The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-08-06
From the Old School Republican.
PARTY TACTICS.

President Tyler suddenly called, oy most aniio-
tive dispensation Of AN al-wse Providence, to the
high and responsible duties of the Executive head OF
600 900 Of intelligent reemen, entered upon ms
duties with disposition to administer the Govern
ment as to secure the prosperity and happiness OF the
peopeeleyate the character OF the nation-and per-
petuate the Republican institutions OF the country
As evidence, have but to refer to the princi-
Piles promulgated by him al the moment OF entering
upon his responsible duties
Elected to the Vice Presidency-the contingency
by which he succeeded to the Presidency, though
looked to as not improbable by some, did not contr
butte to the result Of the election of 840. He came
into power without party to sustain him. The par
ty to which he indebted for his election to the
Vice Presidency by their own Acknowledgements, did
not expect him by their votes to be placed IN re-
sponsble situation otherwise if they are now to be
believed he was the last man in the United States
they would have selected. HIS name might be used
to secure success and their secret Interior purposes
not endangered.
Seeing their plans utterly frustrated by wise God,
who had so kindly watched over our beloved country,
leading our Revolutionary Fathers through paths
they knew not Of to successful vindcation OF their
rights and the rights of man. The leaders OF the
Wing party presuming upon the fact, that the Pres-
dent was not surrounded by party ready to DO his
bidding, and sustain whatever he might recommend,
determined to make him and the power with which
he was invested subservent to their party objects.
The prostraton of John Tyler necessary to
their objects. To force him to abandon all of his
long cherished principles were the means 10 accom-
plish their end.
Having clear conception of his position, being de-
sirous to administer the Government successfully,
knowledgng his obligations to the party with which
he was connected he is found in the brief interval,
between his accession and the assembling of Con-
gress, earnestly engaged with his cabinet in the deve
opment of principle which would enable the Wing
party to regulate the currency and yet his own honor
and fame not impaired. Most gratifying was the be-
lief that success had crowned his and the Cabinets
efforts
The decree had, however, gone forth that John
Tyler must be either forced to abandon his principles
brought under the denunciation of the Wing party
The alternative was presented. He hesitated not
He counseed not with his fears he sought notingo-
rous at the expense of his personal honor, and
treachery to the high trust conded to him under such
solemn and imposing circumstances. In full
view Of all that awaited him, he boldly resolved to
protect the rights, maintain the dignity and indepen
dence of the Executive branch of the Government.
He threw himself upon the country-appealed to the
people in confidence prepared to meet their judgment
and cheerfully submit to their decision.
The country, the Of freedom, are more, inf
nitey more interested in the result than John Tyler
To generous, noble, patriotic mind the possession
of power for the sake Of power, is worthless baube
To such an one,tan approving conscience will leave
him nothing to regret but the inability to protect his
country from the aspiring demagogue. His own cha
racter his fame safe in the hands of posterty
His own peace Of mind, his own happiness, is the
keeping Of an approving conscience.