The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-08-23

caie highly the praises of our friends, or the
unceasing abuse Of our opponents The whole gang
Of wing presses are assailing us. and yet some Of
them tell US that our scurrility' is beneath the
notice; and others, that our productions are marked
by seniliy. We repeat the Argument which they
cannot answer We place them upon the horns Of
dilemma LEI them choose on which to repose. Either
we are worthy OF the notice Of the wing press
not II we are not why does the whole wing press
tinue to attack usl II we are worthy OF their notice
why do they not attempt to our Arguments, in.
stead Of idly repeating that we unworthy Of the
noticel Besides. II the senior editor be dotard
what becomes OF the two vigorous minds which are
associated with him in the management Of the Union
Surely, they too are not dotards' The fact is, thai
never was the wing battery more concentrated upon
the demolition OF any paper--never was more abuse
poured out than now. upon the columns Of the Union
Never did completely despi.e their impoent at
tacks Never did we more completely defy them. The
truth is our is strongt is the OF TRUTH and
all the pop.guns Of the wings cannot dsmount single
gun
But whilst we defy the opposition, rejoice that our
friends are lying around Among them is the author
Of the following:
Extract Of a letter from correspondent in Tennessee
3 i tWcuty
that your services properly appreciated by the de-
nocracy in this wing neghborhood Your fearless ex,
position of the violated pledges Of General Taylor and
nsolent interference Of Truman Smith in the elections
in the southern States, and the conduct as well as
qualifications 81 the persons selected for Office. have
contributed to produce the result in our elections,
and tie wings see and feel it and hence the editors
OF the Union are and will be denounced BY the
wh press from Name 70 Texas anssa the hoPs sSi
the battle out you have commenced i-expose their
fraudulent the jobbers and rcksters
other than thai gained By frauds in our elections; and
IY os a ass ii the hands Of lie democracy and will Be-
make for The adminstraon other than by lessenng the
influence Of the democratic press BY denulciaon II you
can be dscrediied and the ruth concealed Tayors adj
minsuation may Be sustained who gain by fraud
have mingled freely with the people from the com
e % Ss q the as sns
General Taylor on his pledges OF neutrality and anil
poscnpton-who justified his appointments in this sec
on or excused his tolerance OF Truman Smith at the
seat Of government Whatever their papers may say,
none win doubt that the administration knew he was IN
Washingon, the business he was engaged n and that
Control he elections this summer by similar frauds
those praeed by him in the late presidential canvass
In this section, AZ IN Others anonymous pamphlets We're
Of the northern democrats with the aboltonis for the
purpose Of sustaining the southern whgsa degree Oh
Impotence and nsolence never equaed except by the
same Truman Smith, when he proved General Taylor
Wimo Proyiso man TO the North, and against II to the
people Of the South. His success in the presidential
canvass encouraged him % make this second attempt but
practsed upon the people twice in the same generation
Should General Taylor reward his frauds with foreign
s nocsd. viii rsbats him in the way which he Justly
nerts Should any southern senator give him a vote.
the record had better be kept secret; he would be
The man who undemines our institutions by corrupting
the ballot box the worst of traitors The disposition
Of she patronage in this section has given general dis
satisfaction The best Office given IN this State was TO
Allen A. Hail. the former unscrupuIous editor of the
Nashville Wing; anA.he sueseeds the accomplished &C.
couniani, Dapisl Graham. The next best Office was
Z moudef few years since Al the iron establishment
partly owned by John Bell, who left the wing establish
msnt complaining OF III treatment pretended 70 read law
and in democratic county became candidate for the
legislature, hall wing and half democrat and succeeded
in deceying democrats enough 70 secure his seat con-
ibuted to The election Of John Bel and GsnsIi Lsyiq S
was qualified to fill The next best Office, Indian agent,
given TO Joha Barrow. the brother Of The late
member as failed n s ne &c h Sas SiS ,bs
gossest frauds towards his creditors There has been
scarcely removal and appointment in this State BY
which, il Il generally admitted by the intelligent OF both
parties The public service has not been injured These
are III associates for the Fiiz Warrens and Penroses
selected in other sections OF the Union, and shows that
the main qualifications for Office required BY the present
administration are 10 have been unscrupuous baw at
elections 10 have committed gross frauds upon the ballot
box and TO have dsregaded honor honesty, and TRUTH
when necessary topomole the wing Ipedct from
what | know Of the Appendices, that more frauds
will be committed upon the treasury, and more
deiacalions detected during this administration, than
nj any former period Look at the removal OF Col Me-
dill the fearless and able Commissioner OF Indian Affairs,
who had rnness enough resist all the influences that
could be brought bear upon him by the numerous and
powerful band Of Indian Spectators who always niest
The city, The bureau and accounting officers under the
Administration OF President Polk have not been equalled
for talents integrity, and industry since the government
Commercial They have BEEN and arc BY law, the guards
OF the treasury phey have had the hnness to oppose
and deny unjust cams though pressed with all The IN
fuence Of powerful Of both parties. prominent
politicians and threatened by the obbes who inest the
civ every session OF Congress They must yield Their
places to more plant materials and The fraudulent demands
upon the treasury, often rejected, VIII be PAID either
from ignorance Of the cases. the powerful Influences
brought 10 bear on them Gen Taylor will not have the
ability il he has the inclination, President Polk did, q
investigate for himself the charges against his good OF
fcers; they will feel secure IN standing hmly by
their duty whilst they have President that may b.
moulded BY the politicians 10 suit their purposes Look
out therefore, for frauds OF all sorts Keep the people
truly informed, and fear not the result lear you will
drive OF old Truman Keep him to his post he shouls
be installed the groom Of Old Whitley, and allowed 3:
per day when Congress Is not in session, for franknl
abolition documents to the southern States We neet
enlightenment
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