Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-05-18
GENERAL TAYTOR,S POLITICS

We have already referred 10 The various phases
in which General Tayor's political opinion.
have been presented TO the American people-a
one time as Wing OF The most genuine stamp
The next as a supporter Of The Democratic faith
and then as belonging 10 no political party. The
last Harrisburg pennsylvania Union contains
the following evidence furnished by Senator Ca
meron. We give it for whatits worth, wishing
tolhrow as much light as possible upon snbjecl
so much involved in fog. In another article
on the prospects in The State, The Harrisburg
Union indicates That a large portion Of the Fede-
raj press have come out for General Scott, the
hero OF Vera Cruz and Encerro Gordo
"Every thing seems 10 indicate a glorious vic
tory in October next. The Democrats are united
10 man, aud spirit OF animation is beginning
10 stir them up TO action. We now feel conf
dence in The result, that we seldom feel al SO early
a stage of The contest. The Wings are endea-
yorng TO galvanize their party by the aid OF The
almighty dollar. Their candidate, General r.
vim. is known TO be q man OF immense wealth,
and, as matter OF course the lancet is said 10 be
applied very freely BY his political friends. The
recent attempt TO connect the name OF the heroic
Taylor with the political prospects OF Twin, has
turned out 10 be a most shallow device. The re-
suit has been that the more discreet portion Of the
Wing press in the interior OF Pennsylvania,
have avowed their preference for General Scott
for the Presidency. This has proved quite a
damper 10 the Taylor Wings. We predict before
a twelve month passes, that these Federal admi-
rers of General Taylor viii Genounee him as a
rifle Locotoeo-a man in whose principles they
have been deceived.
"Let our Democratic friends stand shoulder 10
shoulder throughout the Stale"
The following is The article in the Harrisburg
Union in regard 10 Gen. 1'aylors political ai-
mites:
Register, one of the Oldest Democratic papers.in
the State. II is prefaced in the Register by an
able article, showing very conclusively that Gen.
TAYLOR has no affinity with The Wings as par
". Indeed how could he-being The Hero OF
war, which the Wings, as patty, have always
bitterly opposed and denounced2 This able let
ter was called DOT BY a casual conversation be-
tween Gen. CAMERON. and the editor OF the Regis
Ter, relative 10 The ealy political associations OF
Gen. TAYLOR; and il goes TO prove what we have
all along believed, that il Gen. Taylor belonged 10
either of the parties which separate the people OF
this country, it is the Democratic party.
The position which Gen. Cameron occupies al
Washington, certainly gives him an opportunity
10 ascertain through the friends of Gen. Taylor,
the old HERDS sentiments on political subjects,
and we believe the history given in The present
letter will be found 10 be correct, The predictions
OF The Federal editors 10 the contrary notwitR-
standing
"MippLETowN, April 25, IS47.
"Dear Sir-Your paper ct last week was hand
ed me this morning, and reminds me OF promise
to put 10 writing what | said 10 you the other day
in regard TO Gen. Taylor.
81 have several acquaintance who know The
old General well, and i met, since The battle OF
Buena Vista, one, distinguished citizen Of Ken
lucky, who lived beside him tor many ysars -
This gentleman was recently the Democratic cam
didate for high Office. He says, that Gen, Tay-
lor has been a Democrat all his life and this
agrees with all my information on the subject
His father was one of the Electors who gave the
vote OF Virginia 10 Mr.. Jefferson, He was the
personal and political friend of Gen. Jackson and
The firm supporter OF his Administration a nd mea-
sures. In 1903, be was stationed in this place on
the recruiting service, and he is still remembered
by some Of our citizens, who speak OF him with
pleasure, and say, that he was then supporter OF
Simon Snyder. He entered the army in early
life, and has never been politician-nor has he
ever had any connection with the machinery OF
party or with wire-working poliicians-bul he
has always kept up an acquaintance with The lead
ing measures OF the day, and his enquiring mind
is stored with thorough knowledge Of The whole
system OF our government No man has great
er reverence for the will of the people, and none
have shown greater desire to elevate and sustain
humble men Of intellect and merit.
81 have before me letter from friend at Mon.
,erey, who Tough, by his side in more than one field
dated March ii, 1877, who speaks OF him in these
words :-"General Taylor has arrived since the
above was written. He is simple and unostenta-
lious as a ethiopian as pike. staf-homely
and unpreending-brave as Cesar, and as deIer-
mined and firm as adamant. He has strong good
sense-he is monumental, bulusefui. His sense
is Of the casl-iron kind and not shining, bu solid.
and altogether practical He is the least snowy,
unanificial general or suballern that is or ever
was in the American army. He has power and
an influence over men, whether individuals or ar
mics, that is irresistible. All around him have
a consciousness of security and safely, while ne
is with them. II is lhis moral power, This magic
Of the mind, which made his four thousand men
superior 10 twenty thousand we'll disciplined
troops.
"If have mol, my dear sir, said enough 10 con-
vince you tina, General Taylor is good Demo
Graf, OF the Jefersonian, Snyder, Jackson school,
shall &c glad to hear what will make Demo
Graf. Sincerely your frieno,
SIMON CAMERON.
"Col SAMUEL D. Peterson,
Editor NurriSiown Register"