The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-06-26

even III that ''forelgn" organ AS an example of It's
honest anxiety TO put the administration in the
wrong, let analyze its argument to prove its
9TH head-about the causes OF the war. The Pres
dent, in his last annual message, says that 'the
will be vigorously prosecuted there with view to
obtain an honorable peace and thereby ample
indemnity for the expenses of the war" Now, the
'lntegencer9 chooses to vary the Presidents phrase
ology, and to convert the word "prosecuted' into
'commenced;" thereby making the President say we
have commenced the war with view TO secure an
ample indemnity for its expenses And thus the lntel-
hgencer is pleased to make out of the causes Of
the scar, what the President finding that we have got
into the war from the misconduct OF Mexico, Is
determined to obtain by its vigorous prosecution IN
the adjustment of the peace, viz, San ample indemnity
for the expenses of the war; which Mexico has declared
and waged, and forced prosecute for our own pro-
lection! Thus does the "Inteligencer," by "deii-
cious confusion of IDEAS" confound what has now
become of the duties OF the war forced upon
us, with what this 'Inteigencer has been pleased
consider of the original objects and grounds OF
the So much for its false logic and false quotation
and for example of more OF It's bold, and
gratuous and unfounded assertions, in this same article
The "Natonal Intelligencer" sets out with saying
that "when this administration into existence, by
the fiat of General Jackson registered in the Baltimore
Convention, Sc, &c-and, mpudent note attached
to this passage, it states:
1t has been publicly avered and contradiced Gas
far iniomed,) that the of President
Folks inaugural address prescribed him at the
Hermitage before his departure for Washington by Gen
Jackson, whose ruling passion displayed itself in the
latest moments of his life"
Thus told, in the breath, that not only did
Gen. Jackson dictate the nomination of Mr. Polk at Bal
more, but prescribe the terms of the inaugural message
We contradict both of these reckless and shameless
assertions
| We understand that Gen Jackson had no idea before
the Baltimore convention that it dreamed of to NOM
mate Mr. Polk. We understand from what quarter the
first suggestion and how gathered strength but
certainly neither Gen Jackson nor Col Polk entertained
the slightest idea of any such event Ii surprised both of
them and we know that Mr. Polk heard it with as much
establishment and ncreduous an air. as the nomination
OF Vice President upon Mr., Dallas early in the
morning, and in his deshablle, through the lips of the
committee who visited Philadelphia to announce the
event.
And now as to the inaugural feel ourselves author
ized to state that Gen. Jackson had agency framing
the address-he made no suggestion for the puposet
was in no shape prescribed by hm--though he thor
oughly approved it; but it wholly prepared by Mr.
Polk himself-and it the easy for him do it.
because he had only to follow the great constitutional
principles which he had always supported, and which
were perfectly in unison with the resolutions of the
Baltimore convention. We wonder that the National
Inteigencer has not also charged Mr. Polk with having
adopted his two annual messages from Gen. Jackson's
dctaon after this lustrous had descended to his
tomb.
|
Such is another sample of the eight article OF
The National Integencer, and such its recklessness in
making its gratuitous assertions.
The Democratic State Convention assembled at Annap-
oils on Thursday. Mr.. W. w. Bowie of Prince Georges
county, was appointed presidents and Messrs. b. G. Har-
ris J. O. Wharton, Elijah Stansbury, Barnard Williams
Wash. Finley, and Morris O. Colston vice presidents
The convention proceeded to vote for candidate for
governor Of Maryand and the first vote Philip Francis
Thomas, esq.,, nominated by Zach H. Worhington, OF
Montgomery received majority of the votes, as fol-
lows: Thomas Sc, Stewart 81, Humphreys 7, and
Lloyd3
Lowe and the Hon A. Constable, in highly eloquent and
son motion Of r. M. McLane, of Baltimore city, it
resolved Philip Francis Thomas, Of Talbot, be imam
be ae of Mayand for the chair p
son modon of Mr.. Baughman, OF Frederick, commit
was appointed 10 ufaught eN
pressive of the the democratic party, and
mort 10 this convention Il 3 o'clock morning.
son motion of r. M. McLane committee OF five was
apponed to pre- pare address the people OF Maryland
setting forth the great principles of the democratic party
and The topics of immediate int State and NATIONAL
involved in the contest
The Baltimore Argus pays the following high COM
[plimnt to the nominee:
| "The greatest enthusiasm prevailed Every thing was
done in spirit, and with the most delightful harmo
nv The facility with which the nomination was made, and
the cheerlness which the minority displayed in support
of Col Thomas augur well TOR the success of the demo-
cratic nominee.
"There does exist among the number OF men OF tai
ents in our party, who excite greater enhnsl-
osm in his behalf than Col Philip F. Thomas. With the
most stirring equence, his clarion voice rouses the feel
their Indignation the foul abuses OF WING legislation
moves them to net with enthusiasm, to show themselves
worthy of the name OF freemen.
His efforts in the democratic cause generally, but more
him to the people Of Maryland and they will rally enhu
sascay the polls and show there the confidence they
have in him With such champion, success is certain
| ssThe vote given Mr. Stewart was highly Batenng,
and his friends their immediate support OF Col Thomas
have shown his devotion to the principles OF the party
s We invite the of readers to the adver-
tsement in another column, announcing that Dr. DRAPER
win deliver lecture pulmonary diseases in Temperance
Hail. on f street, Monday evening From the we'll
known abilities and scientific attachments of Dr.. Draper,
all who may go and hear him will be highly entertained
onr Pensacola correspondent informs that the schr
Mobile Capt Bumer has been chartered convey to this
civ Leus Caldwell Read of the U. s. marines, and
~ who are ordered Mexico. He further states that
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