The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-05-10

ton the disinterestedness of the motive that
originated il, OF lorsooth, had he been indu-
ced to regard it as political deceit, got Up for
electioneering purposes to assist IN Sc
curing attainment OF selfish and par
ty ends But coming as i did from a
source which at once silenced all cavil,
and set at rest every doubt with refer
ence to its honesty and truth, the influence
which exercises over the mind Of the peo-
Pile, Of all parties, was only extended by its
characteristic greatness. II was invain that
the Democratic party used every diligence
in searching over every record OF the past
history of General Taylor. Not one weak
or available point could be discovered in his
character, public or private, which could be
magnified into doubt Of his honesty or
capacity.
He lowered unscathed above every inves-
LEGATION however rigid, and calm, Indifferent,
and undisturbed, maintained himself against
every opposition. He still retained the abd-
ing confidence Of the people; and i mat
tered little to them what were the political
doctrines to which he subscribed, since in
the character of President, they prospec-
lively saw in him ruler who would faith
fully and emphatically be all he had pro-
missed, His elect n, thus far, has contribu-
ted TO increase and extend this confidence.
As an evidence of which we have but to
notice how much the animosities and preiu-
diccs of party feeling have already been
allayed by the growing consciousness that
General Taylor will never submit to be a
party tool in the banda Of party demagogues,
TO carry out party schemes which shall not
have particular reference to the general
good of tie country Democrats feel
the full force tf this, and by this increasing
silence on the subject, tacitly acknowledge
its truth. Though in measure they still
keep up random warfare against him,
merely for the sake Of appearances and to
avoid the stigma which they imagine would
attach to them should they do justice TO
their feelings by coming boldly forth in his
defence; yet, we have great reason to be-
heve that three-fourths Of the Democrats
who voted for General Taylor, are now
secretly congratulating themselves upon their
own defeat, since it has resulted in securing
to them President so much more worthy
Of public confidence and so much better cali
cnlatcd to advance the general interests Of
his country, pledged as he is TO consult the
public and private advantages Of his fellow
citizens at large, at the expense Of the inhu-
enee of party considerations and party friend
ships.
The people are now anXiously but conf
IDENTIFY looking forward 10 The fulfllment Of
their high expectations. Nor will they be
disappointed. We predict for General Tay-
lor an Administration which will bear as
illustrious and conspicuous a part in the
annals Of history as any that preceded it.
OF his personal relIown, we say nothing.
That has already become as one OF the fixed
stars, bright, glorious, and mmutable. in
fine, new era has dawned upon the history
Of our country, A new sun has illumed our
military and political horizon. A lew pros
pectus was opened before us, expansive,
sunny, and beautiful, adorned with myriad
flowers Of hope, and the sweet buds Of pro-
mise, from which the thorns and noxious
weeds Of party strife, and party hatred will
be Topped away and rooted out, while the
great tree of Liberty will stand unbent by
the rude storms that assail it, lofty, green,
and unperishing.