Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-02-04
THE CRISIS THE WAR WITH
MEXICO = THE PR ESIDENCY.

The country is in the midst of a very I'M
portaut crisis. The war with Mckee, the
Presidential election, and the quarrcls among
our military men, begin to have most in
furious effect on the complexion Of public at
fairs and the course OF general business. -
1t is now settled, beyond doubt, that Gen.
Scott, and the field officers under him, have
got into n quarrel that will demand their re-
call, and the probability of more courts mar
,al Indeed, according to the most recent in
formation. Gen. Scott has been recalled, n
court martial has bees otdsAeai. and Generals
Pillow and Worth, and Col. Duncan, in
GLIDING Gen. Scott, and a whole array of Of
Gcers, will be paraded to the wosisA In new
form and shape to that in which they have
appeared during the LAST twelve months
These things sill have very injurious et-
feet on the position ard power of the Ameri-
can army in Mexico. l. ulayrepcouIage an
other attempt by the scattered Troops of Mex
ico, and bring out fresh efforts ct their dis
comtited generals 10 recover their lost shonor.
While this view Of things Expresses the
mind, as regards our affairs with Mexico, we
do not see that we can derive much comfort
from the aspect presented at Washington, or
throughout the country
Our leading statesmen and politicians are
guarrelling about the Presidency, and that
with tue greatest bitterness of rivalry and am
bition. The three most pawertnl inteliects
of the nation Calhoun, Glny aud Webster
are all United, and committed, in opposi-
ton TO the war, and agains, al steps, and all
results, looking TO conquest, ,or annexation,
connected with the two recent orllsant cam
paigns. The moral influence of the speech
cs and course Of these distin gaished men,. is
very injurious to the influence of the Ameri-
can army in Mexico, or the power of nego-
tistiug a peace. The country IS also diTided
nj home between the rivalries and intrigues
of the two great factions - the wings and the
democrats. Congress is torn TO pieces by con-
,sn,ious produced by the same combinations.
In the midst of these disastrous symptoms.
the hay of the Presidential election is-rapidly
approaching, and preparations are making in
every quarter for the success of this or that
candidate, by their different sets of friends.
/ O crow 81 All. tue So'tfhl'iShl II IuplCiN run
ming into debt; the expenses of the war are
increasing tremendously; pressure is begin
rlng TO be felt in the money market; fears
are entertained of an ultimate suspension Of
the banks; and none seem to be glad aud ov-
ful bat the contractors for the governments.
either IN loans or IN stores "a specimen OF
which may be found in. the splendid New
Years lbernlity of the government bankers
IN Washington - Messrs. Corcoran & Riggs
in giving generous presents TO all those con-
nected with their banking affairs, arising pro-
badly, from the profits and proceeds of those
loans.
In the midst Of this gloomy Appearance of
things, the huoyap. spirit Of the people has
indicated il determination 80 elevate "A man
70 the highest Office la the country. whose
moral influence, talents, aud great and sub
lime simplicity. OF character, would re ate TO
give THAI peace we require or bring about
that arrangement with Mexico which fnisht
become permanent These indications in ia
yor o. the election uf General Taylor. give.
however, great untbraSe tu-lhe politicians OF
the Two old part ,,s and u, evc.y State cap
ita,, 20 4uensh, restrain and puf down the
voice Of the people. q; al events. IF Mr.. PoIk
should be q candidate for tile Presidency, and
rs erected, 10 We expect any termination to
IL. Ns-' Certainly rot. NJ. Polk com