Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-06-24

he irnproucment Of our great highways, rim
LAKES. and hdrbOrS. The piU Of The ptoptc
IS expressed through their Representatives,
W Congress, oughtt0 be respected and CART
d ont bv the Executive" But as he will
ave no voice in the making of the laws, he
loes not specify his preference for any partic-
measures, but in general terms. declares
always to have been a Wing. In re-
5Ird TO the exercises Of Executive power, he
S full, flank and explicit. He will leave to
Congress the making of the laws without any
on the part OF the Executive;
will faithfully execute the laws So made. and
Will not exercise the veto power except where
the Constitution has been clearly violated. OF
there has been manifest haste and want or
consideration by Congress- nor will he in
terPose the veto upon questions OF consiltu-
tional power which have been settled by the
various departments of the Government and
acquiesced in Ivy the people, These princi-
plies would have rescued from the Executive
lang. all the laws which have been vetoed for
the last twenty years, and have left the repre-
sentatives OF the people to carry out the pop
ular will.
II has long been a cardinal principle of the
Wings OF Ohio, 10 oppose toe extension OF sld-
very over new territory now free. As this
subject appeals TO our moral and political
feelings, as well as to our political rights, 1t
rises above all ordinary political questions.-
1t admits OF no compromise; for, in aud of
itself. the extension OF slavery is politically
and morally wrong. In those States where
slavery now exists, il is a moral and political
evil, in which as good citizens. having respect
for the Constitution and the rights oil our brs-
thren, WI are bound to acquiesce. And we
most freely admit that the inhabitauts of the
States, have no right 10 deprive the slave
holder against his will, or the possession and
ownership of his slaves. But we are under
no obligation, religious, moral or political, TO
60 one step further. On the contrary, it is
not only our right, but a most solemn duty,
10 make no further concession, and here
10 take our stand; and whatever influences
may be used to divert us from this our pur-
pose, firmly, steadily, actively and uncompro-
misinglv, 10 oppose the extension OF this great
national leprosy over one foot more of Amer
lean suil. Whatever consequences may fol-
low, social or political, they are but dust in
the balance. when compared to the yielding
up, in the least degree of this great principle.
1t would doubtless have been more conso-
nant to the feelings OF the Wings OF Ohio had
a candidate been selected, whose residence
and associations would have naturally inclin-
ed him to agree with us fully on the subject.
His residence and associations, however, have
not blinded Gen. Taylor to the evils OF the
institution OF slavery, and the moral depravi-
ty Of lis extension. On the subject OF slavery
extension. the views of Gen. Taylor are freely
expressed in his approval of the sentiments
contained in the following extract OF an edIto-
rial article. published in the Cincinnati Sig
nal Of April IS47, and sent by the editor TO
Gen. Taylor.
The only path for safety for those who
may hereafter fill the Presidential office, is to
rest in the discharge of Executive functions,
and let the Legislative will of the people find
utterance and enactment. The American peo-
pie are about to assume the responsibility OF
framing the institutions OF the Pacific States.
We have no fears for The issue, if the arena OF
the high debate is the assemblies OF the people
and their Representative Halls. The extern
sion over the continent beyond the Rio Grandc
of the Ordinance of 1857, is an object too
high and permanent to be batfled by the Pres
idential vetoes."
To the article from which the above extract
Is made, Gen. Taylor responded, ina letter Of
date May IS, 1877, acknowledging his high
opinion and decided approval OF the views
and sentiments
Here, it will be noticed, that Gen. Taylor,
uttiutull ulplpNCS u SlNih- - Wv II INV
acts OF Congress. force and effect unrestrict-
ell by kiugly ucioes, and that no Executive
should prevent the extension of the Ordinance
of 1857 over newly acquired Mexican terrific
ry.
THIS SUBJECT, tthc ttIut of tho turlT, TIE cur
rency. and the like, is entirely within the con-
troll of Congress, until new States shall be
formed and their Constitutions approved.-
When freedom is thus established, our laws
and Constitution confer no powef to intro
duce slavery afterwards. Even il this were
not the case. after that period there eau be no
danger. States have liberated their slaves,
tut no State ever attempted TO change It's Con-
s~titution so as to authorize slavery where it
did not before exist. Such a step would ex-
hibit a degree Of depravity OF which the his
tory of no enlightened nation can furnish a
parallel. We therefore, most earnestly re-
commend to the Wings of Ohio to watch with
a jealous care the selection OF candidates tor
Congress. If we and those in other States
who agree with US adopt it as an iavarlable
rule, that we will support no man for Con-
gress who is not opposed to the extension Of
slavery under any circumstances, we need
entertain no apprehension on this subject.
Our political opponents have waged a war
upon a protective tariff-the currency-the
Improvement OF our great highways, rivers,
lakes and harbors; and have declared their as.
sent 10 the extension of slavery. They have
been, and still are, advocat les of the Sub-Trea-
sury, the war, and acquisition of territory by
conquest; Of the exercise of the veto power in
cases of mere expediency, and in which no
constitutional question is involved. and of
converting our people into a nation of war
riors and conquerors, instead OF tavoriug the
cultivation OF the arts OF peace, and endeavor-
ing to attain that high emlnence among the
nations OF the earth, which is our inevitable
destiny, if we adhere to the principles and
policy of the fathers of the Republic.
we, on the contrary, are IN favor ola Tariff
which Shall afford reasonable projections to
our industrial classes-the separation of the
sword from the purse 1.-THE Improvement of
our great highways, rivers, lakes and harbors.'
We are opposed to the Sub Treasury-to wars
OF aggreseion-to the extension of slavery
to the acquisition OF territory by conquest;
aud We are Ia iavorof oultlvating peaceful re-
lations with all nations-of restraining the
abuse OF the veto power, ana the encroach-
ments OF the Executive upon the co ordinate
branches of the Government.
The two great parties are thus wide assun-
der in their principles and policy. The line
which divides them is plain aud Obvious
The American people will soon decide which
policy shall prevail in the General Govern
ment. With them rests the response bility.-
They have the power to build up and tear
down. Their power is almost unlimited Tor
good or for evil. The popular voice can car
ny into operation the measures advocated by
either party; aud il behooves all to weigh well
the consequences which may follow from the
votes we cast at the coming election. Either
Gen. Taylor or Gen. Cass will be elected TO
preside over the d~eslinies of this great nation
We consider this proposition apparent and in