The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-07-13
THE VETO.

rive have been permitted to make the fol-
lowing extract from letter written by West
ern Republican of the highest standing and
influence. That it may not be considered fic-
titous, we are privileged to give the writer's
name to any one who may call upon us pr-
vatcly.
"Another Veto What under the Heavens has
got into John Tyler What means such indepen-
dence Who can account for this bold and daring
exercise of his constitutional powers This putting
a negative to cunningy devised guH-rap, or having
the prerogatve right to do So not to be sneezed at
in these Clay-stricken days But how dare the
''weak" and the "faithess," the corrupt" and the
''vacillatng" Executive object to what the Savans of
Legitimacy have decreed shall be done' Why should
the President have any privileges or powers Why
enjoy any opinioDs' Why share in anything but the
wanton and vindictve abuse of his enemies and re-
viers! BY what authority does he assume to control
such subjects' Who originated his official landmarks
Who gave him the right to send back the solemn
doings of the national councils, with his objections'
1t other than an American Congress-none
other than the sages and heroes the patriots and phi
lanthropists who bed to around u.s. and over u.s.
present happy Constitutional superstructure 1t
was the sages of the Revolution who affixed the Veto
power to the sacred instrument that binds us to-
gether. But modern wisdom has assailtd it. The
newborn principles that followed the dislodgment
of the unpretendng Cincnnatus Of Ashland from
public favor, menacing its overthrow and threat
ening its determination. But it will remain like the
star Of the heavens, bidding bold defiance to the
tempest and the storm. 1t has been thrice legt-
mately, prudently, properly exercised by Mr.. Tyler
When those of the Bank came from under his hand
pledged my best energies to the defence, the sup
port and protection of their worthy author The
last, at hand, has only strengthened my attach
ment my love and regard for the President. 1t adds
much to my qualification that *as'' *"**"s came to
the aid and defence of the Executive on such an
citing occasion Mr. Tyler is Democrat, and will
be sustained by the Democracy said this so long
ago that it has almost rpened into prophecy. Let
him and do few other
things which he knows better how to accomplish
than can advise; and, depend upon it, the way is
clear All my exeitions, and do assure you they
have not been small or sparing in $50 have been
directed towards my old Democratic associates and
friends. | want to bring in the Republican party
to disarm those who would
At first the
thing looked forbiddng and gloomy-but the rays of
light are fast breaking in upon mel better signs
better indications-and more constant, unbroken
tendency to union with Mr. Tyler, among our De-
mocrac forces daily and hourly multiplying around
us here in the West. Let action follow, and certain
aid and support will follow in its train. These are
my opinions, and they are those of us all here. We
want to put this State in the lead She has trlum-
phanty flung her flag to the breeze, and headed the
nation in some two three successful struggles
Let her again have the front rank. We have bold,
energetic spirits here. Give fair course, and no
jockeying, and again she will plant her standard
the walls of victory"