Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-06-10

might have been well meant but what can be thought Of
gacy dull and policy stupid
The Major Generals Of the American forces commanding
Mexico were both Wings, and the hero of the Rio Grand
(raylor) increasing in popularity faster than the Ad
mni.taon party desired and he threw shade the per
sous regarded prominent for the Presidency the Demo
cratic side Though occupying extended line OF operations
between the Rio Grande and San Luis Potos in the
OF formidable foe the regulars Of his little army with
drawn, while hundreds of miles in the enemys country
off from all succor Thus crcumstanced, and like Uriah
placed in the front Of battle, the Presidents general
Anna with twenty-one thousand troops advanced h
gorge Angosura where Taylor with four thousand
hundred volunteers, awaited his approach. The result
the overthrow of The egons of enemy and the complete
triumph the gallant army, led by the invncibe
OF raE RIO GRASDE. That day decided the fate Of the war;
and gave prestige the American in the field Of bat
tie be lost in the lapse of years Neither ueachey
at home, yet the formidable numbers Of the Mexicans
presented the mind of Zachary Taylor any obstacle
cess He placed there with force inadequate his
slion he resolved to defend all hazards and
bly, did he meet the expectations of his country Mr. Polk
left him weak before the enemy but that days work made him
strong in the evidences Of true patriotism and in the affections
OF his native land
i The next movement Of this Administrations this fol
party purposes, the attempt made to gen.
era with lieutenant prexed that title, and supersede
both Taylor and Scott Mexico the commanders of
forces there This notable scheme Could never find any favor
in purer days of the republics but amongst the latter
day saints of the great Democratic temple impostue
thought bold for Democratic Congress then assembled in
this Capitol The jealousy with which Gen. Taylor was
viewed knew moderation, and stopped at barrier IN Its
attempts his brilliant and successful That
modest old soldier, grown gray in upholdng the flag OF his
country not of the household of their political faith, and
his brilliant exploits not likely to rebound 10 the credit
the party which plunged into this unfortunate war e
commander of amysome who would act the double
part of execuoner and necessary to give
effect the original designs of the Administration For this
purpose there were men then in Congress who would stop al
nothing, and who meanly undervalued the qualifications o.
the glorious old veteran who surrendered capuaed
to domestic traitor foreign foe Congress could not,
and would not the fell designs of the Cabinet and the
scheme for military DICTATOR under the pleasing gue OF lieu
tenant general hurled back with disgust and contempt
There much honesty in the to permit such
violation of all decency, and General Taylor permitted to
hold his triumphant march while enemy could stand before
him. The President found his cost that, though he
could gre the Kerican leader, he dared not deprive the
American army of one of its nvncible commanders.
Ona par with this attempt the cowardy amendment
proposed to resolution of thanks TO the old general dlsap
proving the of the capuaiion at Monterey This was
the third attack made upon General Tayor While ne had
the Presidents general Santa AnHa and the hosts of Mex
leo laundering his 'front.' These Sailed powers, Mr..
Charman-thanks to the American people, the Senate and
the gallant volunteers Buena Visiahave all been
pushed and impartial history, and the voice OF posey will
consign them both 10 the same dishonorabe graves.
But, Mr.. Chairman, sufficient political capital has not yet
been made out Of this and the work still
think that this Administration will find, about the ides Of
November, that has this thing the ground,
we say out west There are forty thousand soldiers
/ .
in the field, and hosies suspended awaiting the action Of
Mexico upon the treaty These troops idle at
nous daily expense. Notwithstanding this, and Immediately
after the ratification OF treaty. the Senate by vote Of
strictly party character passed bill calling thousand adj
donal regulars into the field This bill had been hanging
in the Senate for three months without the action OF that body
and all at became immensely important The exgenccs
OF the service did require this orcehe prospect OF peace
dad not make them necessaTybut SIR the good o. the party
did, Thousands of expectauts had been hanging round the
portals Of the Executive mansion, asking for the five hunded
offices that bill would place the disposal the President
This is the of the effort TO saddle this nation with
additional million Of expenses, under the guse Of patriot
ism aud devotion the public interest We have witnessed
The spirit in this hall in the anxiety to hurry that bill
through the forms Of legislation here. Warriors in embryo
have beset members every hand urging its prompt passage
they have staked around halls they have denounced
the aIdy action of the popular branch of the Legislature and
aided by their friends in either House of Congress- camo
tor the spos wrung from the labor of the country These
people have know that the country viii not need
their services should the treaty receive the sanction Of the
Mexican Congress but they the ofices-ihe Iauets
and in that alone consists their windy love Of country Sir,
Is heartsckenng witness the prostitution Of Executive
patronage in this war and think Of the stupendous public
debt incurred to build up and perpetuate the reign pro-
scrpve party. Honest industry must pay all these
nous expenses, and this gttering pomp Of the lew will
have TO be sustained and borne by the tolng millions Of
our native land As representative this hoor will
vote all necessary supplies bring this honorable
issue, but never will the President with money
squander upon partisan avores, and to build up military
power dangerous the liberties Of free people Never
never
For myself Mr.. Chairman have fear Of the cry Of
mora treason raised against those who resist the
ments othe American Executive Tin his bunderng
ments) since he has been in office for one have love
Tor bis mode Of conducting national aars, and the Ame
rcan people, body, just tired Of him as am He
NAV be good party President, and doubt the
purpose for which the managers Baltimore selected him
but must be allowed TO say that in my opinion be has
grossly msmanaged the affairs Of the country. Believing
II is not my intention for every recommended
by him, unless in my poor Judgment is necessary for the
webeng and safety Of the Government. py constituents
did not send here to register his decees but TO cooperate
in the councils which the constitution have established There
is another kind Of moral treason, dangerous than OPP
position TO the " one-man power, and the country viii
learn has learnt IT, is moral treason against the
peace Of the nation moral treason" against law moral
treason against economy mora treason against
sution aye, sir, moral treason against the union Of
these States Neither the President his presses can
drive into this kind Of treason deter from de-
nouncing those who practice it. As the representative Of
free people, neither fear the frowns Of the President the
denunciatons Of his parasites
Now Mr. Chairman, will say. in conclusion, tia, the
claims Of the soldiers Of this existing with Mexico will
always find in friend and that will give 10 them my
best services The particular bill under discussion meets
my entire appreciation, and will have my cordial support
Bot should go further We should provide for the SOL
diers Of the Indian and the Of 1912 We should
go back other and other times, and pay up the
long auearages Of national gratitude due to the gallant and
long fcgoten brave There but few Of them now sur
vving, for death has been performing It's office during the
lapse Of years Let do il in this blai this hour
before few succeeding suns shall 20 down upon them unon