The national whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1847, 1847-05-08
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WASHINGTON, May 8, lS47

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WASHINGTON, May 8. ls47.
was present, Mr.. Editor. last afternoon,
when the news was communicated TO the Pres
ident Of the bloody fight at Thayrow Gowrdow
(Cerro Gordo) as my yellow skin friends. the
Mexcans, call that narrow mountain pass, and
/ do not know that have ever been more graf
lied, since urged Cain 10 kill his brother, al
the charming effects upon the human heart OF
the murderous principle.
You must know that Mr.. Polk is not really
in favor Of peace, though ne processes il with
intelligence of the shedding of human blood
iii this unnatural and unnatural war; which !,
am proud TO say is the work Of my hands.
When it was told to Mr. Polk that General
Scott had gained victory, he could scarce
contain himself. His soul swelled with de-
light. and the first thought | suggested TO his
mind, Cor am the demon to whom his desti-
ny has been given in charge) was, whether
SCOTS success would operate to check>mate
Taylor and prevent the people from making the
old Ranchero President, assured him il would
and he fairly chuckled at the idea. Anything"
thought he, Ito put down Taylor ~
The Cabinet were equally delighted with
the news of the thrashing of Santa Ana. Their
object is the same as that Of their Chief Ito do
and favor everything to preventive people from
making Taylor President, but everything they
do in this wise is destined only to destroy them
and elevate the wise and brave and merciful
Hero Of Buena Vista which they do not know
G Whom superior power destnes, &c -
you know the rest, It is my duty to close
their eyes 10 their true situation, and TO lead
them on in the ways of wickedness till they
meet with their deserts. L
The Old man Of the Union, is peculiarly un-
der my influence, because his Office is to write
and print the sentiments of the President and
his Cabinet, and Imust say, find him emf
nenlly fitted to accomplish the purposes for
which he has been chosen.
This Mexican War is not a thing of a day
The President designs to keep il up. His del
mands are such that the Mexicans will never
submit 10 them, and he knows it. | urge him
on in this policy. While he believes that the
continuance Of the war will prevent Taylor's
election, primary object with him, because he
hopes TO be re elected himself, he knows like
wise that his friends have il in their power 10
make fortunes out Of the public expenditure.
Mephislophles passed along the other day,
and paid the President visit, and limited to
the 10th of May. have encouraged this idea
and now Mr.. Polk is fully persuaded that such
will be the case or ought TO be. He even
grumbled in his heart al the hardness Of Scott,
but the victory Of Cerro Gordo. has put all
things right, and he now boasts that the Capt.
tai is already in our possession
The conquest and the military occupation
of the whole of Mexico. is grand object with
the Administration. because Mr.. Polk believes.
-(and favor the idea,) that it Is the only ques
ton upon which his party can retain power.
It will not be very long before this question
will be openly started, and the orders given for
the friends of the Administration everywhere
TO take ground in favor OF It. Mr.. Polk thinks
that it il is the only way TO kill Tayl or's poll
cy Of defensive line, and to keep the pro.
gressive party together
The great trouble that troubles the hearts OF
Mr. Polk and his party Chiefs is the course OF
The People and particularly the taking up Tay-
lor for the Presidency. I try all can to per-
suade them not to heed the matter while guide
their feet into the very paths which lead to de-
struclion. a
You must not err in supposing that there
is any goodness OF heart or love of country in
the men who now control the United States
government There is nota sparkof integrity or
patriotism in their souls. The whole aim Of
their life has been and is, e!f>interest. Atthis
shrine they worship and none other. They
are all children of my father, the Devil, and
pupils of my school. rejoice in such pupils
as you may well imagine.
There could be peace with Mexico to-mor-
row if Old Zach were at the head of affairs,
and Mr.. Polk could make peace tomorrow, if
he chose 10 do so, but mark my prediction
there will be no peace till General Taylor is
President in lS49. There is only one policy
which the United States can adopt 10 secure
peace, and that is for Congress to decide what
shall be the line of boundary, and for the Anne.
rican arms to occupy thatline and holdi Such
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