The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-08-10
MR.. TYLERis DEMOCRACY.

uniform JeHvIsonldn democracy Dtloie we
| are done with the subject we think we will es
| tabIish beyond controversy, and by Distinguish
! ed Democratic witnesses, that the nomination
of Mr.. Tyler by the Harrisburg Convention, did
not in the least impair his Democracy.
Our next witness is Gov. REYNOLDS; we ex-
uacr from his speech delivered in the House,
August "A, 1S4l
"The President in his late veto message, has come
out clearly and unequivocaly against United States
Bank IN all its various forms shapes 1t can as
sumo no form, or mode Of existence, which his mes
sage Will not reach and destroy
Judging from the public acts aud life of the Pres-
dent, no matter In what situation change Of cir
cumstance he may be placed, his judgment and firm
conviction are the same, that charter of National
Bank is violation of the Constitution of the United
States.
This is not recent opinion formed and expressed
on the spur Of the occasion. 1t has grown With his
growth and has pervaded all the fthers of the Dem
ocratc party In that great and noble State which gave
him birth.
On this subject, | will, Mr. Chairman, be permitted
to Introduce his own language, which is recorded in
his Veto Message. Speaking Of National Bank, he
says:
1t will suffice for me to say that my opinion has
been uniformly proclaimed to be against the exercise
OF any such power by this Government. On all suit
d
the opinion thus entertained has been unreservedly
expressed. declared it in the Legislature of my
native State. In the House Of Representatives of the
United States 1t has been openly vindicated by me-
In the Senate Chamber, in the presence and hearing
OF many who at this time of that BODY it has
been affirmed and re-airmed in speeches and reports
there made, ard by votes there recorded In popular
assemblies, have unhestatingly announced it and
the last public declaration which made, and that
but short time before the late Presidential election
rof To
ing those entertained by me. With full knowledge
OF the opinions thus entertained, and conceal
ed, was elected by the people Vice President Of the
United States. By the occurrence of contingency
provided for by the Constitution and arising under
impressive dispensation of Providence succeeded
to the Presidential Office Before entering upon the
duties of that Office took oath that would "pre-
serve, protect, and defend, the Constitution of the
United States" Entertaining the opinions alluded to-
and having taken this OATH the Senate and the coun-
try Will see that could not give my sanction to
measure of the character described without surren-
derlng all claim to the respect of honorable men-all
confidence on the part of the people-a self respect
all regard for moral and religious obligations with
out an observance Of which government can be
prosperous and no people can be happy 1t would be
to commit crime which | would not wilfully com
INIT to gain any earthly reward, and which would
justly subject me to the rdicule and of all vr
tuOus men,"
There is no doubt or equvocation in the above
This prores the President to be neal descendant of that
great and glorious State chch has produced many
ana gyted statesmen Thai State may feel proud for her
talented and enlightened SON, John Tyler and place him
high in her estimation ,ch the fathers of the Republic
Every Wing in the land must be satisfied that they
have selected an honest and upright for this high
and responsible Office. They had made choice of a
man that had the frmness and moral courage at the
hour Of peril and in great crisis express his sent
ments fearless Of consequences"
The Governor not only excupates the Presi-
dent from the charge of treason to Mr.. Claw.
Mr. Blalrs very particular and special " old
friend and connexion by marriage" but very
successfully fixes the guilt of treachery on that
portion Of the Wing party which insisted on
having National Bank:
"The Wing Convention at Harrisburg no doubt look.
ed more at the successful result of the elections than
at the means to obtain that result. They, have n,
doubt, Mr.. Chairman, put John Tyler on the ticket
ior effect and to give It popularity in Virginia, and
the Southern States. In order to give the ticket
weight and character in the South, and to quiet the
fears OF the saveholdng States in relation to Adolf
tion John rylr selected as candidate for the
Vice Presidency. Moreover, / may add, that his
name was probably placed the ticket Tor the very
cause and reason, for which the Wings at this time
| so much complain. His known hostility to Nation
al Bank gave the ticket additional standing and popu-
larity In many sections of the Union and particu ar
ly in his own State, and the South Many Of the
most leading and influential Wings throughout the
country, who were utterly opposed to United States
Bank supported Iippecanoe and TYLER TOO. And no
one can say in truth, that the establishment of Ma
tional Bank was directly put in in the last Pre-
sidential canvass Whenever the issue of Bank or no
Bank, was rendered to the Wing party thew declined
the contest They denounced the Democratic mea
sures, but presented 10 the people in their stead
The Whigs fed from Bank discussi n as they would
flee from the wrath of Heaven. The subject of the
charter of United States Bank was studously ex-
cuded from discussion by almost all the entire Wing
party In fact it out the power of man to say il
General Harrison himself was, or was not in favor
OF the establishment Of National Bank. In some
districts he supported for his friendly feelings for
this Bank, and in other places he sustained for
his opposition to all banks.
The canvass for the election of the President be-
ing by the Wing party, conducted in this non-commit
tai manner, not admitting denying the establish
ment of National Bank it was wise and very avail
able to have MIR. Tyler on the ticket. The Wing
party could say to the Wing anh-Bank men, and to
the Democrats likewise, that Mr.. Tyler is utterly
opposed to United States Bank, and General Har-
rlson is not committed.
Thus, it is most evidently true, that the Wing par
ty intended to deceive, and impose on the people
United States Bank, without decision of the peope
in its favor. They as) intended TO deoeipe The Presi-
deni but he had the moral courage resist the nposon
Yet ticket Of this kind had in it what its trainers
ardently desired-apaiabiiy in most extraordinary
degree. 1t was wisely organized for SUCCESSFUL one
counted on the death of General Harrson-but that
event changed the entire aspect Of the political af
fairs II turned up to the top Of the pack man the
Wings least desired. John Tyler was by means ne
yer contemplated, made President of the United
States, with all his anBank notions rrevocably fixed
in his mind"
Mr.. KENNEDY, Of Indiana, is our next wit
ness. Mr.. X. is quite emphatic in his pr,,tesra
tons Of Mr.. Tyler's consistency:
" Hear, then, what John Tyler says upon this SUBJ
Jec, On page eight OF ms message to this Congress-
at the opening of the session, is the following:
| The late contest which Terminated in the e,ec
ton OF General Harrison to the Presidency, was de.
c'ded on principles well known and openly declared
and while the Sub-Treasury received in the resuli