Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-04-24
GEN. TAYLoR-THE PRESIDENCY.

we nave Already placed tne name oI
this distinguished individual at the head of
our columns, for President Of the United
States; and having done this, to the extent
of our humble abilities, we feel il duty
on us defend his name and fame
from the insidious attacks of those who
would tarnish either.
The country is familiar with his acts
since the commencement Of the Mexi.
can war; what he has had to contend with
and the means furnished, all know
how triumphantly he has sustained himself,
under all circumstances, and in every crisis,
need not be now rehearsed; the systematic
effort to embarrass and overslaugh him,
has come to light, and in due time-nay.
even nova Just and generous people are
rallying to his rescue, and the overthrow of
those who sought his demolition. Cha
grined at being exposed and frustated in
their designs, and rendered desperate BY
the loud acclamations of the people in favor
of him who triumphs over foes at home and
enemies abroad, they still vainly seek, by
every device in their power, to check his
daily increasing popularity.
The last Democrat clearly demonstrates
the fears and rancor of the followers of
the administration hereabouts. Three of
its columns are devoted to the proceedings
of the public meeting held in this place,
two weeks since, at which General Taylor
was nominated for the Presidency. Its
writers but echo the sentiments Of those
in power at head quarters. True, they
give him and his soldiers due credit for
their MISUNDERSTANDING a little inclination.
however, TO put the cart before the horse,
by pushing the latter before the former
At this time they have but little to find
fault with. but eagerly catch at that little,
vainly hoping to create counter feeling, or
to some extent check the popular voice
which CRATES so harshly upon their ears
The editor himself was not present, but he
understands" so and so from friends, who
either designedly, or with very culpable
degree of ignorance, have caused wrong
statements to 60 abroad.
For instance--the editor understands
that one of the gentlemen who spoke at the
meeting urged General Taylor's claims to
the Presidency. on account of his poverty!
We are authorized by the gentleman re.
ferred to, 10 say he is falsely reported.
Then we have some "brief facts" rela.
tive to the battle of O.kee.cho.bee, in
which General Taylor is charged with the
death of Col. Gentry, and unnecessarily
exposing the volunteers to danger, and af.
ter they had gained the victory, of ordering
them TO retreat, so that all the credit nigh,
be awarded to the regulars. We have
heard various reports Of this battle, by
persons who were in it, and almost every
one gives different version. The true
history of it will come to light before an
other President is chosen, and we entertain
no fears for the part old Rough and Ready
acted. We will here venture the assertion
that if General Taylor be candidate, ,
majority of the Missourians who were Their,
will be for him, despite the earnings of thu
Democrat! All its efforts to detract from
the old war-worn veteran will avail nough
to his prejudice, but make him friends.
General Taylor's letter TO his friend and
relation, General Gaines, is also spoken of
and the old hero is censured for the impru
dence of his friends--if indeed, they acte'
imprudently in publishing it. The lette
was made public at the instance and SO
licitation of a friend of Gen. Gaines, who
opposed to Gen. Taylor in politics. TIL
letter was not written for publication, bu
was made public by political friend of tn
administration, knowing as he doubles
we'll did, that the administration had bee
guilty of shameful neglect of duty, in NO
properly sustaining General Taylor an
his gallant little army.
The Democrat is very fearful some o
the democracy will throw off the restraint
of party, denounce party drillings an
tactics, and give their aid to the election c
man who would hold traders in politics g
arms length from the public crib. Sue
demonstrations on the part of the peopl
must be painful to oflice-loving and office
seeking patriots, and they must be Above
to vent their feelings; it will do them goo
and no one harm.
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