The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-12-10

| that its bills would be readily sought for
by the public creditors, and that the issue
would in q short time reach the maxi
mum of 81 100000. it is obvious that
$l0,000,OOO would thereby be added to
the available means of the Treasury with
out cost or charge Nor can fail to
urge the great and beneficial effects
which weuld be produced in aid OF all the
active pursuits of life. Its effects upon
the solvent State banks, while it would
force into liquidation those of an oppo-
site character through its weekly settle
ments, would be highly beneficial; and
with the advantages Of sound currency
the restoration of confidence and credit
would follow, with a numerous train OF
blessings.
My convictions are most strong that
these benefits would flow from the adop-
ton ofthis measure; but ifthe result should
be adverse, there is this security in con
nection with it, that the law creating it
may be repealed at the pleasure Of the
Legislature, without the slightest impl-
cation Of its good faith.
recommend to Congress to take into
consideration the property Of reimburs.
ing fine imposed on General Jackson at
New Orleans at the time Of the attack and
defence of that city and paid by HIM
Without designing any reflection on the
jud icial tribunal which imposed the fine,
the remission at this day may be rcgar.
ded as not unjust or inexpedient. The
voice Of the civil authority was heard a,
midst the glitter Of arms and obeycd by
those who held the sword, thereby giving
additional lustre to a memorable militia
ny achievement. If the laws were often.
ded, their majesty was fully indicated;
and although the penalty incurred and
paid; is worthy Of little regard in pecu.
mary point Of view, it can hardly be
doubted that it would be gratifying to the
war-won veteran, now in retirement and
in the winter Of his days, TO be relieved
from the circumstances in which that
Judgment placed him. There are cases
in which public functonaries may be
called on to weigh the public interest a.
gainst their own personal hazards, and il
the civil law be violated from plaisewor-
thy motives, or an oyerrullng sense OF
public danger and public necessity, pun
shment may well be restrained within
that limit which asserts and maintains the
authority ofthe law, and the subsection of
the military to the civil power. The de.
fence of New Orleans, while il saved a
city from the hands of the enemy. placed
the name Of General Jackson among those
Of the greatest Captains OF the age, and
illustrated one of the brightest pages al
our history, Now that the Causes nt ex.
element, existing at the time, have ceas.
ed to operate, it is believed that the Icnis
! sion of this fine, and whatever OF gratili.
cation that remission might cause the emf
nent man who incurred and paid it.
would be in accordance with the genera
feeling and wishes Of the American PEG
pie.
have thus, fclloM.citizens, acquitted
myself OF my duty under the Constitute n
byIaying before you, as succincty as hav,
been able, the state Of the Union, and by
inviting your attention to measures o
much importance to the country. The
| Executive will most jealousy unite il:
efforts with those Of the Legislative De
partmcnt in the accomplishment e al
that is required to relieve the wants Of q
common constituency, or elevate the des'
TIMES Of beloved country.
JOHN TYLER.
WAsnINGroN, December, 1912.