The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-08-22
TWO CENTS.

OF that person in office that he was very odious to the
party and that the consequence Of his being kept in
In his section of the country in the coming cleo
The cid General firm rock said that he had given
answer upon that subject few days previously, to
the gentlemen who waited upon him. He saw no res
to change his mind-the person coad not be remo-
we'd Thus, the affair rested for short time when up
comes MIR johnson, the Attorney General
Mr.. President" said he that man must be
moved, or we lose member; large portion Of the
whg appointed in his place they win not vote with
the party you may depend upon IT, we will lose
Mr.. johnson" replied the President F." IL we lose
every whg vote in the State that man shall not be re-
gular witch about his brow as he put 1t down to Re-
verdy and the astonisned expression Of Reveriy as
crest fallen and detected he took his departure more
In than in anger half In doubt whether he was
asleep awake and 1t may be, assng in his mind
stock Of the old Bapk Of Maryland had, in times past,
belonged to branch of the Taylor family. Like Rip
Van Wrinkle he had to use trite phrase, to the
conclusion that he had walked the wrong customer
Since then. however, he has known just where to find
the President and how far 1t will be safe to attempt to
dictate to him.
The old General in speaking Of the efforts that
made by many throughout the country to learn his
views upon different subjects. before his nomination
for tho Presidency expressed himself purpose in
saying that he through the motives OF Of the
big politicians they prete to be friendly but
they only wanted TO bluff him of. which they couldnt
do He had, he said been lately urged to consent to
have it understood among his friends that he would
u
been soaping his Excellency)
/" told them that was in the hands of the people;
they brought me to Washington and as long as they
think proper to keep me here will remain, aud
my country to the best Of my ability ana when they
get tired Of will thank them for the fAvors al
ready shown, make my bow, and go home again 4"
The simplicity OF the answer to those who waited
upon him, and his righteousness IN making 1t known
to me, proved how free from nese was his character
He ready to again for the Presidency to
home as best might suit the wishes Of the people An
expert chess paper more At loss In the outset
af .h.n h.. nn
Of the game, moves without judgment and without sys-
tenn. Several movements are necessary before IL
be determined what the plans Of his opponent are
whether he has any plans; but after some little
neuvring, when the worked into . desirable
has for time past been endesvorpg to effect the
mova Of Mr.. L. r. Glover from situation In the New
York Custom House. Although democrat, MIR. Clo-
yer was appointed by President Tyler not upon party
grounds but in consideration Of services rendered TO
his country, and the injury done to his health while
confined American prisoner Of war in Dsrtmoor,
England during the Of April 9th 1915 When
the backed by very strong recommendations OF
moral worth and capacity was laid before President
be did not think Mr. Glover would be removed, he
hoped not ard yet notwithstanding the President had
expressed wish to have him retained, sooner mad
General Tsy Tor left Washington for his tour when Mr..
Meredith took the responsibility and to the
powers that be, In the absence OF Sir Maxwell, an
order for his removal
Il APPEARS that old Zack" like Sam wellers father
has had trouble with the widows. They wanted Office,
but he stood firm. and never surrendered. "Wny,
think" said he, Of the precedent; where stop
II a beginning is made % True" replied. with
such pr,ct dent 1t might not BIS long before some
Kind old lady would be found seated in the Presidential
chair IL was an unfortunate answer. MS all men are
liable to make In the course OF e but feeling perfeot
innocent Of intention to be rude, and yet being
quite during the interval OF silence that
sos sSs %ea ssak and
asked we SIS your opinion Of General Scotts letter
the annexation Of Canada" We thought 1t q clever
expedent; for the ominous right angular indentstou
his brow spread out ike pair Of open divdsrs,
his Of expression returned and the oxygen
hi. Pay Hs aid not saw that IL was another
ty Plate Of coup" not quite. All" said rs, smiling
tbst Is like many other on scotts movements sitoss-
ther uneAlled for, and shows plainly what rs endsar
voripg to bring about To when was the letter sd-
dressedi You may depend upon IL, the public under
stand Gen. Scott and his operations"
Speaking Of widows saii he II will state an occur
which took place. to show you how great trial
II is for nae to resist the importuntiss BY which
almost cons antly pressed brave officer who fought
with me In the Nexican war and was shot down by
my side left widow aud several children. Afssr my
ell elton she came to Washington with her cndrsp,
paid me q visit and asked be appsintsd TO the post
ONCE In Brooklyn IL hard for to refuse bat
had to do IT, although she urged her claim In behalf II
deny her but there help for IL would have been
setting wrong precedent, had grated her request
In the distribution Of the government patronage, IL 10
not for me TO BE- influenced by personal feeling, sr
wish to my own friends and connections told
MY scn Richard he had better stay at home aud attend
to the Affairs Of the farm, aud not come to Washington
want him to learn 10 make his own way through the
world. Even Nv biteyi my old horse who, when left
ctnllhk MN was IN good ccnditfon, mas JARED
to Washington for on his way he has been shsms
fully treated, and had 30 much hair pulled from his
tail that would not have esognisei him am sorry
they did not cut hts throat before saw himn
General Taylor IL man IL Incorporating intcg-
riy Under no circumstances could he BE- Induced to
do drhonofable act firm aud resoluts, he fslters
only when beset by Willy iDtrgusrs whose policy IL IL
sd,ise him to course suited to their ends and
giving way TO the counsel Of such he too often exhibits
an apparent weakness Of character, which does him
great Injustice, aud brings down himself the
odium which properly belongs to others. Naturally
adeaf and and vrtth
ter sions TO the character u politician he nss since
bis ipaugurstie given himself up to the mAnagems
Ct set Of men whose pretended wisdom has. In the
eyes OF "Od Jack maguincd them into the Solons OF
the age without whose support the country would
crumbe to pieces But ist 10 be- supposed the
Iresid,nt is wanting In . mind to conceive or . en-
ergy g. execute singular disrust Of his powers
has been the rock upon wbich he split This has bees
the Of the extrAordbAy waning Of his popularity
II. las given pledges hioh II expected would Be
kept fer the fulhlm-nt Of which he u blamed
Doubling the policy, the people still eonhds In his in
tgrity They yet have confidence In Zashary Taylor,
but some In his cabinet. r.