Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-08-25

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our lnimitable Constitution, but must re-
cognlze in the events of our history since
that epoch, the same guiding Hand and
overriding Power upon which they relied,
leading US onward and upward, as we are
rapidly advancing towards destinies far
beyond the reach of mortal eve. Twice,
at least, in our political history, when
dangers, at the time both seen and unseen,
threatened our domestic peace and well
fare, have the affections of the people al
large been drawn towards an individual
as to give unerrlng indications of his be-
Ing the man for the exIgency of the time.
WASHINGTON, in whom all confided TO
settle and arrange our federal govern
ment; and JACKSON, with instructive
foresight, to apprehentt danger, and more
than Roman flrmness to meet and dispei
IT. Who, but GEN. WASHINGTON, who
had led our feeble armies to victory over
the .proudest of earth's nations, could
have reconciled the conflicting interests
of the States build up from genera!
bankruptcy a nat ional credit, and cement
such seemingly discordant elements into
a perfect union And who but General
jackson, who had closed q second war OF
independents in blaze of glory, could
have. without a war, compelled France
to do US long delayed justice, or with a
purpose as unbending as fate, have deliv-
cred our country from that most powerful.
dangerous and corrupting institution, the
United States Bank - -.
The price ofliiberty is unceasints Wig
Hence. and we fear the day is vet far dis
tant when the friends of freedom can Law
aside their armor and fold their arms IN
security. Are there not some clouds
hanging about our political horizon,
which, although yet small, betoken to the
observing patriot a storm which require
not only wisdom and strength, but cour-
age and unshrinking frmness in him who
is safely to hold the helm of State? States
men in every section of our country are
looking with intense interest upon the
settlement of the questions which must
grow ont OF the war in which we are now
engaged. Who is the man for the occa-
sion, is no sooner asked than the public
voice, from the St Croix to the Rio
Grande answers, General ZACHARY
| TAYLOR!
The people believe that the man who
can lead armies, advise cabinets and win
the whole affections of our citizen SOL
diers, by his energy, moral courage, wis
dom and humanity, Is best fitted to fill
the offie which the Father of his country
and the hero of New Orleans have shown
by their successful and glorious civil ad-
mInistratIons, can be most safely entrust-
ed to those who, In their own time and
age, are 81 first in war. first in peace, and
first in the hearts of bis countrymen"
We shall not in this circular write the
eulogy of Gen. Taylor, nor attempt to
enumerate his brilliant services. They
are written In letters of living light, not
only in the pages of our country's hlsto-
ry, but in the hearts of our fellow-citi-
zens. They are seen and read by all
men, except by those whose .ia,adiced
eyes cannot bear the sight.
Gen. Taylor is not protested polti-
clan. He is descended from a Demo-
cratic stock, and his associations, sympa-
thies and sentiments, as well as his acts,
show that he is Democrat at heart
His father was a warm and unfinching
supporter of Jefferson, the father of de-
ported Gen. jackson, who more than anv
other of his age, walked in the paths
which Jefferson had marked out. The
affection and confidence between them
was so strong, that a short time before
his death, Gen. jackson pointed out Gen.
Taylor, then, like Cincinnatus on his
farm, as man for the times, whom he
would endorse to the country.
Gen. Taylor is not merely warrior, Il
50 military hieftain,' Gan objection which
Mr.. Clay urged against Gen. Jackson,
and holds against Gen. TayIor,) but the
acts of his life, the records of the War
Department at Washington, as well as
his late model dispatches show him TO be
Il ripe scholar and an accomplished wrl-
ter. His well known views in opposition
10 a Bank Of the United States, and in
favor of strict construction of the Con-
stitution, with the whole course of his
life, are sufficient to satisfy any honest
and reasonable mind as to the principles
that will guide him in the administration
of the government. THE PEOPLE, the
honest yeomanry of the country, who ask
no office, but desire 'the greatest good
of the greatest number" are satisfied,
and nth singular unanimisy are present.
ing him as their candidate for the high
est and most responsible Office in the
world; and at the election in 1918, they
aoH as one man rally TO has support.
After a consultation among ourselves.
we have concluded to invite our fellow
citizens to assemble in State meeting, AT
Harrisburg, on the glorious oath of Sep
TENDER next, the anniversary of the battle
and victory of Monteray, for the purpose
of adopting such measures as may be
deemed expedient and proper to promote