The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1842-12-13
PRESS
Middlebury, Dec. II, 1912.
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.

ne have delayed the publication of our
paper day, to give our readers an early OPP
portunity to perusc this document. Altho
in these distempered times, we attach very
little confidence to the tone or language of
Presidential messages, however plausible
and patriotic on their face. there is nothing
in the one before Vi which in this respect is
not we'll enough.
All we ask of President Tyler, is 10 live
up TO the avowals which he has often here
tofnrc made OF icing guided in his actions
with single eye to the public good. Not
withs,anting he has 20 often violated solemn
pledges and 50 often disappointed the iondly
cherished hopes ofthe wing party by forbid
Ing the adoption of measures which they es-
teemcd vital to the prosperity the country,
we would even now accord to him our praise
and support for any new efforts which he
may make for line common welfare.
He commences with sort of history OF
the British treaty, and congratuates The
country on its ratification all event
which must secure the praise and approba-
ton of every right thinking man in the M
ton. However exceptionally the course MIR.
Webster, has pursued in the estimation OF
his warmesr friends, we would not withhold
from him the highest need of praise for the
success and ability with which he has brought
our affairs with Great Rritain, to so ainica-
lie a conclusion The President however,
makes no aI!usion to his distinguished servl-
ces in this affair.
The observations Of tic President, in re-
Iation TO the tariff, are in general such as ac-
cord with the views of every candid friend
of protection, if the, arc TO be interpreted as
expressing a wish To maintain the harmony
of the Union, without sacrificing the essential
interests Of any portion.
But ifon the contrary his remarks are IN
tended 10 friiicr away the tariff, by inducing
Gong ress TO wipe oul lis protective features,
he could have said or done nothing mote
objectionable to the telling millions Of our
counlrymcn. The tariff rs it now stands
NAV admit of many notifications. But the
.lu,ics upon lion, Wool, Woollens and Cot
tons arc by no means extravaganza. and can
-, be lesscned without essential detriment
to these leading interests. Indeed we have
ever esteemed the present tariff as fair
adjustment Of The great subject of proiec'
ton 50 far rs it goes, and should look with
Suspicion III o all attempts nj any essential
diminuiion, rs calculated 10 increase The
which. the President csieems so
fila! 10 the general prosperity. The duties
upon m:s; articles urcdng protection are !
Sufficiently moderate and are generally i'm
vostG with that wise disc, limitation which |
he seems SO highl. 10 approve.
The Exrhequer scheme, 10 remedy the
lis of the currency recommended last srs-
sion. makes very prominent feature IN the
massasr, and is urged al length with all Tho
arguments bo.h new anil old winch the
President. doubtless with the aid of John G.
Spencer. can muster. Ii will probably III.
defso long discussion in Congress. Should
j, be adopted, ii might afTorj partial relief
to our pecnniary embarrassment. and IT II Is
ali that can be hoped IN: this side Of the sub
treasury, 10 winch it is vastly 10 be prefer
red. perhaps u trial of it had better be made
The message closes with RECOMMENDED.
linn IN Con,,.ss IA reimburse tic fine i'm
rosed upon Gen. jackson for tramriing Up.
Oh the constitution and laws al tho time o.
the battle Of New Orleans. Why the PIes'
idcni aicr talking Of so many things of high
,mpo-, should at last incoEiincnily NOUN
Ibis insignificant hob5, in ii public message
VIC leave for our readers to conjecture. We
have no further time nor space TO touch ~
on other topics in the message and can,
therefore, only commend II 10 the careiul
pcrusul Of our readers.