The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-08-17
From the .qmsyiean Sentinel.

and w. +. Johnson, Esqrs.
From The .4nie,icaa Sentinel.
The leading article in the Pennsy lvanian of Satur-
day, under The caption of the Tyler organization"
purports TO give an account of dinner that was
given TO Robert Tyler on Saturday evening, the 29h
Of July, and not on the 5th of August as the Penn
sylvanian enormously states in which my name holds
quite conspicuous place, which think proper to
offer few remarks Ii is true was at the dinner by
invitation of AN old democratic friend and very
Unexpectedly called upon 10 preside, and after the
cloth had been removed and our Virginia President
toasted, Robert Tyler rose, and addressed the COM
pany in the most eloquent and interesting speech that
have listened to for long time he expatlated upon
the true creed and principles of Democracy, as
taught in the Jefiersonian school, and as laid down
in the celebrated Virginia Resolutions OF 9S and -
and urged, with great force and power, the necessity
Of resuscitating the Democracy of the country, and
bringing them back TO the standard Of 90 and re-
greet very much that the sapient editors, &c. of the
Pennsylvania were not present, for l am sure they
would have been much edited and instructed, in the
true Jeersonan doctrine, that they totally igno-
rant OF. The Pennsylvania says " for Colonel
McCaraher we have no unkind feeling, but he must
excuse as from joining is regiment! J" this the Col
most willingly does, for his regiment is composed
of Democrats Of the Jetersonan school, dyed in
the wool, and all of &c the true grit" and under
circumstances old renegade Federaists be adj
mitted, nor who has edited Federal paper,
established the Pennsy vanian to oppose the cleo
ton Of General Jackson, and support Judge Mclean,
and above all never would consent to receive INFO
my honorable corps, any man who could debase HIM
self much as to print during the election Of 27,
29 the Infamous coffin handbills against the great and
good Jackson, or one who does not support regular
nominations. The editors, SC. of the Pennsy lvaDan
will. therefore, perceive that their prospects of be-
coming members of my regiment are utterly hope
less; would most respectfully suggest to them the
pr priety OF sticking to their old corps, called Swiss
Guard for the editors sc. proverbIa for fighting
IN the service of those who pay the best.
The Pennsylvania goes on to say, " we remember
him very well one of the most active opponents of
General Jackson's administration, after the removal
Of the depostes and if mistake not, he has, like
Governor Porter, gone the rounds of all the candi
dates for the Presidency before his organization
der Captain Tyler" This is, from beginning to end,
unquafedly false, tits lie, palpable wicked lie
never did oppose General Jackson, and dare them
to the proof. Ii had been one of the most active
opponents of General Jackson's administration, is it
at all likely that should have continued in full
munion and fellowship with the Democratic party
from the time of the removal of the depo-
sites, until the present day, frequently acting
as chairman of my own ward That l have
my preference like most men, | freely admit,
but more clearly to define my position will state,
that IN the summer of AL | attended a meeting of
the friends Of General LEWIS CAss at which meet
ing 1t was resolved to address the General at Paris
IN relation to his being a candidate for the Presl-
dency of the United States, q was one of the commit
tee) and In due time we received able intere l.
ing reply, which has been published in most of the
papers throughout the Union; that letter fully sati
he'd me that General CAss had not the remotest wish
to be candidate for the high and responsible Office
of President of the United States, and in converse
ton with him after his return home, mentioned to
him the light in which viewed his Paris letter, to
which he observed you are correct, and added am
now in my own country and m, friends can do with
me as they please. After the receipt of the Gene
rails letter, and before his return made up my mind
to 90 for the talented and favorte of my
tive Pennsy lvania, JAMES BUCHANAN, whose course
still advocate and support. Under these crcum-
stances | was appointed by the friends of Mr.. b.
CHANAN, de egate to the Convention which met at
Harrisburg, which, circumstan es beyond my con
troll much regret, prevented me from attending. AS
to the remark, that have joined the organizat on
under Captain TYLER, il is too absurd and ridiculous
to require single remark from me but if the i'm
macuiate editors, &c., Of the Pennsy lvanian, am
OF The unprncipled clique that hang lis skirts,
make any capital out of what | am now about
TO say, they are welcome TO do so. ! therefore
declare, that it is my most solemn CONJUNCTION
and belief, that JOHN TYLER Is now and always
has been true and faithful disciple of the prln-
cpes and doctrines Of the immortal Jefferson, that
ne never has and never will be recreant TO the prln
ciples-that since he has been President under the
most appalling and trying circumstances, without a
party TO support and cheer him on his way, with a
majority OF some 80 40 il the House, and 10 or
more IN the Senate against him, yet in this fearful
and most trying situation, he with more than Roman
hrmness and devotion 10 his country, placed himself
upon the ramparts OF the Constitution, trusting to God
and his country for support, and time has shown that
he trusted not In vain, and the generous Democracy
Of the nation flew to his rescue and country was
delivered from the hands of the Fedcrasts and is
now free, happy and independent; and it is my hon
ST and sincere belief that there is not another man
living who would have accomplished what John Ty
Ter has under similar circumstances, and that no De-
mocrat who loves his country and It's Institutions,
who has an American heart cannot but feel grateful
ID John Tyler for the great services he has rendered
hs country II is strange, most passing strange that
the most trivial movements Of any portion OF Demo
Gratis who are not in the leading strings Of the Penn
'ylyanlan, and who dare TO think and act for them |
selves, throws the editor &c, into the most violent
paroxysm, and conjures up all sorts of hobgobbns,
raw heads and bloody bones, to the distempered ina
li'atIon Of the editors, &C.. Of the Pennsy vanan-
surely the gentlemen are laboring urder monomania
and with due Difference ! would suggest TO their |
friends to call IL jury Of the faculty to examine
heir case-lhe result Of which, | have no doubt
would be the recommendation OF a straight jacket.
Yours, &c,
ALEXANDER MCARAHER.