Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1846-06-24
From the NeU York Courier.


GENERAL TAYLOR.
In reply TOT question whether we intend
TO be present at the meeting tonight, 10 nom
inate Gen. Taylor 10 the Prcsidency--we an
swer unhesltatingly, no; aud for the very best
ot all reasons-ao friend Of Gen. TAYLOR
should dftsndt that meeting. but leave il entire
iy TO the direction aud control of that class
OF men, who engage in politics with Interior
selfish piens.
AT this moment, every man, woman and
child, not only in this city, but throughout
the entire land. always excepting those who
cannot rejoice over the defeat of the enemies
oil our country, } is the friend OF Gen. Taylor.
Place him in nomination for the Presidency
by a meeting of Wings at our Wing Head
Quarters, and what then will be his positionl
General Taylor has served his country no.
bly,, and rs at this moment doing her good SER
vice; and Is II To be tolerated, that now, when
all men oil all parties, are unanimous in his
praise, that any set of selfish politicians mere
iy TO have IL in their power TO say, these were
first IN the field-shall be countenanced in
depriving the Hero of Palo Alto and Resca
de la Palma, of the good will and gratitude OF
any portion oil his fellow citizensl What right
have any set OF men, Tor any purpose whatev-
er, thus TO injure and possibly destroy, the fu-
tune prospects OF one who so richly merits
the kindly feelings and sympathy OF all his
fellow citizens7
OF Gen. Taylor the country knows but lit
tie, save from his victories; and we confess
that the modest manner in which his despatch
es chronicle those victories, indicate fines:
Tor the Presidency which cannot be found il
the victories themselves. And we confess
teo, our conviction, that such is the passion
OF our people for military glory-such thei
nr l., al.
try IN the field, that we would rather have
Gen. Taylor's chances for the Presidency thar
those OF any man living. But once put hin
M nomination for the Presidency-once ARA,
him against the administration in power
once compel all the supporters Of that admin
istration, 10 look upon him as political ri
val-a Wing candidate for the Presidency
aud his chances will dwindle down to moth
ing.
Such being our convictions. we hold that M
friend of the Generals, should loan himself C
this proceeding. II be now has chances fo
the Presidency. those chances will most Ger
tainly, be less when he is made 10 occupy
false position. But says one-"Thc Tamma-
ny Society intend To make him Sdchcm and
seditcc him from u.s." Will such an act BY
Tammany, seduce him from his principles
IL not, il can do no harm; il it will, he is I'm.
strong now, and Justly strong, time can only
increase that strength. II is plain that the
Wings cannot elect him by their votes; and
yet the men who desired this meeting, would
deprive him of the opportunity of obtaining
the confidence and support OF our opponents
Was there ever greater madnessl
But aside from all policy, il is cruel TO Gen.
eral Taylor to deprive him of the universal
gratitude and good will now felt for him, and
which is destined 10 increase from day to
day. In his name therefore-in the name of
a gallant soldier who thinks only of dscharg-
ing his whole duty TO the country, regardless
OF Pdrty-we solemnly protest against his
nomination for the Presidency. Let him a.
lone. Let him go ON as he has begun, and
the People will in their own proper time,
bring him forward for any station they desire
him To occupy. To place him in nomination
folo, IS not only to array against him large
portion OF tie people, but we think, certain
destruction to his future prospects, at the
same time that it cannot fail 10 cripple his en-
ergies and compel him TO occupy false no.
sluon before the country, and in relation TO
the present administration under whose orders
he Is acting, and upon whom the success of
his campaign measurably depends, The adj
ministration cannot give him success, but il
is in their power to thwart him in every move
ment. In one word, whoever goes to this
meeting after due reflection, should be set
down as the cnemy and net the friend Of GEN
eral Taylor. We have not heard single
name mentioned IN conneXion with the meet
ing; and therefore our remark, however true,
Is not aimed at any person in particular. We
ieel however, that the movement is ll-timed
aud eminently selfish.