Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-07-19
From the Bali. Amer.
WASHINGTON AND TAYLOR.

The Resemblance between these two personaees " hich
has been frequently remarked is fsncfu thing, but
reality which becomes more apparent in proportion
the characteristics Of the two regarded There is
similarity IN tl,er styles Of writing and their styles OF
hghne-in the open. manly simplicity and massivencss
Of character common to BOTH and in that nober dsner-
estedness OF nature which marks IN both patriotism
elevated as It is pure
The use Of Gen Tayor's name in connection with the
Presidency has developed point Of analogy be
tween lin aud " ashingon. We invite the reader q
tent'on to comparison Of the suhrned extracts. The
frs, is from Gen. Tayor's recent letter:
From many sources have been addressed on the
subject Of the Presidency, and lido violence neither To
myself nor 10 my position officer Of the army by
acknowledging Ia you, have done TO all who have al
uded to the use OF my name in this exalted connexion
that my services at the will and call of my coun-
try, and am not prepared to say that shall refuse il
the country calls me To the Presidential Office but can
and shall yield TO call tina, DOES not come from the
spontaneous action and free will Of the nation at large
aud void OF the slightest agency of my own
FOR the high honor and responsibilities such an Of
hce take this occasion to say that have not the slight
est aspiration much tranquil and satisfactory life.
after the termination of my present duties waits me-
trust in the society of my family and particular friends
and IN the occupations most congen al to my Wishes IN
no case can permit myself To be the candidate any
party, or yield myself to party schemes
The next extract is from Of Washngton's letters
In answer to application in behalf OF some one for an
office
Shoud become absolutely necessary for me to oc-
cuPy the station in which your letter pre- supposes me-
HAVE DETERMINED TO GO INTO 1T PERFECTLY FREE
FROM ALL ENGAGEMENTS, OF EVERY NATURE wHArso-
EVER conduct IN conformity TO tins resolution would
enable me- IN lalacing the various preensions of differ
ent candidates for appointments. ACT WITH A SOLE
REFERENCE TO JUSTICE AND PUBLIC GOOD"
In the answer Of the Senate to Gen. Washington's
first address to Congress, they say:
I'VE are sensible. sir, that nothing but the voice Of
have c,lI, J
chosen with the fondest predictions endeared by habit
ana co,Secated to the erse of declining years We
Jolcc, and with all America that in obedience to the
call OF our common country you have returned once more
To public life. In yon ALL PARTIES coNr,py in YOU.
all interests unite"
The resemblance here is so striking that no one can
mistake IT, 'Nhal searching satire is it," saws the
Richmond Republican, in which we find these onoatiors
upon the dtgcneracy OF the times and the decline of
The primitive spirit OF patriotism, that the sentiments
oil me late letter attributed TO Gen TAYLOR should strike
panic To single soul, waken opposition to him for the
Presidency when the position taken in that letter pre-
cisey Identical with that Away. taken by George Wash
inglon IN reference To the chief magstracyi"
The New York Journal ot Commerce devotes an ar
cle OF some length and full OF udicous remarks to the
subject Of Gen. 1ay Tor and the Presidency lconcudes
as follows:
"ci Taylor comes before the people uncomnitted TO
any party Asa military man. he has attended to his
o o.. h"tles and 6ot troubled himself with pocs-
80, Wv ct" A"'i"dh IS enough Tor hUl. without adding
wing or Loco. by way of adjournment No one can doubt
that II called to the Presidency he will administer the
government with impartiality moderation and wisdom
yet with f'rnness qualities which have beu develope
al every step OF hs progress through Mexico Know
Ing the horrors OF war; he will be man Of peace. Cir
cn'sPect N his language and department, he will no,
give needless offence foreign powers Greatly re
sPected as ne Vs. both abroad and at home he will not
have character 10 gain, hut only to suppr Free from
strong party predictions he will aim 10 do Justice To ali
In Snort he will be Pcsd Of this country and no, Of
section or party. Success 10 him.