The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-06-10
From The Utica Obserrr
TIE UTICA MEETING.

Mr.. Editor: In looking the published account
of meeting recently beld at Utica, os,ensiby for
the purpose Of responding TO the Legislative recon.
mendaton Of Mr. Van Buren, for the Presidency bu,
really, apprehend, for other and less worthy OBJ
jects so far the immediate movers in the matter
concerned, discover resolution so entr.ly
rhiggih IN its Characteristic one denunciatory of
President Tyler, that cannot refrain from express
ing my surprise that 1t should have been permitted to
find place in the proceedings Of Democratic meet
sng and | am now somewhat al loss to determine
how II came there, knowing do, that il does not
express the sentiments Of the uehearted and gene
rous Democracy Of the country. The resolution
reported by MIR. Hunt, and may express his pecu-
liar views at this time. ! am that he reported
IL as chairman Of the committee but it is equally
well understood that ma orty of the committee as
sented TO II in spirit Of difference TO MIR. H. and
not because they approved Of 1t. MIR. II. has re-
Gently not been wanting in complaints that his merits
and views have been too much overlooked and dis
regarded by his fellowdemocrats and the commit
tee seem to have been willing 10 indulge him fully in
this matter.
| have said the resolution may express Mr. HIS
views at this time, although know he has heretofore
entertained and expressed different views-sentl.
ments and opinions Numerically opposite and more
liberal and just towards the President But what
says MIR. HUNTS resolution. Here II is
E" solped That while we will cheerfully submit
the claims of our candidate 10 the decision Of a Ma
tional Convention of Democratic delegates we will
not tolerate competition with Federal Wing candi.
dates in that body. That the acting President of The
I'm ted States was elected Vice President in the ex
citing campaign Of ls40 That in his election we
then thought the temporary triumph Of the wicked
effected, and that we have since that time seen
no reason TO change our opinion IL not an active
particpatJr IN, he was al least silent recipient in
the benefit Of the frauds and gnomnious devices Inv
which the election Of 1910 distinguished and by
which the Democracy were oyerw helmed: That his
Discussions with his Wings friends have added no new
aurels 10 his fame and that deserton and treacbery
to those who conhded in him form 10 recommenda-
ton TO an honest Democracy. We can therefore m
no event recognize John Tyler as a suitable demo-
cratic candidate for the Presidency"
In this resolution we have Mr.. HIS erprsss,d nr,-
seni opinion Of the President. lie agrees with the
wings that Mr.. Tyler has been guilty OF "desertion
and reachery; !" and be untes with Mr. Clay and nj,
psrtisans in denouncing him man devoid of honor
and principle. All this may be Mr.. Hunts opinion
now but how long has II been 500 Has he always
thought that MIR. Tyler "traitor ~ ami tina, Ms
"dissensions with his wing friends have added no
new lnurels to his fame.n Fortunately we are no,
LEFT TO conjecture on this subject Mr. HIS opinions
are on record A Democratic Convention was held
m this county, September |, ls4l, ID. TwitcbelI of
Lee, Chairman, and George Graham of Whites |
TOW n, and Josiah Mouton, OF Floyd Secretaries A,
this convention, one Of the most respectable ever
held in the county, MIR. HUsr was a delegate. and
reported amongst others, the resolutions following
"Resoired, That the veto message Of the President
OF the United States expressing his objections TO the
bill passed by, Congress TO incorporate National
Bank, is expressive also Of the views Of the Demo
cratic party with regard TO such an institution anJ
IS consistent nth The sentiments uniformly maintained b
himseLf throughout long Of pubic In, utbat
in opinion when the President interposed his veto
power 10 prevent the passage Of MIR. Clay's recent
Bank BILL lie did justice 10 his conscience and honor
consulted The real Interests Of the people, and pre-
served the spirit and letter Of the Constitution
"Rs'oirsd,A That in view Of this manly and truly