The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-04-30
General TnyIOr.

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The true friends of this distinguished officer must ieel
that the Federal ofce-hunters who are attempting to
bring him into the field as presidential candidate, not
only without any declaration OF his political principles,
but absolutely with protest against any such declara
ton are subecng him to test of popular favor which,
in this country at least no mans merit popularity
| endure In other nations, both OF the ancient and
the modern world the successful soldier has, indeed,
marched straight from his camp up to the head of his
government at home, giving assurance pledge of
the principles which his power would be welded; and
the brief career and premature downfall OF these epub
lies give ominous warning of the natural result of such
experiments upon the public liberty But with us the Peo
pie have learned such lesson of political idolatry
They will insist upon knowing the principles and the
policy of the whom they raise to the highest office
their giftto the great central post in the civilization
of popular power" 1t may suit the designs of few
sceseekers and demagogues to thrust General Taylor
forward for the Presidency solely account of the
battles he has fought, and a of "no party,'
whose political creed is to be seduously wrapped up
mystery Manfestly enough this is the determination of
the noisier portion of the Federal Press But we have
more respect for General Taylor than believe that he
will submit to any such INSCRIPTIONS and shorsghted
partisan management AT all events, the people them
selves will see il that the of faction urged
by geediness for the "spoils of Office" shall not
thus defraud them in the exercise of their great popular
prerogative of suffrage.
We have already stated that we have no WISH at the
present moment discuss the question of the next Pres
dency Gen Taylor yet in the field OF arms The war
not ended No say how long time must
eapse before it will be brought close Nevertheless
we have professed our willingness to weigh in spirit
of candor General Taylor's claims to the Presidency
after his political principles and civil qualifications shall
have been made known TO the country. But beyond all
question: his political views must be made known before
he can become successful candidate The people will
know what they voting, before they cast their votes.
We know not how far the selfish ickery OF the Federal
leaders may suffice to blind their devoted followers
but the masses of the peope-the masses of that great
democratic party which has ruled the country
fully and SO long-will vote for whose opinions
on the great questions OF the construction OF the consti-
tuition ana of the public policy of the country
known, and known to be in harmony with the well es
ablshed and long cherished principles of the democratic
creed As for the whg presses too familiar with
their tricks to be taken in by them. If they did not be-
ieve General Taylor TO be whig, they would sup
port him. with all their antpathy to the and to mill
tary candidates And yet though they trying to elect
him wing, they cry him up sno party candidate"
If he be whig it is due to the frankness of his charac-
ter to declare it.
We commend 10 the attention of readers the fol-
lowing strongly expressed views on this subject, which
find in the columns of an able western journal,
From the Memphis (Tenn> Montor.l
Mr. IF MIqy OF leading nss Ws paper Of differ
columns the name Of General Zachary Taylor as THEIR
candidate for the next presidency and in doing they
in elevnig cold Rough and Ready" las the brave hero
amary called) to the highest Office within the gift OF
As who honors Gen Taylor because he honoyed him
self by enargin the fame OF his country less by his
attribute of greatnes) increasing the halo military
dory that encirces army under his command as one
Taylor wish to know what political his adj
nqsra,ion viii endeavo 70 carry ont be elect,
il. parties. For Though admire sold Rough and Ready"
for his galanuy in the field and for his humanity to the
vous, and vigorous style with which he relates, with the
.rtless simplicity of child the mighty deeds of war
he wieds the sword something worthy of being recorded
the presidency fhe be Ready to cary out the Rough
principles OF the wing party For though love Taylor
much, yet love my country more.
Believing, honestly do, with the great body of the
democratic party, that national bank the distribution of
the proceeds of the sales of the public lands protective
tariff and many other advocated by the wings
Unconstitutional and inexpedent and them
hostile free institutions, is expected of US that
will aid in electing President, however much
may admire his exalted talents and his high moral char
acte who will use his influence for fostering upon
Try these 10 us, odious and detesabe measures.
Principal non NOMINEES" principles not men, is our
motto; and under banner with this embazoned upon IT,
ready do BATTLE and under other; and wherev
T we are found there will our principle likewise be- If,
hen, wing friends wish Join them supporting
fen. Taylor, we must know upon what grounds TO
yield support We must know what political principles
meet with the appreciation of their candidate.
A mammoth bank will be equally obnoxious us,
# established under the administration OF 'sOld Rough and
aeady, as II established under that of any other wing
The distribution OF the proceeds of the sales OF the public
pose be signed by the hand of him. who never drew
sword but to sheath 1t alter battle had been bravey
fought and q victory noby won, if signed by mere
civilian The destruction OF the poVer-the sheet-an-
Choir oil the constituonwi be dangerous the
ence of the Union, if the hero of Monterey be the means
of bong out. than if the deed be by means of one
who heard the Numbering sound nor mi xed
in the deadly fray of battle. The reenacnent high
protective tariff will be equally unjust and equally
Injurious to the Interests OF commerce and agriculture
he who signs and sanctions it, be the THAT crowned
his already brilliant reputation with immortal fame and
shed an undying e upon the OF his Bue
ma Vista, II sanctioned by kenuckys nalchess orator.
the hitherto embodiment OF wing principles
Such the views of at least good and demo-
cra and such must be the views of ALL In the name then
OF the democrats call upon the whg editors who have
proclaimed Gen. Taylor their candidate the pesiden-
and who have appealed the liberal democrats for aid
favor with Gen Taylor in reference the afoe
mentioned political principcsWe especially wish TO know
upon what measures General Taylor agrees with the wings,
and upon what measures he agrees with the democrats.
For unreasonable as the wings sometimes are, is
hardly to be supposed that they would have the cool npu
denc and bold eHronery call upon liberal
support second eInbodmcni of wing heresies even
though it be in the person of General Zachary Taylor
Come out, like honest and let know whether in
supporting General Taylor for President you are Selling
upon the halo of glory that cncrcles his order
establish the very identical wing measures that
bodied in the great Harry, whether you going
TO support General Taylor because you admire the hero
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