The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-03-20

TO the odious connexion between revenue and dslrl-
button attempted TO be Embodied IN one bill, by
which the majority in Congress driven 10 the ne
cessy OF passing tariff Of duties on imports, are
but lew Of the results Of his 6rmness ard W sdom
And here Il is pro- to mark, that the views Of
inc PRESIDENT IN reference to both these measures OF
tar'h ana distribution Of the proceeds of The public
lands, are emnentiy practical and judicious while
ms anxious desire to procure safe national curren-
ccy has been abundantly pressed upon the National
With such a tariff for revenue as would meet the
requirements Of The National Treasury al give Sc
curity to every branch Of industry and with well
adjusted system, through the Exchequer for The col
lection and disbursement Of the public moneys, we
might reasonably anticipate a resuscitation of the
trade and commerce Of the country.
Permit us, iellow-ctizens in view Of the premises
ana WIN iull and entire confidence in the correct
ing influence OF that freedom of sentiment so peculiar
10 our INSTITUTIONS, TO call upon you I support to
sustain the patriot whose character and policy il has
been our desire faithfully to portray
In all free countries, and particularly in our own
there is an nvarlable tendency to ultraism Leaders
OF factions run INTO ex remes TO accomplish their
bilious purposes. One set of them are destructive
desirious to overthrow all institution s. and substitute
their projects OF the moment for the matured
results of enilgh'ed experience. Another set ale
fearful Of all change, dread the luencc of popular
sentiment, and would limit and conf oil it by s
cnng the arm of government, and by establishments
calculated for the peculiar benefits Of what they are
pleased to cell the better classes Against these OK
tremes President Tyler has 'esoluely set him. elf.
His whole policy has been 10 check and restrain ul-
rasm in all lis orms TO restore the empire Of sound
and independent opinion, and 10 follow that Just and
middle course indicated by the Constilution-itselr
glorious monument Of the results of conciliatory
counsels and of disposition to attain what is pract-
cable and valuable by the most simple means. While
this policy has exposed him to the assaults of violent
men on both sides, who will doubtless cooperate
from a common motive, in q common hostility, it
should cndcar him still more strongly TO the sober
and rejecting portion Of the country who desire on
y lis peace and prosperity, without any great anxiety
respecting the men who are the instruments Of pro-
ducng such resas.
Weigh well the many qualities he p1ssessss which
so fully enile him to your highest confidence and
your warmest esteem, and then feel assured VIC
may rely that You will most heartily join in the APP
peal we now make to our fellow-citlzens throughout
The Union, for their cordial cooperation in sustaining
John Tyler, the Republican candidate for the
Presidency, at the election to be held in 1914.
The chairman put the question, shall this address
be adopted by the mt citing? when only two fssen-
tent voices were heard " respond no and the adj
dress declared adopted as the sent ments Of The
meeting.
James II. Raymond Esq, then rose, and after a
few renal ks offered The following outions which
were adopted with cheers:
Resolred That in the various public stations to
which John yer, of Virginia. has been elevated by
the People of his native Stale, ard those cf the
ton at large, he has invariably exhibited talents pa
triotism, and frmness, which emlnenlly CONNIE nd
him to tho confidence and respect of his feow-citi-
zens.
Resolved That the People being the only true
source of power we recognize that system of party
organization which is best calculated to give force
and efficacy to their will, and in this view we in
favor of Democratic Republican National Conven-
tion which shall be composed of delegates chosen in
the several congressional districts of the Union and
| hoo ,t,lI L.. ~
lion.
Resolved That to render the acts Of the National
Convention effective, it should reflect the matured
opinions of the democracy; and we therefore in
favor Of It's being held in the mon h of May, 1914
Resoired That nominate John TYLER, of Vir.
gnia, as candidate for the Presidency, subject to
the decision of Democratic National Convention
organized in the manner and held al the period be-
fore mention,d And we pledge ourselves to all
fair and honorable means 10 secure his election.
Resolved That since his elevation 10 the Presiden-
cy he has uniformly stained the principles and
formed to the wellsettled opinions of the fathers of
the great Republican party. That his firm resistance
to the enactment OF to charter Bank of the Uni
ted States, and his statesman-lke views of the SUBJ
jects which have been agtated during the last two
years. show lin TO be the true friend to his country
the self-sacriiicing patrlot-alone intent on the
wcll-beng OF the naon-and the firm and consistent
advocate Of measures calculated to confer the great
est good on the greatest number.
Resolred That the settlement Of our differences
with Great Britain in terms alike honorable to both
nations, after proracted and embarrassing contro-
versy, which had bcen extended than half
century, has clearly demonstrated the tact, sagacy
and talent oil President Tyler, while the successful
close Of the harassing in Florida and the
promptitude with which he has indicated our rights
whenever and wherever invaded constitute addition
al claims on the gratitude and respect of inelli-
gent people.
Resolred That the message Of the President in re-
he irea wit
Great Britain on the right Of Search is dsting ished
by so nd argument and lofty patriotism, and we here
toy pledge ourselves TO support tho Chief Magistrate
IN tie noble stand he has assumed whatever pecui
airy interests OF our own may be involved in a con-
troversy with so powerful and warke nation as
Great Britain.
Rcsoired, That the majority of the Senate Of the
Uniied STATES have exhibited marked disreg I'd Of
the rights and preroeatiye Of the Executive Of the
nation IN REJECTING his nomination of the n Caleb
Cushing, as secretary OF the Treasury, and the Hon.
Henry A. Wise, as Minister to France /; and we feel
assured that the American People will, in signal
and emphatic manner, rebuke this attempt to perse-
cute and embarass the President, and cast unmerit
ed odim on two OF our NEST able and distinguished
STA esmen.
Resolped That the President being responsible for
the cical acts of his constitutional advisers should
possess the power to control their selection and the
effort to dep him of this risIt /, eminentIy dis
credItab!e TO the highest legislative body the ma
on.
Resolred That the selection by the President Of
one of The most distinguished an patriotic citizens
of the State Of New York, to preside over the de-
partment OF the Treasury Is no less gra flying than
mered, and we hazard nothing IN the prediction
that the arduous and complicated duties Of tie re-
sponsbc station now occupied by the Hon. John c.
Spencer will be performed in manner worthy cf
bis high reputation as statesman and contribute to
the increase Of his well earned fame while dscharu-
ing the trusts heretofore conf ed in him by the State
and nation.
After the adoption Of the address and resolutions,
James Kelly, Esq, heinz called for, appeared and
stated his desire 10 give way for the Hon. Caleb
Gushing, of Massochuse u.s. who lhereupon arose and
addressed the meeting for nearly an hour, in that
eloquent, forciblc ard argumentati manner f r