The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1843-12-13
ATTACK OF THE GLOBE ON MIR
ROBERT TYLER.

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ROBERT TYLER.
We were ipconsiderae on yesterday when
we stated that Mr. Robert Tyler would himself
reply 10 Mr.. Blair We knew Mr. Tyler TO be
of an ardent temperament, and observing that
the attack on him in the Globe was not only un-
usual in its character, but exceedingly coarse
and insulting in its terms, we supposed, al the
moment, thai MIR. Tyler would answer IT under
his own hand, and So without further con>lde-
ration, published. But proper degree OF rehec-
tion satisfied us that 10 do so would be neither
becoming in Mr.. TyleI's position, nor likely TO
be his pleasure, and we have this morning re-
ceived noe from Mr.. Tyler himself calling our
attention to the article in qiestirn, aud request
ing US 10 notice lis libellous character.
We observe that the editorial of The Globe is
penned in so artful manner as 10 leave the
reader at fault TO decide whether or moi Mr.. Blu
. chanan, the distneui- he'd Senator from Penn
sylvania, r, por,ed 10 the editor the conversation
which Blair alleges TO have taken place between
him aud Mr.. Tyler. Although We have not
seen Mr.. Buchanan on the subject, we take the
responsibility on ourself TO >ay that the infer
ence which the Globe would have the reader
draw from his cunning di,orial, so far il ap-
plies to the Senator from Pennsy lvanla, is OF a
deceptious ma ure. 1t is impossible that a gen
leman so well respect by all honorable men,
and % generally admired for his hospitality
of feeling and consistency of characteras MIR. Blu
chanan is, to have been guilty OF such gross
and outrageous breach of decency and Of elevat-
ed courtesy A d when we take further into
consid ration the fact that +. p. Blair was made
the recipient of these representations, we inier
that the editor of the Globe has in truth sub
ject.d himself TO an action for libel when
inducing any one, by the remotest inference, 10
draw the conclusion that Mr.. Buchanan either
reported thus conversation 10 him, or au-
ihorzed lis publication. We think We
know who this " People-honored" person Is,
and although the conversation TO which he was a
listener, ard made himself without invitation,
so far Mr.. Tyler was concerned, party, oc-
Cured in private house, and OF course must
have been considered by the gentlemen pre-
s. Mt as pariaking of the cha acter Of the place
in " hich it was held, has been thus pub lshed
in the gossipping columns of the Demo
cratic organ, yet we feel assured that Mr.
Tyler ha, not the least objection that IL shoulc
have been thus given TO tn world through Tho
instrume ntslity of some 'hoy Persiau,"a de
vout worshipper Of the "Rising Sum-" if tn,
prospective office holder has by this violation o.
courtesy convinced his 8effuIgent god" Of the
faith and zeal of his worship. When Mr.. Van
Buren, is elected President, be will no doubl
quickly ensconce himself in some warm nook
or crevice of the great Globe, and sun himself
deightedly in the smiles OF Office.
The object, however on the part Of the Globe
editor of leaving the impression on the mind Of
his readers, that Mr. Buchanan reported this
conversation TO him, is unquestionably TO pro-
duce the further impression that Mr. Buchanan
has also "cdredin and reuounced his Presiden-
tal aspirations in favor another distin-
guished gentleman. This is in keeping with
the many reports which have been put in cir
culation by certain description of the public
press all over the country, that MIR. Calhoun
has also yielded his pre-eminent claims to the
Presidency in favor Of this same gentleman one
editor declaring, by way Of consolation TO an
honorable Southern statesman, that he has sunk
his principles in consideration of the success.
sion; and another, that be is TO run as Vice Pre-
sident on Mr.. Van Buren's ticket. We believe
none Of these numerous gross imputations, and
palpabe and absurd misrepresentation in re.
speci to the South Carolina statesman.
But in respect to the 'public printing" we are
authorized by Mr. Robert Tyler TO say, that he
did use every possible cxertion of which sc
humble and uninhucntisl person as he is wa.
apable, to defeat the election Of Blair & Rives
as printers TO the House of Representatives,
and be has deeply TO lament (now more than
ever, and on every day more aud more) his IN.
successful effort to prevent this harsh and III
advised step on the part of majority of the De
mocraric members Of Congress He acted il
this matter against the uishes and adrics ot
the Presidem, often expressed IN The hearinp
OF Others, who desired him especially to have
nothing to do with the subject but vel appre
eating the delicacy and generosity of the Pre-