The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-09-27

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gratitude to Mr.. Tyler for his rmness and patriotism
in vetoing the bill 10 recharer Bank of the United
States, and to distribute the proceeds of the public
lands and also for his Recommendation to Congress
TO remit the fine unjustly imposed by Judge Hall on
General Jackson, and we cannot withhold our sppro-
baton oil those most important measures of his Ad-
minstration, which have been based on a strict ad
herence to the principles Of the Constitution and
desire to promote the welfare and prosperity of our
common country.
Resolved, That union of all those who profess
the great and leading principles Of the Democratic
faith, however they may have been estranged by cir
cumstances, equally demanded by the highest con-
sderations Of patriotism and the unerring dictates of
an enlightened policy.
Resolved, That the Democratic friend. of President
Tyler are committed 10 the same general principles
the supporters of Mr. Polk and there fore IL /. de-
srabe and important that they should act unedly in
the coming Presidential contest in the support of the
same electoral ticket and thereby defeat the Federal
candidate, Henry Clay.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., Aug. %, 1874
GEnTLHMEN Your letter, transmitting to me n
copy of the resolutions passed at conference of De-
mocrats Of the city and county of New York held at
The Carlton House on the 9th of August, which was
handed 20 me few days since, is entitled to receive
my warm-st Acknowledgements The evidence which
the Resolutions furnish Of the estimate placed on nv
conduct as to several important measures since
have been at the head of the Administration by the
Representatives, Of so large and respectable portion
OF my fellow citizens, could not fail to prove highly
| acceptable to me. The Madisonan of Yesterday
will convey to you the information Of my withdrawal
| from the PRESIDENTIAL canvass--along with nv rea-
sons for having adopted that step and beg TO assure
you that the resolutions of the Democratic Confer
ees OF the city and county of New York have no,
proved altogether imperative in producing that de-
| termination.
IL has long since been made known 10 the country
that, upon sending in my second veto message 10
Congress, submitted 10 solemn form TO the Then
Cabnet-Mr Webster, Mr.. Ewing, Mr. Bell and
Mr. Granger being present-the question whether.
~ connection WIN that message, IN order to leave
my motives from all manner Of imputation, should
not accompany il with positive declaration that
would not permit my name 10 be used in association
with the question Of the Presidential succession and
It has alec been admitted by the person who ha. fig
ured more largely before the public as my assaant
tnan any other Of tn 4 Cabinet that the nnan;moo.
decision to which the Cabinet came was that !, would
be impolItic and unwse tor me to adopt that stem
The evasion to which he r,sortcd in his publication
viz that he gave that advice because he regarded
such declaration out Of place in veto message.
was entirely an aiter-thought, and once to nv
knowledge, breathed In the Cabinet. What time or
place c uld be more appropriate than a mess,oe
which asserted great constitutional principle in or
der to enforce which upon the country every imnn.
tston OF improper motive in its author ought carc-
luly TO be guarded against, II is not easy TO ,xpIsn
| j yielded, for the reasons urged upon me nv ou n
convictions, and encountered shortly after the at.
lacks Of some Of the very who gave me that adj.
vice. and who were the foremost to impute 10 me IN.
worst and basest Of motives For almo. all the liz;
which has since elapsed, have been the object q,
the most violent attacks in newspapers, in public
speeches and in resolutions adopted at public meet.
ings No abuse, however excessive, has failed 10 h,
Iavsbed upon me
Twas well prepared to expect this on nv acce.
sion TO the Presidency, after the death of General
Harrison. just regard to my own character IeN
me no alternative but to maintain my position 6fmiy
and, unmoved by the combinations which exs,cd
against me, to press forward in the discharge of m,
duty to the country and, if could not in il. conf
dencc not only to protect il from injury. but 10 ad
vance, as far as could, its highest interests.
The experiment Of free Government, subjected I,
new and severe trial 10 the succession for the 6rs
time Of a Vice President TO the Presidency. i. mn 81
rendered secure in the course which the great mart,
you represent have manifested the resolution 10 pur
sue, deem II only necessary to refer you to m,
published address, as containing full exposition 81
my political views "
tender to you, gentlemen, assurances of my hisb
respect "e'
| JOHN TYIrR