Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1848-03-15
Very truly, l.. d. CAMPBELL.
WING COMMUNICATIVE WAR

WING CtNDlDATES-TI WAR.
We published an article last week from
an anonym Gus correspondent, calling up
on the Wing candidates for their opinions
on the suhlcc, Of the Mexican war. When
we inserted the article, we supposed that
those to whom the interrogatories were
addressed would probably r. ply, but as
they have not done so. il is perhaps but an
act Of justice from US to them, to say tin
SO far as Messrs. Stanton and Meredith
are concerned. the author. and others who
may feel an interest in knowing their o.
pinions can easily ascertain them by re-
ferring to their votes in the legislature at
lis late session. We believe. they voted
uniformly with their Wing associates in
the House. in opposition 10 every measure
rotten up by the locofocos to endorse the
war. and that they denounced il as unnc
cessary. unconstitutionally made. and adj
verse 10 the interests of our country. II
may have been reported in the Scntlnel
that they declared themselves to be war
wings, but if our correspondent were TO
hear the speeches which are made in the
legislature. and then read them as report
ed in the papers. he would hardly recog
nizc them as being the same. A wing de-
Tending the Mexican war. in old Wayne
would present a strange sight.
SO far as the opinions Of Mr. Woods are
concerned, if he were in favor Of the war,
il would not disqualily him for the Office to
which he aspircs. it will be remembered.
however. by all vino have read the editorial
columns Of the Record. of which paper,
Mr.. w Gods is editor. that during the last
congressional canvass. he was the warm
and jealous supporter Of the Hon. {. b.
Smith. But we have just received the fol-
lowing communication on the same SUBJ
ject:
Messrs. Editors-I observe in your last
paper communication over the signature
ofC. r. S. in which think injustice has
been done TO y. b. Woods. was pres
ent on the occasion referred TO. and occu-
pied position which enabled me to hear
distinctly what was said by both speakers:
and | understood Mr.. Woods to say, in
substance: this day is the anniversary OF
the battle fBuena Vista. the memory Of
which will live forever: and while thous-
ands hail with rejoicing the birthday Of
Washington. many will commemorate ifin
sadness andmourning for the brave spirits
who fell on that memorable day-that VIC
tory perhaps is unequalled in the worlds
history"
Now. ifthis latter remark is oblectiona-
be. then G. r. s.. and neighbors, (as the
Mexican war has become the standard by
which they judge all whigs.) will have &C.
casion TO draw the line on many heretofore
prominent Wings. We find such men as
Crittenden and his associates declaring
the battles in Mexico without parallel IN
the military history Of the world. | deem
il unnecessary for me 10 say more on the
subject. as Mr. Woods is amply able to de-
fend himself and have no doubt he viii.
| think. however. there are other subjects
aside from the War. upon which We can
better Judge the qualifications Of candi-
date for prosecuting attorney. and as J
think '.myself and neighbors' are pretty
well acquainted with the different canci-
dates will leave the interrogatories for e.
R.. S. }. VI. III IoN.