The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1848-09-01

The ELEcrIoN-DUTY OF WHIGs.-WlthI
three strictly defined and well organized par
ties in the field, bent upon waging the tri-Par-
lite war of the Presidential election win the
utmost vigor, we may expect that persons VINO
now complain Of the apparent apathy oil Poiiu-
cal feeling throughOu the counIry--the lull oil
the elements before the oulburst OF the tempest
may soon have occasion TO hnd fdult WIN
the ieryid excitement which is to follow
Those persons indeed, we are inclined to ap- |
prehend, make great mistake who suppose the
election is going to be an uncommonly quiet
one.
Presidential elections never are, and never,
perhaps, can be, quiet ones; and there are OBJ
vious circumstances connected with the issues
involved in the present campaign destined, II
might be supposed, TO give 1t character oil
more than ordinary feeling. The new Free
Soil party, though shocked and COMPOUNDED,
puzzled and disheartened by the inconsistent
character OF its leader-the memorable 'Nor-
thern man with Southern principles" noted
once as being the very prince and father Of the
dough faces-yet goes into action upon an is
sue which, we know, with whatever forbear-
ing calmness we ought TO approach it, can new
rr be invoked without stirring up feelings like
| ly TO run into the most dangerous PASSIONS
| As for the Locofoco party, that has always lived
and grown upon exCitements; and all intelli-
gent citizens anticipate-nay, know (the spec
ial history Of its Presidential candidate, as well
as of the party ITSELF and the character of events
make it all plain enough that the time will
soon arrive when those who manage 1t will
have one or more of their favorte "bomb
shell" to fire off, by which, no matter at what
cost to the country, OF, lit may be, to the peace
and happiness of the world, the whole party
will be thrown into furious excitement
against federalism" Aristocracy, National
Banks" and the empty bugaboos which Loco
focos are taught to believe they are fighting
with, every time they contend against the
Wings.
1t IS, in fact, only the Wings who can, if
they choose, afford TO dispense with the every
day indictments of political conflict and 60
Into il with all the calmness which is charac-
teristic OF courage, but which may be also of
most profit to the country. The Wings, in the
nomina ton of General Taylor, have set their
faces against all ultraism. They have no po-
llitical grrnades TO LEI otf,-no furies 10 excite
or to toerate,-no issues but those OF truth
and patriotism,--no thoughts or wishes which
they dream of carrying into the field. but those
aiming al the public safety and felicity. Look.
ing shrewdly at the array OF their antagonists,
they perceive very clearly, that Martin Van
with some faint doubling dream, perhaps, oil
: future trophies, but not thought of present
lsuccess,-and that the two real competitors
are General Taylor and Lewis Cas-, one or 9th
er Of whom, in all human judgment, must be
the next President of the United States. Thus
perceiying and believing, ii the Wings have
any occasion, or excuse. Tor being excited. il
4 lean only be at the thought of the vast perils
which would be likely to fall upon the country
, should Cass, through any supineness of theirs,
be elected President. In tie present critical
state of the world; the most piiitul creature
who walks its surface, il only ruler, a politi
Z cal chief and administrative head OF state,
. can plunge mankind in blood. Mr.. Polk ha,
taught us the fancility which President O
the United Sta les can make war wheneve
he pleases; and Mr.. Cass, even amid the grave
land solemn discussions OF the Senate. succeed
ed in establishing that character of an ''inevi
. table-war' statesman, which makes the bes
:! and wisest people i'm the public shudder, Will,
d thinking of the possibility of his being callet
e 10 the power of its Chief Magistrate.
9 Apart from this, the Wings have 10 occa
). sion for excitement, regarded as a means o
political success. Considering the parIicula
! circumstances Of the party, in relation to di
d visions, now rapidly becoming things of tn,
- spirit of Cancellation, OF universal iriendshi
and harmony, recognizing and uniting togethe
d in the bonds of common patriotism all thos
lie who are really working for d common purpose
j. and in the truest service Ol the country. IL
defeat General Cass, is TO defeat the rampan
lgenius of war that now threatens to cover Eu
rope, and may fill our own land, with suffer
g ing; as well as 10 arrest the progress OF Execu
lie tive usurpation, which bids falr-or foui-t
, change the republic into a monarchy. Il
elect Gen, raj Ia lor is TO secure peace foun
er and rear it, along our confines, even like walls
|, walls, TOO, more solid and more truly defensiy
m than the great ramparts of China,--as well a
to clap the foot of the republic upon the nee
OF future Presidential ambition. There ar
enough ofu 20 elect Taylor--ay, and to spare
if all of us who fear Cass and detest his low
m of war and the veto, should co operate cordial
IN ly in the election. Why should any friend @
!; the good cause hold alOof from another? 81
% we all pull together. we cannot be beaten;"-
ne on the contrary, shall carry the field with
H. kind of Resaca de la. Palma-like certainty an
ed decisveness. The object is a great one; tn
victory is Offered without a sacrifice, and almos
without an effort. Let our watch-woTd, there
vi fore, be Cancellation, and our thoughts be eve
es directed towards that beacon-star OF every WIFI
or heart, our Countrywide safety and welfare {
b. our country.
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