Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1848-09-28

of l798-99-who has presided with such ability and
deity the deliberations of this Convention. and that
he be assured Of the sincere prayer ofthis Convention
that his days may be prolonged to witness the continued
prosperity Of his country through the fundamentally of
hose wise principles of public policy, which his own
public life has So beautifully illustrated.
Resolved. That the thanks ofihs Convention be- and
they hereby rendered the Vice Presidents and See
etarles for the ability with winch they have discharged
their various duties
Resolved That the thanks Of his Convention be ten
dered to the Reverend Clergy, who have opened their
sessions with prayer.
On notion
Resolved That the thanks of this Convention be and
are reby rendered to w. ?. Tunsta Esq, of Pttsyl
vana, the Proprietor and to the Inpecors Of Lynch 5
Warrh 'nse for the of the same during the SESSIONS
Of This Convention.
On motion the cjnvon'in adjourned sine de-
THE CONPAIGN No IX''-Under this hea
the National infegencer Of Saturday Contains an ex
ende review Of the Oh cter AMI services of out can
ddae for the Presidency In,ngl occupying some
seven columns Of the IuplIigencer it is s. admirably
done that the readar is disappointed to fad that is
longer. w have seen document since The canvass
began well adapted o- circulation as this would be in
pamphlet urah. 1t exces preJldces wantonly stlrs
no I'll feeling; IS calm II lis ine;ius in its dscrimna
TONS; Is narrative clear, concise and full Of interest
and It's hfP?y selections of characteristic points, with
Us tofcetu groupings, are worthy of Macauley best
style Let all the people rad it.
The manner Of Gen IaIl1r's entrance upon the po-
political arena after the fame Of his Brilliant exploits
had spread throughout the country quite in keepig
with those sterling quail ties OF unUbruste worth which
his br liant exploits only illustrated but did not
Its described as follows By the Intelligencer:
The interval between the battles of Monterey and
Buena Vista, and his ultimate departure from Mexico
was spent by Gen. Taylor chiefly his camp Mon
terey. And here it was. after all the exciting events
on that line had ended and hose the line from EZRA
Cruz to Mexico were successfully advancing when
ton, every nail from he State came freghted with adu
laon from almost every source and presages Of political
elevation sat1icen to turn the head ot ambitious
that unnoved by all these things he retained his
unaffected simplicity Of manner and of action, sincere
ly expressing his unwngness to engage in party strife
o. to be separated from his cherished hope of returning
to the bos1m Of his family, there to end his days in
peace and quiet. To all applications to him To allow
his to be used a candidate for the Presidency
whilst the contAued, ereplled in terms conespou-
ding with those of the first letter written by him
in reference to this Subject viz: That though feeling
very grateful TO his fellow citizens who had expressed
desire to place him in nomination for the Presidency
! II beclme him frankly to acknowledge that he had
no aspiration for that office but that even if an as
plrant for the Presidency (Which he not } he could
not whilst the Country was involved III war and whilst
his duty called upon him TO take part against The enemy
acknowledge any ambition beyond that of bestowing all
his best exertions towards obtaining dustmen ofoul
difficulties with Mexico And when at last, his consent
10 President if elected was exiored from him
it was gwen in language entirely consistent with what
we have already Of his character ''If have
been named by others, and considered candida for
the Presidency" said he, st has been by agency
'of mine in the NATTER and if the good people think
my services important in that station, and elect me,
will feel bound them; and all the pledges and
explanations enter into and make regards lh
or that policy, is that will do honestly and faith
~ ,( obi
| it'll the constitution
/ We have room at present for only extract more
Towards the close of its review, having analysed Gen
Tayors whole career his of life. and qualities
of head and heart. the lntelligencer proceeds -
\ What pledges. then, o. man sure, in situation
however difficult, to be faithful firm and single heart
ed in his utmost Duties has Zachary Taylor not given
from Fort Harrison Buena Vista, from the tent 10 tn,
farm through his long life of efficiency in action of mod
Grafton in comnaad, of modesty in the midst of victo
! res2 What au1uries there, in his entire career
which uusi make his arrival at the Presidency al
event full Of hope all good men, Of confusion and dis
may to all that organized corruption and incapaclty
which have ruled So long, governing but despoi
Ing us, not unfolding but affecting the general veal
not executing but only partlionlng cut public rusts
Who that relrls the country at all, or his wells
being part of that of The land at large hesitate
how 10 choose between men so opposite In the one
there is clearly every thing o give the world assurance
Of nan;"a heart perfectly brave, sincere, untouched
by any Of the corrupuns of civil life, unhardened by
the habits of military full Of kndlness and humanity
all men; model, almost to LONELINESS Of repub
llcan simplicity loved and trusted by all tina
| have approached him, bat especially commanding
il prop ron as there danger or difficulty, an IN
bounded confidence.
In the other what is there beget even this latter end
of individual emlnence among the Locotoco party any
favor but that of fac ion, admiration but that of fol-
lowers who in his the hope of heir own?-
In General lay or there be singularly strong
live qualities fr wisely and rightly commanding men,
else how should he have been leader daring yet
prudent we'll obeyed and yet idulized 81 careless
of all and outward yet thoroughly re-
Spected2 Dies any body suppose that all these indspu-
liable etfects-he unsouIh affection which he attracts
from ALL The bOnndess reliance with which all look 10
him in the Of per--can be brough hi about ex
ceb by the possession of superiorty2 Stranger
he IS 10 all the arts which men, to all the tricks
which set uff greatness the thing is impossible Good
he is brave mild he is admirably compound
ed If pu ience decide and Of vaor act If ard1
the fight with the most unnovaDe self possession gentle
without any known trait Of weakness, straight 'fIr.
ward lie discreet, familiar without essenag
tie respect which he inspires, lnfexble without
ierty, the evidently commands, through The
tive ascendancy his character alone, and guides 9TH
eTs b an instructive wisdom equal 10 every. emergen-
cy-a natural iyacity which, exhibiting Itself in
words bul qctan all about him feel than they
detine' Bqt. ,ilerican !o=pt 20.