Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-03-26

the capiluation of Monterey. Al once The hun
dred tongues of faction opened against The Pre-
sident. Taylor was a Whig-was rapidly win
ming dislinction-was popular with his army
and babe fair 10 be an available instrument ii
the hands of the Wings 10 effect their parry aims
II would enhance his availability, il they C0ulG
throw about him the air of patriotic and faith.
| full soldier under the prosecutions OF a Repub!i.
can Adminisra'ion-and prosecuted because OF
| il General Taylor should not be our nexl Pre>i-
dent, il will not be owing 10 any lukewarmness Of
The Wings in canonizing him as The victim OF
political prejudice. Really, The Wings have
no more admiration OF Taylor's military talents,
no more gratitude for his patriotic services, aud
no more pride in his brilliant achievements, than
the Republicans feel. He is what he is, not be-
cause Of his politics we admire and thank
him as successful American general. But il
is fortunate Tor the purposes OF the Wing party
that he happened 10 be a Wing; they were in
want OF Just such an instrument. They expect
ed one in Scott, but that hope failing, they have
seized upon Taylor, and use him as TOOL TO
break down The Administration and open their
way 10 power. Il is pallIy game; but il is
their best chance of success-and the chief mat
Ter of regret about il is, that they beray specta-
Gle 10 the enemies OF free government mat IS
painful 10 all its friends. As for Gen. Iaylol,
his true friends may we'll wish him speedy ue'
Iiverance from the favors OF the Wings.
Bul you, tellow-citizrns, are not the men 10 DC
led away from the old paths Of truth and huIflea
headlons into error, by the artfu clamors oil The
Wings. Gladly would they lure US away from
the old lines OF party; gladly would they oil our
attention with the Mexican war, and cause US 10
forget the great issue between US and snem.-
They may be willing 10 behold The disgrace OF
our arms-lhe success OF Mexico, and 10 expose
their own Government TO the rldlcule OF the
world: but let them learn tina. the Republicans
The people-are resolved 10 sustain palflolic
President in unfolding the interests and Inc no.
nor OF his country.
Such. fellow citizens, are few OF the thoughts
that suggest themselves while The minu IS ehsascu
with the present condition and The p!opapie lae
OF parties in this country. They are aS @iueiy
separated on great national question, anec.ihs
our toreigs relations more deeply Than a.! DINERS
combined, as they are upon maHeis u in'eIha,
lional concern. They differ as widely about
question that ought TO unite all patriots in pha-
lanx as they do about merely parizan AFFAIRS
II you are light, they are wrong wrong ai.osehei'
Ii hey are wrong, it is your duty, BY all allow
able means. TO resist the accomplishment oi iheir
objects. |, is your duty 10 maintain Inc a>cen-
dancy OF your party in The Government ana as
your have the power 10 do it, You will be recre.
ant 10 your duly if you fail Lei your county
candidates be your sironges, men; al any late lei
them be sound Republicans. Sustain them visof-
ously-bring every voter 10 The polls, and especial
" be vigilant and energetic in every Hh,S county
OF the District. YOU have an admirable candidate
for Congress. He is reputed, BY those who know
him WELL 10 be man Of great abilities and me
requirements torcible and effective speaker,
and, above all, true and jealous Republican;
Whenever and wherever he goes among you, aid
him by all means in your power, and in his abb
sence from your own immediate viclnlties, re-
member that his success will be your success and
his failure your deieat-aDd act as for your
selycs SENEX.