Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-06-04
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Gen. TAYLOR and ur. CLAY.

More than twelve months ago, before the with Mex
SEQ commenced. and when Gen. Taylor comparatively
unknown, expressed. than occasion. the
opinion that the selection OF Wing candidate o' the next
Presidency ought be postponed the latest possible
period the year lsls consistently with full and fair
eauvass And although. IN the meanwhile, events have
occurred which have had tendency TO PtecPitae the
consideration Of the claims OF particular individuals, and
their prospects of success have changed
opinion the mpoley OF early agitation OF this inn
porAui question. Hence, while have, all suitable
occasions defended General Taylor against the aPersons
and assaults OF his and jealous enemies at Wash
inston and elsewhere. have deemed it proper
sstenty with views heretofore expressed and which
unsered, declare ourselves uRqHGhsd!y m favor
Of HE election this early day aud long advance o
the time fixed Cor the election shall for the
reason up the OF MIR. Clay avoriie IN
eodance with the suggestion OF eloquent correspondent
ga Wing Of HaiifaI" whose attachment 10 that eminent
genemaH however warm. Is less ardent, his ap
prccGuon OF his merits gher. than our own Ayear hence
will be enough uniur the Wing banner, with the
names Of its Presidential and Vice Presidential
inscribed thercupon. Yet blind the 'signs
OF the times perceive that it will be difficult,
not impossible, prevent earlier demonstration. The
with Mexico. and its attendant circumstances, have
turned public aention, with remarkable degree OF unan
nifty and great irrespective of existing party dN
SONS TO Cen Taylor a man, who. If less advanageou
y ksown. Cpii,an, than MIR ay, mas exhibited such
rare combination qualities, personal and inteec
TO satisfy the people, that, although educated and tr.n,
the camp he IL gifted with powerful mind
which will enable HIM discharge, with advantage the
county, The delicate and responsible duties tina, devove
upon the OF the Presidential Office 1t is
alone his military achievements brilliant as they have been
ne" ga Wing OF HshiSN" suppuses which have attract
ed public admiration and respect. IL has passed INTO
a maxim that General Taylor well as he fshis-
while his modesy is not less conspicuous than his yaor.
Mere military renown far from being a RECOMMENDED
ton in our on President, would be. apart from
other qualifications, decided objection. But cannot
prescribe otherwise highly endowed and
who displays all the qualities Of great
ness simply because the first development OF his capacity
has been made field Of battle Our correspondent does
injustice sure that large portion of his country
men, VINO have declared purpose sustain Gen. Taylor
for the office OF President by ascbing their preference
n vulgar admiration OF military glory. Had the General
given the most abundant evidence OF his capacity a.
well OF his coutage-of his moderation and wisdom as
well of his skill and prowess-ii probable that like
the many other gallant officers who have distinguished
themselves during the progress of the Mexican War; he
would have been unthought-o candidate for the high
office in the gift Of the people.
We are satisfied, likewise that there will be no rivalry
no coision-between Gen. Taylor and Mr.. Clay. Per
sona and political friends, both OF them will be disposed
defer what the proper may be the obvious wish
the party which they both attached. The
in Kentucky had other evidence OF the fact would
convince US, indeed that Mi Clay desiring again be
candidate IL himself gral6ed by the decided manifesto
OF public sentiment favor OF Gen Tayor-who, it
improbable, the SOUTHERN NAN, Of either par.
~. who be elected Future Developments may, indeed,
lead a different conclusion; while the contingencies Of
war; which the General may be Tor months come pc
maj of his ID
servees-for, brave excess, ne holds, more than
Others, "bond OF fate" In judgment, therefore, IS
eGpedent lehsi defer for the present d.Efise
preston Of opinion, reference choice OF candidates
when that choice Il liable be affected by many
hrgsnees, which be neither foreseen guarded
sgainst.
We might present other vews-but object is
elicit diteussOH but rather show ne1pediency al
tins tune, we ioroesI further remark.