Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-04-30
ruE srrrursoS-sTArE RIGHTS.
General Tayior.

Chief Magstacy and however expedient aud proper
be- appropriate tribute to his merit well as in re-
ference tho welfare OF the county, present hi.
TO the American people candidate for that high station
the has arrived for definite action upon the sub
ieet II probable however that any thing short Of
positive expression Of the Generals dsncnaton to
permit his be connected with the canvass under
eginE circumstances, arrest the that has
been made. in every quarter OF The Union his favor-a
marked by extraordinary enthusiasm and by
more Of unanmity could have been anticipated.
But while portion OF the Wing party are ndisposed 10
unite the present nomination OF Gen Taylor because
they believe it IL too actively commence a canvass
long before the period fixed the election and because
Gen. Tayot's position the commander Of division OF
the army in Mexico render in degree unpea-
himself by throwing him into attitude OF sppa-
rcnt anisconsm TO the Adminsration TO the orders OF
which he subject, and which, extent holds his
its hands, there is another class Of politicians who
oppose his nomination under the influence Of very different
motives and for very different
We refer the friends OF Mr. Polk who becoming alarm
ed the growing popularity OF the hero OF Pao Alto and
Monterey. endeavored detac from his reputation and
stigma upon his name, by disparsging criticisms
upon his conduct OF the campaign and by ncuazing the
compliment his valor which they dared not withhold
by impuiaons upon his capacity. That this class po
hticisns-the Fiokuns and Thompsons ia Congress,
and the Washington Union, which gives tone to the
"By Authority" presses-rcAect the sentiments and feel
inss prevalent in the Presidents and the pul
lieus Of the Court, Tor a moment be doubt
ed. The intimate official and personal relations ex-
sng between these orators and writers and the great dis
pense OF the "oayes and fishes" render certain tna
had been entirely agreeable the Couri circle,
one OF them would have aimed poisoned jlvein the
reputation OF this saan commander, while he barring
hs bosom the bullets OF a foreign foe and who By his
skl and proves had than once rescued the Ad-
ninsEaton itself from popular odRm and exccaton by
HE splendid uumphs under circumstances OF exaord
difficulty and dagger His last great victory, however
senced the batteries OF the saeerng critics and the ag
nant caumnato BY disresarding the orders OF his supe
Tors and fighting the battle OF Buena VISTA against sueh
odds but few other would dared to encounter
Instead Of reteaing towards the Rio Grande he has de-
monsraiod his eminent capacity a commander a. vel
a. his proves soldier. He beyond the reach
OF the missiles Of his enemies I'm the rear" They dare
ssss though they less eager than heretofore
destroy him Hence, they have changed their iacles;
ana they upon every neden, growing ont Of the
connection OF bis with ,he Presidential canvass 10
check the stroag Of public enthusiasm which thew
fear will bear him umphan'y into the chair OF STATE aao
thereby defeat the well arranged combinations Of the
Ear w.rweks Of day, who have doubtless arranged a.
ready the order Of aud pSrceed out the subo
diaats offices and honofs among the faithful liegemsn
throughout the Vuion.
The Washington Union OF Tuesday, commenting upon
the letter addressed Gen. Taylor by committee 50.
Poin,ed by the meeting recently held Philadelphia sp
pnzng the General Of ms nomination the Presidency
opens upon new tack. The letter reads follows:
PHIIADELrHlL, April Eth, Is47.
SR-The undersigned, Committee OF Correspondence
for the State Of Pennsylvania, appointed by meeting of
the citizens Of the city aud OF Philadelphia without
Distinction OF party, held the 9Th instant have the hon
or to submit to you the proceedings Of their
unanimously nominating Tor the Office OF President
the United States which the Of our coun.
Try requires should be filed by ordinary
In Florida on the Rio Grande, Monterey and Buena
Nis,s-n your youthful exploits in the former war youl
character mas been distinguished by the heroic quail
ties, and your whole has proved you possess the
integrity and wisdom OF a sagacious statesman.
