Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-01-27

TAYLOR. VS.. CLAY.-The N. Y. Courier and En-
quirer is unequiyOcaly in favor of Taylor the
whig candidate for President, and Webster for Vice
President 1t says
''The election of Taylor and Webster would not
only insure us a wise and successful administration
Of the government for the next four years. but it will
contain a promise likewise for the hereafter four
years; for nobody can doubt but that, in such an
event. Daniel Webster, if living, would succeed Gen.
Taylor"
On the other hand, the Tribune, is still for Clay
and against Taylor. 1t observes
''Mr Clay has long been the acknowledged leader
OF the whg Party Its last candidate for Presl-
dent, and barely, unfairly defeated is beloved,
esteemed, and confded in by the wings to-day than
any other can be- He has been suggested In various
quarters the WING candidate next time, but has not
slgnlhed his assent. He says he shall not be can
dIdate unless there shall be call upon hlm which
shall render it his duty to accept Gen Iaylor-a
man utterly unknown wing or as civilian In
any way, until within the last year or SOFAS also
been proposed He declines TO answer questions CAL
culaed test his devotion to wing principles; de-
clines to say that he will abide the choice OF wing
national convention, of the wing party. In any
way; declines to say he will support Blr. Clay, IT
nominated; but says he will run anyhow, nominated,
OF not Nominated wing candidate no whig candi-
date. To suppose that Mr.. Clay would, under such
circumstances volunteer decline in favor of Gen.
Taylor, is to pay poor compliment to his political
integrity or his selfrespect."
Touching the same subject, the Washington cor
respondent of the Philadelphia Ledger writes as fol-
lows
s'Nr. Clay, as have said in a former letter. has no
idea of accommodating certain politicians, and least
of oil, is he willing to make Vice President berth
for Mr.. Webster His affections for that distinguish
ed gentleman, about as warm as to-days lntelll-
gencers welcome of his person. and his DISPOSE
ton to serve him equal his love for the Mr..
Clay will rally his friends a stand the principles
avowed by him in his Lexington speech but whether
he will be able to govern the convention, Is quite
another question Should he succeed In this, then 1t
is pretty certain three candidates will be in the field
should he fall his proud spirit will not stand rebuke,
and his blessings will not be on his deserving friends.
The rumor of MIR. Cay's withdrawal was altogether
premature, and too great draft his self-denial
MIR. Clay is not the person to allow his friends to
chalk out a for him; he prefers tracing that
which his friends TO follow.
''AIr. Clay's reception cordial-somewhat SIM
liar to the return of prince to his residence,
from which he driven by REVOLUTIONARY has
quite animated the hopes Of the friends Of restoration
cannot tell you when his In the Supreme Court
will come on but that lie will argue his own case
satisfactorily, have no manner of doubt"
Notwithstanding all this, we have little doubt that
Mr. Clay will be thrust off the track, and that the
wings will follow in the wake of the Taylor men in
full cry. The Clay men will be obliged to support
the military hero, however much it may 60 against
the grain and the best of the joke will be- if Taylor
should be elected, they will not get the Offices which
they covet much The Taylor men will take them
all.