The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-07-14


pery certain that General Ia or cannot be candidate for the
presidency at a for, it is already very obvious, that al
though there have been many Spontaneous movements
in his favor which will probably be followed by many
others, there is only probability but no possibility
of his being called to the chief magisrracy by the unan
Of the people" Indeed under any circumstances
is certain that very large portion OF the people will
fer other individual 1t is probable, however, that the
generals meaning is, that if he shall be called
that position with something like an approach to una
ni1ify he will not refuse Gas he certainly ought no
enqush his personal desire for the retirement and
tranquility of private life.
When published the letter OF General Taylor TO the
editor of The Cincinnati Signal OF which that to the citizen
VI iansingbug is substantially repetition, we remarked
that il contained nothing which would induce to with
hold from General Taylor humble supports and we re-
peat that remark But it is proper to add that we said
so, not doubling, do not now doubt that General
Taylor, though not desiring 10 as party Candidate Is
nevertheless WIG. If he be- not not all our admira
ton for his military services for his personal integrity, for
the high order of talents displayed in his official correspond
ence, could induce us 10 advocate his election. Why
SHOULD WEI II it shall hereafter appear that his prnc
pies antagonscal to ownthat his opinions upon
great and vital questions of public policy identical with
those OF opponents against whom have so long and
earnestly strus gled, because we believed those pic
Piles be and those be hostile to the
true interests of "rHE COUNTRY"hoD could with
forfeiture of seirespcc, and confession that all
previous professions false and hypocrtca aid in the
election I'd the presidency OF whose views public
policy would keep the government precisely IN the track in
which it would continue if Mr.. Polk himself
reelected for second term And here would say to
our neigbor OF the Republican, that while it is perfectly
that the wings have protested to be influenced by
regard for the country in all their efforts to redeem II from
msrue, they have gone against party party organ
ization the means Of eiiecng that object On the con-
uary their great maxim has for years been he union Of
e chigs for the sake of the Unon;" aud it remains for
those who object what they call hc machinery of par.
ty which they have suddenly discovered to be PERM
cous and unendurabe tell by what that union
is to be effected but by the adoption of some plan of ogan
number of candidates, and their consequent inevitable de-
feat.
But, Notwithstanding have felt constrained, by the
peculiar conunc,ure CT circumstances, make these
marks do entertain shadow of doubt that Gene raj
Taylor is decided wing in all his entnens-in reference
the future well to the past We cannot, OF course,
be absolutely certain of this, until he shall himself make
such exposition of his sentiments ii he shall consent
be candidate, twill be his duty to lay before the
try, but which, in his present position, has right
at his hands, and which he would, doubtless, deem it
improper make should such solicitation be adj
dressed to him.
II we are asked why il we confidently believe that
Gen. Taylor is whig do deem it necessary quality
profession of willingness support him should he be
hereafter candidate, it is because believe the triumph
of WING PRINCIPLES AND MEASURES essential to
the we flare of THE COUNTRY, and because those prnc
pies and be established without the tri
umph of the WING PARTY; and that party cannot ui-
mph without WING ORGANIZATION They who be-
ieve Cen Taylors election, be his opinions and prn
cipes what they may, is of more importance to the welfare
country than the of those systems of public
policy with which the wing party is identified of course
need have hesitation in giving unconditional and
unqualified pledge support him. Such is not belief
nor shall such be Uncommi,ted to any man.
are, nevertheless, deeply and irrevocaby committed
notices. by conviction than by our whole political course
principles and We will surrender hem
while retain that conviction of their wisdom and utility,
effect the election the presidency of any man ON earh
certainly of one wlo If he be elected, will exert his
npoten official influence to prevent their recognition and
Inv demo ed and
ed by the wing pariy Because he renowned and repu
dated the principles and Of the party that elected
him. And it be that considerable portion OF that
party will now, from sudden conviction OF the evils of
sparfy" and quite sudden aversion he machinery
party" with their eyes themselves consent to repu-
ate their principles by eecting the presdencya
man, however otherwise entitled to their admiration, who
avowedy opposed them Ii cannot be that they
prepared for this act of political suicide
We subo to these extracts the following article from
the Boston Courier wing journal not without influence,
giving an article from the Boston Atlas the leading
gan of the wings Of New England:
From the Boston Courier.
General Tayors letter TO the editor of the Cincinnati Sig
nal does give entire satisfaction the wings Several
papers which, few weeks ago, ready take him
candidate, without knowing anything definite of his
political principles, think it would be unsafe
him upon any evidence oil his whgism afforded by
the letter in question. The Baltimore Patriot and New
York Enquirer still hold him the proper and avail
able candidate but the Boston Atlas doubts That paper
yesterday has editorial article with the sentiments of
which, the MAN, coincide. The following
tract
That General Taylor has large party in the Union in
favor of his election, it would be folly deny; but the
support which he has thus far received,
from the wings in the south and west They have sup.
ported him because he whig aud available
candidate The wings Of New England, the middle States
of Ohio, have hardly been consulted in the
their desire, and they had right expect, that tho
presidential candidate should citizen of free
State they may be induced foego this desire, though
we know to be widespread and deep-seated ont inc
only inducemen ctich be offered to make them unite
General Taylor, other tcU be the certainty
that he alone Of all Others the tcho end this
and rescue The government from party htch has used ITS
they beiepe, Of extending fe of human bondage The
man, obtain the wing of New England, and we 4
believe of the free States be sound to the heart upon
these two lssuesNo MORE WAR, AND NO TERRITORY
desire change of administration support Gen
Taylor without avowal his part of the principles
upon which he would administer the government; but they
form, in opinion, but small portion of the wing party
especially III the free States
" The next presidential election il Judge from
the issues likely be presented, will be of the most
and exciting that have witnessed is to
be contest for principles which exciting in their ma
and important in their results. They by party
tactics, conventional drill be aside winkcd out oil
sight They must be met, and they will be Now il n
General Taylor is the best representative of the wing spirit
(by which mean spirit which resists the wrong and
supports the rght) and stands the chance
snccesst we Tor hinit not, for the who II
is Before we can support Tor the presidency we
must know what are his principles. Henry Clay, Daniel
Webster, John M. Clayton, Thomas Corwn, know
They have been in public life Their and their
speeches tell us what they General Taylor has never
soldier, his credit. His dispatches and his letters
prove him to possess strong and vigorous intellect They