Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-07-05

fusion. Among the Wings Pitisburg meeting noni
mates Judge Mclean. who is also understood 10 he 4
general favofi,r Of his party in the North western
States; The anti-war spri Of New England and tl,r
Western Reserve indicates lis preference for Senator
Cnrwin the Southern and Middle States cherish fan
cy for Scott which only requires victory III Perolr 70
manifest itself; while, IS an undercnnent deeper and
perhaps stronger than ALL is the chivalc feeling in be-
half or Henry Clay, nnw intensified ~ the death OF ms
gallant son, and which may yet determine me shape OF
the conflicting elements. The Democrats are In con-
dition equally chaotic. In The West, Gen. Cass has
many and warm friends; Mr.. Calhoun, with his com
pact and disciplined body.guard, stands ready 10 make
his presidential fortune that of other lspirans
IN the Democratic ranks; Sas Wright II the View YORK
reverse had occurred, would have been prominent
in The field and IL still the fayore Of many while lul-
ely In Lindenwad sits the statesman OF the party, who
will probably again JOIN the political melee but
might prove more available in strict party trial than
many men whose names frequently heard In the
present conne1ion In thr general con;ision an aT-
pehrnsion prevails that The election Will revert 10 The
House of Representatives. result greatly 10 he dr.
plored and hence the popular impulse. which rho.srs
Ia adjourn The sirifrs 81 parties ana The struggles oil
their leaders, while the country takes breath under the
administration Of an iSpEsgaoEsr PRIspESr.
"2 A Circumstance that may lead Ia the election Of
Cen TAYLOR bv sorf Of reclamation, is The fact thai
The bride oil the respective parties wcuid thus be saved
neither authorized 10 claim Triumph, and neither
suffering the ignomny nf defeat. long intimacy be-
tween Mr. Clay and Gen. Taylor recomcles The Wings
10 the political orthodoxy Of the latter, although Gr
Taylor il SAID not 10 have voted FOR many years; while
Mr. Polk whn IL, and has bcen as We are anhori!a-
lively informed entirely free from any intention or wish
for second Of service, may still br e1tiiird Ia
Weld his the successful General Of the Mexican
war-closey Identified As that war Is WIN the success
of his administration.
80 The above considerations are subordinate. how
ever 10 The principles which are involved in every pre-
sdental canvass. The country has been divided for
fifteen upon most exciting topics and u General
TAYLOR, Immediately upon his inauguration a Prssi'
dent was constrained adopt either extreme. Tie cen.
sentences might hr iaai IL the success vi li> admins
traiion II "a happens however that the results Il
Mc,iran Institutes viii srmose MANY Of those points q
collisonai least Tor lew years. tebt Of one hun
bred millions induces the Necessity ~ 4 iariti, sun
GENTLY advanced in IL rates 10 satisfy New England
aud P.nnsy yana, and Al the same lime Will prevent
any distribution ii proceeds of The pnbr lands. W.
cannot suppose that ihr Wings viii again urge Bank
Of the United states and Congress will insist upoa a
fair trial OF the Independent Treasury removing some
rasSrd the fiscal action 1T the government, and are an
annoyance 10 individuals 80 far therefore, ~ the pisI
contests III The respective Iafirs air 'onCrrEe an III
mins,raIion composed Of r Trading minds OF all par
tir- ana supported BY the whole people, l. MOI only prar
tirahle but may rebound Ia tlr highest interests oIh-
whole country.
