The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-08-02

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THREATENED IMPEACHMENT.
From an early period, after the accession of Pre-
sldent Tyler the spirit of faction has been busy IN
devsing schemes, for the ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF MI
Clay. The first cabinet, with single exception,
prove to be composed of his partIsans, and at the
very onset bold attempt was made, to enlist the
President himself in the grand enterprise But De-
cause he had too much self-respect, to become the
plant tool of subord ates and play second fiddle to
another he was doomed a victim for immolation
Combinations of members of Congress were formed
met in secret conclave-and devised schemes, not
for the public welfare, but to embarrass the Adm-
nislraton. Bank bills artfuliy framed, in
shapes which IT we'll known, the President could
not sanction without glazing Inconsistency When
he ex rcsed constitutional right to apply the Veto
power to such bills, he denounced In formal man
Hest , unworthy the confidence of the People. The
President to his principles and conscious OF rectl-
tude, determined TO act indie pendently OF faction
took bold stand--ds ssedhis unworthy councillors,
aud formed the present able cabinet. This was the
signal for new abuse and calumny. Factlous dema-
gogues raised the hue and cry and pursued him with
a zeal worthy Of a better He was openly de-
nounced traitor to his countryburned in etigy,
and disturbed In his domcil, by midnight rulans.-
STILL the hghmlnGed President pursued the even te
of his way undsmayed by the foul spirit of fac
ton, and his manly course was finally sustained by
the People, in the subsequent elections
On the meeting of Congress in December the same
ruthless warfare of determination continued, by
the dominant party, against the ncorrupble Presi-
dent Plans of legislation concocted in secret cabal.
have been openly carried Out in the public halls. Be-
cause the President was known to be opposed TO a
distribution OF the proceeds OF the public lands,
while the Treasury empty aud the nation in
debt, IN plain Engish--because he was unwilling IL
borTosc surplus for distribution, bill was framed in
open defiance of his sentiments, to connect distribution
with Tariff. AS vas anticipated by the plotters,
this unholy connection repudiated by the Presl-
a
sides, and finally Mr.. Bolts declared from his place,
on the floor of the House, that " impeachmnnf' of
the President, g tcas resolved on" " Impeachment
was repeated along the ranks /" Impeachment I'M
parchment! ~ re-echoed, from the rocks, the
caves, and resounding groves.
Thus it has been soemnly announced, by member
OF Congress, in his place. and under the sanction OF
his official oath, that an impeachment of the Pres-
dent OF the United States was ''resolved on" by
whom has this hgh-handed measure been ''resolved
on'' Surely not by Mr.. Bolts alone, because sim
gle individual could not compass the object: not by
the House in its legislative capacity, because no such
proceedings have been entertained in that body. By
whom them has it been resolved to impeach the Pre-
sdent Evidently, by the irresponsible cabal of which
Mr.. Bolts has more than once exhibited himself as
the chosen organ, from far back at least, as the
of the memorable Coffee House Letter, wherein he
declared that solemn bill of the House was design
ed-not for the public good-but to head Captain
Tyler"
We have often heard of threatened impeachments.
The Father of his Country had his revilers and his
etigy burners--Jeferson and Madison were menaced
with impeachments,-an is now brandished
the head of Mr.. Tyler,-the mask is of-and
told, that the people ought to become familiar
with the subject. Mr.. Bolts has openly declared that
he will take the lead in the matter,-movements, in
and out of Congress, afford evidence of combina-
ton for the purpose, and nothing whatever but fear
of the consequen will psevent its accomplishment,
if a majority of the House can be impressed in the
service.
The pretexts to be set up for an impeachment are,
of course that the President has dared to exercise
the veto power and that in very peculiar case, he
has filed in his own Executive Department certain
reasons, which induced him to sign the Apportion-
ment BILL This is the head and front OF his offend
Ig. Now it is gross insult to the common Of
the people, to pretend that either of these would af
ford the least shadow of ground for Impeachment
But would be useless waste Of ink to attempt to
combat this kind of sophstry. Suffice it to say, thai
no man of common sense and common honesty would
entertain the idea for moment.
TIE true friends of the President would heartily
rejoice to see the attempt made 1t would elevate
Mr. Tyler on the very pinnacle OF popular favor
place him beyond the reach Of faction, and secure
his reelection by an overwhelming majority. Look
the CASE An accidental partisan majority of the
House undertake to pass mpotc bills, and threaten
the President with impeachment, if he will not sgr
them Are such high handed proceedings in accor
dance with the constitution, which members are
sworn to support' Do they comport with the high
toned feelings of the American people '-Shall we
convert the President of this glorious republic into
man of straw, to be buifeted by an irresponsible
faction .No--neper-neper These men have en-
trely mistaken the character of the people, and 0
the Chief Magistrate, who holds his place, by the
popui ct vox Del combined. John Tyler is not tn
man 10 sign bills under threats of any kind.
Let the factious intriguers go on in their
let them prefer their articles. and do their worst
But the day of retributon will come so sure Their
is d in Heaven, who shapes the affairs of men t,
good ends. Let the attempt be made, and the in
dgnat of the people, from Maine to the Floridas
and from the Atlantic to the Far West,-loud deep
and strong,-wll go forth in tones of thunder, til
every mpeacher is impeached, and hurled from thu
councils of the nation The effect would be the re
election of long prosecuted President.
Such an vent would not be courted by Mr. Tyler
He would not desire an election brought about b
proceedings disreputable to legislative branch o
the Government. But his would not be the responsi
bty, and come what may he has only to pursue tn
same straightforward mar h, that has hitherto mark
ed his career and the people at large will sustain hir
to the last.
But this article has extended beyond our origina
extent, and conclude by saying to the potter:
come on, and do your worst.
From The .Ne,c York Standard.