The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-03-20
From the Old School Republican.
" JUSTICE TO JOHN TYLER,

"JUSTlCE TO JOHN TYLER"
| When in the Providence of God, John Tyler was
called to preside the destnes of this mighty ma
ton Of Christian freemen, the whole country ex-
pressed confidence in his patriotism and integrity
| The Wings, who had associated his name with the
lamented Harrison during the memorable campaign
of l040 proudly pointing to him as honest John t.
er, reafirmed their estimate Of his character The
Democrats declared that they had not made war up
on John Tyler-the issue was not made between him
and themselves-they battled against the Bank
not against John Tyler. They asserted that he was
and always had been a Democrat, separated from
the party" indeed, upon some points, but agreeing
in the great leading fundamental principles of the
Democratic creed, established in '98 and 1900
when the great apostle Of Democracy led the people
that glorious struggle for equal rights. The Dem
| ocratc party rejoced that the Government was en-
| trusted to such faithful hands,
When Congress met in extra session. the President
| and the Cabinet appointed by General arrison were
| found united and harmonious. They had agreed up
| on the principles of bill by which the conflicting
opinions, known to exist among the Wing party, Sc
rously threatening its integrity, upon the subject of
| the currency, were reconcied. The President in
| dulged the fond hope that their views would be
promptly sanctioned by Congress That the people
would, in the wise and moderate councils, control
ling the action Of their representatives, reap the
fruits Of the victory of l840, and in short period
the country would be restored to healthy and pros
porous condition. Resolved to be faithful to his high
and solemn obligations to the Constitution and the
people, he forgot not the claims of those who had
elected him to the Vice Presidency. Differing
as he did, upon the question of an United States
| Bank, from many who voted for him, he cheerfully
yielded his own views, TO every extent compatible
with his constitutional opnions--to every degree
sanctioned by conscientious regard of the obliga-
lions of his official oath. Contrary to every expec-
tation every hope, the wings of Congress- under the
lead OF Henry Clay, eager aspirant for the Presi
dency, conemptuously casting aside the bill reported
| by the Secretary of the Treasury, in obedience to
| thar ll,,y.a
branches bill prepared and submitted to the Senate
by Henry Clay. That bill was prepared by Clay and
passed by wing Congress, with full knowledge of
the fact, that It's provisions in direct and pal pa
| tle opposition TO the constitutional opinions of John
Tyler, expressed IN every variety of form-upon
cry proper occasion-as a member of the Virginia
Legislature as representative in Congress, as Gov
ernor of Virginia. and Senator Of the United States
embracing period Of thirty years, in which he had
served his country, and as explicitly expressed by
him in public speeches and written communications
IN reply to heterogeneous during the canvass of lS40
HIS conscientious scrupes ridiculed-the safety
and integrity Of the wing party dsregarded-
the embarrassments and suffer- gs of the people the
honor and iaithiuness of the Government in prompt
y meeting demands against it, were ALL all plead in
vain-the interest of Henry Clay demanded that
John Tyler should be prostrated-required to violate
his OATH or veto 'ichig measure" Never will the
writer Of this, forget the emphatic, patriotic and self
sacrificing declaration of John Tyler, in speak q to
a friend, of the blind and reckless course of the
Wings, indicating hxedness of purpose to force
from him a veto of 'Dhig measure" 81 am pre-
pared, said John Tyler, ito concede epey thing that
honor conscience, and duty TO my country iriH SANCTION
", ho,oepr, am drfpen to the pai, ciH protect the
Constitution Of our Fathers, or perish in the effort"
The bill was passed by Wing Congress-it was
vetoed by John Tyler The consequences personal
TO himself, have been encountered-he bitter cup of
persecution has been drunk by him to the dregs-
The act of duty performed by John Tyler in full
view OF the consequences, was performed for the pro-
lection Of the liberties Of the country-the safety Of
the people, and in abiding confidence in their in
ellgence, patriotism and justice. For and in behalf
of the people he encountered the malice of Clay and
his serve followers. For the protection of his cha
racter and justice to his motives he looked to gene
rous, noble, and patriotic people He was not disap-
pointed The Democratic people rushed to his sup
port. In that dark hour, when the question: whether
the Constitution OF the country be sacrificed to
the ambitious aspirations of one man, to be de-
cided by John Tyler the Democratic leaders, for a
moment forgetiul of themselves, plead for their
country. The malignant denuncations following
the yetoes] of the Wing leaders, were drowned by
the joyous shouts of grateful people. The people
spoke at the ballot box, fixing their seal of condem
nation upon their recrcant faithl SIS servants The
Wing leaders defeated in almost every State in
the Union Ohio "Queen of the Westn
this glorious Republican Banner State" IN the
very presence of Clay and his Charles who
nsultingy came into her borders upon the eve
of her State elections, claiming the right to
dictate TO her free born citizens, pronounced
a verdict of condemnation against the wbigs-trum-
phantly sustained John Tyler Scarcely had the
people rebuked the wings, when portion Of the
leaders of the democratic party, hoping to appropri-
ate to themselves the fruits of the triumph, assail
John Tyler with virulence not surpassed by Henry
Clay and his supple tools Mr.. Benton and the Globe
lead off in the assault The old cques stand pre-
pared to follow, restrained alone by fear OF the peo
pie, from open and direct attacks they peverthe-
less seeking by every art every variety of deception
to entrap the people, making them subserylent
to Their own selfish schemes. thus assailed from
those claiming the right to dictate to the people, John
Tyler is found as heretofore fcaressy performing his
duty to the country In discharge of his solemn and
responsible duties to the people, to the cause of free
dom throughout the world, John Tyler prepared to
encounter the united opposition OF Clay, Benton, and
their satellites.
We this day nail the PEopLE's FLAG, with the in
scription, Justice 10 John Tyler" to the mast.
There it shall proudly wave, until command
ed by the PEOPLE, to drag it down. Politicians may
combine as they may choose, prepared to do
battle in the goroas Of injured, oppressed,
deceived People