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

The political position Of this gentlemen,
recently elected 10 the next Congress, from
the Ninth Congressional District Of Vir-
GINA, having been misunderstood by por-
ton Of both the Democratic and Wing press,
we propose to let him be heard this morning
in his own defence. II will be seen, that
he is a reliable friend Of the il.ustrious old
Here, who now fills the Presidential chair,
with so much grace and honor to himself and
the country.
To The roisrs efthe Nnm Congressional District q
announced mysclf as candidate for yonr suf-
fragcs at the ensuing election. severe bodily Of.
Fiction has since overtaken me, which has confined
me chiefly to my bed, and prevented thus Tar tnat
active canvass of the district which Intended. Inc
utmost can now hope for Is to be able, under much
suffering, to attend few of the courts and other
public gatherings in the district. Therefore deem Il
proper to excuse myself to you for not doing that
which SO much desred--t0 mingle freely and gem
orally among you.
In the canvass four years ago, by speeches and
publications, my political opinions were made known
From As 70 Henry Gay was "us my s' choice e
President over oil the illusirious Of the nation
] voted for him twice. When defeated in 1874,
guve credit 10 the announcement then made, that his
in connection with the presidential Office, unless in
some crisis the nation should call the great pilot TO
the helm Of Stnte. ! therefore did not look TO the
q e II; sss1 sSn ses Meaean
war developed 10 the admiration OF the milton the
talents and virtues Of the man who headed our little
army, and achieved victories which astounded the
world, my enthusiasm was kindled In his BEHALF In
Zachary Taylor appeared character more in unison
with the "Fnther Of his Country than any other
who had appeared among us. His bravery, skill, en-
durance, noderation frn,ness humanity, were those
Of Washington. His wisdom was nttesicd in every
position In which his country placed him. Zachary
Taylor WINS wing. His virtues and character chal-
enged the confidence of the nation. Among the
Of the great whig party. The gratitude Of The ma
ton was flowing IN broad and deep current In his
favor, which gave me confidence in his elevation TO
the ldrst Office in the world. Al this time, unex-
pectedly TO many Of the old friends of Mr. Clay, who
had the profoundest gratitude and admiration for his
iilustrors services had stood by him, Sin sunsh ne
and in storm" had voted fcice for him IN rair his
name was brought forward In competition with Con.
than doubtful, In that Of the latter confident With
theee opinions decidedly In favor Of Gen. Tay-
lor % the wing candidate.
In relation 10 what Is called the Clayton coinpro-
anisr biz think II ought TO have passed. II was an
snfirs abstinence legislation on the part Of Con-
gress touching the subject Of SLAVERY in the terrific
Tes Of the United States. Il was carrying out the
principle which the South contends for let dione
The question would have been decided by the Sn-
prcme Court The North and South differ Meth
| or would have been yielding The decision either
1 way would havc detracfed nothing from the dignity
Of The ons or the other. The Consultation sii
Prems lao Of the land" have cast its broad
shield the terltorias and swept away any Mexi
law in conflict with ii-have protected the pro-
| perry OF southern as well northern men. BY lis
passage the domestic peace OF the nation would have
been rcsiored-by its dsfsaf, we have been kept in
fearful and dangerous agitation
In relaiionifo the Wimot Proyiso, I nm opposed "a
a. urr
unjust, Oppressive, insulting to the South where
ever Virginia mny place hrsels expect to stand mol
among her nbIest, but her trtest sons.
tA JEREMIAH NORTON