The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-07-19
From the Chronicle aud Old Don,ini n.
PRESIDENT TYLER-No. 4.

We have seen in our last number, that Mr.. TYLER
has successfully filled almost every Office in the gift
OF the people. That at an early age he enjoyed in an
eminent degree the attachment and support of peo-
Pile, who II is fair to presume, the most compe-
tent Judges OF his character; for il among them
that he first drew the breath Of life and them both
his character and qualifications were best known. As
member Of the Virginia Asssmby--as Councillor
Of State--as member Of Congress- Governor
Senator and Vice President, he has filled quite too
large space in the public eye not to have been re-
garded a OF note (and the ability with which
the func ions Of all these various Offices have been
discharged rebukes most severely the disgusting cant
and malignant calumny, which affects to regard him
man Of weak intellect at best, ordinary capa
city.
He stepped into the Presidential chair utterly un-
tr nm elled and uncommtted 10 q course lac in
tended TO pursue evidence Of which fact the spec
ua,ions OF the press OF both parties regard TO that
course, abundsniy proves. That portion devoted to
the interests Of The Federal party hoped against con-
yilion almost that he would shape his policy in ac
cordaDce with the Authoritarian doctrines of that
scbooI-whilst the Richmond Enquirer and other re-
publican journals argued, that from his past history
and recorded expressions OF opinion he could no,
consistently administer the Government on other
than the prime plies thus declared. The truth of this
latter supposition has become matter Of history He
had counted the cost OF thwarting a marty flushed
with victory grsspng for the spos and goatne over
the prospect of bringing the whole machinery OF Co.
vernmept into subservIence TO their peculiar views
and making il subsidiary 10 their extension of power
Among the first OF the measures conte IN plated was
the establishment Of q vast money power linked IN
the Government and readily made the eff lent en-
CINE in extending, fostering, and UNFOLDING the vast
sbrc Of consolidation 10 be reared upon the ruins OF
that sacred charter Of rights and liberties the cor,
stitut,on Of the land II will be borne in mind Ina,
Mr.. Tyler had repeatedly and solemply declared
that he denied the constitutonslity Of such bank
and II will be further recollected that in the late can,
vas, for the Presidency, not only was bank denied
10 be object contemplated, but in various section,
Of the country, especially IN Virginia the same ooi
mons in regard TO bank, as were avow.d by Mr.
Tyler, were openly proclaimed by the warmest mar
tisans Of General Harrison. Opposed himself 20
such an institution upon grounds that required either
that be should commit perjury nterpose his Veto
knowing that vast majority Of his constituents
were opposed 10 the measure he gave that Veto-
firmly, fearlessly gave in the face OF an oppos,o,
which he well knew would move heaven and earth
TO consummate his ruin. l know that il has been
charged that MIR. Tyler, when Vice President. had
intImated his intention TO vote for the measure in
the Senate, Of which body he was the Prcsdepi
but unfortunately for the truth OF this story il /.
made TO rest on the authority Of malignant Ibcer,
and whose prostitution Of his political pri,c;
Piles failed To procure for him Office which he co.
veted. Such testimony, from sources so degraded
will never receive sanction and credence from tbc
American people.
Ffom the organization Of parties 10 TO The prcscnt
day. the friends OF popular liberty have alsays been
Indignantly lbeled IN proportion TO the lofty and in
corrupiible character Of their patriotism and tbcir
transcepdan, ability Jefferson was sIandered. and
made the rccipen. Of the coarsest abuse and the
most bitter depupciation by the encmic. of the pco
pie and the rotten monarchy OF England. Jackson.
In own timcs-yackson, the immortal hero
whose brows are bound with the laurel wreath Of
victory in war; and with the oaken chaplct for nj.
great civil services, has been subject TO III. same ery
ordeal. The sancty OF his private life was invaded
by the myrmidoms OF Federaiism-his bouscbo A
gods shattered upon his hearth stonc--and the now
sainted partner OF his bosom dragged from domestic
retrement-from the shrine OF which She was ,he
idol, by the heIl-bound magnity Of The spirit Of fac
ton. And even while pen this yindicai,on of Pre-
sident Tyler from the ruthless fcrocity pancr
in Richmond devoted TO the cause of Henry Ciax
and enjoying his confidence, is making mockery Of
that fcrvent pcty and religious resignation which
giIds the declining years Of the Hero among the
shades Of the Hermitage. II our purest patriot, and
w'scst statesmen are thus treated, how can better
fate be anticipated for President Tyler WIN should
envy, hatred and SANDER cease to aim the poisoned
arrows at his breast when jefferson and Jsckson
could no, escapei But like them, he will have nj.
soIace and reward. As with his predecessor. a
ProvLg, brave and generous will rush 10 Nj. re.c,
and vindcate his honor and their own and the wis
ministers OF strie'he psnders TO corrupt pride and