Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-06-26
Inn new Character.

A complimentary dinner given SIR. Bedinger by
the "unterrfeG democracy" OF Page county-tho back
bone OF the Tenth Legion-a few days ago and having
tie curiosity glance the toasts drunk the
sion our eye rested upon the following, which the first
II the regular and therefore deliberately prepared
sentiments
JAMES X. PoLKDishnguished alike for his valor and
skill as Commanoo Chief OF the American armies,
well Tor his wisdom anl craftsmanship PSsident Of
The United States"
When Col. McPherson the delegate from the county Of
Page in the last Legislature, presented resolution in
which SIR. Polk cOmpmented for "the eminent ability
with which he had conducted the war" with Mexico we
deemed il Of those rhetorical ourshes with which
that worthy gentleman IS to embo-h the productions
al his pen. But the author o. this toast goes bow-shot
beyond the Colonel James X. Polk distinguished for
his raior and skH commando VI the Amer
can armies :" On who; occasion has he exhibited the
qualities thus boldly sseribed to him Some waggish
Wing have prepared this toast, order the
gulbiliiy Of the Tenth Ltgon-or, aware that
"Pnae uudessrd n disguise"
for the purpose Of rdeung, by the eIuaysgance Of his
eulogy the more modest, but just preleusions sct
up for the President by Col Mcpherson last winter That
tie Colonel s not himself responsible Tor the covert assault
upon the President OF such il boz evident from the
sentiment endorsed by his own name which, II not
- endorsed would reveal is paternity by the submty Of
iu flights The Colonel has learnt, since be returned
home, that Scott aud Taylor, and Mr.. Folk, have
Conducted the war far and that II "eminent abi
~ has been displayed ia It's management they and their
gallant companions, and the President and he adys
by whose Encouragement they have been obsuucieJ
and hwarted al every STEP entitled oil the credit
"By Col. McPh orson-Our Armies in Mexico Their
glorious victories thrice the number Of their enomies
have ovnced the world the sk aud valOr OF American
sodior-Gencra Scott and his brave soldiers ere th ore
crowned with fresh laure, and they grace the halls Of
MonU yuma and The broad stripes and bright wave In
uumPA over the Mexican Capital; aud General TAYLOR
never subondefs Cen. Scot never retreats bat will hght
on until be conquors peace"
We regret that Pogo either o the other counties con.
stuuag the Tenth Legion whose speak IN such var
Ike tones. has contributed ts quota "the Armies n
meHoo," Che GLORIOUS victories" achieved by which have
inspired soeb admiration IN their b0soms. W. are
Esd TO however that they admire even whcro they
fell 10 initiate. But protest arsust their oagcrness to
snatch from the bfvs of General. IN Mcxco their hard
laufo order thcm OF the feet Of The "vsor
Gus and skliaI" Polk With much pfopr,ty might the,
rob SCOTS tnd Taylo soldiers Of their just share II pas,
iof toe puiPoss II appropratng to themselves! Thos,
bold uonohctmcn" Of Page fought certainly o. vaanty a.
Pok himself consequently. u their President is entitled
~ The cuogium they bclow upon HIM authors are no
lees ~ ther share Of io the sk end vaor displa, e.,
by that portion Of the rank and sent to tie wars BY b
Tenth Legion!