The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-02-22
MONTGOMERY, Ala, Feb. Z, ls4S.

MONTGOMERY, Ala, Feb. Z, lS4s.
alabama Poiitics-Idylor Movements-S ious
and Fatal accident to our Express Riders.
Ihave, at this time. nothing of any very gene
raj interest to communicate. The democracy
held another meeting during the last week but
1t was, like the others, devoid of interest or en-
thusiasm-so much SO, that | do not think ii
worth while to communicate the particulars.
notice that, in various sections of the State, the
remnants of the old democratic party are organ
Using, preparatory to the approaching presiden-
tial election; and I can assure you that the
Taylor men throughout the State are not idle.
To enumerate the various meetings held by the
latter would but cucumber your journal. Suffice
it to say, they are up and doing in every direc-
ton.
The determination of the wings, as mani
Tested by the action of the wing members of
Congress, to hold a national convention for the
ly, by surprise In this quarter. We had expect,
ed that the great majority of the W higs would
cooperate with us in the movement in favor of
old Rough and Ready; but We now see that, if
leaders, it will be done Thus we will have
both democratic and wing leaders against us
but, thank God we will have the people with
US, and then what do we care who is against
d
for the old veterans, as they term themselves, OF
the whig and democratic parties to unite, In or.
der to prevent the election of Old Jack They
seem to be unwilling to abandon all hope of OBJ.
the people are successful, trading politicians will
be cast aside as WORKOUT shoe and should
they believe that. without an union of their
forces, Taylor would be the successful candi'
junction effected 1t may appear to be impossi
BILE that such an apparently unnatural association
should be formed; but when l hear wings anc
democrats, goaded by the conviction that this
the affections of the people that it is impossible
to eradicate it, declare emphatically, that they
are willing to do anything to prevent the election
of old lack, can but believe that this is the
means they will ultimately resort to, to endeavol
to defeat him.
The difficulties which exist among the Taylor
men In your own city, originate with the old
party leaders, and their difficulties are kept W
nization of the Taylor men of your great empo
rioum, fearing the effect that it will have upor
the country at large They have some siniste
object in view and, while apparently favorins
power to create discord in the Taylor ranks
This is the opinion | have. formed from the pc
rusal of your journals; and the only course TO
the Taylor men of your city to pursue, is to cas-
overheard all the old party leaders, and to selec
new leaders from The, ranks. This trust they
will do at once, and organize. Organize. ye
Taylor men irrespective OF party.
lam happy to inform you that the Mobile and
Ohio Rail Road bill has become law. The
feature to which the Governor objected, was
one exempting the property of the company from
taxation, until they were able to pay from the
profits dividend OF eight per cent per annum.-
After the veto, a new bill was introduced, which
did not contain the Objectionable feature, ano
has been passed by both houses, and received
the signature of the Governor.
The Legislature has entered upon the thirt
month of the session. 1t will probably sit unit
March. After the adjournment, will apprz'
you of the result Of their labors.
understand that, during the last week, TIVE
of the express riders between this city and Mo
bile have been killed by being thrown from thei
horsee. ALABAMA.