The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-04-18
THE FIRST TYLER VICTORY.

The letter, from which the following Is an
extract, is from AN able pen, whose interesting
contributions we take occasion to invite to the
columns of the Madisonian. From such CORES
ponden.s, sagacious and experienced, and abov'
all imbued with an enthusiastic admiration OF
oar present Chief Magistrate, we, as well a
our readers, delight to hear.
Every day mutplies the evidences Of the popu-
rity Of John Tyler with the People, and the events
referred to ia the extract but slight indications Of
the popular demonstrations in his favor that long
will greet us. Gallant and Republican Ohio is in
motion, and her confidence in the President is DIS
playing itself in various forms in different sections OF
the State. Two years since but very few men in
that State dared to take open aud decided ground in
his behalf. few, unterr6ed by threats. by denun-
citation, bv accommodation, willing to plant
themselves by his side, and proclaim their willingness
to rise or fall with him. 1t was then deemed mad
nesspolitical suicide, and dersion and scorn we're
visited upon them. They were not left alone; their
numbers increased, friends multiplied, their ranks
filled up rapidly and at the last State election they
held the balance Of power and directed the triumph
in the Empire Of the West They planted themselves
on the broad platform of Republcansm, and of
were opposed by the ultras Of both parties;
but the People, con6ding in the disciple Of Jefferson,
tired of ferocious party violence and determined to
sustain the who goes for his country and not for
few selfish and unprincipled patisans, TO the
rescue, and the great Western State is preparing
to do battle in the coming contest under the
full and patriotic banner Of John Tyler. The indi-
cations, that she is rousng and armiDg herself for
tha hot has r. In
ern part of the State talented and independent edi
tor is driven from his post by few who control his
paper, because he dares TO proclaim himself Tyler
Presto! Tyler springs up, proclaim
ing the truth in bold and glowing eoquence, and the
People rally around it and swell its subscription list
TO hundreds beyond the most sanguine expectations
Of its friends. In the northwest, paper devoted TO
the hard-money doctrines edited with unusual ability
and much discretion, and destined to occupy high
and commanding position in the Republican ranks
and this paper, in obedience to public sentiment and
the honest convictions of its proprietors, fearesy
uniurls the Tyler flag. But must give the letter
sour old friend writes me, that on the morning of
the election in the township Of Mt Eaton, Wayne
county, they were astonshed by the publication of
ticket arranged by the ultra Wings and Bentonans,
headed in staring capitals " The Ant-Tyler Ticket"
iHis was ZIG ulst given 10 Irienus OF
the Administration that politics was to decide their
election. Though taken by surprise, our friends did
not tremble. They met the onslaught Ike men,
They went into tne co"nict unprcpared 10 be sure,
but with all GOODNESS and courage. Never u-
tras and radicals moro slgnally disappointed, mort-
fed, and shsmcd. The Tyler victory was most sat
isfactory. They elected the whole ticket with the
exception Of Treasurer, who wanted eight votes, and
one Other who was tied by the opposing party Our
friends claim for Mt. Eaton Wayne county Ohio
the honors of the first Tyler victory in Tie United
States achieved upon the distinct and isolated ground
ofTylcr and AntTyer and let the fact be recorded
10 the praise of the enlightened and independent yeo
men OF Mt Eaton, and example 10 all true Re
publicans IN the land
But our tdngs stop not here. A jealous and in
huential friend writes fIom Canton Starke county, Of
an almost equally promising triumph in that city
The occasion Of the late charter elections. The Ty
Ter party convened, and resolved TO nominate such
Il led 10, in view Of their numbers, sc. They nom-
mated candidate for Mayor and three for members
OF Council. This step aroused the Clay Wings aud
Benton Radicals, who at once united and resolved to
rebuke the nsoIcnce which would interfere with
their arrangements. Our friends " met the enemy
with characteristic fortitude and energy Of purpose
The result was in the case of Mt Eaton They
elected their Mayor (.ouis Vail, Esq, an avowed
Tyler man, distinguished such in all that regioD)
aud two OF their nominees fer the Council-the third
lost by few votes Our German felIow-citiz vo-
d The Tyler ticket TO man, as they manifest the
purpose Of doing everywhere.
thus, you see, we Open the war in Ohio ard you
will find us close II In triumph Of the Constitution
and Of our Repu lican Chief Magistrate"