The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-09-26
For the Union.
Political views.

Since arriving here from the hot bed Of old federalism
where associated wealth controls political action, have
lgence &c-the President Of the United States minus
Old Whitley. Thus far, therefore, have not had the
pleasure Of seeing the Utce President 60 nonne and as
CLAYTON Keeps tight and Ewing out. may moi see the
presidents de fdcfo.
We'll. but what do you think Of Old zacks candidly
conairy have actually more eaowledge Of lis political AZ
fairs principles and Institutions, than he has The Old
Hero conversed very freely upon various topics and il
thor OF the Rocky Mountain horse letter.
Speaking Of the Wllmot Proviso, expressed TO him
my hostility to that measure northern man, and the
hope that, i presented to him, he would vetoit
California said be, "wll in State in less
than six months But there is New Mexico, for which
we must have territorial government and fear the
mis- Union "The Union must be preserved" said he.
at all hazards, and both parties must yield something.
suon s' Nh jesrsoDs prosso of vs. was compro
mise" Whether the old man would veto the Provso Or
not cannot guess. Il would be poser for him. any
0f what practical utility can this Proviso be in the
territories in question: None, any way. But its very
agitation tends only injury BY raising and agitang
ing i'll feelings between, the North and the South How
northern democrats in Congress, sict construction
ss adherng to the doctrines Of General Casss Michel
son letter, justify vote in It's fayorl Perhaps decent
requires them % consider tie asSataSe question a
They may say, with truth, that Cen Taylor was repre-
scented by his party at the North universally as being fa
yoable 10 the Wilmot Proyiso the knowledge Of both
himself and of the wings of the South and that no denial
Of this fact was ever published authorized by him.
This being one OF two things must follow either
the people North and South iay settled this matter IN
Taylor and the wing party are guilty 81 most outrageous
fraud upon the people, (Which should not be imputed in
the absence poH s Uno en mus, e ssy
What VI foolish. wicked affair is Mr. Caytons quarrel
fifteen years to the service Of this country upon iron
tiers, the camp, and upon public works whou potng,
an ardent admrer OF our institutions M Poussn, unor.
lunately not qualified thereby for the etiquette OF
diplomatic intercourse, in wing estimation, although the
Mings General Taylors peculiar QUALIFICATIONS
for the Office Of President q the United States DO
Secretary Clayton. But l know, and 50 does every
one who knows M Poussin--Mr. Clayton himse II
that i was far very tar from ~ P Gus oa e
have no doubt M. Poussin would have withdrawn the
offensive language very willingly, had Mr. Clayton but
called ms attention 70 y as ns sncola nave OUT q
Why have the administration taken this coursel Be-
their sympathies are with the monarchcai and
pointed by Lamarne. under the provisional government
because he known to be true republican, and as
such favoraby known TO tins country Our present adj
nistraton, sympathizng with the aspiring hopes OF the
would be emperor-that bastard republican, Louis Ma
poleon-are ambitious to testify to hum their contempt for
the ASa ns
pe--lhey send, successor TO Mr. Rush, one we'll
known TO be unacceptable TO the people OF France,
else they wish create i'll blood between and them,
who have ever been sworn friends. sl.ss.t
But the appointment Of Abbott Lawrence as minister
to the Court of ST. James shows most conclusvely the
monarchca sympahies OF The present administration.
can find than two hundred mechanics 10 the city
of Boston alone living by the sweat Of their brow. bei
ter fitted every wayof talent, and capacity and
honesty-than Abbott Lawrence. They would sustain
the dignity and honor OF their country better Mr. Law
rences qualifications consist in his abundance OF the Se
votes and 10 corrupt the people, He offered one hun
dred thousand dollars, in vain, TO buy the sofsges
of the American people ii they would make him Vice
President So says tue Hon. John M Bolts. OF Virginia,
adding publicly that he is able prove il; he told
within one week; and moreover, that has appointment
was disgrace to this county These things are pecu
arly acceptable TO the astocracy aud monarchsts of
Europe; and hence the appointment OF Abbott Lawrence
minister 10 England But hope and trust the Amer-
can Senate will blot this damning disgrace and dIShoDor
from the American people. And 30 hoping, will ever
pray. booION.