Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-04-27

1he IepuuiatOn OF zen. 4aylol py tne Dta'e Ioui
nal has tended yet concentrate the "locaf'
wing press upon Mr.. Mclean, to whom the Journal
at present processes allegiance. On the contrary they
are IN steU than How favorably do
the presses side contrast with their opponents
Guided by well-defned and popular principles, the
Democratic presses, with hardly exception, instead
of quarreling about this that candidate are con-
tent to await the issue of national convention, fully
satisfied that whoever shall be nominated, he will be
Democrat and entitled to the confidence of the
ton.
For the amusement and edfcation Of the reader
we make few extracts from our wing exchanges
last received.
The Brookville American, (of April 2lst,) one of
the jealous Taylor papers, feels bitterly and
speaks as follows
| ''OUT AT LAsr.-The Indiana Journal. the great
Wing organ of Indiana, out, for the time being, for
John Mclean, for the Presidency. We have always
highly priced the Importance of having central po-
ltica editor, who is capable Of creating harmony in
the ranks of the entire party and of inspiring them
with zeal and hope of success In this respect the
Journal must be acceptable to all the Wing and indie
pendent candidates for the Presidency; for II has by
turns favored about all of them. No one has any
right TO complain. The editor in his paper of last
week comes out boldly for the nomination Of John
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loted to the advancing of Mr.. Mclean by this able
and unwavering editor! He is seldom guilty of taxi
ing 'unwarrantable course"
Per contra, the Lafayette Free Press, which has
heretofore shown symptoms of dislike towards Gen.
Taylor reoices that the Journal has the of
its ways, and exults that both occupy the same
ground. The Free Press, in its exhilaration ex-
claims
''Thank God, the wild and terrific tornado of TAY-
LoRlsN, which, for time, threatened to whelm and
engulph US people, has well nigh spent It's force
A moment of calm now succeeds the storm-and men
have time to reflect. The "sober second thought" IS
that in tchich there IS hope.
ave are happy-quite happy-to find that our
good friend and brother of the Indiana State Journal
has got his ill of ylor-non-commiltalism and
now thinks that the Wing party it TO ITSELF to
the country, and to the of Truth Justice and
Humanity, to seek for suitable exponent of its
principles, than the war-worn General can possibly
be, under existing circumstances
The Greensburg Repository seems disposed 10 be a
little spunky the occasion, and speaks almost as
sghtngly of the fugeman at the centre the Brook
vile American itself:
"The Indiana State Journal after having for the
last year, with zeal worthy better cause, urged
the nomination of Gen. Taylor, suddenly tackled
about, last week, and comes out for Judge Mclean,
assigning as It's reason, that Gen. Taylor declares
himself noparty candidate, and that he will not
cept party nomination. Well enough. Better late
than never. The same reasons, however, which the
journal gives, have existed for the last year, and
with equally as great force"
But the best specimen of funkeyism yet made is
that manifested by the New Albany Bulletin. That
paper has all along professed the greatest friendship
for Gen. Taylor and confidence in his principles. At
the first word of command, however, it ''fops over
just as any mercenary might be expected to do,-al
the while, of course, pretending great integrity and
regard for principel Speaking of the Generals de-
termination not to commit himself in favor of the
wretched policy of Whiggery, the Bulletin says
"But candidly, ice would much prefer he would
speak out boldly upon the issues, which have
and will be brought to"bear in the approaching CON
test, directing the people in besowing their surages
upon this or the other aspirant to that high and re-
isponsble station.
"If Gen. Taylor is Wing in sentiment and feel
ing-believng that the principles contended for by
them for the salvation of the country he should
in justice to the position he occupies before the
people, say If he favors Democratic measures
and his sympathes are with that party. it is due tc
them his opinions should be known. We like to SEE
men-expectants of ofice-open, outright IN then
views,-no conce0Lmen of their sentiments upon ques
tons touching the public interest.
awe believe in the conservative doctrines of the
Wing party. They are co-exstent with the constitu
ton under which we live and which we delight to re
spect, the great Magma Charta of our civil and re
lgious rights. They worthy the advocacy of al
honest, true friends to the country, and hence w,
think that it is the duty of the National Convention
before selecting a candidate, for the Presidency Il
1ouo his views and sentiments upon the leading ques
tons, which divide the great political parties
tie day."
If the Wings really had any such doctrines" a
the writer speaks of and they worthy of publ
approval, their presses would not be thus ianglin
about candidate foe the Presidency nor would Gen
era Taylor be ashamed afraid to avow his approx
al Of them.
ROBERT WALsH.-The Washington correspondent
of the Pa. Ledger "touches up' this gentleman in tn
right style. Walsh has. for years, been toad
of the late corrupt king of the French, and as tn
correspondent of the National Intelligencer has Ia
bored TO diffuse notions detrimental to the cause
liberal principles in France and elsewhere 1t lis big
time that government at Washington should pc
litely invite Mr. Walsh TO resign the office of Consu
which he has so long held a snecure.
The "Union" few days ago contained very abb
letter. handed it for publication which, from its syl
and other indubable marks of originality is evident
ly written by DR.. Martin, late able Secretary
Legation in Paris, Charge d'Affaires to Rom,
and addressed to COL King, our late Minister {
France, who has sent it on TO the Union. 1t is
all Odds the best written of the whole ira
dy, and well merits perusal | never read FIVE co
ums of the "Union" with the unfagging int,