The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-04-14
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.

In to-day's paper lay before our readers the
sage of President Tyler, to Congress recommending
revision of the Tariff, and suspension of the law
distributing the proceeds of the sales of the public
lands
We are much pleased with the views of tie Presi-
dent the subject of this message The finances of
the country terribly deranged, and merit the imme-
date, and efficient action of Congress. The pro-
ceeds Of the public lands by the law for their dstrbu
tion contemplated to be paid the States if
by so doing any injury should result to the United
States Treasury. And who blind not to see the
vel great impropriety Of embarrassing the General
Government, with the provisions of this distribution
act, at time like the present. when her Treasury is
absolutely bankrupt, and her credit ruined2
revision of the Tariff, also, such as is recon-
mended in the message, is of the most vital impo-
tance Though we have never been very partial to
protectire Tariff, such, yet, have always be-
lieved that the expenses of Government ought be
provided for, by this means. And in such Tariff,
designed for the purpose of raising fully adj
equate to all the wants and contingencies Of the Gov
ernment the necessary consequence of protection, at
taches itself, 1t is much the better And if in pro-
vding for such Tariff it becomes necessary to in
crease the duties beyond 20, SO per cent we
cannot any good reason why Congress shou hes
iate upon the subject. We want Tariff amply suf
ficient for all revenue purposes and if judcious
mode of discrimination, in adjusting such Tariff,
were pursued, In our opinion, all necessary proec-
ton to our own labor would be adequately secured.
And if we mistake rot, little of that spirit of COM
promise, which laid the foundation of this Govern
ment, would so adjust this matter, to render it no
longer bone of contention.
One thing is certain the aspect of affairs is such
at present, to render it imperavey necessary that
something efficient should be done, and that immed
ately And if those whose duty it is to act in this
emergency, should sacrifice that high duty to party
any other paItry consideration and leave the coun
try without any means of extrlcarlng itself from its
present enbarrassments-much less of preparing to
meet any possible contingency that may arsc-upon
their heads must rest the whole responsibility. The
President has not failed to perform his duty; he has
urged the importance of the subject upon Congress
and We sincerely hope that his foundations may
be acted upon speedily.
1t cannot be- that any claiming to be the Repre-
sentative of any portion of the People of these nitcd
States could be derect in his duty, at such crisis
this, fail to do all in his power fo the honor
and safety of our country. We have had strife and
contention enough aIready-sufficient attempts have
been already made to head Captain Tyle.-and
God knows sufficient disgrace has been already entail
Ell upon the country by such lamentable conduct on
the part of our public servants Let them now act for
the general good-for the general welfare, and their
| country's honor all will yet be well. Dayton
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