The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-09-11
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THE PRESlDRNT.-N a

q TIE PHtSlDfN f-No. 3.
The Congress which assembled in extra session
immediately after the Inauguration Of MIR Van Bu.
ten found the country IN the condition represented
% my last. The failure of The State Banks 10 &C.
deem their notes, made il necessary 10 select other
agents for the safe-keepmg aud disbursement OF e
public revenue. Tho question was an open Ore.-
Mr. Tyler opposed 10 the re-charler OF The
U. s. Bank but he pledged 10 the support of
no particular agency, and was under no greater obi
CATION 10 forego his own views in Difference 10 MIR
Van Burens recommendations than was the latter 10
bis, and he refused as hundreds have done b,C.re
and will do again TO be harnessed TO Tie dr., Of nan,
~. The truth is, that the requirements Of p.r ai,
too stringent, they extend 10 the surrender Of 6a-
ing judgment, and even conscience, at The bidlrg
Of self constituted leaders, and always the most en-
lighened most serupuous, and a difference Of
opinion with whom is followed by denunciaton rs
am abandonment of principle. To be thor, ugl
party man requires a pancy and facility Of con
science that iorbds any nice discrimination oil the
means by which a proposed end IS 10 be accom-
pllshed, and is wholly incompatible with inderen-
dence Of mind or a high sense of honor. Mr. Nv.
Ter exercised the right Of judgment independent
OF the tr3mmels Of party not at this time alone
mol as before remarked, from oaprieious opposition
not simply from desire 10 effect change in the
administration, but in harmony with his whole p.li.
Teal life, supporting what his judgment approved
aud opposing with manly frankness the neasur,
which he deemed incompatible with the welfare OF
the country or inconsistent with his views of CON
stitutional duty. And was th an abandonment Of
prncplc Is this good cause for Withdrawing the con-
dence Of the people? Ii ii be- who has any claim To-
their conhdence' Not Mr. Van Buren, for he voted
for the tariff Of 1928, the ab0mnation Of the DEM
Gratis. Not Mir Calhoun, for he also opposed both
General Jackson and Mr., Van Buren,. But il is said
MIR, Tyler aided the wings IN breaking down "A de-
mocrat!c administration. SO did Mr. Calhoun so
dad Mr. Van Buren in his State at least and vet
we hear no question of their party claim. In every
respect then as far the scrutiny has been extend
ed, the character Of MIR. Tyler for integrity and con-
sisiency las suffered no compromise, but presents at
least as lar claim to the confidence OF The people
as any oil his competitors az with your consent
Nlessrs j. itors, viii continue the inquiry, and show
that TO tie present time act Of his deserves tho 3D.
loquy beaped upon him.
1t has always been my opinion that the opposition
TO Mr. Van Buren, partook Of personal as much
political hostility; but whatever NAV have be, n
the motives the fact is certain that more decided
and general change Of public opinion took place
during the four years Of his administration than had
ever been witnessed in the political history Of the
country, and manifested Itself in dsplacing him and
eleralIng Gen, Harrison TO tie Presidency by au
overwhelming vote. That General Harrison had
been opposed to {. ; Bank matter OF history
but 1t was coDlcctured that he would yield his own
convictions 10 the presumed necessities OF the coun-
try ard the VIII Cf the majority, and this opinion
v it'll his great popularity rendered him the most
available candidate of the wings for the Presidency,
They did mol make the issue OF Bank and Iarll iaty
before the people. They selected for their candl-
da e ior The second Office man whose hrmness and
in peBdence had been already tested--Whos Upl-
Mons familiar as Open and ! may add as IN
variable as the sun Throughout the whole canvass
10 reply to The numerous questions propounGed 10 Mr.
TYLER evihce any change hold out The slightest
nducement to expect any change Of sentiment on
the important questions which divided the parties
They could not, therefore, and did not expect amy
sacrifice, any plant Yielding of principle necessity
from him. The lost evidence of this was the tone
OF the Wing press immediately upon the occur
rem of Hin H.
for the one were mingled with ia. eats against ne
other Thy kne,e his ne.,Ttpt,bie iniegr and aru
his u miess And may not add that these qual,jlJs
were also known TO and appreciated by the Gemo,Ia-
tic party The whole press seemed 10 be miracuOusIy
Impressed with the knowledge that JonN lIIlE
was democratic repubcan--ihat he had not tor
feed his claim 10 the charac ter-thai to preserve ,
consistency he must act precisely as he has done
and The, looked just as surely for the results which
have been realized If the Presidential seat were
occupied by John c. Calhoun or Martin Van Burcr.
Even before the assembling OF Congress the WIFI
leaders dis ,laycd their game They assumed thcr
own opinions as tie STANDARD, not Gully Of the publ
Begah Sdvshce 10 denoa6ee Mr. fsier i hc H.
Ian 10 conform TO them. Should not this fac, oT IT.
sii, satisfy the people that Mr. Tyler had teen guilty.
OF no breach Of the democratic fatt-had sacrifice!
10 principle--hsd held ont 10 the wings 20 hope
Assuredly II should ard IL the question had s.,a
submitted 10 their unbiased judgment ample Justice
would long since have been rendered to Mr. I,4,-
bai tne gameoi denunciaiion and misrcp prosecution
has not been altogether confined 10 the NhiE pres.
portion OF the democratic press appears 20 have
EVEN greater Tears that the people should art. ~.
correct conclusions respecting his course srt TO-
laooFeS and . now sborIng with all the venom ua.
The sppreht nsioR Of disappOlntmcnt 10 Il, hone, ,
iaiGso to misiesd and abuse The pu5lic mind
my i1ih ~ the generosity, justice and ul.-!ten,
JncgmeEI Of the Aussrean people dos not l,s,r, f
it'A NAY be mr,lcc, but they never cul.uuc DOB t.-
INr. .rd hTm,, believe tie day Dot drl...
Waen va Iller viii receive the need OF aprla.-..
Wien NE PEOPLE VIII rally BY spCutaneoti, ae..r,
"ail'n 70 t.t support 81 ham, 30 through eos,.
eNi ryPoT has submitted to eve sacrifice but
eiple 10 maintain The constitution.
ADfSTIDES