The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1845-03-18

by ITS measures General vituperation, aud naleso
lent sspersions can no longer affect its reputatios-
The mercenary shouts of pretended friends or reent
less foes, are no longer heard in relation to it, Tn,
light Of another, and rising uminary, commands thei
attention. t&a8t
But declining for awhile to follow the crowd, W,
propose briefly to review and enumerate some of the
Distinguishing events during Mr.. Tyers administra
ton, WEIGH must forever establish its fame and ent
tie II to brilliant page in the history of this repub
lie.
uniform, consistent firm advocate of State right
and democratic principles, Mr. Tyler, 10 1889, with
large body OF the democratic party, condemned man
OF the prominent measures of Mr.. Van Buren's ad
mnistration II is needless here to apiuate wha
measures, what demonstrations of policy or prnci
Piles OF Mr.. Van Buren,, they were which Mr. Tyle
dsapproved. They are well known and remembered
This being his positions at the lead of the States RICH
conservative interests Of the country renouncng
formerly held democratic principle or opinion, bu
hrm within the old land marks of democracy, and op
posed to innovations OF unried expedients, Mr.. Ty
Ter was selected by the Harrison convention of De-
cember, 1889, for candidate as Vice President That
convention proceeded on the ground that the people
disapproved Of Mr.. Van Buren's administration, and
wled that it should be changed. They made nc
declaration, as is customary, of any peculiar prnc
Piles or objects They contented themselves simply
with denunciation Of Mr.. Van Buren's administra-
tion in the most general TERMS and called upon all
classes and parties to rally for the country.
1t is well known that in several States, parties
were organized from among the veteran troops of
the democracy distinct and independent in their or
ganlzation from the wing party proper. Mr. Tyler
was selected as the exponent Of the views of these
parties, and as their representative on the presiden.
nal ticket. These parties were hostile to ma ional
bank, and considered themselves especially as the
champion of Stale rights These parties, as the re.
suit proved held the balance OF power in several of
the States, especially 10 New York, Pennsylva nia,
New Jersey, Virginia Georgia and Ohio. The pro ;
pitiasr Of these associations, by the nomination of Mr.
Tyler, secured the election Of Gen. Han ison Mr. Ty-
Ter came IN a. the peculiar representative of this por-
ton OF The densocretic party, whom MIR. Van Buren,
had alienatsd and Disguised. They renounced no
opinion adopted or opposed no wing here-y, and all
cherished the determination. since carried into effect
10 The recent ''.-seio, 10 approve the incoming ad-
minissrsn only 40 Tar its measures should be de-
moc-.tsc.
i he death Of General Harrison made it necessary
for DIR. Tyler TO direct the policy and suggest the
measures OF the administration thus placed in Office
II was duty Of vast responsibility. His path was
at the outset environed with difficulties. Without
knowing what peculiar course General Harrison
intended to pursue if he had lived the wings left to
Mr.. Clay the dictaton of the terms on which Mr.
Iyler's administration would receive their support.
MrCay, elated with the of 1910, bold conf
dent and aspiring, flushed with the amplitude of VIC
tory over bis old opponents and the whole patronage of
the Government seemed to act upon the presumption
that il would be better for the Wings in 1874 have
The Government opposed to them, than for them. He
arroganty prescribed to Mr.. Tyler the measures he
must propose. With no delicacy or regard for Mr..
lyler's known opinions and previous history he de-
manded a course from him inconsistent with his long
m nrn M In1nn
could brook this dictoon. Mr.. Tyler refused to be.
tray his trust. He would not lend himself to the
game Of MIR Clay He resolved at all hazards to man-
tain his independence, to conduct the Government
upon the principles which he had always professed
and maintained; to stand by the Constitution; to be
true to his own fame. and trust the sequel to Provi-
dence And now what is the history of the country
for the last four years. 1t series of civic tri.
umPhs-it is history of splendid achieyements-it
Is ono uniform history Of glorious measures advanc-
ing the prosperity and happiness of the whole PEG.
pie.
first in order comes the Ashburton treaty. settling
controversy with our great rival, England, WHOSE
origin u coeval with tho existence of the Govern.
ment, and establi shng the oaiy doubtful boundary
line we had; for that of Oregon consider oss not
admit oil doubt Whatever may at the time have
been said against that treaty. it is apparent that
it Is approved by the people tsfsctory to the
whole country. national bank was it is now con-
Mr. Tyler was nominated; and yet this was the mea-
sure which Mr.. Clay selected, by which to try Mr.
Tyler's subserviency He inexorably demanded OF
Mr. Tyler the re-ctarter substantially, of the de.
funct Bank of the United States, and here Mr. Tyler
made his stand. On this subject his position had
been taken many years previous, and maintained
through series OF votes and acts as a Senator of
Congress. He refused to stultfy and forify himself
and here Dir. Tyler and his associate Democratic
friends who elected him in 1910, separated entirely
and forever from the Wing party proper. Mr.. Ty-
Ter appealed to the people, and did his Wing OBJ
lonens. The people have sustained Mr.. Tyler
There is now pretty general acquiescence in the
determination of the people, that hereafter no ma
l'onal bank is to he resuscitated Mr.. Tylers veto
strangled that monster-it is dead and buried-and
John Tyer's Veto is its epiiaph
This mighty element OF arrangement and currency
disorder removed, irrevocably hopelessly removed
from all influence over the business pursuits of the
revival of general prosperity commenc-
ed, and without drawback has continued TO this day
Frightening each succeeding year. At the same me-
morable session of Congress that of the Bank We
to- the distribution among the States of the land reve
nue. was vetoed, and Tariff approaching to the
revenue standard was adopted, which, though not
entirely satisfactory, yet for the season undoubtedly
has quoted that absorbing and disturbing subject OF
sectional controversy The Chinese Treaty opens TO
our countrymen intercourse with 300 900 600 of CT.
vllized Industrious human beings This event alone
would have been sufficient glory for one adminstra-
ton, but crowded as it is, with other great events
the spendor OF tins achievement is rivaIled by tina,
oil Others In the history of nation il is the fortu.
nate prerogave Of but few Of its creates, men TO be
instrumental in enlagiug its territories by any consi
derable addition thereto. Dir. Tyler is one Of those
fortunate men who have been instrumental in enIarg
ing the boundaries of bis country and Of opening 10
the conquering spread of Anglo-Saxon civilization
new empire in the West Twin brother with Tho
mas Jefferson in this extension of our limits his fame
will be identified with that of the Great Father of
Democracy through all coming time. Yet the diff
cult'cs which Mr. Tyler has overcome in accom-
Plishing the annexation of Texas, were far greater
than those with which Mr. Jefferson had to contend
m SECURING Louisiana. Mr.. jefferson acquired Lou
isiana by secret Treaty. But the annexation of
Texas had to be defended before the people
on its intrinsic merits, and against fear
fu odds. Now that the work is done, the whole
country will approve its wisdom and rejoice in IFS re.
suits. Will stimulate and nourish the industry of
the North IN all its pursuits. Commerce, Manuiac-
lures, Navigation and Agriculture, will all feel the