The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-05-19

THE NEXT PRESIDENCY.

Iftf NEAl GhtSibENtf'
Our readers will perceive ths, We have placed oil
the head Of the columns Of this number Of the Enqu-
rer the name OF JOHN TYLER our chosen can
ddae for the next Presidency OF The United States
subject however, TO The decision Of The Democratic
National Cony ention.
We have long since expressed our preference for
Mr. yer next President, over all other eabdi-
dates, but have not before placed his name at the
head Of our columns, because We thought that TIE
time had hardly arrived for making issue on the
Presidential question.
The country has been for many years so much
embarrassed in lis moneyed and commercial affairs
deeply agitated by political eontests-and 80 deep
~ excited by variety Of new and startling events,
that IL seemed as II the People required resting
time for year two, before entering again po-
tlcal contest, and we have doubted the policy Of
bringing forward so important question until the
lapse of time should make IL necessary.
The proper period for discussing the great ques-
ton OF the next Presidency has now arrived, and II
behooses every free and independent citizen TO make
up his mind ii he has not already done SO, to the
candidate whom he will support for the highest Of
hce IN the gift of tie people.
From present appearances il is not probable that
the Wing party will bring forward any other candi-
date than Mr.. Clay. Viewing the matter calmly and
dispassonately, seems next TO impossible that Mr..
Clay can be elected in 1874. Such result could
only be effected by revulsion OF public opinion bith
erto unparalleled, and brought about by apparent
cause, or by division in the Democratic ranks such
as Is by no means liable to occur.
Before the Democratic Convention several candi-
daes-all Of them of unquestionable abilities 10
various respects, and at least possessing high
claims for public services will BE- presented The
names OF Tyler, Calhoun, Fan Buren, Johnson Bueha
nan, and Cass will all be brought forward and each
viii find warm and Jealous supporters.
The political aspect of affairs throughout the coun-
Try, however indicates very clearly that MIR. Fan Bu
rem enjoys but small chance Of receiving the nomi-
nation Of the Democratic Convention and that if he
should receive the Nomination. division XouId he
created IN the Democratic ranks of the most danger
Gus character lie may safely be considered as with
drawn from the field
There many reasons why Mr. Tyler should be
regarded by the people the most safe and eligible
candidate for the Presidency Of the United States In
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10 the first place he has been tried in the fiery fur
mace OF political opposition and partisan dcnuLc atioD
and has come forth unsucd. Every effort Of per-
suason and intimidation has been tried without avail
TO lead or drive him from the high minded and honor
able course which e marked out for himself at Il
commencement OF his administration, and from which
he has never swerved. His irmness his consistency,
ms political integrity, have been weighed in the ba-
lance, and he has not been found wanting the true
interests Of the people. He has proved himself pre-.
cisely such Chief Magistrate as the exigencies of
the times demanded, and unhappy still continue to
dcmand--for he has shown himself able to stand in
the gap-for a time almost unsupported-and sue
cessfuly 10 combat the fury of demagogues who seek
their own elevation in the ruin Of their country
BY his hrmness, honesty, and clear-sghted wisdom,
Mr.. Ter has saved the country from the dangerous
experiment Of a New National Bank-clamorously
called for by the Wing leaders, though condemned by
the good sense and bitter experience of the people.
In all his measures MIR. Tyler has shown himself in
the most enlarged and liberal of the word,
Democrat lie has been the President not of par
ty, but Of People, and has proved himself the
Peoples friend and defender against the encroach-
mens of monopolists and the members Of aristocra-
tic Institutions
In the choice Of his constitutional advisers, Mr. !
Tyler has exhibited great wisdom and regard for the
interests Of the country. His Cabinet is composed
Of gentlemen Of the highest grade of character, |
ability and attainments-men who are fitted to give |
energy and effect to national councils at home,
and add lustre and dignity to the American name
abroad.
During the first tao years of Mr.. Tyler's Adm- |
nisraton the vexed and troublesome question of the
Northeastern Boundary has been finally and satisfac
tory seted-our relations with England, for a long .
time threatened with hostile interruption, have been
placed on permanent and friendly basis, and the 1
long and bloody war with Florida, which has cost |
the Union millions of treasure and the lives Of many
Of her most gallant citizens, has been brought to a
full and honorable termination.
We might fill column after column with reasons
why MIR. Tyler ha. shown himself well worthy of re-
election to the high office which he now worthily
fills. Perhaps, however, we have already given all !
VIC are not Influenced by violent party predeetions
IL should be borne in mind BY every American citi.
that in electing President Of the United States
particularly in times like the present regard must be
had not to the rewardng Of political favorte or
successful military leader, but to the safety bappi.
ness and welfare of the Republic; and that where an
incumbent Of the highest Office in the gift of the peo-
pie has shown himself in all respects able, honest
and trust worthy, is well TO continue their trust in
him rather than TO transfer il TO hands untred and
without experience.