Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-04-07
General TAYLOR.

Of the Mexican war They mancstly believed that the
would be OF too brief duration. and that the
my contemplate, proves well numbers,
furnish theatre for the development of those emncn,
qualities, which alone win public admiration and render
their poSsossor dangerous rival political inguers
mountebanks And. above all, they did for n moment
dream that like Gen. Taylor, who, in the Lam
Rusge of Administration paper, had all his life been OF
smpo and transformations habits, satisfied with the com.
routine OF military life hrustng himself
uce but simply doing his duty quiet way" was nj all
DO feared future nominee for the Chief Magsiracy
And they alarmed at the apprehension that he
be forced into that position by the people, whou, regard
party, who have discovered n the language the same
papc that he only possesses tho highest military Ia
lens but every other quality which accustomed to
admire. "
IL not long after the commenced however, be-
fore the Administration the danger the Locofoco
limo OF be apprehended from the growing
of the hero OF Pao Alto and Rcsaca de Ia Palma and
from that moment, every intelligent who has paid
attention the progress OF knows has evinced
the extraordinary jealousy Of Gen. Taylor and has
resoed TO various unworthy exPedents supesede him
in the chief command OF the army, ii it could not by the
petty anoyunccs which he has been subjected, and TO
which he often Indignantly refers his correspondence
with tho War Department. force him ask leave to with
draw altogether from the field
The first open manifestation OF this jealousy followed the
annunciaon OF Gen. koarney's boodless occupation OF the
capital of New Mcxico-an achievement which was di-
cuously maRnifcd by the Presidents Organ who was
much eaed that he promptly advertised Tor biography
the commander! 1t obvious that Kearney was to be
played off against Taylor But public opinion did
cond this ndro effort manufacture OF
'enthusssm for indeed, before echo the Organs
thunder could reach Washneonat least before the adj
verlised-for biography feeble muterings
drowned in the loud huzzas which announced a still
more brilliant triumph at Monterey.
orni,iins all uusion 20 the gallant Gen. Butler, great
favoritc with the Democracy" well with te Prrs-
dent who, it is believed Mexico, mainly Ia
pu training for the Presidential race. VIC next sec
the Administration busily engaged organizing eNpe-
dion for Vera Cruz, be commanded by Mai Cen Pat
and to be composed OF troops 10 be detached from
Gen. Tayot's lue army, including the greater portion OF
the regulars. This PLAN however subsequently, far
changed, that General Scott who had incurred the
pleasure Of the Administration the commencement Of the
campaign, and had been consequently refused permission
10 proceed Mexico, suddenly and q, ted
ly directed the direction Of the expedition the
Gdlf, and clothed with authority commander chief
only deprive Cen Taylor of the larger portion Of
his best troops but control his future movements VIVA,
followed Victoria, important position Gen. Tay-
or's admirable plan OF the campaign, evacuated and
instantly large bodies OF Mexican troops avaiing them
selves the pathway thus opened their forces were seen
the Of Gen. Taylor, threatening posts the Rio
Crande, all Of which would all likelihood have been
wrestcd from u.s. had Gen. Taylor, shrinking from tie re-
sponsbiiy which he fearessy assumed obeyed order
fall back upon Monterey thereby rcnqushng again 10
the Mclus Salulo and the intermediate country, the i'm
poranco of holding which he had clearly demonstrated
m one Of his admirable letters to the War Department
But running ahead OF The subject. Scarcely had
Gen Scott proceeded the war before 1t became
manifest that Administration dreaded him much US
had before feared Taylor, the brancy ct whose achc,
ments had hoped, If not to overshadow least nsu-
tralze by the capture OF Vera Cruz-thus png Scott,
it wete against Taylor and weakening boih by prevent
ing a concentration Of public attention upon either.
Blu, still II was feared that Of them might become
popular iayore and a expedient deemed neces-
say get rid OF both And what that notable expe
dcn7 In the language OF Mr.. Holmes Of South CARROLL
ma of the abest members OF the Administration party
in House of Representatives the Administration adopt
ed the scheme OF placing eipiiiGR polin-
eiGn the heads OF officers, who had rendered
country the valuable services, MERELY BECAUSE
THEY TnE DEMocRkTic scmooL"-Ia de-
caraon, by the way, which hope will relieve the APP
preheusions Of those City Wings" who are told by
The Enquirer somewhat alarmed lest General Taylor
should after all, be Locooco-ihOugh, If he had BEEN
should have such perseveng efforts made by
that party disFange md to ruin him IL proposed
create, for this purpose the Office Of LIEUTEN-
ANT GENERAL-wiih the open avOwal that THOMAS
ii. BENToH-a man, who according 10 Mr. Holmes, " had
led only party forces into the political arena" $50 mere
politician, pho intriguing candidate for The merit
Presdeney-should be installed as Commander-in- Chief
OF forces in Mexcowiih the full knowledge tina, the
necessary effect Of his appointment would be the indignant
resignation OF the officers thus fagranty injured and wan
tony insulied. To the rmness Of the Senate the country
is indebted for the defeat Of this rronstrous scheme and
for the prevention Of the mschevous results that would
have followed its adoption. But what thanks are due TO
lie Administration for its failure Nay, rather what in
dgnan do they deserve, who would de-
pryod the country, period Of the campaign critical
events have shown Of the services Of the only General
in lis service, in whom the troops reposed that confidence
which is at all times the pledge Of vicofy7
We might cie many other evidences Of the enrity Of
the Administration towards Con Taylor aud of i,s eager.
ness deprive him Of the command Of the Amy Blu,
let this suffice. Old Rough nnd Ready has shown that he
knows how sire in his roaf' as well as in his
ffontthai he whip HE we'll o. bis counry's
foes. lIo stands infinite distance beyond the
reach Of his assaants, whether they attack him directly
from the Executive Mansion aud the War Department or
through such miserable csspaws Orlando Fckn and Ja.
cob Thompson in the House Of Representatives The batter.
Of the press too, sIoncd and henccforh we shall
find writer bold enough sfl1m A. one Of Them did
weeks ago In the columns of tho Washington Union.
that he "commlttcd rHE CHEAT Of the campaign
by asserting the capituauon aruiscc ~ Monterey
though doubtless host Of half fedlcd critics would hay,
been prompt dcnounco him, tor dsobrdieHee Of o,dsy
had Ls email force a Bucua Vista been defeated by
tho overwhelming numbers Of the oncmy-ihc very men
whcnow, yielding 10 the strong current Of public sentiment
which they would fam arrest Do were ~ their power ore
ioudrst IN oSoIng bic foresight and his pallanty
Win regsrd to The nomination Of General Taylor as o.
candidate Tor the Presidency have only IN cav o.
have heretofore done, thai while surprised
thesc spontaneous ebnlous Of public feeling. appe-
bend that open the campaign-too soon.
especially n reference To- Gen Taylor himself Who wu.r
e coutnues AZ least while hc fcnsins IN active
ssrvce. ought not be- placed by hos friends in position
witch will suhico h,u Go repetition of the annoyance.
g. which hc has hetq errfoorc cAposj and 10 winch %
almost miracle that he has not fallen ,iciu &c
neral IN tis field cannot with safely himself be placed
boz the auudc OF candidate Tor the Chief Magisuary s
stJssifoB 10 s paTfV poosJ The temptation to throw
obstacles n DE- way s too greats and though my not
be Welded co. tbe hazard ought 90 be lightly incurred
flr M Jefferson well siid occasion. 1--WE ae
MOT governed BY Angels in tho shape Of Men" We there
tore deem advisable, though We believe it will DO mpos
slbc check the cnthusasia oi ho peOpeior ti7
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