"Ouly on one condition, however. The Executive
must no longer insi: upon legislative Influence There
are questions approaching, which ihr people must be
allowed 10 settle ~ their own way, without Tie inter
ference OF Executive patronage prrosaiivr The old
political issues br postponed under the pressure of
circumstances; aud ~ iur the nrw-thnst coming
events which cast their shadows hrirrrlrt il hr under
stood that The only pa Ct safety for these who may
hereafter ill the Presidential office, 10 resi- III The dis
Charge Of Executive functions, aud let the legislative
win of lhr people find ,ittrrancr and enactment The
American peOple about 10 assume the responsibility
Of framing the institutions Of The Pacific states. We
have fears for the isuc il the arena OF the high dr
hate il. the assemblies OF The people aud their ferSrn
laIyr halls The extension the continent hrynnd
thr Rio Ctandr IL The ordinance of 49, IL Object tuu
high and permanent be baniedhy Residential sr.>
All that W. ask of The incumbent of the highest Office
under the Constitution u 1. HOLE is NASH, la bow la
the will of the people, az promulgated IN legislative
fnrma and restrain the Executive action In iis appro
prlan channels. Give rs an honest administration oi
IN n n u
all interference from the White Hoiist designed la
say Of ihwar the action Of the American people. II
such simplicity and integrity should guide The admins
iraron Of General Taylor, the North AMI West would
Yield Ia il Il warm support and ! hearty approval
I'VE have said all this subject which The present
Developments of public opinion require. A. nther
mes unfold shall eek To chronicle them with fair
and independent comment. Meanwhile, We hide The
move lGrnt the waters holding orr columns and our
ballot 10 Lee disposed Of according Ia our srEse of duty,
a. emsrg gene les Of Ills aud all other questions arise"
Il will be seen (says he Union) that Gen. Tay-
lor prefers 10 wait until Tie close Of the war,
when his services in Ec held will bc no longer
needed before giving publicity 10 his own "perso-
nal views" On the political questions Of The day.
The reasons which he assigns for this delay on
his part, ale both Ialpable and cosent and his
cuncus ion on The subject cannot but he regarded
rs poin,rd rebuke Of those Federal office. seei-
ers who have sought 10 lhrns, him, ptemalure!y
and in The midst IL his important military duties.
before lie people As Il parry candidaie-and that,
too, not only without any avowa. Oh his political
opinions Lul, in TACT in depreciation VI any such
aYowal Under such circumstances, II Is, more
orer, quite manifest tina, any commitment, al his
time, on The part II any section Vi The Democra-
tic parry in favor OIL the election ol Gen. Taylor
is rot only unsafe and illjndsed in itself, bot is
a, The same time, as We may presume i:om his
language al variance with the wishes OF Genl
Taylor himself.
We are glad 10 perceive, also, from General
Taylor's expression. upon this subject that he
fully recognises the necessity Of an a.owal OF his
"pcrsonal views" in reference 10 The great ques.
tons al The day, before becoming candidate Tor
the sulraees If The people, though he considers
thai the time Tor such an avcwal has not yet AZ
rived In his conclusion every man-aEd espe-
cially every Democrat who acts upon Wtne p't
in his political course and preferences must con-
cur OF cour2c, therefore, snch men Will wait
until such an avo%al OF his opinions has Leen
made BY Sen. Taylor, and has received tier ap-
prevail before making up their minds 10 give
him their support as candidate tor The prcslden-
cp. Especially is such delay proper, IN view oil
The strong party demonstrations IN favor oil zen.
Tayor, which have been made W some oil The
hangers on Of the federal parry, evidently from
The most selfish and sordd motives. In addition
10 tnS, VI must Ue ItllltWueicC li'h' otH ~ 'oi
| is sill military chieain Al he head OF his ar
my on the battle field The country will 'eel
deeply the hazard involved in The precedent Of Sc
lecling a man so circamsianced 10 fill the high
es, civil Office in our republic; and this objection
can he removed, if al all certainly only by The
most inl and frank disclosure OF his political
opinions, and By the most ample popular APPROX
a! OF Them. We have no hesitation in believing
that this distinguished general will, with all tie
lranliness Of soldier express his opinions freely
before the election. Certain i, is that free and
enlightened people owe it 10 themselves 10 torn,
no definite opinion about supporting him, until
they have asccriaired his own opinions IN rela
lion 10 the grea, fundamental principles OF The
government.
Gen. TayloI's explicit declaration, that he can
Tin no case permit 4inscf 10 BE- the candidate 81 am
party, or ned smssii 10 party sshemes will attract
the attention Of The country. Doubtless II WI
cool The ardor Of those office seeking politicians
who have heretofore put themselves forward %
support him, in furhcrance of their own selfish
purposes. Nor will the people, We 'hink hear
from man who may be candidate Tor Inc ffesi'
dency so strong disclaimer oil all party connec'
lion. without serious consideration. The conn'
| ry is divided into TWO great parties, whose orr.
gin Is coeyal with the constitution i.self, and
whose differences OF opinion are based upon op'
po.ite constructions Of that instrument, aud op.
posile views Of The proper functions aud righllul