Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-08-20

ciliiti eApeulenl OI conSlltulloudi-lhdt Adlil
is either beneficial 10 The country or within The
scope OF the powers OF Congress. Bu! This is mol
all. His remarks about The war are full OF sling.
ing rep!oach 10 The Wings. They have pursued
The Government with open. niouihed clamo!.-
They have denounced The war as unjust and I'M
holy-shcy have sided with The enemy-not on
The battlefield with arms in their hands, bu; on The
great moral arena Of chris;endon, with what
ability God has given them. We are ignorant
OF the feelings of the rank and file Of the Wing
party. They, in all probability are loyal. But
The leaders have forgotten their duties 10 The coun.
iry in their zeal for party; and they snatch with
eager avidily any riding circumstance which
may throw odium on the American cause.
This is not treason as defined in the Consli'u-
lion; bur, in Inc days Of sevenly-six, they, who
pursue this course, would no, have been c'assed
among patriots; nor would they now, il Lac fee
was not so far Of. Bring the enemy nearer
into our own country and the people will under
stand this matter. They will ste the force OF
Dscaul's sentiment "Our country RICH! or
wrong" They will sec that General Taylor vas
as Tar from the Wing parry as the Zenith from
the Nadir. when lie pcnned hat portion Of his
leller Which says "ds a c,ti.e'i and particularly
as SOLDIER u is su6ieiea. for me 10 dnom tina! our
country is at arar ,riM foreign nof'SH, 10 do aim
my p0rer 10 bring Il 10 speedy anu honorable ter
minQiioa, By Tie mos, uisoro1ls and energetic ope
ratiOns, mit!oH cnqariag about us justice, or any
hing else coaaccicd aciM IT,"
The Wings may continue 10 use Gen. Taylor's
name for The purpose OF gaining popularity, that
they may transfer ii to some patty hack. Or,
they may support him because they are willing
10 follow any one who will lead them 10 power.
They will no, succeed unless they assert viii
lingness 10 give up their principles. And should
they do that, Gen. Taylor will not be long in
learning a lesson ilom the history Of the year
$40. They may hope 10 elect him, and after he
is elected 10 entangle and tel,sr him with party
appliances and party machinery. They tried
This scheme before; but they could mel force The
Bit between John Tylers teeth nor will they force
il between Zachary Taylor's. The whole coun-
try knows that they advocate Bank, that they AL.
vocale Tariff, and that they abuse The Mexican
war Gen. Taylo! does nol advocate a Bank,
he does no! dyocale Tariff, and he does moi
abuse the Mexican war; and il We read the ioi-
lowing letter right, iiqi Gsa. 1oy'0r isnot a Wig
Is ncr "rlxED FACT"
CAMp NEAR MONTEREY, Mexico, June Q.
Dear Su-Your letter Of The 18th uIf from
Clinton, La, has just reached me-, in which yon
are pleased 10 say "Ihe signs OF The times in rela
ton TO The next Presidency and The prominent pc.
sition Of your name in connection with il, IS
excuse Tor lhis letter." That g" is hap.
py feature in orr government that official iunc-
lionaries under il, from the lowest IL the highest
station, are not beyond The reach and partial 81
peIvision ri The humblesL citizen, and that il is
right inherent in every freeman 10 possess himself
oflhe political principles and opinions Of those in.
men, may be placed" &c, To all Of which fully
coincide with you in opinion. Asking my views
on several subjects 'First. As 10 The justice and
The necessity o! this war with Mexico on our par!
Second. As 10 The necessity Of national bank,
and tie power ~ Congress iol creating such eli
institution. Third. As 10 The effects Of a high
protective tariff, and the RICH, OF Congress I'M
duties ana lnc piSI,.o, Vs. -, srs,sm of
slider il would be proper in me TO give any opin-
ion in regard 10 The same; as cIlI2an, anu par
iicularly as a soldier il is Sufficient for ne Ia
know that our country is 4, war ;:ih iolei9n
nation, 10 DO all in ny power 10 bring II 10
speedy and honorable termination, by The musi
vigorous and energetic operations, without inqui,
ring abou, lis justice, OF any thing else connected
with it: believing, As do, il is cur wisest policy
10 he at peace with all the world as long as it can
be done without endangering the honor and inte-
rests of the country. As regards the second and
third inquiries, am not prepared 10 answer them;
| could only do 50 alter duly investigating those
subjects, which canno, now do; my whole lime
being fully occupied in attending 10 my proper
official duties, which must no. be neglected under
any circumstances; and must say loyou IN sub
stance what have said to others in regard TO 81.
milar matters, that am no politician. Near Tor.
" wears OF my life have been passed in The pub
lie service, in The army, most OF which IN The
field, the camp, on our western frontier, or in lie
Indian country; and for nearly the two last, in
this or Texas, during which time have not pass
ed one night under the roof Of house. AS re-
CARDS being a candidate for the Presidency at the
coming eltcion, have no aspirations IN that
way, and regret lie subject has been asl!aied al
this early day, and that il had not been deferred
until the close OF this var, OF until The END oil Inc
next session OF Congress, especially il am TO be
the injury OF the public service in this quarter, by
nv operations being embarrassed, as well as 10
p,oducc much excitement in the county growing
oul OF The discussion OF Inc nlcri.s, &c., OF lie
different aspiranis Tor that high office, which
nigh, have been very much alla9cd, II mol
prevented had The subject been deferred, as sug-
eestcd; besides very many changes may lake
place between now and 1913, 50 much 50, as 10
make i. desirable for the interest OF The country,
thai some other individual than myself, better
qualified for the situation, should be selected and
could he be elected would not only acquiescc
in such an arrangement, but would rejoice that
The republc had one citizen, anl no doubt there
are thousands. more deserving Than | am, and
better qualified 10 discharge The duties OIL SAID CT
fee. Ii have been naned by others ana con-
sidered candidate for the Presidency, Il has teen
BY no agency OF mine in Tic matter; ahd u i!ie
good people think my services important IN 'nal
Station and elect inc, will feel bound 70 serve
them, and all the pledges and explanations eah
enter into and make, as regards this OF that policy,
is rhat will do 50 honestly and faithfully 10 The
he's, Of NV abilities, strictly in compliance with
Inc constitution. Should ever occupy the
While House, j. mus, be by The spontaneous
move of The people, and by no act oil mine, SO
tina, could &C into the Office unlrammeled and
he the chief magistrate OF the nation, and not oil
party.
Bn, should they, The people, change their views
and opinions between this and The time OF hold
Inc the election, and cas-! their woes tor HE re
sidency for some one else, will not complain.
With considerations OF respect. | remain your
obi servt II. Ia iLo1'
MIR. EDWARD DELoNY.
P.S. write in great haste and under con-
slant interruption.
Our readers, we hope, will hold themselves IN
readiness for itch "Po! Pouri" from The Wing
papers Of this city in regard 10 General Iayiors
pon-commillalism.
FROM THE ARGENTINE REPUBLIC.
prospec, OF peace between Rosas and The allied
nowers-Return OF Mr.. Ousely ex-minisIer.
Defeat Of body OF Gen. Oribe's troops. Al
mis,ice at NOME Video.
By the arrival a, Rio de Janeiro OF the Eng
lish .,ea m frisate Ralller, Commodore Boorman
1--WE DAYS from Monte Video, The New York Snf
has received advices from Buenos Ayres TO Ih'
9Th June, aud the latter place TO the In. E ~
minister Ousey and family arrived al Rio IN 'n'