The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-08-20
This, too, is in the true American spirit.

arity, as well as Gen. Taylors availability tried by the
wings They have several strings to their bow but two
OF them prominently than others If they believe
themselves strong enough TO carry Mr. Clay he will be
their candidate in 1s4S; because he is most popular with
them-because they have tried him, and have trusted him
They know him to be true Clay whig, if there be one
in the country-a bank man, protective tariff man,
distribution man, friend TO national internal improve
ments in word, man who will carry out their prn-
clpes and their measures, their party views and
assign them the loaves and fishes. He is, therefore,
their first choice; and for him they will co. if they
can hope to elect him; and their recent temporary
successes, and his own presence amid applaud
ng crowds of his party, will contribute to this
lection. They prefer him to Gen. Taylor, who
only to be elected as no-pary man refuses to
any party purposeshas formed opinion on the tariff
or bank, &c., sc.
But if Mr. Clay cannot be elected, in their opinion,
then they may consent to run Gen. Taylor-avang them
selves OF his military foat, and trusting that they may
manage and mould him to their purposes in which CAL
culation they may again be bafled they be-
fore.
With this view of the case, which expressed sew
era days ago. and repeated last night, prepared TO
acquiesce in the following statement OF the last New
York Evening Post:"
Mn. CLAY's rRoeREss.-The journey of Mr.. Clay the
north has called forth very strong demonstrations of enthu-
slosn and attachment from his friends. On his way
Cape May he arrived at Philadelphia Saturday night
Which made its way with auy through the mu
ude to the door his hotel late in the evening The
peaance of Mr. Clay, who, was said, had gone bed
and who AT length obliged get md make Speech
which heard with the strongest and louest demonstra
On Monday, when Mr. Clay left Philadelphia, the tokens
OF regard and attachment were equally decided The
crowd filled the streets, and the that bore him to
the steamboat was inpeded by their numbers The
boat moved oil amidst the cries and cheers of the multitude
assembled on the whaves. Yesterday che wings of Tren
ton assembled and made arrangements for inviting Mr. Clay
TO their cry To-day the steamer New Haven proceeds to
Cape May to invite him to New York. The wings of Bos-
ton and other cities at the have
treat his presence among them which will doubtless be
| iavorably answered
OF The wing party strong attachment Mr.. Clay which it
only requires his personal presence bring in practical
people, If he means be the candidate OF the wings
his visit to the north is swell judged and well timed. There
he; although there are doubtless who would obtain
votes as candidates for the presidency; for the
that having less to do with public affairs they have
committed fewer in politics, and thwarcd fewer in
The whs party look up to Mr. Clay hs. sea,
lille Under his Craftsmanship they have fought many hard
great triumph $780, aside to allow another can
ddae (wo had no party claims OF any note and who had
sse) to e the Ved Py y pa
circumstances te great body OF the wings look to Mr.
Clay much as soldiers look to veteran general who
has fought galany and been sourviy treated in the mat
ter OF promotion.
If the old commander should proceed to show himself to
his soldery he probably WILL do believe that his
will consent 10 the nomination of other candidate
The politicians who casting about for candidates.
less exposed objections, and therefore likely unite
votes, will be compelled yield the popular feeling
in their party Another circumstance strengthens this
probability The late of the wings in the State
elections though less importance than they believe them
have greatly raised their and they already
think the majority i'll the election ncontestaby in
their hands II this conviction should be general among
them neither Mr. Clay these friends of his viii
allow any other receive the nomination. A small
division the party may continue for while support
General Taylor but when the proper time arrives, at
tempt will be made TO merge all who have been drummed
| 10 standard in he O he WING party