Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-09-14

from Ex-Governor Robert P. Leicher, of Kentucky.
The wings succeeded in raising audience on that
day, after having postponed the meeting from pre-
vious day, and nosed through the city aud country
that the great gun OF whiggery from Kentucky would
be on hand. The Governor is toleraby fair stump
orator; but being rather old and somewhat leshy, in
commencing a speech he sbors under some little diff
fculty TO get under full Roadway, he advances he
becomes enthusiastic, deals in anecdotes and iusra-
tions freely. in facts seldom and in arguments
In his illustrations he fancifuly skins the
face, presents only birds-eye view of matters and
to arrest all Investigation he quickly follows with an
anecdote which seldom fails to draw forth horse
laugh from portion of his audience. The time has
been when such politicians have succeeded to some
extent, but that time has passed-it is among the
things that were-and the heroes who then famed the
flames and proclaimed that the time for reason had
gone by are the only relics Of these by-gone days.
but they too seek rise like the Phoenix from the
ashes, and revive the days of old as well as the hum
bugs that enabled :hem flourish for little season.
The Governor commenced by asking why it was
that an old man like hmself-one who had retired to
private lfe-whp expected nothing and asked for
thing-should take the field as a political speaker
He answered the question by saying it because
he loved his country" o, yes he loved bis country
dearly. and he would fain make his countrymen be-
lieye Of him as did David when speaking of Jona-
than, excaiming ";hy love to me was wonderful
passing the love OF women" The Governor took oc-
cason to say in another part of his speech that poll
tcians always professed to have great regard for
the people, but that they often proved false their
professions. young man, said the Governor may
profess to love that fair young lady, but have
gard for her at ALL This very apt illustration
but not less unfortunate for the speaker. He placed
himself in q position similar to that of Haman of
old who prepared gallows to hang himself With
all his professed love for his country the Governor
denounced the war with Mexico, as an I" unnecessary
and anhoy r" and he pronounced these words
flash of indignation seemed to shoot through the
audience; but the old had caught himself, and
the public could ut the aptness of his former
illustration, and know just how far value his dear
lore of country.
The Governor alluded to the principles of the two
candidates. He asserted that Gen Cass did not come
out and his principles; but that Gen. Taylor
had out openly and manly and arowed his opin-
ions all questions!! The audience could longer
preserve their gravity-here was general burst Of
laughter. But said the Governor, do you ask what
Gen. Tayors principles arel l will tell you: he is
in favor of having the people rule-he will admins
ter the Government according to the Constitution.
Here the laughter became more intense on hearing
repetition Of the old stale declaration that had been
in the mouth of every aspiring politician that sought
Office since the formation of Republic. The
Governor continued by saying that Gen. Taylor
frank, manly, and always ready to give his opinions
all questions. If the wings swallowed this kind
of humbug they easily pleased but it was
TO the democrats to hear such declarations
come from the mouth of mau, and it was matter
of serious inquiry with some whether the old coon
was not crazy. One little extract from Gen. Taylor's
letter to Mr.. McConkey shows how much confidence
can be placed in the broad declaration of the Govern
that the old hero is willing define bis posi-
ton. In this letter, Gen. Taylor says lin reply to
your inquiries have to inform you that have laid
it down principle, not to give my opinion upon,
PREJUDICE in any way, the various questions of poll
CIV now at issue between the two political parties of
the country, nor promise what would or would not
do, were elected TO the Presidency of the United
States and that in the presented in your letter.
regret to add see reason for departing from this
principle" Here is Gen. Taylors frankness. When
called upon to give his opinions, he states in sub
stance that he has laid it down principle to con-
ceal his opinions But the Governor that loved bis
country so dearly was in great distress of mind, and
had the hardhood attempt palm upon the audience
that the country would be ruined if Gen. Taylor
elected President. This is the old game that the
Wings have attempted to gull the public with long
that the more discreet of that party have become
ashamed of it. The election of Jackson we were
told would ruin the country, and the same has been
again and again reiterated in relation other demo-
cratic candidates; but country has prospered
der democratic rule and it will continue prosper in
spite Of the teachings Of false prophets. There is
but little danger of country being runed-but if it
ever should be ruined it will be likely foil in
consequence of getting into Office with their po-
ltical principles concealed from any other
But there is too much stability in the judgment of the
people the belief that masked politicians
can succeed in a country like
The Governor labored long and hard to find some
fault with Gen. Cass for his conduct as Minister to
France, but he could not point to single official act
of the General that not in strict accordance with
the interests of country. This part of his speech
made up principally of insinuations, and deserve
not passing notice However, the drift of his
discourse went TO show that Gen. Cass was very
polite gentlemen while in France, and that he some
times used a white handkerchief But this is alto
ge;her matter of taste. II strikes us that it is of very
little Importance whether candidate for the Presi
dency white handkerchief rides white
horse
The Governor spoke of Gen. Scott taking away the
troops of Gen. Taylor. and said that it the
fault Of Gen. Scott, but of the President. If he had
turned to the correspondence of the War Department
he would there find that the President left the whole
matter at the discretion of Gen. Scott. The Gov
stated that when Gen. Taylor had concentrated