The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-08-16
THE VETO.
From the Pennsylvania,

From the f>eHnsylvdntdn.
The extreme sensbility just now of the federal
whig press is really quite touching, Its pathos goes
to the heart, while its wrath flashes and burns with
the intensity of friction matches three boxes for two
cents. The ditto Veto, number A, Of the Tyler Sc
ries has ELECTED mingled stream OF vItuous lndig-
nation, eervescent patriotism and briny sorrow such
perhaps as has not been witnessed since 1t was dis
covered that there are NO Sundays when whiggery is
offended As the Veto flies from place to place, flap
ping its broad wings the federal dictionaries 1t is
almost doIefu to hear the cries which mark Its pro-
gress and indeed the political mutes, who are en-
poyed to weep in the train of the defunc tariff bill,
act their part well that might almost be disposed
to believe that they thought themselves In earnest
il were not that the onion IN their tear
dripping handkerchefs. Was there ever such scene
of widespread hypocrsy-such barefaced effort to
humbup the people, as is exhibited in this last refine
ment in political ugglery? MIR. Clay and his Char
lies have oudone themselves this matter, and have
cast the hocus-pocus of Harrisonism, with its "no
principles for the public eye completely in the shade
by their ingenious devices to have Veto piled upon
Veto like fascines in DITCH enable them to
in safety. Unluckily, however, for the success OF
their nice arrangements and curious machinery, the
public at large understand the game quite as well
those play it. No one needs to be told at this
late day that the tariff bill intended to be vetoed
that it was framed with the greatest skill and adrot
ness to compel John Tyler either prove false to him
SELF to pursue the very course which he has adopt
ed and the great aim of our very patriotic opponents
once throw the whole country into confusion and en-
able them to stop the wheels Of Government by re-
fusing to provide TO meet its expenditures.
They knew well enough that Mr. Tyler had conceded
all that he could and than he should, when he
consented to the distribution act with The saving
clause that its operations should be suspended when
the necessity existed for raising the tariff above 20
per cent; and having by their extravaganza at the
extra session. created this very necessity, they re-
solved either to force the President to abandon his
ground and thus gnise the distribution principle
to its widest extent, nterpose his Veto under
circumstances enabling them to represent him as the
eau of mischief originating solely with themselves
This, then is the attitude of the immaculate whg
party. They stand before the country false to the
pledge contained in the Distribution act-false to the
solemn premise made gain the Presidents concur
renee, and as unmasked hypocrtes framing Reeve
nue. bill which they felt assured must be rejected that
they might reap political capital from the trouble
which seemed likely to ensue. To aid In promoting
the ambitious views of their leader, they have shown
themselves ready at sacrifice the reputation Of
the republic and the interests of the people, and while
protesting great regard for both ready to trample
either in the dust advance their petty personal
desires. The public awaits the finale to the opera
tions of the consprators. The people pause to see
whether they have the erontery play out the play
which they have laid down for themselves and listen
with scorn to the deceptious winnings which are
poured forth the desgnedly extorted Veto by
those most influential in drawing it forth.