The national whig., 1847-06-30

"A FOfSed Lettef from Och. AayiVl'
"A GENUINE LETTER FROM THE OLD
HERO.
LOCOFOCO TRICKERY EXPOSED. 4
Souc years ogo, there came little man by the
name of James W. Taylor TO Cincinnati from West
New York. lie opened law Office but not meet
ing with any success took 10 writing for the press
The Cincinnati Herald aud the Cincinnati En-
qurer were recipients Of his labors in this way for
short time, when he set up ON his own account the
Signal about year ago. Tie Signal is sort Of In
dependent Democratic paper, not recognised at all
by the Democratic party, and is not distinguished
Tor any remarkable ability in lis editorial conduct.
On the 18th Of April last the editor pennsd tho
following orticIe and printed it in the Signal:
From the Cincinnati Signal, April l3th ls47.
GEN. TAYLOR AND THE PRESIDENCY.
Of Gen. Zachary Taylor for the Presidency. So far
such demonstration is the mere transport Of mill
tary enthusiasm, or the trick Of political faction il
would be unworthy Of notice, but we think it evil
dent that this movement Of the public mind has q
much higher characer-and grows out Of convic-
ton that General Taylor hos displayed an energy
and wisdom Of conduct, and modcsty Of demeanor,
which are as requisite TO the deliberations OF cabinet
as the plan of campaign. It is great mistake to
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
Andrew Jackson, which aroused the sympathy and
trust Of the nation. and predict that, whatever
skill or success may attend the march Of Gen. Scott
to Mexico, he will never excite the attachment or
confidence which follows the Hero Of BueDa Vista.
We are not surprised, therefore, that ardent spirits
are calling for the sword of Gen. Taylor 70 cut the
Gorlian knot Of political insrigues. But it is far
different question, whether his name and fame shall
be made an instrument Of mere partisan warfnre. In
this respect there is distinction, which we are con
fident General Taylor will be among tho first TO
perceive and net 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 SUI ject.
What an enviable rank in the eyes of the world.
and the hearts Of his countIymen, Gen. Taylor now
holds! Should ho 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 enjoy
mens Of domestic te-and while prompt 10 meet
the Indian foe, in prairie everglade, and TO stand
by the flag OF the country, when advanced to TO-
reign frontier yet devoted, all accounts represent
him, 10 that home ond family, in the bosom of
which the intervals Of his life, thus far have passed
peacefully and happiy-we confess that our impress
sons Of General Taylor are such, that we should
not be surprised, if he firmly dsregarded every ac-
clamation which connected his name with the Pres-
dency. Should he do 50, he ieopards nothing of tho
present springtide Of popular favor-nay, more, he
takes instant rank with Washington, as an uncon-
scious but eloquent preacher Of the highest political
morals. How much more enviable such n destiny
for the evening Of his days, than to cast the mantle
Of his military fame and private virtues, the ex
ceases and corruptons which dis6gure the party po
litics Of the day! He is no friend 10 the reputa-
tion Of Gen. Taylor, who would thus seek to restrict
the applause Of the whole country to the interested
clamor Of a party.
Still, as cit zen Of free republic, Gen. Taylor
Is in the hands Of the American people, and we can
readily imagine contingency in which 1t would be-
come bis duty TO assent to the demand Of the
try and assume the responsibilities Of political life
But It must be the requiston Of the country, not Of
this or that Of Office seekers, which will call him,
either from his rank or 6roside. II must be such
call, as compelled Washington TO forego the retire.
ment Of Mount vernon-unanimous disnterestcd,
the voice of the people, not the batteries Of politicians.
We believe that il is in Gen. Tayors power, at this
juncture Of the national politics, to take INDEPEN
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
Of the principles and views, with which
he would assume that responsible station, but we
may be allowed as an independent journalist, to in
dcate some of the signs Of the Times which point to
the result just mentioned.
J. The Presidential canvass of lS46 is in utter
confusion. Among the Wings, Pittsburg meeting
nomnatcs Judge Mclean, who is also understood
TO be general favorite Of his party in the North.
Western States-the 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 to manifest itself; while, as an
deeper and perhaps stronger than all.
is the chva!ric feeling in behalf Of Henry Clay, now
by tho death Of his gallant son. and which
may yet determine tho shape of the conflicting ele-
ments. The Democrats are in a condition equally
chaotic. In the West, Gen. Cass has many and
warm friends-Mr. Calhoun, with his compact and
body-guard, stands ready to make his
Presidential fortune or mar that of other asprants
in the Democratic ranks--Silas Wright if the New
York reverse had not occurred, would have been
prominent in the field, and is still the favorite Of
many; while quietly at Lindenwald, sits the states
man Of the party who will probably never again join
the political melee, but might prove more available
in stric. party trial, than many men whose names
ARE frequently heard in the present connection. In
he general confusion, apprehension PREVAILS that
he election will revert to tho House Of Representa-
ves-a result greatly to be deplored-and hence the
popular impulse, which chooses to adjourn the strfcs
Of parties and the struggles Of their leaders, while the
takes breath ,,nfler the 0f an