The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1848-09-30

| many OF the attributes OF great States-
man-invincible firmness and determi u.
natioh!S prompt decision, great mental
powers, consummate knowledge of
human nature, far-reaching sagacity,
and the most profound judgment. Du-
ring the silent watch fires of the camp,
Gen. Taylor has devoted his leisure hours
to the study of history and the Constltu
ton Of his country, and is now better ac-
quaintcd with that instrument, and with
political economy than seven-cighths Of
our leading politicians. This may be in
ferred from his letters, which will com.
pare with those Of the celebrated Junius
tor purity and elegance OF style, vigor
and condensation Of thought, terseness
and logical acumen and keen and digni-
fed sarcasm; nd.cannot be surpassed by
the ableSt political writers Of the age.
In looking back upon the history Of our
country, we find that Gen. Washington,
Col. Monroe, Gen. jackson and General
Harrison all military men, and who
made our best Presidents; were elected
by overwhelming popular majorities and
all with the exception OF the lamented
Harrison who died soon after his matt
guration) were reelected to serve their
eight years, and two Of whom, General
Washington and Gen. Jackson, could
have been elected third time, had they
WISHED it; while the two Adamscs, Mar
TN Van Buren, the immortal John Tyler,
anu the miserable fragment OF a man
now in the Presidential chair have been
repndiated and turned out by the peo-
pie after serving foHr years all ciriFa"s.
The people have never been betrayed
by their military Presidents. But have
often been betrayed by civilians, while
IN the Presidential chair. From this it
would appear that military men have
higher conceptions of honor, du,v and
patriotism, ana are therefore more trust
worthy than hackneycd politicians or
civilians. Hence their superior popu-
larlty. Hence we prefer Gen. Taylor,
who has never breathed the post;l3ntlaI
aud blishting atmosphere OF party.--
Who can administer the Government for
the benefit of The whole people, indie.
pendent Of little contemplate party
cliqucs We prefer him. because he has
a heart as big as Mount Olympus. He,
whose eye never qua,led amid the fire
and thunder OF battle, alone possesses the
aerve to ride upon thawhir!wind and di
rect the Storm" in the event OF any po-
litcal or civil CONFUSION in our own
country or an European war involving
us III its disastrous consequences. In a
great crisis and during great events, in
volvrng the peace ord repose Of the civ
ilizrd world, We want no PaIinurus at
the helm-but we want at the helm such
a man as Gen. Taylor, the fame OF whose
invincibility and iron nerve, could roll
back tn. tide Of European war and ag-
erosion, calm the political elements and
preserve the peace Of the world. Ask
the brave and fearless men who fought
under Gen. Taylor during the last war,
who and what he is, and they will
promptly point you 10 the llIustrious
Washington as the only true represen-
taiive of his character. His elevation
to the Presidency on the 4th of March
next, can add nothing to the moral sublim
itv Of bis character or TO the universally
OF his fame. His great name Is already
known and honored throughout the
world, and is shedding, and will contin-
ue to shed unfading mstre upon the
brightest pages of American history.
ARISrIDES.
Port Dcposi'. Sept. 22nd, 'i8.