The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-07-01

few years. debt of hundred millions induces the
necessity of tariff sufficiently advanced IN It's rates 10
satisfy New England and Pennsylvania and at the same
time will prevent any distribution OF proceeds OF ne pup
lc lands We cannot suppose that the wings WIN aSalh
urge Bank of the United States and Congress VIII IN
ss upon fair trial of the independent treasury Iemov-
ing some OF those mprachcabe restrictions when nave
embarrassed the fiscal action OF the eminent ana are
annoyance TO individuals So lar, therefore, as the
past contests OF the respective parties are concerned an
administration composed OF the leading minds OF all par
es and supported by the whole people, is not only pac
ncable but may rebound 10 he mShest interests vi INC
whole country mn
Only on one condition. however The executive must
no longer insist upon legislative influence mere are
questions approaching which the people must be allowed
10 settle in their way without the interference OF
executive patronage or prerogahve The old political is
sues may be postponed under the pressure OF cirGum
stances and for the newhose coming events which
cast their shadows beforelet it be understood that the
only path of safety for those who may hereafter fill the
presidential Office is to rest in the discharge OF executive
functions, and let the legislative will of the people Ind
utterance and enactment The American people about
TO assume the responsibility OF framing the institutions OF
the Pacific States We have no fears for the issue, if the
arena of the high debate is the assemblies of the people
and their representative halls. The extension over the
continent beyond the Rio Grande of the ordinance of 1857
object too high and permanent to be bafed by pres
ldenal vetoes All that ask of the incumbent of the
highest office under the constitution is 10 hold has hand,
to bow TO the will of the people promulgated in egs-
lave FORMS and restrain the executive action in its APP
propriate channels Give us honest administration Of
the government, and end to all cabas of cabinet
all interference from the White House-desgned to sway
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simplicity and integrity should guide the administration
OF Gen. Taylor the north and west would yield to IT "a
warm support and hearty approval
We have said all this subject which the present de-
velopments of public opinion require AS other scenes
unfold, we shall seek chronicle them with fair and in
dependent comment. Meanwhile, we bde the movement
of the waters holding columns and our ballot to be
disposed of according to OF Duty emergencies
OF this and all other questions arse
1t will be seen that Gen Taylor prefers to wait until
the close of the war, when his services in the field will
be no longer needed before giving publicity TO his own
personal views" the political questions OF the day.
The which he assigns for this delay his part
are both papable and cogent and his conclusion on the
subject cannot but be regarded pointed rebuke of
those federal office seekers who have sought to thrust
him premaurely and in the midst of his important mill
rary Duties before the people party candidate-and
that too not only without any avowal OF his political
opinions but, in fact in depreciation Of any such avowa
Under such circumstances, it is, moreover, quite mani
festh any commitment, this time, the part of any
section of the democratic party in favor OF the election of
General Taylor is not only unsafe and iudged in ITSELF
but is, at the time, may presume from his
language at variance with the wishes of General Taylor
himself.
We are glad to perceive, ALSO from General Tayors
expressions upon this subject, that he fully recognises
the necessity OF avowa of his personal views in
reference 10 the great questions of the day. before be-
coming candidate for the suages of the people, though
he considers that the time for such avowa has yet
arrived In this conclusion every mainland especially
every democrat who acts upon principle in his political
course and preferences-must OF course there
FORE such men will wait until such avowa of his
opinions has been made by General Taylor and has
ceved their approval before making up their minds to
give him their support candidate for the presidency
Especalyis such delay proper in view of the strong par
ty demonstrations in favor Of General Taylor, which
have been made by OF the hangerson of the ede
raj party, evidently from the most selfish and sordid
ves. In addition to this it must be remembered that
General Taylor is still military cheftan at tine head of
his army the battlefield The country will feel deep
y the hazard involved in the precedent OF selecting
man circumstance to fill the highest civil office in
republic; and this objection can be removed, if at
ALL certainly only by the most full and frank disclosure
of his political opinions, and by the most ample popular
approval of them. We have hesitation in believing
that this distinguished general will, with all the frank
ness of soldier express his opinions freely before the
election Certain it is that free and enlightened people
owe it to themselves to form definite opinion about
supporting him. until they have ascertained his opn
ions in relation the great fundamental principles of the
government.
General Taylor's explicit declaration that he can "in
no case permit himself 10 be the candidate Of any party,
yield himself to party schemes, will attract the attention
of the country Doubtless it will cool the ardor of those
office seeking politicians who have heretofore put them
selves forward to support him, in uherance Of their
own selfish purposes. Nor will the people, think
hear from man who may be candidate for the Presi
dency strong disclaimer of all party connection, without
serious consideration The country is divided into two
great parties whose origin coeval with the constitution
itself and whose differences of opinion based upon
opposite constructions of that instrument and opposite
views of the proper functions and rightul sphere of
federal government The party plants itself upon
strict construction of the constitution, and seeks to
strict the action OF the to the exercise of its
specified powers and of such other incidental powers only
as may be necessary carry those specified powers into
effect The other party adopts latudinaran consruc
ton of the constitution, and under the pretence of
piled po,rers would plunge the general government into
vast schemes of internal improvement, conflicting with
State urisdicon--would give high tariff for protec
try and scheme for the distribution among the States OF
the proceeds of the public lands Between two such par
ties and their principles there be entire harmony and
cooperation in the administration of the government Is
the fusion of two such parties, under any administration,
practicable On the contrary, must not any who pre-
sen,s himself before the people as candidate for the
highest office in their gift, make his election between