The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-04-16

whig-eyery incl whig; And The wings mean 10 make
hm President. They will succeed, and Zachary Taylor
will be a wing President Marx ttatF
Among the New Orleans papers, the Commercial Bull
letin, well known violent Federal print, was the
first to present the Of Gen Taylor for the presi-
lency Here is its view OF the
Some of democratic friends pretend deny that
Gen. Taylor il whg and even claim him as belonging to
persuade themselves that he is democat-ifhey
willing support and vote for him such, we perfect
y He is, any rate, kind of democrat that
are entirely satisfied with We have presented his
name unadyi1edly TO the wing party and we can al; as
hey viii all acknowledge IN very short period oftime
candidate bur would Willingly support him if put up as
candidates. without reference TO parybut il he really IS
haul down their flag and fight under neutral colors9
When before has the democratic party been willing 10 act
cids this noainaton-if the leaders OF the democratic
party think proper oppose II they VIII md impossible
carry the rank and lethe bone and sinew OF their
party, with them"
The Bulletins announcement of General Taylor was
made the subject of comment the next day by all the
trail and democratic press OF New Orleans. We subjon
specimens of their remarks
from the New Orleans Courier, Democrat
THE wmIasi,yp GEN TAyLoR--The Bulletin of this
hs ea s of is Columns o @ Pesen Waeve nav
be the design of his movement, have hesitation in
predicting, that in less than three months those who
cevcd and prompted it, will be sorry for what they have
done, and wish 1t We're nndone and still more viii they
repent of the should they against all probability,
succeed in electng him General Taylor no wing, we
w seanalnied with him, and possess his oondeneewe
whig in the Bulletin of the word lie is
bank no advocate for the resuscaton of the Old
United States Bank he in favor Of the wing system
Of high duties for the protection OF domestic Manufacture
impossible in the present OF parties in this
try, the wings will have caught Tartar, whose modes OF
thinking and determined adherence wha he thinks the
right mode OF conducting the affairs of government will
Prove thousand times more annoying and fatal to them
and to their policy than did the differences with john Ty
Ter, another memorable occasion.
from the Commercial Times
Until now those politicians whose principles pre-
or could conscientiousy and unreervedy lavish their
oges him, for he then the successful and valiant
the nomination., especially If II spread among the wing
journals, have believe WILL like wild fire,
grow chary OF their praises while the wings will deem
themselves in duty bound sing and shout hosan
short General Taylor will be viewed in the broad
and open glare OF day party will begin scrutinze his
conduct with microscopic minueness side beholdng
him through oxyhydrogen magnifer, the other gazing
at him through the small end OF the tube, which reduces to
ninesimal proportions every object that comes within its
focus.
It would not at all surprise u.s. were General TAYLOR him
self be somewhat annoyed this We take
that man in the country would uncompromsngy re-
fuse the presidency if it were rendered to him under prop
circumstances and have all along uspeced that tie
hero of the Mexican would be the nominee of the party
of which he is acknowledged be nber But the old
warrior convinced feel that premature
nouncement OF his name, in connexion with the pres
istraon and that had the politicians let him alone until
the Mexican war was over-an event. probably, not far
bs s w ev hn~e niv N mase
positionmang the glorious old soldier species OF stalk
nghorsea mere foot ball, TO be propelled from party
the othea target for missiles directed by species of
hostility than which we know none tercer more
lenting.
In this view of the subject and with intention of
hitting ourselves for against General Taylor, Tor, in
deed, any other asprant the presidency sincerely
regret this sudden action of his political friends The
movement is, however, not to be wondered The polit
thermometer has been fever heat
renty, stamped General Taylor strongly with the
Jump at the chance of securing the canddature of such
In their enthusiasm, they will not be brough down
reasonable temperature by argument that
suggest
We commend to particular attention the following
tce from the Picayune, well known able and we'll
informed liberal wing Journal There is perhaps no paper
in the Union which has better claim than the Picayune
to speak autoratvely this subject to the wishes
and feelings OF Gen Taylor himself
s'GEy T. TAyLoR.We noticed with no little surprise,
yesterday, the of Gen Zachary Taylor figuring at
subject 10 the decision Of mig national contention This
appropriation Of Cen Tayors for party purposes
nander contrary his ,cishes 1t only against
his wishes, but it is to the feelings and views of
Immediate family OF Gen Taylor and such of his coniden
tial associates as best know his purposes
But apart from the individual wishes of Gen Taylor
and the desires Of his peculiar friends in this connexon
do protest against any such absorption OF great name
whilst he the great captain OF the nation leading wing
alike victory and reapng the undivided
n applause of the whole people.
Nor what good of this sudden and
proceeding 1t but produce evevil 10
country, hurt the army and modification Gen Tay
lor himself Imagine for moment that General Taylor
recognised the wing candidate for the presidency; that
thus regarded he another and other Victories Should
the wing press goriy the riunphs of American
the achievement of party Should the people be divided
in classes, and distinct and hostile assembages
TO rejoice battles that should be responded by CRATE
full and undivided hearts Would the Bulletin have the
democratic party Join with it and its friends in clarifying
their candidate for the presidency Or would our neighbor
have the democratic party celebrate the achievements of
the army with provso, that they not TO be under
stood approving General Taylors nomination to the
presidency Or would he the wings mix UP their pa
irioc enthusiasm with the alloy of purely party ubila
ton nch will be the natural effect OF the movement just
made, if il have any effect Whatever And the eyes of the
country will be turned TO Mexcothe wings descry what
good thing for them has been accomplished there, by
army composed OF wings and democrats; and the demo-
crats hope for results which may do them harm
as a party If the lead of the Bulletin is followed
by the wing press generally the democrats will become
lukewarm in their applause of Cen Taylor swell the
them of an antagonist party Neither OF these alternatives
desirable The first would be preudical TO the interests
of the the other would be screditable advantage
Taylor detrauding him Of his ghul claims TO the love
and appreciation of one party, making them subservieni
to the selfish objects of the other.
AS American citizens and members OF the independent
press andfit be allowable speak OF individual po
tca opinions in this behalfas wings, protest against
this exclusive seizure upon national name and as ctti-
rejoicing the fame of the captain oil the age rs
his personal friends and rs believing him capable and wor-
thy Of the highest Office in the gift of the people, we protest
against subecting nomination that may be made OF
him the lntrigues ot convention TO be goen up ana
by politicians. He AT the head ol the ar
my, doing battle for the whole country and no one party
has right call him thence He is in the service oil The
them great and high character should not be sub
eced to the mutation of party asps When these wars