Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-07-22

That excellent sound, frstra,e Wing. the Hon.
CALEB B. SMITH, a Representative in Congress
from Indiana, has addressed TO his constituents
a letter of some length, in which he ably sets forth
his phy and ,cherefore they should 60 for TAYLOR
and FILLMORE. He did not favor Gen. TAYLOR s
nomination, but he endorses his character and his
principles. The following, the conclusion of his
letter, addresses itself to certain class of minds,
we hope, not without its desired effect:
"Asa Wing, who believed the with Mexico unne-
cessay unconstitutional and who has opposed 1t from its
commencement, believe it entirely consistent with my Prin-
cpes support Gen. TAYLOR against Gen. CAss The for
me scng under the orders Of the President his superior Of
6cer but done that in prosecuting the which he could
not refuse do without surrender of his commission in the
army The latter, (Gen. CAss.) acting under such
strant but as member Of the legislative department Of the
Government has not only justified and sustained the war;
but has continually and clamorou urged its vigorous
cuton into the of Mexico, without regard to the tor
rents Of blood which caused flow, millions OF money
which ii profga,ey wasted Besides It is well known that
Gen TAYLOR has opposed the from It's commencement
also Of history that, shortly after the commence
ment Of the war; he drew upon himself the severest
of the Administrations well the btterest denuncaons
Of Locoocos throughout the country for expressing in let
ter friend opinions hostile 10 the prosecution OF the
into the heart of Mexico
.sAs Northern Whig desiring prevent the extension
slavery any territory which possess which
may hereafter acquire, greatly prefer the election of Gen.
Taylor TO that Of Gen. Cass. This restriction, made at
all must be made by Congress. Gen. Cass has pledged him
self the South, in order their support
any attempt restrict the extension of slavery He de-
nies the power of Congress- under the constitutions to make
any such restrictions and, consequently, if he should be
elected, he would any bill which Congress might pass 10
effect this important object.
"Gen. Taylor has pledged himself TO leave the decision of
this question 10 the Legislative department OF the Government
and he will the action OF that department by the y
ranncal exercise of the veto power II, then, Gen. Cass
shall be elected while the policy of the Government will be
such lead 10 large acquisitions of territory upon our
southern borders restriction upon the extension slavery
into such territory be made by Congress except by two
thirds overriding Presidential This cannot be
hoped for The election Of Gen. Taylor, with the pledges
which he has given to the country will leave TO Congress full
power to prevent the extension OF this evil
In fine, let say conclusion, that the election Of
Gen. Cass will expose all the dangers and difficulties
further anneIaons and conques and subject henost
imminent hazard of with England other European
Powers The election OF Gen. Taylor viii the mad
Ieer Of conquest and place foreign relations upon firm,
secure and amicabe basis The election Of Gen. Cass will
the triumph of all those wild reckless schemes of do
esc policy which, under Locooco rule have already done
much disturb the business Of the country and reiard its
prosperity The election OF Gen. Taylor will introduce safe
American system OF policy, calculated promote the national
welfare and happiness The election Of Gen. Cass will build
up the oneman power into towering despotism overpower-
ing the action of Congress and defeating the will and wishes
of the people. The election of Gen. Taylor will secure 10
The popular voice, expressed through lis constitutional rep
resentaves that just control the administration Of the
Government which, according the theory Of our con-
sttuon, it should exercise, The election of Gen. Taylor
will leave in the hands Of the representatives Of the people
their Just and constitutional power TO exclude the evil Of sa
very from the Territories which belong the United States
In srch contest cannot remain passive spec,a
The evils which result from the election Of Gen.
Cass are, my judgment, great fatal in their
quences the bghes, hopes and the best interests
invoke the ardent and jealous cooperation Of all who would
those evils the election Of Zachary Ta or the
only whom can hope to elect
lam, with great respect, your friend,
"CALEB b. SMIMH"