the seat of government. For this VIZ
honor him and commend him to the confidence ane
kind regard of the American people 1t is noble
sight to see chief magistrate chosen by the voice
of free people standing by the Constitution abiding
by his oath, performing his high functions according
to the dictates of conscience, manlfestlng a spirit
devotion to the OF truth, justice and his coun
try which shows that he would be hewn In piece
where he stands rather than abandon the post OF du
or compromise his integrity for any temporary per
sonal benefit.
Such is the position which President Tyler nov
occupies. And long may he occupy i-Long ma
it be before he surrenders himslf slave to party
We have heard rumors of new combinations and in
trigues to get up "Tyler party" We do not an
we will not believe them. new party would b
likely to draw within its circle the unprincped, tn
wreckless and discontinued, who have been cas-
off from other parties. Such men John Tyler coul
never recognize his friends without blasting hi
fair fame forever. Let him rather continue to stan
on the high and independent ground which he has S
bravely chosen. Let him not look for friends anon
cliquss of plotting politicians, either old new bu
with clean hands and pure heart, let him go on re
olutely performing his sacred duty, and trusting
the Justice of his countrymen. 1t were better.
fall-to die thousand deaths while pursuing tn
course, than to gain temporary success and applaus
| NV into n
cal gamesters. But he will not fall. He will be
if he continues to keep himself aoof from the CORFU
influence of selfish party spirit, that his name will
all events be embalmed in the memories of his fello
men, and be placed high upon the scroll of his cour
try's noblest heroes-And could this under any Gil
cumstances be considered a fall? Is it not rather
elevation, to attain which any good man might we
peril present power, place, and even life itself'