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FRIDAY, arm 81, 1913.
OUR OPPOSITION rorYLER.

We have no disposition 10 pluck a laurel from
the brow of any individual who has earned good
reputation by ever pursuing vrtuous course, or
who, by acts Of Patriotism, and devotion to country
enjoys the confidence of the people. Though men
may occasionally err, have no disposition, on ac-
count of such errors, to overlook any good actions
they may have performed. Far be il from us to
pursue such course
But there are certain actions which we are called
upon, as good citizens to condemn. There are midi
vduuls holding responsible offices, that abuse the
power with which they are clothed. In this coun-
try we all know that the people govern our rulers
are but servants and those servants betay the
confidence reposed in them, their conduct should
meet with the most decided condemnation We
elect men to carry out views, and we expect
those views will be regarded, and not set al def
ance. The individual who employs a laborer on
his farm or in his workshop, expects, as is right
that he should that the person so EMPLOYED will be
governed in all matters, relating TO the business in
which he is engaged by the wishes of his employ
er. he has directions how to proceed, and be-
cause It will suit any new tangled notions Of his
own or please a neghbOr over the way, we by no
means consider him justifable in disobeyng his in.
structions.
Now let us look at the course of John TYLER
lie occupies an important post. Though not direct
ly elected President of the United States. he was
placed by an overwhelming majority of the people
OF these states, in position which has since placed
him at the head of the Nation He knew the views
of those who elected him, and during the canvass.
TO all appearance, concurred in those views ifhis
views upon National policy were Numerically op-
posed to those who elected him, il was his duty as
an honest man, TO decline the office rendered him.
lie cheerfully accepted the nomination by the
Wing party, and by that act, other assurances
wanting, said that the principles OF the Wing party
were his principles, and the measures necessary to
carry them out were his measures. He is elected
tile Presidential mantle falls upon him, when, 10,
we and out to our utter astonishnent that he will
not carry out the views of his masters. He has
now certain conscientious scrupes which were not
known before. This is not all, the very men who
elected him, who assisted to make him what he is,
in political point of view, are abandoned, and vii
flied, and others taken into confidence and favor.
We are accused Of deserving our own President
How is this ? The Wings desert John Tyer' So
did Washington and the American Army desert
Benedict Arnold. Must the people abandon their
long cherished sentiments, and follow through all
The mazes OF an ubstractionist or be accused of de.
serting The man whom they elected, We have
mol deserted, but have been deserted and BETRAYED /
Look at II in the light Of policy merely Could the
Wings have been so short-sgited as to desert a
nan OF their choice, while he was willing to carry
'ut their principles, and fulfil the hopes of the thou
lands who elected him Certainly not. For the
line being, the Wings suffer greater loss. than
rarely the loss of the few Office sseekers, who nre
content to do his bidding. Many became discour-
ged, and have withheld their votes from the bal
OF box, on account oiie trcachery of this function
ry. Their votes are not, however, entirely lost 10
he party, for as soon there is an opportunity 10
trike blow with effect they will be found, and
ound on the side of the people.
Thus we have shown in brief why we are COM
eiled to write and speak against Tyler and his
guard Our readers already but too familiar
With the course of Tyler but we wish TO 'skeep be.
pre- the people" the reasons Of our opposition We
lust oppose the present incumbent, of the Presi.
entia chair, until he returns, and by his acts man
est wish to carry out the great principles for
'hich we have so long contended, Who can say
lie Wings are not jusfobIe in speaking freely and
'aressly their views upon this subjectS None but
lose who are obsequiously asking favors at his c
eacherous hands. &