The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-07-09
CORPORAL'S GUARD.

FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION IN PHILADELPHIA.
Nearly a thousand men, friends of President
Tyler assembled at McArams' Garden, on
Monday last, Notwithstanding the numerous
political and other meetings held in the city.
We cut the following extracts of the proceed
ings, &C., from the Philadelphia Ledger, in
which paper full report may be found
The preparation for the dinner was on large SCALE
under large awning in front of the stage erected at
the back palt of the garden; and the stage itself
where sat the musicians, decorated with national
flags, the principal one being the flag which Commo-
dore McDonough had with him at the battle of Lake
Champlain, and to which the British ensign was
struck on that memorable occasion. In front OF this
was the speakers stan1, decorated with the waI-worn
flag of Commodore Decatur. A little in advance of
This were the tables arranged, it were in patoons
and gaInished with plates and rather scanty supply
of eaables At O'clock, the firing of the six poun-
der on the adjacent green gave notice that the cere
monies were about to commence, whereupon Mr.
Bresford assembled the stand and moved that J.
Washington Tyson, Esq. take the chair, which was
carried by reclamation. MIR. Tyson then took his
seat; after which, he introduced the person selected
to read the Declaration Of Independence, N. Hicks
Graham, Esq who performed the task allotted him
in clear and distinct This matchless doc
ument was listened to attentivey by the audience and
It's DOCTRINES although perhaps, heard the fitlieth
time were enthusiastically applauded After reading
of the declaration, the Philadelphia Brass Band,
which had been procured for the occasion, struck up
the Star Spangled Banner, and was succeeded by
thirteen discharges from the piece of artillery before
mentioned. THIS done, the President of the day gave
the word, and Immediately the Guard fell too with
great vigor.
After doing full justice to the table, toasts
followed. We give the three first.
REGULAR ToAsTs
l. The Nations Birthday. Its deeds are written
in our national records its date is engraven
hears.-lS cheers-Nlusc, " Hail Columbia, "-3
guns
2. Washington. Drank standing and in sllence)-
Music, dead March,"
g. The President of the United States The Chief
Magistrate of the whole Union-always upheld by
the whole People in the fearless discharge of his
stitutlonal dutes-l5 cheers-Air, "Mac Gregors
Gathering - guns.
After the prolonged cheers which followed
the last toast had subsidized, Gen. Tyson rose
and poured forth stream of eloquence in de-
fence and vindicalion of the President. He
was frequently interrupted by the most enthusi-
astic applause. When he ceased speaking, the
following letter from the President was read:
WASHINGTON, July2, 1912
To Messrs. Harris, Graves, Mears Council, Eng
lish, and Taylor, Committee, sc.
Gentlcmen,-I would most gladly accept your in
vltation to be present with you on the approaching
celebration of the anniversary of American freedom
could ! do SO consistently with public engage
lnents. These, you must be are, render it impos
sble; and can therefore do than return you
my thanks for your polite attention.
In the administration of public affairs | seek only
carry the end and design of that great revou
tim Ia alahra he han of tha
people, founded on measures calculated to advance
their prosperity, should be the high object of all those
entrusted by the people with the administration of
their affairs. With this view, recommended to Con
gTess more than seven months ago. plan of finance
and Of currency, which, while it would contribute
relieve the Treasury, would, in my opinion, furnish
circulation equal IN value to gold and silver. AT the
same time, urged the adoption of tariff of duties
which, while it would sustain the public credit would
afford 10 the manufacturing interests ample aid.
also invited the attention of Congress most urgently
The condition of the public defences, and invoked
THEN active agency in giving to the two great arms OF
the national de ence-lhe army and the navy-com-
plete efficiency; and have repeated to them urgent
solicitations, that measures OF a decided character
should be adopted to the public credit, and to
elevate the standard of the public faith. If nothing
has been done to accomplish any of these objects,
the faul, is not with the Executive.
For having declined of late to unite in giving away
fruitful source of revenue, from Treasury which
has become nearly exhausted have been charged
with desire to dictate to Co gress when my sole OBJ
ect is carry law of this very Congress on the
subject of the public lands, The welkin is made to
resound with charges of Executive dictation because
have not to approve the repeal or suspen-
sion of an act passed as late as the 4,t September
last My reply is, that if was right TO pass that act
then, it must be wrong to repeal it now, when the
Treasury requires the of every dollar which 1t
can righlfully claim. Executive dictalon Irepel
the impuation. would gladly hormonize with Con-
gress in the enactment of all necessary measures, If
the ajority would permit me. Most gladly would |
approve any bill having revenue for its object and the
protection of manufacturing industry its incident
which should be presented to me, unconnected with
matters having no necessary affiiaon, and which are
only calculated to embarrass the Executive action.
Each branch of the Government is independent OF
every other, and heaven forbid that the day should
ever come when either dictate to the other. The
Constitution designed that the Executive should
be CIPHER On the contrary, it denies TO Con-
gress the right pass any law without his approval
thereby npaiDg to 1t, for wise purposes an actlve
agency all legislation.
Excuse the observations which the occasion and
the circumstances of the time seemed to invie, and
accept assurances gentlemen, of my regard for
each of you individually
JOHN TYLER.
After the plaudits which succeeded the read
| ing of the letter subsidized, the toasts were re-
sumed and at length The following was read:
Blythe Committee Of Arrange ment-Hon. George
! H. Profit The highest compliment we can pay him
is to greet him as of the ablest, eloquent,
fearless and distinguished of the CorporaPs Guard =
we hearti welcome him among
! Mr. Profit rose amid the enthusiastic cheers
of the multitude, and responded to the senti-
ment in the most eloquent and soul-strring
strains.
In the course of his remarks, Mr.. P. said
Had General Harrison been spared to the coun-
try had that great and good man lived to administer
place between the ultra Wings and the President