The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-11-29
Political Intelligence.

From the Montgomery (Aa.) Journal. Nov. 10
enton of the press Of the STATE the address which
will found In another column II emanates from dis
tngushsd men Of all parties who have duly considered
the Importance, nay, necessity, Of the movement and
who prepared to stand with II fall with It. What
ever be their party preaecton, they satisfied
that Gem Tayler is the only southern who be
elected and that on his election hangs the preserva-
ton of the Union; and with that belief they cheerfuy
country they 90 for him southern with Amer
lean fesngs-as republican Of the school Of the old
tuition, and viii admnster the sovsrnmset as he saws
with eye to the we'll being Of "the whole country
and on principles which will again unite 1t as Of old
to be hoped that the press Of the state will pub
lish the address and that those especially favorable to
ders to the wheel and with united effort urge the
movement card Of invitation to the great meet
ing on the sth Of January, will soon be issued by the
The adjourned Taylor meeting held last night owing
to the inclsmsncy Of TIE evening" net numerous
less accession Of enthusiasm and interest report
will be found In another column Of the various speakers
length, we're listened to with absorbing interest In
earnest and eloquent language he most patriotic
and oogent reasons for his decision on this
people was the duty Of every Southern man and every
that he spoke for himself and others-that this
hssty decision Of his, but an opinion duly weighed
and maturely considered, and that while General
Zachary Taylor maintained his present lofty attitude
the candidate not Of parties factions but the
people, he should sustain him. He declared that he
preferred a Southern with such principles, to
perence in public life had taught him that there
difference In parties at the North on the subject Of
abolition aud that public men there avowing opposi-
ton to the Wmot Provso must be FRUSTRATED by public
sentiment in that section. That Governor Skunk was
tion at Syracuse was . deception and that the only
hope of the South and the country was In Gen. Taylor
that he fully believed this that he had taken his stand
politician had given up his first choice, Mr. Calhoun
feeling that the crisis overrods all party considerations
and believing that Gea Taylor was tho only Southern
man who could be elected, and that it his fixed
belief that to this opinion all Of all parties in this
Mr. Belser dwelt at some length with much force on
the Importance Of this movement and with the earnest
sincerity which those who know the and generous
impulses of his nature well imagine.
The remarks Of all the speakers of all parties in
the tone and spirit. There were some minor
ON The question Of the election Of tb sre
and patriot the for the timer and for the republic
An AppREss TO THE PEOPLE OF ALABAMA.-At-e
large meeting Of the citizens Of Montgomery and
the adjoining counties assembled In the Court Houee In
the city Of Montgomery the 10th inst the pleasing
duty assigned as of addressing you in recommends
tion Of mass meeting Of the friends Of Gen. Zachary
Taylor to be held the sth day Of January next
the purpose Of bringing ont at the proper tmea Taylor
electoral ticket for this State
1t cannot longer be disguised that approa
fearful crisis in national affairs. We should be in
sensible to the pres rvsop Of dearest rights
less Of solemn duty citizens and as Re-
public II longer delay whilst the danger Is impend
ing great question: In the decision OF which
most vital interests Southern and the psrpetuty
Of tho Union itself involved The North the main
is united against This question paramount to ali
Others and therefore love the Union Of the States
friends Of republican System 1t behooves US to
avert, II possible, the calamity We so much dread
This calamity may be averted In the result Of the next
Presidential election, II the South Ia but true to itself
II divide amongst ourselves whilst those who oppose
united as man. energies will be FILTERED
the present nsitutisn may be irretrievably lost In
union will be found strength and our safety
have been divided must be divided no longer
have higher objects aud holier purposes. The
South must be united in the next Presidential election
and our union must be cordial and sincere This union
cannot be effected in the support of any of our old
political Autobiography feuds would present in
the sake of the future! Some man who has never
mingled in the strife and turmoil Of partisan warfare
whose honesty talents and patriotism can
not be gainsaid-soms man at the mention Of whose
the whole nation will raly-must be selected to Ill
the chief place In the councils Of the nation
Where we find such one? Need We point you
to Gen Zachary Taylor! Though but recently he was
but little known to us, the world now knows him Pao
United States-Monterey announced him to Europe
Buena Vista proclaimed him to the world! In him we
have hero, statesman and patriot. With him at
the head of our the rights Of every section
will be protected 1.-The Constitution upheld-aud the
Union preserved. We therefore recommend him, be-
his popularity 10 commemorate with the know
ledge Of his noble character and decisive
him because honestly believe that he alone break
down the fsarfuly increasing spirit of faction-we
commend him, because We honestly believe he is the
only man upon whom the whole South can or will
unite-we recommend him, because honestly believe
that he alone can afford us that unity and confidence
which will make MS harmonious at home and respected
abroad. We present his claims a. one who will be
example Of the republican Presidents who aided in
forming 1t
In conclusion, most respectfully and earnestly in
vito all the friends Of General Taylor In the State of
Alsbama without distinction Of party meet In this
city on the sth Of January next to carry out the
We beg leave call your attention to the annexed
preamble and resolutions, fully indicating the Of
the meeting and its Objects
Whereas 1t is the object Of every true hearted Ame-
ricau to the Constitution OF the United States faith
fully administered, the people harmonious and prosps-
abroadAnd whereas it is not only the right, but the
imperative duty of every ctzsn to aid in these patriotic
attanments therefore, not ooy in furtherGnce Of these
but to promote republican principles and establish them
in sll time to come far action extend be
IL resolved by this meeting
LIST Tha. have assembled expressly for the purpose
Of responding to- and cooperating WITH our patriotic
fellow citizens, throughout the concderacyare pre-
sentng Gen. Zachary Taylor, without distinction of
GATE for the next Presidency.
I'd That the public services Of Gen. Taylor have won
the moral grandeur Of the Is manifested In his
undaunted personsl courage in his heroic achieve
mens In all hotly contested battle fields, in his pre-
eminent abilities in the creation and application of
means to overcome insurmountable obstacles In his
personal sacrifices, aud especially In his unwaverng
fidelity to his country and its constitution, under every
trying emergencywhils his spotless reputation-his
universal popularty-his acknowledged wisdom-his
republican principles and feelings and osteutatious hui
manity and private virtues point him out possessing
the high qualifications that essential to constitute
him the favorte Of grateful and republican people, for
the highest Office Within their gift
Sd That fearful crisis. threatening to involve the
North and the South in geographical antsgonsm,
(headed, as 1t is many Of the master minds Of the
country and aided by faction and bodng evil
the future require republican Of the old school, free
from the shackes and acrimony Of partyone who has
q fast hold on the heart Of the naton-one whose
oounsels and acknowledged wisdom and disinterested
patriotism can unite the republican brotherhood to-
gether-whose overwhelming popularity break down
all the factions that would destroy the dis
member the Union Such man Is Old Rough aud
Ready 20 In nne, he s the man for the South for the
crisis, and for the nation
Attn. That the chair appoint q committee Of t. to
prepare an address to the friends of Gen Taylor and
invite them to ass 'mbie In meeting the 9Th
day oJsnuary next for tho purpose Of bringing out at
the proper time an electoral Taylor ticket for this
State.
6th. That the proceedings Of this meeting be pub