The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-12-20
OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.
Ffem The Salem advertiser & Argus.
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE

PRESIDENTS AESSAGE
The Boston papers of yesterday contained the an
nual Message Of President Tyler, which was not sen
to Congress until Wednesday, quorum of member
not being present the two preceding days Of thu
session.
Our outside form having been struck off preyiou:
TO the reception of the Message, we are compelled
on occount OF its great length to conhne ourselves to
an abridgment oft
The Message is written in that finished and logical
style which characteristics the official papers of Mr..
Iyler-and whatever may be the diversity OF senti-
ment IN regard TO the Exchequer scheme-which the
President renewedy recommends with earDestness-
we will do him the justice to say that we believe he
entertalns honest convictions to ITS utility, and
that his suggestions are based upon patriotic mo-
ges. Mr.. Tylers doctrines upon the Tariff subject,
seem 10 us such as merit the approval OF all aIr-
minded men. He contends for the {" adoption Of
that course OF policy which, neither giving exclusive
benefits to some, nor imposing unnecessary burdens
up N others, shall consult the interests of ALL &c.
which IS our doctrine, exactly. The President does
himself honor in magnanmously recommending the
repayment OF the fine imposed on Gen. Jackson for
the adoption OF measures necessary to the defence OF
the city OF New Orleans, in theHast war. President
Tyler's course in this matter is an admirable contrast
with that OF federal Wing committee of the present
Clay Congress, who reported against the measure
now recommended by the President, while they re-
commended the payment of arrearages to the heirs Of
the recreant Gen. Hull.
From the Boston Courier
Perhaps the most important feature in the present
Message Is that which presents the views of the Pre-
sident concerning the Erehequer, recommended by
him during the last session of Congress, and now
again brought before that body with earnestDess,
which it seems to ought not to be resisted from
any party considerations and we hope that majo
rty WILL for once, lay aside their party animosties,
and especially their vndictive hatred the Presi-
dent, and consent to deliberate with honest nten-
tons TO pursue that, which, after such deberaton,
shall be thought advantageous to the country.
From the Empire State Democrat
But we are happy in another respect Happy in
our rulers at home and abroad in the State and Gen
eral Government. The oiice-the proud office of
President, though filled with not of our choice,
is nevertheless man of our principles. In all the es-
sentials of our political faith he is republican,
During the short period which he has presided over
the destinies of this country, his integrity his firm
ness, and his principles have been frequently put to
the test and in every instance, and every OCCASION
he has shown himself worthy of the high place he
fills and worthy the confidence Of the American peo-
pie. What would have been the course of Gen Har-
rison had his life been spared, is impossible to say
We will hope in charity it would have been for the
best. But of one thing assured, that he could
not nor could any man, have given stronger evidence
of the attachment to country and our whole country
to firm and unfnching adherence 70 constitutional
rights and republican faith and doctrines, the doc
trines of Jefferson Madison land Monroe than has John
Tyler. Elected by the opposition we, who knew
but little of him, had but little to expect from
him. Indeed, elected as he was to fill the office of
Vice President, did not regard his elevation of
much moment in any point Of view but by dspen-
saton of Divine Providence, he has been called to
fill and that, too at early day after his electon)
the Chair of State. From that eventful period to
the present moment, we have watched with deep
socitude his every action and we are free to con.
fess that we have found much to approve and but
little or nothing to condemn. He is worthy of the
State that gave him birth, and in our judgment
thy TO preside great, enlightened and free peo-
pie. This we deem just cause for graduation. II
said by an inspired writer that "when the wick
ed rule, the people mourn" 1t is PROFESSIONALLY
one of the greatest of temporal calamtes But
thank Heaven, we are exempt from it--exempt in
our State and National Governments. While such
men as John Tyler andW. C. Bouck preside over our
councils, we, with the smiles Of Heaven) shall be
safe--sate incur foreign and domestic relations
safe at home and abroad.
Let us be thankful--let us be just, and then we
shall be happy.