The national whig., 1847-07-01
NATIONAL WHlG,
B.ASE FORGERY.
A Forged Letter from Gen. Taylor.
A GENUINE LETTER FROM THE OLD
HERO.
LOCOFOCO TRICKERY EXPOSED.

name oi James w. Taylor 10 CIncinnau Hoih "es'
New York. He opened law office but not meet
ing with any success, took to writing for the pross
The Cincinnati Herald and the Cincinnati En-
quirer were recipients Of his labors in this way for
Signal about year ago. The Signal is a sort of In
dependent Democratic paper, not recognised at al
by the Democratic party, and is not distinguished
for any remarkable ability in its editorial conduct
On the 18th of April last the editor penned III,
following article and printed it in the Signal:
[From the Cincinnati Signal, April 18th ls47.
GEN. TAYLOR AND THE PRESIDENCY
We perceive, in various quarters the nomination
If Gen. Zachary Taylor for the Presidency. So far
as such demonstration is the mere transport of mill
tary enthusiasm, the trick of political faction, ii
would DC unworthy of notice, hut VIC think it evi-
dent that this movement Of the public mind has a
much higher character-and grows out Of a convic-
tion that General Taylor has displayed an energy
aud wisdom OF conduct, and modesty OF dcmeanor,
which are as requisite to the deliberations of cabinet
as the plan Of q campaign. 1t is great mistake 10
suppose that the people blinded in their political
preferences by the bare fact of military achievement
twas the popular impulses and the ern honesty Of
trust Of the nation and we predict that, whatever
skill or success may attend the march of Gen. Sco:l
To Mexico, he will never excite the attachment or
confidence which follows the Hero OF Buena Vista
We are not surpfised therefore, that ardent spirits
are calling for the sword of Gen. Taylor to cut the
siordian knot of political intrigues But it is far
dlffersnt question, whether his name and fame shall
be made an instrument of mere partisan warfare. In
this respect there is distinction which VIC arc con-
hdent General Taylor will be among the first to
perceive and act upon, and which we hope 10 illus
trate IN few remarks that we feel constrained to
MAKE IN reference to existing and future agitation OF
this !ject.
What an envahle rank in the eyes Of the world
and the hearts of his countrymen Gen. Taylor now
holds! Should he return from the fields of The Rio
Grande and the heights Of the Sierra Madre, with
what affection and respect would he be greeted by
men OF all parties! Himself never . politician
content IN the quiet discharge of duty and the epjoy
men's Of domestic lite-and while prompt 10 meet
the Indian foe, in prairie eserglade and to stand
BY the flag Of the country, when advanced 10 a fo.
reign frontier, yet devoted, al &C cunts represent
him, 10 that hons ond family, in the bosom Of
which the Intervals Of his life, thus far, have passed
peaceiuly and happily-we confess that our impress
rsons OF General Taylor are such, that we should
not he surprised, if he firmly disregarded every ac.
rsmation which connected his name with the Presi-
dency. Should he do 90. he jeopards nothing Of the
present sPnns-t'de Of popular favor-nsy, more, he
takes instant rank with Washington, as an uncou.
scious hut eloquent preacher of the highest pocal
morals. How much more enviabIe such DESTINY
sor the evening Of his days, than 10 east the mantle
OF his military fame and private virtues, over the ex
cesses and coruPt'ons which ds6gure the party po-
ht'cs Of the day! He Is no friend to the reputa.
ion Of Gen. Taylor who would thus seek to restrict
the applause OF the whole country to the interested
clsmor Of . party.
Shli, ~ cit zen Of free republic, Gen. TAYLOR
y IN the hands Of the American people, and we can
readily imagine contingency in which it would be.
come his duty to assent 10 the demand Of the coun
try and assume the responsibilities Of political life.
But must be the requiston of the country, not OF
ihs or that set Of Office seekers which will call him,
eiiner from his rank or frsside. II must be such
call, as compelled Washington to forego the retire
ment OF Mount Nernon-unanimous dsintcrested.
the voice Of the people, the batteries Of politicians
we believe that it is in Gen. Taylors power, at this
Juncture of the national politics, to take IsDEPay.
DENT GROUND, and become the PRESIDENT OF THE
PEOPLE Our support Of him. or of any other
man, shall never be pledged in advance Of full
knowledge of the principles and views, with which
ne would assume that responsible station, but we
may be allowed, as independent journalist to in.
dieate some of the signs of the Times which point tc
the result just mentioned.
J. The Presidential canvass of ls4s is in mite,
confusion. Among the Wings, Pittsburg meeting
nominates Judge Mclean who is also understood
70 be general favoritc Of his party in the North.
Western Sates-tbe anti-war spirit OF New Eng.
land and the Western Reserve, indicates its prefer.
ence for Senator Corwin-the Southern and Middle
States cherish fancy for Scott which only requires
victory at Perote manifest itself; while as an
undercuHent, deeper and perhaps stronger than oil
Is the chiva'ric feeling in behalf Of Henry Clay, nov
intensified by the death Of his gallant son, and which
may yet determine the shape Of the conflicting ee
ments. The Democrats are in a condition eauaIl,
chaotic. In the West, Gen. Cass has many an,
warm frienJs-Mr. Calhoun, with his compact anc
disciplined bedy-guard, stands really to make hi
Presidential fortune, or mar that of other asprant,
In the Democratic ranks-Silas Wright, if The New
York reverse had not occurred, would have beer
prominent in the field, and is still the favorite
many; while quietly at LindenwaId, sits the states
man Of the party, who will probably never again ioir
the political melee, but might prove more ayailahl,
IN a strict party ttia, than many men whose name.
are frequently heard IN the present connection Ir
the general confusion an apprehension prevails, ths
the election will revert to the House of Represents
tives-a result greatly to be ,'eporedcnd hence ,b,
popular impulse, which chooses to adjourn the sre
ofPares and the struggles Of their eaers while tn,
country takes breath under the administration of ar
INDEPENDENT PREsrpKSr.
2; circumstance that may lead to the election
oil General Taylor, by sort of acclamation. i
the iact that the pride Of the respective partie
would thus be sayed-neithcr authorized to CLAIM
a tri nPh, and neither suffering the ignominy Q
defeat. long intimacy between Mr.. CLAW an,
General Taylor, reconciles the Wings 10 the mol;
tcal orthodoxy of the latter, although Gen. Tay
ior !, said not to have voted for many years Will
Mr.. Folk, who is, and has been, as we arc autho