Weekly miners' express. (DuBuque, Iowa) 184?-1849, 1848-10-10
MR.. WEBSTERS SPEECH AT
MARSEFIELD.

MR.. WEBSTERS SPEECH AT
MARSEFIELD.
We perceive that the leading whig
organs Of this state, the Re publican and
Hawkeye, have laid this 'whig document
in extenso before their readers. 1t seems
to be matter Of much self congratulation
on the part Of the friends and supporters
Of General Taylor, that the great lights
Of the wing party can be prevailed upon
10 give any praise however 'damning'
in its 'lain,ness' to the no principled hero
who has been made to overshadow their
own brilliancy.
The very fac: that Mr.. Webster had
been induced 10 make a speech at all du-
ring the campaign upon the subject Of
national politics, was heralded through
the country, as an suspicious omen of the
final triumph Of their cause. 1. was even
thought necessary TO proclaim with light
ing speed to all the outskirts Of whiggery
the astonishing fact, that Daniel Webster
had not formally repudiated the Philadel-
phia nomination. The same was the case
with regard to Henry Clay, to Horace
Greedy and many others who have, after
much tribulation Of spirit, come to the
conclusion not 10 rebel. What object
have the wing papers of this State, in
publishing this speech? Is it so replete
with evidences Of the fitness of Gene raj
Taylor for the office Of Chief Magistrate,
as to throw in the shade all other doc
uments ofthat character? Do they think
that the ardent supporters Of their availa-
bic candidate will rise from its perusal
more determined to battle in his cause?
Do they hope that its persuasions and its
flatteriDg eulogies upon the character and
qualifications Of the Buena Vista Hero
will confirm those who are doubtful, and
convert those who are acting in opposi-
ton to his election? LIE, US listen for
moment to the character Of these persua-
sions, and eulogies! but first the INVITA-
TON extended TO the great Expounder by
the citizens Of Marshfeld:
at is not to be concealed that there is much
discontcnt with the nomination made by the
late convention at Philadelphia, Of Southern
mana military man, fresh from bloody fields,
and known only by his sword-as q Wing can.
didate for the Presidency.
So far as is in our humble ability, we desire
TO preserve tho Union and the Wing party,
and to perpetuate Wing principles. But VIC
wish TO sec, also, that these principles may
be preserved, and this Union perpctuatcd; in
Z manner consistent with the rights of the
free States, and tho prevention of the farther
extension Of the slave power. and we dread the
effects Of the PRECEDENT, which VIC think chi.
nently dangerous, and as not exhibiting us in
Z favorable light TO the nations of the earth,
Of eleyating mere military man to the Presi.
doncy. "
We think crisis is upon US; and we would
gladly know how we may best discharge our
duty. as true Americans, honest men, and
good Whigs."
This appeal to their leader, made by
the aMassachusetts, old Colony, Marsh
field Wings" could not be resisted, what
ever determination, had been previously
formed on the part Of Mr.. Webster, to
remain silent,-"to stand still, when he
did not know where to go,"-could but
be shaken, when those who had for years
been wont to look to him for direction in
oil political movements, had duplicated
him almost in tones Of despair to know
show best to discharge their duty" Mo-
knowing what to say, he must say some
thing, mot knowing where to go,--he
must, at such s'crisis," be moving.
And now for the instructions we re-
greet the want Of space, which prevent.
us from giving the speech entire. We
delight in giving circulation to such doc
uments, -is is second only 10 the out
pourings Of John NJ. Bo..s:--
..But the nomination Of candidate for tn,
Presidency made by the Wing Convention il
q PhiIadelphia, il not satisfactory to the Wbip
81 Massa chusefts. That IL certain, and
would be idle TO attempt TO conceal the fact
II Il more Just and more patriotic TO take fact
q they are. and deduce our own conviction
Of duty from what exists before us. Howcve
respectable and distinguished in the line Of hi
], Own profession, or. however ss;imabls ~
private citizen. Gen. Taylor is . military maj
and ! military msn merely. He has had N
t,sssinx Id civil affairs; he has performed n.
fAnetisls az ! civil nature. under the consti
tutlen 81 die country; he has been known
and y known -only W biz brilliant schieve
me0ts e the head or IN army. Now tht
Vl,:es q Msasa c1i0sstts, and among them
- ST obinjon that IL was not wise nor Discreet,
% "a q tho army Tor the selection Of . candi