The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-02-23

ing powers the opposite result has been produced and
the greater the peril which it involves Of sectional dis
sepsion and consequent evil
Such in our judgment is the nature Of the crisis In
which our country is placed IL is full Of danger mo-
mentous and imminent-of danger to be avsrted only
by the overthrow Of the rash and selfish administration
and .oam upon us ior ~ our ,hs
that now prevail would be to decree the national crime
OF forcby snnexing the whole of Mexico and TO incur
all the dangers which momentous an experiment
would Of necessity nvolve
We regard the overthrow Of the present administra
ton, therefore, essential not only to our national
cd we firmly believe by the united effort Of all who hate
its corruption and oppose Its designs The great wing
party OF the Union forms 1t always has formed
the natural antagonist Of all reckless experiments In e
gsstion and the natural defender Of whatever exoe
that party therefore now devolves the duty of pre-
sentng firm, united and unbroken opposition to the
psrilous prcects administration 1t must sacrce
all personal ell local feelings all temporary
partial and secondary interests whatever may bs their
nature upon the altar Of national safety 1t must post
pone all minor issues abandon all private resentments
allsy ell local dssensons- set aside every thing
which prevent the cordial earnest and united
tons against the party now in power of that great mass
OF our citizens constituting as We firmly believe vast
majority Of the people who are opposed to the
communication of the rash and dangerous schemes we
and these ends to be attained the wing their
se!e on OF candidate for the presidency that seec
tion will OF itself, indicate and deare the ground on
which they stand.
In making this selection It is obvious that the con-
trolling motive must be, to End some man upon whom
unite; in whose ability, honesty and pa triotism the
great body OF the people OF all parties have thorough
confidence; and upon whom all who are opposed to the
stration regardless Of minor differences be-
stow their votes IT. In such crisis 1t allowable to
follow the impulses of the heartto be moved by the
cA and party attachment rather than the counsss Of
cool dspassonate and unbiased udgmentthe wings Of
long array Of their distnsushed members ts. man Of
their choico Great names great inteecs great states
men-men among the foremost the world has ever
known for eloquence for profound insight into the prn
cpes Of government and for thorough devotion to the
good Of their country, have made the whIg Illus
tfiSus even when is glory has been ecpssd by defeat
even in that splendid array of renowned and brilliant
the statesman who has often led the wings
earned by his services to his country well by the
scars he has received In the fierce conflicts Of party
strife place In the affection Of wbg. where he can
that time effect "a voice-"T That's Henry Clay.')
But the experience OF the past the facts of the pre-
ing, which wife cannot safely disregard that the
man whom the wings shall nominate must be whose
nssS ID n ss
bering resenents and call to mind bitter thoughts
inherited from past eventsone whose name has never
divided the country into hostile ranks and formed be-
tween them gulf impossible from either side-one
who is strong in the affections of the whole people, and
for whom any man In the nation may vote, without be-
lying his political life and making humilisting confess
sion of past obstnacy In error snd in wrong Cheers
Such man, after the most careful and dspassionate
confederation We believe the nation has found in "a
ohary Taylor (Cheers) The war which has enveioped
the country in clouds charged with danger and gloom
has pointed to him as the star of its hope Cheers His
rmnes coolnes and lion hearted courage the field of
battle have passed into history and need be celebrated
here His foresight has been exhibited at step Of
the great campaign which he conducted His prudence
humanity and sound discretion clearly shown in
the cspisuation at Monterey, which called down upon
and cruel as it is selfish and weak. His orders and
ports have been characterized by modesty, msgnanim
perfection Of style which knows parallel His
correspondence with the War Department, indicating
bis conduct from official censure exhibits throughout
the greatest mental vigor, aided and polished by the
most thorough culture. Aud his consummate wisdom,
we'll his calm, undaunted courage displayed at
Buena VISTA where contrary to the wishes of tho 60
vernment against chances that have appalled, the
stoutest heart and In the face 1t seemed OF Fortune
herself he took his stand with handful of against
the most brilliant and perfect army Mexico Brought
terrible conAiot-preservcd millions Of the public pro-
pertyheld conquests that in imminent danger Of
ed the character and demonstrated the efficiency of
American volunteers, and thus prepared the way for
that brilliant succession Of unequsled victories which,
under another General OF rsnscendent genius and I'M
sued fame led armies to the heart Of the Republic
and laid its whole power PROSTATE at feet Cheers
But 1t is not for his military services alone that
deem General Taylor tho most suitable candidate Of the
whg party In the coming ,canvass. We recognise nc
claim, In any man for any public service hs may have
rendered to the high office Of President OF the Upited
States. That office should not be the reward of brilliant
Deeds upon any field 1t Is place Of duty and RESPONSE
bity-to be nled not payment past gati0nS
for the best interests Of the country for the and
future Still less should 1t be the prize for which
may strive the field Of battle when called thither by
the allegiance they to their country and It's laws
The dignity of that high station Is sbssed and the pur
ty soldiers escutcheon stained by such ad
mixture Of sslfsh motive The military of Gen
Taylor has been only the occasion for displaying the
discharge of It's duties the most admirable qualifications
for the highest stations in civil life 1t has not made
him has only called attention TO that greatness
which he's made It so ustrious In every place which
he has been called to ILL., General Taylor has given proof
Of the most entire and unsssh devotion to the good Of
the country the cleares provision In regard to her
interests of the soundest judgment upon all matters
Of public policy that have come beneath his ego of
the caest and moot re5oute temper in carrying great
measures into full eRect-[Here curious passage was
omitted by order Of the committed an entire 1T
in every respect for dschargng the duties of the
great citation to which hope he will be raised
We believe that II he shall be nominated by the whig
national convention, which Is to assemble at Philade
pha the th day Of June next as the whg candidate
for the Presidency he will receive the votes OF the whg
party throughout the United States-together with
hitherto acted with the wings but who are opposed
the policy Of the Administration; and that he would
thus be elected by an overwhelming majority Of the
American people Here another curious passage was
omitted by order Of the committee
For this firm aud unwavering condolences in his prln
hsd R united 's and testimony
of his most intimate and trusted friends the ex
perence which has been afforded by his whole career Of
public service.
Entertaining these opinions, and believing that they
entitled to the serious and candid confederation Of
the wing party IN every section OF our common country
do most earnestly declare sincere conviction that
Zachary Taylor ought to be the whig candidate for the
Presidency in the approaching canvass :-(cheers =
cheerssnd We adopt the following resolutions as set
ting forth principles policy, and our hopes
Three cheers for Rough and Ready J.
Mr.. HOFFMAN then appeared on the platform,
and spoke as tollows:-
Fellow citzsnsIt Is such long time since had the
honor Of appearing before public meeting, that |
hardly know how to begin or how to address you. am
this meeting not here to decry denounce
any 1t has In the right as has been express
cd by worthy chairman that freemen always have
to express their convictions to who should be
standard bearer in the coming contest Applause
That that coming contest has deep interest to the
oountrythat upon 1t depends our future prosperity NO
will deny There 10 not whig within the sound OF
my voice who does not believe that power Is now held
BY unworthy hands, who unworthy Of the confidence
Of the people There thousands Of the democratic
IN uho hall wha DIV "a unita