Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1847-07-30

say like Mr.. Donnell, :" III tax the people
higher to pay it, lay new taxes, and impose
new tariff" do not believe one cent incrcas-
ed revenue will be required. The amount of
imposts now is far greater than the amount
for preceding years, and prospect of steady
increase. In two ports only in Mexico, alrea-
dy over half million is known to have been
received, and we have the actual possession
OF the whole of New Mexico and California
II mas been asserted that the Mexican govern
ment mas no national territory, no public land.
Inc assertion is groundless. The coast of
California, Tor distance of.about 1900 miles,
IS en'ireiy Puollc land, with the exception of
some half dozen small settlements the whole
country is unsettled and almost uninhabited,
with only population OF Indians and rowing
tribes of less than $4,000 souls. The same
may be said of New Mexico
The increased value to our immense com.
merce in TIE Pacific ocean, would be hundreds
of thousands of dollars, could our sailors have
those fine ports for their rest and repairs; and
nothing could be better as an act of retfibutive
justice. In these very ports, many of the rob-
berries, piracies, and spolations of which we
have so long complained, were committed
and for these very robbefies, the Mexican GO.
vernment promised long since to indemnify
our citizens.
GEN. TAYLOR.
| come now to speak OF the subject on which
my opponent bases his strongest HOPES of sue
cess; that is the popularity and Justly acquir-
ed fame of Gen. Taylor with which he hopes
so to blind men rs to induce them to support
those who claim 10 be his friends, par excel
lence, and thus 10 cover over all their own
political sins and tergivefsations.
| II we look back to the political history of
our country only few short years, we can
hardly bring ourselves to believe that the
course now indicated by the whig leaders ev-
er could be adopted.
For Gen. Taylor, feel as much respect,
love and gratitude, as any man can feel He
deserves of his country well. He has done
his duty, wherever duty has called him. But
OF Gen. Taylor, except as a gallant and faith
ful oihcer, who has been the most active agent
IN prosecuting this war against Mexico, we
know nothing yes | say, we know nothing
of his views Of the civil pollty of our country.
He has taken no part in civil government, and
the great Wig leader has long since declared
military qualifications are not sufficient title
to the Presidency. Mr.. Donnell sats he goes
for Gen. Taylor. He says Mr. Polk has made
an unnecessary and UNI Just war. Has not Gen.
Taylor been an efficient engine in Mr.. Folks
hands to carry on this war !? Mr.. Donnell
says the constitutional treasury must be re-
peaed, and the public money placed in the
banks. do not believe that man, who like
Gen. Taylor has experienced the difficulties
under which the financial concerns of the
country have labored in the time of former
administrations, and the regularity, ease and
safety OF the present, will he willing to 90
back to the old system, even if the wings held
their present position.
MIR. Donnell condemns the present tariff, and
insists on the restoration of the wing princi-
pies of protection and minimums, 'snow as eff
tectually exploded as the obsolete idea" Will
Gen. Taylor agree with him in this, and, a.
DOPING his views, follow bis advice! If he
does, 1t Will, in my opinion, be complete re-
volution in Gen. Taylor's fixed principles, es-
tablshed for years. No man can say, no man
dare say, Z. Tayloris less attached to the prin-
clPles of free trade than Geo MDuffee. The
Wings say they would show Mexico we want
none OF her territory, none of her indemnity ::
Will Gen. Taylor say 500 His opinion express
sed In the Gaines letter is, that we should
take and maintain the line we would accept
as indemnity in our negotiations.
VIII Gen. Taylor admit he has been the
willing, the active tool of Mr.. Polk, in carry
ing on I" his, Mr.. Folks, unjust, cruel, and
murderous war, against an innocent and iniu-
red people" If he does not, how can the
Wings, who have so often stigmatiZed this
war, in such terms, support him? In short. it
is the height of absurdity for men, preaching
the doctrine the Wing leaders do, TO pretend
to expect to save themselves by cIinging to the
exalted fame of Gen Taylor
Fellow Citizens, Iappeal to your patriotism
"a patriotism never doubted-to save your
country from the disgrace attempted to be cast
on her by declaring the war in which we are
now engaged as unjust, unnecessary and muir
derOus.
have, as briefly as possible, given you
my views. If you approve them, with due
respect solicit your support.
am your ob't Serv't.
VIM. K LANE.
Wayne Co, July 10th. 1S47