The North-Carolina standard., 1847-07-28

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1 We have received the Circular Of William X.
fame. ESQ. to the Voters Of the Eighth Congress
lsonai District but at too late an hour, we regret
Ito saw. to enable lay il before our readers in
1 ito-dav's paper Mr. Lane treats the Constitution
al Treasury, the Tariff, the Mexican War, &c. IN
/ a forcible and manly style, and indeed, wherever
his Circular is read it cannot fail to carry con-
victon of its truths to candid and unpreJudiced
minds. In relation 10 the Mexican War he taffcs
lthis very strong view--he crowds great truth
| into a nutshell: So, 5t.5 II
| "Mr. Donnell charges Mr.. Polk with making the
war &C., &C.. placing, as contend, our country
| in the wrong and Mexico in the right 1 cannot
subscribe to such a doctrine. To say nothing of
the causes of the war, which existed previous to
MAY 1916, / am willing TO take the ground that
the Administrations did right in every position then
taken-if we allow that the march from Corpus
Christi to the Rio Grande was, as the Wings al
right it was the duty of Mr.. Polk, as President
defend every inch Of our soil ;-anG the soil of the
left bank of the Rio Grande is as much the soil of
the United States as the Island of Orleans. II
was known, that by order Of Paredes, the Mexican
President, large army had collected on the Fright
bank of the Rio Grande, with the avo"ed lnIen-
iion of invading Texas, then state OF this Union
and the Commander of our forces In that neigh
borhood, had recommended, as the best plan to re-
pei them, position the left bank OF that river
II was only position our army could take, con
sislenly with the safety OF the National honor IL
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nor Gen. Taylor's, but the fault of that Constiu-
ton that compelled Mr.. Polk, President to pro-
tect our soil from foreign invasion. In Gen. Tay-
lor he had good advlssr, and ar ready cal Paoie
determined on by Mexico, was met in the way
such things should ever be netby Americans. An
Irishman once said, the best way TO avoid danger
is 10 it full in the face. So MIR. Polk thought,
and so Gen. Tay lor acted'
Mr.. Lime thus speaks of Gen Taylor and of
,Io; and VA ha is
Mexico
"For Gen Taylor feel as much respect, love,
and gratitude, as any man can feel He deserves
of his country well. He has dune his duty, wher-
ever duty has called him. But of Gen. Taylor,
except as gallant and faithful officer, who has
been the most active agent in prosecuting this war
against Mexico, we anow nothing; yes say, we
know nothing of his views of the civil poliry of
our country. He has taken no part in civil govern
ment, and The great Whig leader has long since
title to the Presidency. Mr.. DonuelI says he goes
for Gen. Taylor. He says Mr. Polk has made an
unnecessary and MUST war. Has not Gen. Tay-
lor been efficient engine in Mr.. Pok's hands TO
carry on this war Mr.. Donnell says, the constlu-
tionai treasury must be repealed, AID the public
money placed in the banks. l do not believe that
a man, who like Gen. Taylor has experienced the
difficulties under which the financial concerns of
the country have lahoIed in the time Of former ad
ministraIions, and the regularity, and safety
of the present. will be willing TO 60 back to the old
system, even if the Wings held their present posi-
ton. .f-s5 .--- 5s ;=-.s3+.
insists the restoration of the whig principles OF
protection aud minimums, "noW as effectuallV ex-
ploded as the obsolete idea" Will Gen. Taylor
agree with him in this, and, adopting his views,
follow his advice? If he does, it will, in my opIn
ion be complete revolution in Gen. Taylor's 6xed
principles, established for years. No man can say,
no man dare say, Zachary Taylor is less attached
to the principles OF free trade than Geo. M'Duthe
Tho ehOSu Mnv We n
none of her territory, none of her indemnify will
Gen Taylor say so His opinion expressed in
the Gaines letter is, that we should take and
tain the line we would accept as an indemnity in
our negotiations.
Will Gen. Taylor admit he has been the will
ling, the active tool of Mr.. Polk, in carrying on
his, Mr.. Folks. unjust, cruel and mnrderous war,
against an innocent and inJored people P' If he
does not, how can the Wings, who have often
stigmaiizsd this war, in such terms, supporl him
In short, 1t is the height Of absurdity for men,
preaching the doctrine the Wing leaders do. TO
pretend TO expect 10 save themselves bY clinging to
the exalted fame OF Gen. Taylor.
"Fellow-cilzens, ] appeal to your patriotsm-a
patriotism never doubted-to save your country |
from the disgrace attempted to be cast on her by
the war IN which now engaged |
as unjust, unnecessary and murderous."
Again would we appeal to the Counties of
Wayne, Pitt, Greene, Lenoir, Jones, Carteret,
Craven,s Beaufort, Hyde, Washington, and Tyr
relI, to do their duty. Republicans, in William
K, Lane you have man every way worthy of
your suffrages, and who will guard your interests
and stand by the country in the House of Repre-
sentatives. He is no apologist for Mexico; he
would not, for party purposes and to crafty party
nalignity, put his own country in the wrong in
he midst of foreign War; he will vote supplies
literally for our brave troops, and will stand by
he flag of the country until honorable and
permanent peace is won. What the Federal
game in the next Congress will be no one can
ell but it may be, to tOishhold supplies aud to
;aH back our armies tn disgraee! Aud if this
'hOuId be the game, will Mr.. Donnell abandon
,is party2 Do you believe he wil2 But as to
Mr.. Lane there can be no doubt. He is pledged 4
md committed to the War; he regards it as just,
ighteous, and necessary; he looks upon his coun-
ry as right in this contest, and upon Mexico as Z
orOng; and thus thinking and believing, he can
'e relied upon in all times of trial. Democrats,
70 to the polls and sustain your principles and
he of the country by casting all your votes
or William X. Lane, the farmer Of Wayne
From our Regiment.
We have been favored, says the Fayetteville
Carolnan, with the perusa of a letter received