The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-04-11
From The Old School Republican.
TYLER MEETING.
Your friend and servant,

At meeting of the Democratic citizens Of Ashta-
bula county friendly TO the present Administration,
convened at the Court House in Jefferson, on the
evening of the 22d March, Col Loring Hodge, was
called TO the Chair, who stated the object of the meet
ing when, on motion, it was
Resolved, That a committee Of three be appointed
to draft resolutions for the consideration of the
meeting
The committee then retired and soon returned re-
ported the following, by their Chairman, B. Owen
Esq which were adopted
Resolved That we have entire confidence in the Ad-
mnstration of John Tyler-n the purity of his prn-
cples, and in the integrity Of his conduct in the ad
mnstration OF the General Government
Resolved, That during the last three years we have
witnessed great change IN the condition of our
try-we have seen economy take the place Of waste
strict accountability that of defalcation we have
a beggared Treasury supplied--iost credit res
tored-a worthless currency made sound and ru-
ined country restored TO the paths Of prosperity by
the wise counsels, the unhnchng frmness and strict
integrity Of man who dared TO spurn the dictates OF
party and devote himself to the best interests of his
country we have the honor Of the country sus-
tanned abroad-loDg protracted and vexatous cues
tions of negotiation which threatened the peace Of
the country, settled in manner 10 reflect credit upon
our country and Government; we have seen an ex
pensiye war, in which millions Of money and thou
sand.of lives had been vainly expended, brought TO
speedy and honorable close have seen every de.
partment Of the Government admiuis,, red with in
tegrty and in such manner as to promote the best
interests of the country-and yet we have seen John
Tyler, TO whom, under Providence the country is in
debted for all these benefits proclaimed traitor by
few woud-be eaders-a traitor because he preferrei
truth 10 falsehood-virtue to vice--his country to
party.
Resolred, That we hail every demonstration in favor
of President Tyler a return TO Democratic Repub
can principles, and that with such principles no par
ty can fail of ultimate success.
Rssoired, That IN the language OF General An
drew Jackson, we congratulate the country at large
on having President who has a strict and conscien-
tious regard for the Consiuion-who has preserved
his own consistency by averng blow aiIned at our
liberties through an attempt to establish another mo-
neyed power, and that Is the determination Of the
Pr, siden TO administer the Government on principles
purely Republican.
ReS0lpsd That in the language of Martin Van Bu-
rem, President IyloI is entitled TO the thanks Of the
whole country for the noble stand he took on the
United States Ba kqueslion, but which called forth !
The anathsmAs OF the whole wing party, and
echred by few designing protesting to a6vo-
cate democratic principles.
Resolrtd, That we, as democrats, cannot recognise
the right Of the Globe 10 dictate To the democracy
who shall be their candidate f1r the first office in The
gift Of the people neither can We recog Mise the RIGHT
OF the Globe TO prescribe and read out Of the part,
men whose devotion to democratic PRINCIPLES have
never been questioned, much less doubted.
The meeting was then addressed by B. Owen and
c. II. Doolttle, Eqn.
The following resoluu were introduced by b.
Owen, Esqr and adopted
Resolped That regard the oss Of life by the late
accident board the United States steamship Prince
TN, as national Gala nifty, by which the country is
called To mourn he loss OF OF her most eminen
Statesmen and distinguished officers of Government:
the INT hgence Of this event has filled hearts with
greet Tor the sudden and unerpec ed removal Of so
many public men not less eminent for Their character
learning and ability, than for the rank they
in The service Of Their county
Rosotrtd That We tender 10 the families and friends
Of the deceased and to the surviving sufferers our
heartfelt sympathy and coincidence in their siIllc.
tijns
Resolved, That we e, press t, the President Of the
United States our sympathy for The loss he has sus
tanned from hts pubic councillors and from the circle
of his private friends; and while we in common with
our fellow -citzens mourn this national calamity
we may find great cause for gratitude for the inerp
sltlon OF Divine Providence 10y which the life Of The
President, and the live, Of many more valuable oiti.
zens were preserved in the mijs, Of the most immi
danger.
hsoired, That while we deeply feel for Captain
stockton, and syppai hize with the keen anguish
which tins deploisbe event must have oyeryb elmed
klnd-hearted and high mi ded man We would ten
der him our high regard for hi devotion and ysIua
bic services 10 his country and our assurance Of un
diminished oonhderoe which neither j. nor ught 10
be lessened by tie occurrence of an accident sgan
which no human foresight could guard
On motion,
Rs,olped That the proceedings Of thi. m, e,ing he
published in the Old School Republican and Madt
sonisn.
LoRING HODGE, Chairman.