Although they believe that the Presidency should be
neither sought declined By an in your pec
liar position, the undersigned avoid expressing the
hope that you will not think eXpedent defeat the de
termination. that from all the signs OF The times the peo-
pie have formed Of placing the chair Of Washington
which the constituents OF the undersigned desire you 10
occupy, like him. with pledges but those contained in
the official your inauguration and with the Dec
lion of Independence and the Constitution your guides
The undersigned, under these circumstances take the
liberty OF assuring you that they neither desire expect
mn answer to this communication.
With sentiments Of the highest esteem
We arc, cir, most respectfully your friends.
George Mcclellan, Joshua Teys
Charles Coke, John w Ashmead
William Shipper, Washington Reed
kenderton Smith, Geo West
John Brock, Edward Mallory,
Joseph Rsakilt, VIM White,
Hulings Cowperwaito, ID Schuver
Harry Connolly, Penrose Ath
Thus Grover, X Mitchell, NJ D.
William Sloanuker, Samuel + Bodine,
David Paul Brown David Winebrenner
Major General ZACHARY TAYLrR u. S. A.
The Union characerzes the sgners Of the foregoing
Ter a. "a committee Of silence" whose purpose Il Il
toput the General bis guard against any distinct ayoxa
Of his political sontmens-iaotcs, which that pa per- in h,
face Of tho numerous oral well written declarations
opinion msdc by Gen Harrison during the canvass Of $40
says Iesored 10 by the Wings that period Gen.
sral Harnsons opinions known TO the country
and 90 will Gen. Taylo's be, should he be candidate 70
the Presidency upon oil important questions likely to a
during bic term OF service. And rom the frank and o,fos
character Of the man, feel hesitation in saying that
even the Wings should desire him be SILENT a. ty Ger
tainy Will not do, he will himself hesitate make know
his opinions clearly and explicitly that he friends wer
they 90 Inclined, will be able q, provide themselve
las She Un0n ELECTS to apprehend "wi; Gssorfmsat
answers for each question: framed with special reference
palaubcucss In the different sections OF the country No
that daspcablo game will be Left party which paye,
u adroty aud successfully In 544-to tina, part
which onbazoned "FREE TRADE" upon its banners If
Virginia, and - HIGH PROTECTIVE TARIFF" i
fennsyl7ania-to the party whose candidate wrote th.
celebrated Kane letter. 60 which o. many interpolation
were given, and Of which fairy susceptible 90 cur
nngy was % written, as there degrees Of antudcaa
Mt' WN'u respectfully solicited, by HE fellow citizens,
say which Of these was tho true on,
siusbofnly and pornac,usy rsussd 10 answer We nee
not suy Dheh Of the parties pursued tbs Janu-- faced jus
or rhieh Of thc cand dates admirably Dephc whs
be spoke 81 n, aud dumb when he found 30 eyDrd e
Co be silent Tho chronicles Of che times are lu of ID
sv.Jencea Of this shameless duploiy.
We repeat II any portion Of the Wing. are disposed
induce Gen. Tsylor 10 conceal or to mysury HE osn, n
o. No Polk od in 1874, they have no ughi to speak
Che Wing party, should that gentleman be- its candidate
Che Presidency. And d they were al. incl ned to purs
his course, they could succeed In their design GET
Tsyiot's hahis have been formed m the Van Bo,
aud Pm school o p1y. &c hls not learned the a,f
Pfeaefving silence when duty require. him 20 gpeako,
speaking. when be pre'eads suswo5. o. To- ai,pt nm
cell % oil mefdans by bic oracu.at fosgonsos 10 the n,,
rogsgofcs Of HE cOunuymcn. Gle too ieaross n sb,,
FROM the open expression Of hs soudmeuts-too manly
squvocaio-too unanbiuous 70 win even Tho Pfesider
BY the open and apparent nf6cc TO which Mr. Poa nv
his own elevation 10 that high position The Union th,
iote, nay disssits spprehensons this subJect-whi