Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-08-05

PAPER Just ISSUED at Detroit the nome o' N'H
Cess. which promises 10 DO good service N
thc good caas. of advancing Gen. Taylor 10
the Presidency. The number before US con-
tains am able address upon the now all en-
crossing subject of the day, from we make the
following extracts
From the Detroit Ol'rc Brunch.
TIE REPUBLICAN TAYLORPLATFORM
10 the People Of the United States:
From the first booming cannon that usher
ed in the battle OF PalO Alto, to the deadly
strife and shouts OF victory on the plains OF
Buena Vista, ana the reyerbenting echos from
its mountains. the American people resolved
to make General Zachary Taylor President OF
The United States. This determination
is growing and grown with the progress otev-
cry day, every week, and every month OF
time.
Whether Graded at the eastern base Of the
Blue Ridge OF Virginia, born on the sterile
soil OF the east. battling for his country III the
fertile regions OF the vast inland seas OF the
North West. or living under the scorching
riys of southern sun, the man who has with
him the heart OF the nation, must command
lis confidence, and triumph over all opposi-
tion.
The frank aud uubemshed integrity Of
Gen Taylor: his patriotism broad as The wide
limits OF his expanding country; his sound
sense and discriminating judgement; his pub
lie services and bis victorious career for more
than forty Gears, point 10 him as the man
best fitted TO be placed at the head OF this gov
eminent and to guide the helm oi State,
at this great crisis IN the nation.
All efforts to check his popularity, aud 10
control the voice Of the people, have been
scattered as the old hero scattered the Mexican
d. sts in battle whenever he net them. the
gushing tide OF public sentiment bearail down
before it.. The national conviction is general
that the election of General Taylor. Will break
down the letters OF party CONSUMPTION; dis
euthra aud redeem the country from despotic
political intolerance, and secure It's lasting
unian liberty aud prosperity.
There are men, who, regardless OF oil con-
sequence 10 their country, animated only by
a spirit OF faction, avarice aud ambition. would
sacrifice her best interests leopard the sta
hility OF the government Itself, AM degrade
the national character, for the graGhcaion o!
that unhoy spirit. Such persons are few in
number Their popularity is evanescent.-
They appear in the political armament, blaze
Tor a moment and disappear in endless obseu
INV ana tuihtlfSss ~ az NNNHto CIV lIiif "
suffered 10 stand las monuments OF The safety
with which euoroi opinion may be tolerated
where reason is left free to combat il.
The election Of GeGer4l Taylor TO the pres
idential Office will secure firm admlulstra-
lion OF the government Of the government on
republican principles according 10 the letter
and spirit OF the constitution, as originally
interpreted by the earlier Presidents Of the
United States, without party prejudice or sec
tioual considerations
This he has ia all his letters on the subject
substantially declared. And what General
Taylor " hat the matchless hero OF Buena
Vista, promises his county he will fulfil
His policy viii secure peace aud prosperity
al home, respect, aud safety, and honor
broad
The maxims of public policy adopted By
WAsHINGroE and JEFFERSON were followed
out by Madison and Monroe. the varlances
being such alone as the varying circumslan-
ces and position OF the country rendered cs-
sentlal
To the observance, fellow citizens, of the
political and national creed thus deenated
aud 50 derived from the example OF the early
chiefs oil the republic; to their clear, honest,
perspcuous interpretations ,ot the constiiu-
tion. and adherence 10 lis lnlunctions Gene
raj Taylor stands voluntarily and solemnly
/ pledged And the man who shrinks from no
| responsibility, and asks no dvors the man
who never surrenders, aud has never been
vaHquished, will never violate his pledges 10
country He will execute, with firmness,
the principles which he declares to be the
rule OF his future public action. He will
maintain the position which he takes at
| Washington, as he maintained those which
| he assumed at Resaca, Monterey ana Buena
! Vista. The purity and trumphs OF his civic
government will correspond with the courage
and spendor OF his military victories.
In regard to the prominent. measures OF the
| day the Mexican war is al on end. 1t can
not become the subject OF dispute as to It's re-
suit. We may differ in relation 10 its causes
: and origin; bat their can BE- no difference OF
opinion as to the skill galantry, and uniform
success, which have distinguished lis begin
ming It's progress aud conclusion. Through
out from ''the first roll OF the drum at Palo
Alto" to the trumphal entry OF our brave ar
my into the capital and National Palace OF The
Mexican republic, the pride Of onr military
arms has been sustained, ,inone unbroken series
OF the mos, brilliant victories on record. There
can be no difference OF opinion as To the fact
that General Taylor, whose previous military
career has marked by unhmching enterprise
and terilly OF genius, maintained with unspol
| ted honor. from the first blow struck III the
war, TO the subju5ation and retreat OF the
remnants Of the largest and best appointed ar
my ever brought into the field by Mexico
succession OF sanguinary conflicts with su-
peror forces OF the eaemy, which have richly
lnerited all the illusions OF gratitude which
the country has bestowed upon tins noble
champion OF its rights, its safety, aud lis re-
noWn.
And now, fellow citizens, we can affirm
with confidence that General Taylor has Ill
led the measure OF his countrys glory. We
can assert with truth. a il from his own lips,
that his views have ever been unambi ious,
except TO serve the nation. We can frank
| ~ say, that he prefers the shades aud tran
guilty Of private life TO the soiicitudes and
splendors OF the most elevated station on
earth. We can say, that he considers his pub
lie services as amply rewarded by The CRATE
toll appreciation OF his county. But we can
with quail pride aud satisfaction; d,care that
the strong and universal confidence Of his tel
low ctlzrus, in his personal integrity, Ia his
unening ssglcity and common srnse, IA his
alriogisn, his hfnaess, aud exemption from
toe acknowledgements and vices OF the parry com
binauons OF the day, will reud-r his eie WALTON
10 lac Presidency, blessing to ;he nation;
viii under providence give stability 10 our at
mITbie systems off government; viii confirm
audeous1ildate their successful operation, aud
will secore TO ourselves and property HAT
liberty and prosperity 50 precious TO US all.
JOHN N0hNELL,
LANSING b. MINER,
A. MALES,
ALEXAN DAVIDSON,
lSAA Is. SMltH,
Erpt1Jf.0t3 Ttu}1r 1 'auytr ltffS of cOY.reo-