The Mississippi Creole. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1841-1851, 1848-03-11
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We find in the Philadelphia Inquire "a "a
| nor L,l ,t 0
Cen Taylor, has, from the outset urged Ma
uonal Convention,) an interesting letter from
washington, to which the Inquirer invites at
tenilon, as from leading and distinguished
| Wing. The writer is a Northern man,
The letter gives some account of the pro-
ceedings of the Wing Congressional meeting
which recommended Convention. 1t would
appear from this account that there was by no
means that unanimity on the the subject which
IS generally supposed. The resolution in favor
OF National Convention wos warmly oppos-
! ed by Southern Wings. The members from
New York, Ohio, and from the Eastern States
were in favor of a convention, and as far as
they expressed their preference Of n candidate
Mr.. Clay was their choice. On the other hand
the writer says, "the uhoie South and South
HeSt warned us that the candidate ofthe Wing
party must be Gen. Taylor-thnt the pcopk had
made up their minds on this subject. They
had satisfied themselves that Gen. 2ayior is a
ring, and that he is an honest and good man.
They further think that it this war is not
brought TO close before the 18th of March,
$40 Gen. Taylor, by his knowledge and dis.
position, admirably suited to bring il to
speedy and honorable close. Hence their con-
stituens were, as one man, in favor of General
Taylor for the presidency whether he received
the nomination Of O national convention or
not"
"Somc Of the members express themselves
as having no objection to a national conven-
ton, and if that convention should nominate
Cen Taylor, it might be productive of good
as it would prevent dsunion amongst the
Wings. But, inasmnch as they could not sup
port the nominee of the convention, # il were
any person other than Gen. Il, they did not wish
TO be, in any manner accessory to the getting
up OF such convention. A fter thus express
ing their views, many Of those members left
the room, and at late hour the question on
the resolution was taken and carried. Las,
evening, another meeting was held, and Pila-
deiphia was selected on as the place, and the
serenh Of June the tmer
"Now sir, here is matter for serious consider
alton. From what | have seen and heard, my mind
ismade up, that the whole South and the South
West, up to the Pennsylvania line, including
kent'tcky, and some of the Western States will
give their undivided vote for Gen. Tay lorieheM-
er he be he nominee of a National Coarention
or not Is it then good policy to distract or
di'id the Wing party Of the Tn on, by the
nomination otany one else, by a national conven-
tion when the effect OF such nomination will
only be 10 endanger the election Of Gen Tay-
lor, and by possibility continue the present dy-
nasty in power for another presidential tcrmt
Which God forbid!
1.-THE present administration has rendered
Itself so odious that we GU GIT to deem il a d,iiy
to wave personal preferences, and unite upon
the candidate where victory will be most GER
tain. Who can doubt that this is General Tay.
or"
No onc-the whole country will answer
General Taylor can succeed. He is the most
rraiia6'e candidate whom the Wings can sup
port. II their object be to turn out the pres-
INT dynast and es absh a pure and honest
the hour has come, and with it
he MAN!
We honor Henry Clay-we admire his gen-
nav INSh % HlBh an bplilluN u utill as
s entertained by those who think his giant
proportions would be rendered vet more SUBJ
line by arnying them in the cnst-of garments
II Polk. So, too admire the military geni-
rs Of Scott, and the pure character of M'Lean.
But neither of these has the available quali-
les Of Gen. Taylor. He is beloved and idol
zed by the great mass Of the American poo
'lc-the men who appreciate illustiious servi-
,es-who desire an honest and independent
who have nothing TO ask
rom any government in the way of Exeeu-
i've patronage.
Let the people elect such man. Why seek
o tie him to the stake Of partyl Why chain
he veteran hero, and exhibit him before tho
lation as a captive at the chariot wheel oia
'oliticsl caucus! Who would not rather see
nch a man as Gen. TAYLOR, in whose upnght-
less aud integrity all have confidence enter the
Presidency free-frce as the air-iIee Of all
hedges Except such are given by three score
ems Of unsullied patriotism, irmnes, sagaci-
nd truth l-Riohntond Republican.