The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-03-04
BALTIMORE February 80, ls4s.
To the Editor of the Union

10 We EdHOf o. me UniOn
SIR You are of course aware that papers are now be-
ing extensively distributed in the city of Baltimore, with
the object of collecting the signatures of those who
favorable to the election of General Taylor is said to
be the desire of those engaged in this work, that men
OF all parties, without distinction, should share in the
undertaking And while they dsclam any intention of
favorng the movement as democratic, there should be
found large number of that party among the advocates
of new order of things they also assert that they do
not claim favor preference for any individuals as wings
They willing to present the beautiful moral speca-
cea spectacle which no man hoped for on this side OF
the menun-ot men warmly and bitterly opposed to
each other politics up to this time, conserving to bury
all disagreements in oblivion and to labor harmoniousy
In common cause.
object which they have proposed philanthropy and patr
otsm would perhaps be dsheartened by the result
of this movement If President were but sort OF lofty
ornamental plar-a kind of moral obelisk, to be set up
in high place, decoration thereofthe necessity for
creation the beauty of the sculpture the enthusiasm of
the moment, might well tempt all sorts OF men into
hearty concurrence and cooperation with each other
because, when the work was done, they would have
the ample leisure to contest their various plans as
they before enjoyed and they would be no worse off,
managing their differences IN decorated square, than II
had been left veid of ornament.
But the President Of the United States is, to speak af
ter the manner of Esop, no King Log 1t nearly con
those who may be weary of the past and OF the
present order of things to consider what the chances
of lettering their state by industry and prayers The
very significant question of What next? may well be
put those persons who regard the election OF General
Taylor as the advent of political 1t is much
to be feared that the emblem of King Stok is true to the
letter in political life Somebody's fatness and existence
must go to sustain the powers that be- And the frogs OF
this day certainly find it their interest in selecting
ruler, to ascertain beforehand the peculiar appetite which
he is likely to CRAFTY.
1t is not intended to derive any meditation, profitable
to the wings from the fable to which aluson has been
made. Whether the movement in favor OF General
Taylor commenced in this city with certain small mum
Der of not, II quite plain that the vast majority
of those who most warmly interest themselves IN the
scheme have heretofore been enthusiastic in favor OF
Mr. Clay Yet it is not at all improbable that in the lists
which likely soon to appear, there will be- wonder
fully large number of democrats and very small pro-
portion Of actipe wings The managers of movement
so brilliant this has been, would deserve little credit
if it did not appear when developed as If 1t were wholly
spontaneous. After while, more noted persons may
come FORTH unable to resist the Indications OF popular
sentiment in their native State. Such, disturbed from
their retirement, will perhaps catch the enthusiasm OF the
multitude, and, ardent IN their zeal Tor the peoples cause,
hurry forward to the van.
What charming vision has been held out to our dem
ocratc rends9 1t is trueit were base to deny -that
General Taylor is of character, integrity, courage
by the fortune of battle field to bestow usre upon
the American arms which event Of after-times can
wholly eace Such qualifications certainly entitle their
possessor to reward. And if the presidency were a
place appointed for the recompense of distinguished c
zens there is no saying to what individual the spon-
aneous enthusiasm might not extend But the President
of the United States Is emnenty political officer. He
is the steersman of the great vessel OF the Common
wealth-the pilot to whom are intrused the lives for
tunes and safety of all under his Before the helm
is given to his hand, they who nrust il should know
whittier he is bound, and what knowledge he has OF
those dangerous which he soemnly underak
to direct their What matter though his heart be
pure as any mans be-though his intentions be up
right, and his zeal perfect if he yet have not so far
studied the heavens to tell the portent of storm,
vet even knows to what quarter OF the world he may
steer his way he might charm the heart and ear upon
the solid land, but would not well upon an
ocean, where all that human knowledge accom-
plish scarcely the vessel from going to pieces
1t is to be presumed that democratic friends have
hitherto sustained their party IN all ITS movements, upon
principle and that all the measures to which they have
Welded their support but the natural applications Of
uuired to be made. The whg party in the pre-
dicamen; and it, therefore, Gen Taylor should be elect
ed and there should arise any necessity Tor legislation
measures which have their origin principle the
other must be chosen Wing and democratic are not
names The spirit of progress and of conservatism will
be at war as long this republic lasts No temporary
union can make the elements coalesce In time to come,
therefore, if Gen Taylor be elected the creed, the opin-
ions of one side or the other be abandoned or they
who hold them must separate from their allies Upon
what side the strength will be- time only decide, if
such result should ensue But there is wisdom which
teaches u.s. when difficulty is foreseen, to fly its ne
cessity; and this wisdom would appear to ncucae the
lesson that we should continue to abide by those men
who will, if they successful, develop with unvary
ing harmony, those principles which we have made a
part of our very habits of thought And there another
rule, taught both by honesty and sound political wisdom
which is, to support men upon principle ony that if
should be defeated, may rally again, and at once,
upon our PRINCIPLES. ALPHA
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