The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-04-01

or by present ng any new view Of the life and SIR
vices Ct the ilustrous pstri at the head OF tins ma
ton II is we'll enough for those Who believe and
have confidence in the virtue, intelligence, patriot
ism, aud integrity Of their fellow men, that they
should occasions OF festiviy like this, recount tie
history OF their lives But faithfully TO recount the
history Of John Tyler would occupy more Time Than
has been al oied 10 me 10 night. can only glance
at the history Of John Tyler, and revert TO very lev
instances IN his life which go 10 exhibit IN him. from
the time when he came TO manhood up TO the present
period-evnced on every occasion, both IN The eouh-
ellis Of his State and Of the United States-now, as
its chief oflcer-s most ardent attachment 10 the
liberiy-a most ardent attachment 10 the people,
| most ardent attachment to the Constut and the
best interests Of the community, which should be
protected by the Chief Magistrate OF free people
Sir need not revert 10 the fact for it m within the
knowledge and recollection every present. that
John Tyler was taught at the feet Of distinguished
sage-he imbbed those lessons Of reputleaDsm
which have been transmitted from the great Jefer-
son. He has carried them out in manner which
exhibits his faithful adherence 10 them, and which
exhibits the spirit Of that great mangreat in all that
constitutes greatness. That spirit descended upon
John Tyler, and he has shown, in administering tins
government, that he is actuated by the same spirit
There is one circumstance which transpired before
no was elected President, which is worthy TO be
| membered.
| II is memorable fact that when certain measures
| were presented to the Senate Of the United States
the Legislature of Virginia instructed him either TO
vote for certain resolution, or resi- ign, and tina he
was surrounded by clique, all of whom abandoned
the right on that OCCASION except honest John Tyler
Cheers Sir, the circumstances Of the show
that il of the most exalted acts Of patriotism
| which statesman ever performed. (Cries of
| "Hear, hearty He called upon by all those
gentlemen, and requested to unite with them in
| fus ng TO obey his instructions. His answer
morabe. He said that they were answerable to
their constituents and their God and he was answ err
able to his constituents aud to his God CHEERS y
There are few patriots who have better graced the
highest position in cur nation than John Tyler
Mr.. President, it may be asked why, among the il
ustrious patriots of the daywby il that he should
be selected more than any other, on this occasion
TO do honor to his birthday ?-or why it is Il at so
large and so respectable assemblage as this have
met to do him tonor before the world
| Sir, it is hardly necessary for one tho will take
the trouble to look back three four years and be-
| hold the change which has come our country
to ask what John Tyler has done to call forth the
gratitude and support Of our fellow citizens. Sir,
ask the mariner, whose ship goes forth upon every
sea, why is that John ~ Ter claims from his coun
try their cordial support He'll tell you that wher-
ever his ship floats, the people Of thai country know
that we have q man at the head who will lrotec his
rights. He tells them that such is a, the head
of nation whose flag is respected wherever it
waves
| But, Mr.. + esdent you may ask the war. worn vet
| eran OF the ReVolution-one who was present when
the great charter OF our liberties presented to
this people, and when the people Of this country ra-
| fed it-who know how sacred II is and how import
ant that II be pTeserved-ask him, sir, whether Jo n
Tyler is the man for this country or no. He'll res
pond while the fire of youth H. hts up in his eye
he'll show you how deeply he feels the greatness of
John Tyler (Cheers)
| Sir, every interest the Countrywide producer
and The Communicable merchant and he ma nu 'ac-
turer-the laborer and the ansa-a ella. ses-aU
ranks you see honlshIng and happy under The mild
admin trat,n John Tyler. Sir, il rs tie pride OF
TINS administration, not that It makes crusade
against any set of men, adopts other measures for
the purpose Of striking the public with awe ana
wonder, but II is the model patE-lhe path OF safely
which Is to our county (Che,rs). Does the
asstn tell you he is happy under the adm nstration
OF John Tyler I on hear the sentiment responded
to from the hills and vallies of the land But sir
there is one reason which should operate upon the
masses OF the democratic party in this country, and
| one which justice, msgnanmily and honesty of
purpose, would call for the support of Mir. Tyler
! When be came to the Presidential clair he cam
with The same views which he had EXPIRE, SD over
| and over aga on former occasions Upon all occa-
slons he has stood fast the Constitution and its
| principles. Sir, every one remembeis during the
| gloomy period of the democracy of the country the
| de- resson which prevailed. He has elevated tie
party from It's PROSTATE condition and placed it before
The community again. Ii the rarity feels Il at tley
have rsganed portion Of their former spirit can ih,y
refuse To recognise he man who threw hiuser mo
the gulf 10 sustain lhem' (Ch,,rs) Sir il j. MT nv
purpose nor do cons der II necessary or proper upon
this or any other occasion to asssil-to animaJ,,t
with sry severity upon the character or motives Of
any party or set OF men impugn the motives OF any
class b'ire the country but do say that the demo
cfscy oil The country en- mass If The truth was placed
Del Tie ihem as II may be, would respond TO the
claims OF John Tyler upon them for their SUI poit
(che'rs) and belhve that the large portion OF The.
community are more friendly TO him than to any
other candidate.
But, Mr.. President, it is not necessary for me TO
speak OF The character Of John Tyler as a candid &c
for the Presidency IL is only necessary 10 saw that
he has been IN most open and dsinterested manner
approved by the patriot Of the Hermitage. (Deaf-
ening applause
Gentlemen, word more and have done -
Whatever may be the ,erd CT Of the American Pc.
pie on the occasion, for or against the President
will say that the Administration Of John TYLER t,r
the last three years will form The brightest page m
our couniry's history (cheers) that future genera
tons, sir, will honor IT, that festivals will be held IN
honor OF IT, and in the long vista Of the future when
these shall have given place 10 other scenes In our
country's history, the names Of jefferson, Jackson
and Tyler will go down TO pos,erity glorious trio
shedding lustre upon their age.
MIR. Strong sat down amid great cheering. and lie
President announced the toast Of the ID Vice Pres.
dent:
BY William II. Michaels, Esq. Second Vice Prc,i.
dent
The State Of New Hampshire-we feel the highest
grahoaion at the presence fone Of her distinguished
sons,
Here the cheers were immense, AMID which rose
the Hon. Isaac Hun, late Governor Of the Granite
State and for the last thirty years one Of the main
pillars Of the democratic party IN New England As
soon as the applause cooled off Mule, Governor iIn
said:
Passing through the Empire city after an absenc,
Of four months from home, in which poor health has
prevented my usual participation and interest in tb
political occurr' nces Of the day. saw notices in .c.
latt h. eli rf.r
ed dinner TO be given IN honor Of the birt6 dsy of
John Tyler, and alleging the strong re uctance iia,