The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-12-21
THE UNION.


Gen. TayIor-nsessrs. Clay and Crit,enden.
The following articles confirm the information which
we had previously received that correspondence is
going on between the President elect and MIR. Clay;
GEN TAYLOR AND Mn. CLARA friend in the west-aud
we take occasion say by way Of paenhesis, in
teligent and accomplished frend-has written brief
gosspng letter. from which, though it intended only
for our own perusa tempted make the following
extracts
81 returned yesterday from visit KENTUCKY during
which passed days Ashland with Mr. Clay
found him still very feeble, but entirely relieved from all
symptoms of disease and egaining his strength daily He
was able to take hours drive pleasant day. His
spirits are still elastic, his mind Is still active, energetic,
He enjoyed with relish the defeat of locoocoism
late presidential election and INDUCED in living hopes
the good to he accomplished for the country by General
ceived long, hearted, aectonate letter from old
lack u OF me same confidence and the lat
ter has felt for old Hal for than thirty years The
undetermined hero significantly repealed the idea that the
poye eo aa9 e a eoh n &
sentiments contained in letter from Mr. Clay TO him
short time before the election You WILL sure, be
glad to hear all this and that Mr. Clay enjoyed il with
sensbily becoming him and proper to the occasion -
North An'rtcan
There is another rumor also ahoat, viz that "Mr
Clay leaves Ashland for New Orleans in few days. if
health will permit, where it is expected Gen Taylor and
he will meet Gen. Taylor has written him very
friendly letter since the election" There can be no
doubt, that in the event of this visit they will meet and
confer together; and it is rash presumption to sup
pose that the visit is paid among other objects, for the
purpose of Consultation. In this event. Mr. Clays finger
will work the wires
But what becomes of Mr. Crttenden? Here is a sig
nihcan on dit also about him:
The Louisville journal OF the Both ultimo, speaking APP
parenty by authority expresses the opinion that Mr. Crit
tenden will not accept appointment in Gen. Taylor's
cabinet, even if rendered to him and further adds:
''Mr Cruenden believes that having accepted nouli-
nation for the office Of and received the sufages
OF majority OF his fellow citizens for that exalted office he
is not at liberty to surrender it without their
whether the very general sentiments of wings
throughout tho country not induce him change this
conclusion, we cannot say but we think 1t will not We
think that he will adhere to his determination vouna
rily TO surrender his present Office OF governor"
The Journal then goes say, that if the Legislature
should deem his services of importance in the Senate
in the gubernaoria chair aud should elect him fill
the vacancy that he "can have hesitation in obcyng
their wishes"
The western papers also are beginning to TEEN with
specuations about Mr.. Cay's movements. The Leba-
(Ohio) Star whig) of the 18th, presents the follow
ing imposing and significant article upon the subject
HENRY CLAY-The friends of this distinguished
and patriot in Kentucky, and elsewhere urging his
election to the United States Senate Although he viii
be candidate formally, doubt that, if elected
without any agency solicitation his part he would
feel himself bound accept the legislative appointment
We should rejoice at his to the Senate. adj
chosen by the whigs will be installed into
office on the fourth of March next and, its head is
pledged before the nation not to thwar the action, Of
Congress by the Of the mouachcal power the veto
it is more than ever important that the wings should
send Congress their eminent in duena and wisest
statesmen Who, then, fit, such uncure, when so
many delicate and important questions be ad usted
Henry Clayour glorious old wing lcader-to aid in
shaping he policy Of the Congress and administration
arghtl We regard most fortuna and suspicious
that at the moment of the entry of Gen. Taylor
on the duties OF his office, pledged the will of
Congress and oppose Executive omnipotence, that the
cancy in the Senate from Kentucky may be filed by the
ables practical of the age Mr. Clay combines
within himself, in greater degree than any living,
the wisdom 10 devise right measures with the personal
power and influence carry them through national
legislature Let the press and the people, therefore, speak
out, and warmly urge the election OF Mr. Clay Sem
ate.
Everything indeed, seems to show that notwthstand-
ing all which has passed during the campaign Mr. Clay
is destined to play important part in the coming drama
We should not be much surprised to see him in the Sen
ate Of the United States, leading the new administration
squadron and guiding its measures-preparing the nation
for his reappeaance the presidential theatre of 1852
In some minds ambition never sleeps. Disappointment
only feeds, not extinguishes, the flame, like certain
portion of water thrown upon the fire. AT all events, if
Mr. Clay does not reappear in the Senate in the cab
met he will in all probability exert commanding and
controlling influence the incoming Administrations
With this prospect before uswith all the and
principles of the wing party fastened upon Gen Taylor
what is the plain duty of the republican party? All their
principles at threatened with destruction and
they must unite like band of brothers, and rally around
them. Let us, then, dismiss all little divisions-all
clamors-al reproaches of each other Who will not
sacrifice all these upon the altar OF the public good
British Opinion