Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1847-04-08
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FROM THE RICHMOND REPvBLIcAN.
DEMOCRATIC DEMONSTRATIONS,
Mexican War in search Of a ather!-Ceneral
Zachary TAYLOR.


Zachary Taylor.
The Wytheville Republican, which we have al
ways known as one of the most staunch and clever
supporteNof Democracy, has just taken stand
upon the Mexican war of the most intrenid and ma
trlotlc character. The ''voice from Little Tennes
see" speaks out in no doubtful tones. We com
mend the leading article in its last number to the
veteran OF the Union. as splendid illustration of
The FREEDOM OF The PRESS, which ought
to be preserved, and added as an appendix to the
volume in which he proposes to embalm the senti-
mens OF his contemporaries that subject, for the
benefit of all future ages.
Under the head of ssThe War;" the editors thus
commence long and eloquent article:
',The public mind is growing more and more
anxious on the subject of the Mexican war. The
country is full of inquiry. Never was period in
our history in which men were faster losing party
caste and party hate, aud party jealousy, and raj
lying IN thought to relieve the country. Wings
and Democrats cease to dispute and to revile each
other ON old political texts and party lines They
converse calmly earnestly, anxiously, on the great
national question, the Mexican war. The oues-
ton is put, and re-put what is to be done q
What is best to be done2 How shall this war be
terminated2 2"
The editors then proceed to the question upon
what terms treaty Of peace is tasbe formed, and
tons which is so intimately involved in The settle
ment of the war. They emphatically declare that
the question that shall come up after the ratica-
ton OF such treaty, is to be the most disturbing and
dangerous, that ever shook the stability of the u
Mon, the pillars of the Constitution"
They thus proceed:
Then, how is the Mexican war to be termina-
ted! AT Washington it is said, CONQUER a
Peace" AT Washington it is said, prosecute a
vigorous war" This means press on for the Halls
OF the Montezuma's. Press on for the City, ay--
the City of Mexico. Ought this to be the policy.
II practicable? We donbt-and why? A voice
voice comes from the Rio Grande, from Mexico.
yet not Mexican voice, tits the voice Of Zachary
Iaylor-shonld it he heard2 We answer yes,
speak on, gallant man, laurelled covered soldier
What does he say Listen Listen! 1t is wis
dom, virtue. humanity that speaks. General Tay-
lor says-lt seems to me, the most judcious course
to be pursued on part. would be to take posses
sion at once, of the line would accept by nego-
tlatlon, extending from the Gulf Of Mexico to the
Pacific, and occupy the same" y
and say to Mexico, ''Dripe as from the countru.''
This is the voice OF Gen. Taylor. He of Palo Al
to. lie of Resaca de la Palma. He of Monterey
and shall such spirit, for such sentiment, be
charged as bastard to the honor of the country p
We think not. Co,oards. carpet knights, syco-
plants who bow the knee TO power alone shall
make the charge.''
Alter quoting with strong approval the opinions
of Gen. Butler and Mr.. Calhoun in confirmation of
the views Of Gen. Taylor, the editors wind up
with the following thrust at Major General Benton
and the war:
'Send no Benton with an Olive Branch and
Sword. and such like nonsense to him of whom it
has been said his brother shall inherit his tent
Let time wind up the that nobody has made
this bastard acar going about in search, not of a
wife. or OF gallant father, but for ptitatiue IA
ther''
"The Union of these States shall stand firm
All shall end well. That is, provided you shall
pass by Washington City, and President making,
and go to honest Zachary Taylor, and the bleeding
Butler, and the wise and far-seeinp Calhoun for
advice as to the proper action"
In the same paper is long article from an intel
llgent correspondent from whom we quote the fol-
lowing:
''As to the question, who, is the author of this
war, will not stop to nquire--it is not fit that
should. With the politicians it seemed to be vex-
ed question: Mr. Polk says, it was commenced by
the act of Mexico herself. Gen. Benton says MI
Calhoun is the author of the war; but, Mr.. Cal
houn says, it was the President. These attempts
to shift and saddle responsibility are indicative of
one thng-ihat's certain.-IHe ,rar IS atnpopulay
But, beg pardon for this depression.
The war is unpopular with the people, the real
people. not the weather-cock politicians, but the
people, who have to support ito
ne writer then declares that the war is unpop-
ular because 1t ''could have been averted by pru-
dent and necessary precauton, on the part of our
National Executive" Congress, it adds, did not
declare acar, but called upon, after the fight
had commenced, to recognize it. 1t is unpopular
also, on account OF the manner in which Gen Tay-
Tor mas been LETT without supplies, the loss of life,
&c The writer proceeds TO urge Gen. Taylor's
defensive plan. We must trespass still farther up
ON the readers attention by quoting the conclusion
Of the article
''Then, in view of these considerations, where
is The difficulty in uniting upon for Presi-
dent, VINO from his position is Unidentified with
Southern institutions and Southern interests p
There really is none. Then who is the man? |
answer GENERAL TAYLOR. The public mind is
already turned towards him, and partizan politicians
and otice-h holders and ofjce-seeEers may try (but
their efforts will be in vain, to stop the mighty
current in his favor. Efforts have already been
made in the councils of the nation to dishon0r him.
but they have shared the fate they deserved, and
the dShonor has fallen on their own heads.
Gen. Zachary Taylor will be the peoples can
ddate, despite the efforts party, or national Con
ventions. More anon"
II becomes every day more evident that the
PEOPLE are taking the liberty to form their own
Judgment of this Mexican conflict. and that Mr.
Folk, in kindling the torch Of battle upon the Rio
Grande, has lighted the funeral pile of himself and
his party.
The tribute 10 Gen. Taylor's merits from po-
tical opponent is honorable to the editors and well
deserved by him. His nomination for the Pres-
dency is matter upon which we express no opin-
ion except to say, that is too early yet to discuss
the claims of any individual for that responsible
post The old hero himself it is quite certain has
no such aspirations, combining his ambition to the
steady performance OF his duty in the field regard
less of foes in his front rear Yet, the unsolcit