The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-08-30


able and staunch champion OF the New England democ
racy the New Hampshire Patriot Il contains words OF
friendly caution to the distinguished gentleman whose
name heads this article which, coming from the State OF
his birth, or adoption. are worthy Of his careful and
serious consideration We have entertained sentiments
and impressions similar to those expressed by the New
Hampshire Patriot in relation to the position and con-
neKon Of Colonel Bliss with the administration. We
have felt that the humble position which he hled as
uryate secretary to the President, was beneath his
character and his reputation and could mol iaii some
what to impair his standing with the people. at least
bring suspicion upon hm because il could not fail to be
understood that that position could be very well filled by
almost any wel-educaed young gentleman; and that if
he remained in il, the impression on the popular mind
would be that he there for other purposes than the
fuflment Of its humble duties.
Such we know is the impression. II is very generally
believed in this city that Colonel Bliss has great nilu-
ence General Taylor so great that he is looked to
as in some measure, responsible for the Generals Official
action Before Colonel Bliss came to this city, II was
believed that If he wing, he was honorable and
high minded and would, as the N H. Patriot remarks
exert his nlueace to induce the General honorabiy to
carry out his pledges, and not to throw himself INTO the
hands of such ultra and INSCRIPTIONS wings as those
who now surround him and coatro his official conduct
Such was we know the popular impression with regard
10 Colonel Bliss and such the course which was ex
pected he would pursue.
But Il is now aleged-with what truth we cannot at
frm-that he is bitter, ultra whg and as thoroughly
favor Of all the ultra and proscriptve conduct OF the
cabinet as Thomas Ewing himse and that he is in fact
the influential and potent agent by which General Taylor
has been brought to the ultra schemes OF the cabinet
These impressions. we know, are now very general
among democrats and they will increase in weight and
importance as long as Colonel Bliss, holding high
rank IN the army, remains at the White House, perform
ing the humble and Insignificant duties OF private sec.
rotary.
II viii be very naturally inquired, what is Colonel
Bss here for when his profession is the army, in whose
service he should participate And when it is remem-
bered that he was the author of all the Generals military
desuatches and ORDERS and is his general acotum. the
uubc cannot refrain from believing that he remains at
the White House to execute the Generals civil duties
for him. and of course, he cannot fail TO be implicated
in his share Of the odum which TO attach TO this
administration; for brilliancy OF military achieve.
mep,s in its head will save it from the condemnation
which is sure TO follow il for its pefdy, its Deceit its
prescription, and its folly and imbecility.
Il is, Of course, for Colonel Bliss himself to say
whether or not he viii add his weight to these impress
sions by remaining longer in his present position The
wing dynasty will reign but four years, and at the end OF
that time the government viii again come into the posses
sion of the democracy and they, we have no doubt,
will mark and remember every man, whatever his station
or rank who has had anything to do with the present
corrupt and imbecie caba who govern the country in
the name of General Taylor.
From the New Hampshire Patriot
COL BLfss-Hrs PosiTIoN-There is probably officer
connected with the army who has eeen object Of more
interest and pride the people of this State than Colonel
Bliss has been since the beginning of the Mexican war
His position alone confidential aid General Taylor,
was calculated make him of interest and consequence
country but the fact that he from own State,
where his youth had been SPENT and where his surviving
parent lived made him subject Of State pride to our peo
pie They watched his with much interest," and
were highly grstihed with all the honors conferred upon
him. The elegantly written military documents bearing
the signature of General Taylor, which were always I'M
derstood and admed to have been the Produc-
tons OF served raise his reputation. and excite
the admiration people Of this State These and other
Induced the greatest interest be felt him.
and sincere deie for his future success and promotion
A. later period Colonel Bliss became an object OF interest
in political view. Il known that he had great inu-
ence over General Taylor and when Taylor elected TO
the Presidency very reasonably anticipated that Col
Bliss would be placed In position worthy Of his reputation
his known abilities, and his standing In the army; In
huence upon the Of the administration II would
have pleased the people Of New Hampshre have
him placed In such position; Tor they had every
TO believe he would employ his exenons and
influence to induce General Taylor fulfil his solemn
pledges he people, and conduct the government la
manner reflect credit upon himself and the country IL
IL uue they him be "a whg," but they supposed
that he had every motive which could operate upon
honorable mind deter him from pursuing ultra par
ti.an proscriptive course. His own family were all demo
crats and Il is known he all his consequences
democrats To democratic OF this State he In
debed for his appointment West Point under demo-
cratic and democratic admnistrs he
owes III his honors and promotions in the army On these
accounts Il was supposed that Colonel Bliss least, would
employ all his influence induce Taylor fulfil his pcdg
es and TO pursue moderate and patriotic his ad.
ministrston and this account h was hoped that he
might be placed in position worthy OF his reputation and
character, in which be could exert legitimate influence
In public affairs
But what have soen, aud what do We now hear Z
Why instead OF pscing e gallant and accomplished Col
onel Bliss Ia the cabinet for place in which be is better
upon him Of and responsibility correspond
ing TO his position In the army, and worthy Of his talent.
and reputation, we see him degraded by being made
the Presidents private secretary, station which any
clerk Washington could f and which occupying
Colonel Bliss position In the army should have
cepted Not only this position calculated to degrade him
the eyes OF people. but by he IL made TO share
portion of the odum which the administration IL fast bring
ing upon all in any way connected with IL. His con.
fdcntisl position. and his family connexion with the
Psesident, invest him with consideration aud an IRE
spousble influence which dangerous the reputation
Of any for however upright and honorable he may