The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-04-13
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.

In to-day paper we lay before readers The
sage OF President Tyler, 10 Congress recommending
revision of the Tariff, and suspension OF the law
distributing the proceeds of the sales of the public
lands
We much pleased with the views of tie Presi-
dent the subject Of this message The finances Of
the country rrby deranged, and merit the imme-
date, and efficient action of Congress. The pro-
ceeds of the public lands, by the law for their dstrbu
tion contemplated to be paid the States il
by doing, any injury should result to the United
States Treasury And who SO blind as not to see the
yeiy great i'nproprietyof embarrassing the General
Government, with the provisions of this distribution
act, at a time like the present. when her Treasury is
absolutely bankrupt, and her credit ruined
A revision of the Tariff, also, such as is recon-
mended in the message, is of the most vital impoI-
lance Though we have never been very partial to
protective Tariff, as such, yet, have always be-
ieved that the expenses of Cove rnment ought to be
provided for, by this And if in such Tariff,
designed for the purpose OF raising revenue fully adj
equate to all the wants and contingencies OF the Gov
enment the necessary consequence of protection, at
taches itself it is much the better. And if in pro-
vding for such Tariff it becomes necessary to in
the duties beyond 20, or 50 per cent,
cannot see any good reason why Congress shou hes
iate upon the subject. We want Tariff amply suf
fcient for all revenue purposes ;and If judlcious
mode of discrimination, in adjusting such Tariff,
were pursued, in our opinion, all necessary pro,ec-
ton to our labor would be adequately secured,
And if we mistake rot little of that spirit of Com
promise, which laid the foundation of this Govern
ment, would SO adjust this matter as to render it no
longer bone of contention.
One thing is cetan:-he aspect of affairs is such
at present. to render imperatvey necessary that
something efficient should be done, and that mmedl
ately And if those whose duty it is to act, in this
emergency, should sacrifice that high duty to party
any other paltry consideration and leave the
try without any means OF extrIcating itself from its
present embarrassments--much less of preparing to
meet any possible contingency that may arisc-upon
their heads must rest the whole responsibility. The
President has not failed to perform his duty he has
urged the importance Of the subec upon Congress
and sincerely hope that his recon- nendations may
be acted upon speedily.
II cannot be- that any one claiming to be the Repre-
sentative of any portion the Pc ,pe of these U United
States could be derelict in his duty at such crisis
this to fail to do all in his power for the honor
and safety of our country. We nave had strife and
contention enough aready-sufiicent attempts have
been already made to head Captain yle7'- and
God knows sufficient disgrace has been already entail
ed upon The country by such lamentabe conduct on
the part OF our public servants. Let them act for
the general good-or the general welfare, and their
country's honor and all will yet be well. Dayton
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