The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-09-05
MR.. HUNTsMAN,s PROPHECIES.

The success of Mr.. Huntsman in foretelling the
result of the late elections in Tennessee, to
have induced some wing editor to consecrate him a
prophet. Awaiting himself Of his rights as such,
Mr.. Huntsman has put forth second chapter OF
predictions, which will be found in the following
letter IL Nashville Union.
To the Editors efMe Republican:
DEAR srRs As some Of the wing editors have
consecrated me prophet, because thought proper
10 send some calculations upon the late election to a
democratic friend WILL for the satisfaction of the
wings, accept of their appointment and utter few
prophecies for their benefit.
Item LIST predict that the wing party by that
name, is perfectly annihilated and that they will
engage in another presidential canvass under
that cognomen, but that they will change their
name to that Of Malice .3mercan, some other, TO
deceive the people before the next election.
Item ID. prognosticate that the wings will try
to claim the annexation Of Texas as a wing meas
ue, unless there is likelihood that will produce
war, and then they will swear it is democratic
movement.
Item 3d. prophesy that in less than two years
they will proclaim to the world that they never were
for any other than tariff-especally after
il shall be reduced to that point by Congress, by
equitable principles.
Item 4til. prophcsy that the wings, northern
abotonists, and federalists, are to Join heart and
hand in the acquisition of the Oregon territory, not
withstanding their opposition TO Texas on the
Item 9Th. prophesy, predict, and foretell, that,
at the next presidential election, the wing party is
make powerful effort to coalesce with the aboii-
onists to defeat the democratic party, it being their
forlorn hope.
Item 9th. prophesy that the wing party have
changed their politics often that the aboitioniss
will not trust them.
Item 7th. prophesy that the wings in this State
will endeavor to bring out James C. Jones as their
candidate for governor at the next election.
Item 9th. | prophesy and predict that, in the
event that he offers for governor aforesaid Aaron,
jr., with the aid Of the Brownlow funds, will
make larger bu-calf Of him than Aaron of old did
out of the gold rings bracelets and jewelry of the
children of Israel on Mount Sinai.
Item 9th. prophesy- and predict that, about the
first Tuesday in December next, the great wing
mystery will be solved Of "Who is James X.
Polkin
Item 10Th. | prophesy that, before and at the
presidential election, large number of honest
we-meaning wings, will repent Of their evil ways,
and join the democrats, they hate minorites any
way.
Item 11th. l propbesy and predict that my old
friend, w. w. Gates, editor Of the West Tennessee
Wing, will not stop at his contemplated settlement
OH Salt river, but will move to Oregon, turn demo-
crat, ard edit the first State paper printed for the
new STATE Of Oregon, when it shall be established.
Item 18th. prophesy that w. w. Gates will not
charge me anything for taking his paper from last
fall up to the late election.
Now, Messrs. Editors, If it shall so turn up that
the wings shall need another chapter Of prophecies,
as they conferred the title upon me, feel bound to
give il to them.
ADAM HUNTsMAN.