The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-11-12
General Taylor at Home.

The following off. hand sketch of General Taylor from
the New Orleans Delta (neutra) though written before
the election, is still rather Interesting We agree with
the Richmond Enquirer that it does not argue much for
the sagacy of the old soldier that he thinks the contest
will be between Van Buren, and himself. We leave il to
the deceRcy party say whether il is very dIgned In
presidential candidate to board every steamboat for
newspapers. "-PennsyUd
GEN. TAYLoR.-The distinguished candidate of the
wings takes matters quite easily, at his pleasant residence
in the barracks at Baton Rouge. We him walking
about town, chatting very famillay with the citizens,
without distinction OF party, and wearing that same old
immense boat shaped hat sent him by some friends in
Tennessee. BY by we are puzzled TO divine what
motives could have prompted the Tennesseeans to beslow
such gilt upon the old General who certainly, however
people may differ upon his political qualifications, has de-
served better treatment than be condemned this
misshapen, heavy uncomfortable, and ungraceu cha
peau Had this hat been sent to General Taylor after the
battle of the sth and 9th May he would never have had
any to complain OF the absence of his ponon
for he might have converted this wonderful production
of Tennessee skill into boat of sufficient dimensions
Grande We amused at the dry response Of citi-
zen of Baton Rouge, OF whom we made inquiry where
the General to be found ''You that big white
thing looming out down there the evee !" Eyes p
"Well, that's old Zachariahs hat, and you'll find the old
chap somewhere in the neghborhood."
The General takes deep interest in all political
ments and is quite free and unreseryed in the expression
OF his opinions. He is particularly conciatory to his
opponents, and with great good fails to curb
those of his friends who in his presence indulge in strong
o a the nsvsr ayes
the first on the wharf to get newspaper; and he may
be at almost every hour Of the day waddling (by
leave of the Washington Union) with a package OF
documents under his arm the steep banks towards the
barracks
The General seems quite sangune of the result of the
presidential election We speak by authority OF others
for consider it violation of propriey to make Of
any information gained In private conversation he
thinks that the will be between himself and Var
Buren, The General shares the misfortune OF all men q
elevated positions in being surrounded by class of small
politicians ard office expectans, who either have not the
sagacity discover the courage to state the truth
We know of candidate who has appeared before
the people for high office, who has been seriously
damaged by the folly, the weakness-lndeed, we may
say the NADINE s-of of his jealous supporters AM
if General Tay lor should triumph on the 18th of Noven
her next will be evidence of the strong hold his per
sonal character has upon the minds OF the people.
The Generals military family embraces three of thu
most studious and promising officers In our army Col
Bliss his nseparabe associate in all his battles, is the
retiring studious, thoughul inyestgative gentle
man, as when, few years ago, he filled with no les:
efficiency and perhaps no less glory, the post OF instruc
tor of the youthful mind
Major Eaton the chief of General Taylors Topographic
cal staff is keen sagaclous active, energetic man, OF
well trained mind and great devotion to the comprehen
sive science of engineering.
Major Garnet is accomplished, elegant OF the
world, and excellent officer His literary attainment
OF General Taylors staff, whilst in the ways OF the world
and in personal address, he is certainly the most impress
sve Of the three. Major Garnet is suspected Of being
sSns Go sss Tn MaoI Eaton
minds of the result of inquiries into the politica
tendencies of the garrison We found that they wer,
nearly all democrats; but as. under very Objectionable
srctiop of our new constitution, prvates in arm,
are not permitted to vote, their opinions of but it'll
| importance in the present state of the contest.
Among the citizens OF Baton Rouge, the party lines
drawn closely in any part of country. II is
striking proof OF the sturdy political independence of
people, that they rise superior to personal feeling
intimate social relations, in the exercise of that du
which should be directed by the conscience and judgment
| rather than by the feelings and affections.