Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-07-06


sentiments no ono will lose sight of The condl-
ton Of the country, or of the perils which beset
us, in contest upon question whether our
candidate shall come from this or that side OF a
geographical line. The Constitution spreads
over the whole counry-our interests extend
over the whole, and our duties arc co-cXtensvo
with both. The wise, tho virtuous those whose
efforts to live are made fruitess by vicious leg
isllIion and those who are denied all right to
their own money--alI look to the approaching
election and earnestly hope for the redemption
Of the county.
The crisis demands united and hnrmonous
action Of all the strength of the Wings to place
success beyond doubt; and trust that calm
consideration and a dlspassonate review OF our
condition as it is. and as it will be, it we fail,
will al!ay discomfort, and avert the pernciods
consequences arising from dlsira ing our friends
and impalrlng onr strength. | lncerely hope,
that patriotism may prevail Overt ID assunge DIS
appointment. and that We may not under any
circumstances be left to deplor defeat, which
cannot fail to be barren viutor! to those who
cause it, if it shlil be brought uoout by Wings
who abandon their slandurI
am, gentlemen, one Of those who cooperate
with the Wing party, and have through all It's
trials been ANXIOUS 10 preserve it entire, under
the belief that through the blessing of Divine
Providence, lis strength III numbers and moral
power, viii be sufficient TO project the country
against the mad schemes OF umbit III which as
SAL us.
desire also to see an honest, sound capable
Wing, and none other, in the chair Of State IA
magistrate who will be content with the power
conhdod to him by the constutlon-one who
will not seek to dlsmeuber foreign territory by
conquest, or to annex it to the United States b.
one who Will follow the prudent example OF the
earlier Presidents, in sparlng use OF the veto
one who Will not cherish preference tor for.
eign labor and capital over our OWN word,
one whose heart is devoted to the country, and
not to selfish ambition.
Such, in my belief, is Zachqry Taylor.
has not been my privilege to Know or hold intcr-
course with him, but still 60 not feel TINT he
is stranger, or that his merits and qualifications
are unknown.
The word Wing, employed IN lis common
siguldcation, implies all that we require ct a
candidate, for he who wears it honurably is ~
principle an exponent of the fundamental views
Of the parry. Gen. Taylor says, in his letter Of
the 22d Of Aprii last, to Mr.. Allison, q" ! ani
Wing" lie makes also as strong n decl ration
IN previous letter TO Mr. Ingerso |, dated hu.
gust 3, 1917. | believe | may safely add to lh,.
that no man here, friend or foe, and there are
many who know tue General WELL questions the
fact Of hia being Wing. deem, therefore,
factory. 1t is equally clear that he is a brave.
fearless soldier, not only respected but beloved.
for hls manly, benevolent character, by all who
have served under him.
lie Is not less distinguished for his tirnHess,
his humanity, his justice, lis moderation Gud bis
good sense.
OF hIs iirmuess he has given too many sigua
proofs to leave it questionable; ana notwith-
standing he has been in the army nearly forty
years, and the latter part of that time in Florida
aud IN Mexico, as Commandcr-in-CIlet Uuler
circumstances demanding the most rgld Gl-c.
pine and The most severe pollce--yet | have
never seen or heard Of any complaint against his
humanity, or lis administration Of justice. II
any one has been oppressed or wronged, or has
ieit much aggneved us 10 make complaint, II
has escaped my observation.
While he expects and requires Of every mhn
the performance Of his duty in circumstances oi
peril, yet he condemns and rehukes any thing
like an unnecessary exposure OF lie, AMI hence
IL H. that officers and men pu. the greatest conf
deuce in his prudence and wisdom.
Those who best know him, not only bear will
Ing testimony to these traits Of character, but
they accord TO him a sound, calm, discriminating
nlc.Iect-a mind distinguished for its straight
forward comMon sense.
No man can be fully known until tested by %
lulI lIlul w MS tIl'oc HlGll ll'l ~
qualities constitute good foundation for faith
to give good assurance, that he who possesses
Cs them VIII not trlI.
might advert to other uvows ) contained 10
his correspondence, and Cspcci, in his letter
to Mr.. Allison, but 1t would carr. this letter into
too great length il Is evident rom that letter
that II elected his purpose is to cave Congress
to settle questions Of domestic policy and to
crcunIscube the executive power 10 the limits
assigned to 1t by the Constitution, believing, us
hc declares, lie does, that it has Of late been
greatly and unlawiu,ly extended. " Upon the
subject of the tariff, the currency, the improve
nent of highways, rivers, lakes, and harbors.
he declares, the will Of the people, as express
ed through their representatives, in Congress,
ought to be respected aud carried out by the Tx
ccutive." lie says again: "the principles OF
cur Government, his well us It's true policy, Is
opposed to the subugation of other nations aud
the dismenbermenl of other countries by con-
quest" These are principles which believe
the great Wing party will most cordially mp
prove. But the whole letter Is before you, and
will speak tor ITSELF
1t has been objected that he is military chief.
tain, and It is true that few men in any age or
nation have achieved more brilliant and endur-
ing fame than his. With some five thousand men,
chiefly volunteers and new recruits, he routed
the regular Mexican Army OF 10000 men, com
manded by their most distinguished general and
best tactclan. This victory won against such
fearful odds, and by new, undlsciplned troops,
Is honor enough. 1t proves, too, how great how
abiding and implicit, was the confidence Of the
troops IN their gallant commander.
Nevertheless | would as an example prefer
the selection of candidate from civil life Bu,
experience proves the profession or employment
OF a candidate has little conneXlon with his fit
ness. Washington was "A soldier, Polk law
yer. The names in juXtapostion suggest the
whole argument One loved peace, he other
war-the one adhered to the constitution, the
other violated one Of lis most important and wi
sest provisions one said, why should we cult
our own to stand on foreign ground the other
sought new territory by conquest,
This proves, what all OF us know, that pro-
LESSONS are nothing, whie'sound principles and
honest purposes are every thing. | care uoi
from what walks Of life u man comes, if he
brings with him an honest heart and capable
head. There Is security in that, but none in the
intrlgues OF hacknied politicians.
But, gentlemen, | fear | have carried this
communication to an unreasonable length, and
will therefore, close by observing that have
been long of opinion, that Gen. Taylor could be
elected by the united eXertions Of the WMe
party. have thought it probable that he woult
be the nominee, and have therefore sought iniur
nation concerning him, and am happy to bt
able TO assure you that all who best know HIM