The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-09-15
HaInbuggsry.


The dignied organ calls the era of the Taylor admin
straon the heroc age" We think ii better entitled to
The name Of the ..humbuggng age The General was
elected by system Of humbugs. He is to be supported
upon the same principle The wings affect among other
things, 10 complain Of our crtcising his tour and
surfing the speeches which pamed off upon the people
as his own productions Is it surprising that should
resent these mpostons and expose them public scorn
Speeches are made for him, and then sent forth as his
own for the purpose OF decevng the country about the
OF his qualifications Is it strange that should
counterfeit these tricks by showing them in their
colorsl
The Louisville Democrat states that it has ''seen
less than four versions of his speech Harrisburg all
differing in language, but all purporng TO have been
made at the time. This is more (says the Demo
craft than the First Washington could do beats the
telegraph hollow and the wonders OF animal magnetism
be compared to the powers of oratory that
make three short speeches and long speech with the
same expenditure Of BREATH and have each speech differ
ing in length, language, and sentiment"
But the most extraordinary feat in the way OF speech
making performed at Erie, in Pennsylvania. II was
a speech reported which delivered at all II
appears that of the Presidents parasites deter
mined to be the first in the field; and accordingly he
makes up account of the reception and Of the speech
which delivered, and sends it to the distant press
before the curtain raised, and the scene actually
came off, and lo it turns that the President was
sick TO speak, and thus the whole humbug is exposed
But let the 'Ene Observer Of the sh tell its own story
and then let the public complain can Of attempt
to strip off the hupbug which continues to be pracsed
upon them by the parasites Of the White House,
AND SPEECHES ARE MASUFAcruEED.T New York Herald
has had correspondent travelling with Gen Taylor who
gives glowing account Of his reception at this place in
letter that paper bearing date Of August 10Th In this
letter, II will be word said about the Presi-
dents sicnessndeed he is represented having been
"cheered loudly atevery STEP and to have made suita
BILE reply the committee of reception. OF course il is
unnecessary say that the Heralds correspondent must
have written and despatched this letter. knowing false
every particular for all here know that the President
neither made speech that day, con-
vesed with any considerable portion of the people any
subsequent day during his stay The following the two
concluding paragraphs OF the letter. and contain all that
has reerence the reception here We publish to let
the public see hov the enthsnsm for the President
gowingy described by the Gazee" Of this week,
utdctued
ga committee of five gentlemen proceeded to Meadvle
with very handsome carriage, for the Presi-
dent and Governor and this morning the distinguished
guests left Meadvile for Ede. All along the road when
ever the carriages deserted, the utmost enthusiasm
prevailed Arrived cochran's farm house, the commit
zee Of reception from Erie osnd in waiting, consist
HAYES, ]. M storrer, Gen. g. NJ. deed, Hon James
Thompson w Kelley, A. Scott O. W kelso and the bur.
ed two OF the committee being seated with the President
and Governor Johnston and the gentlemen who
Psbeg, Of he committee in carriages The Buffalo brass
band headed the procession and ~ TINS order entered
immense persons who cheeed loudly every
step The President was hen welcomed 10 the town IN an
eloquent address, which he made suitable reply Of the
same pur,o as his former replies Pittsburg Beaver,
Governor Johnston returned thanks They escort
eisn. and sovereignesses were Introduced
The President remains here ill Monday, and will visit
ne S si I esg Buffalo VISIT Wee President Fillmore
ss he he
that city confined chiefly 70 locality and that no
the President for visiting Buffalo, IL he should de-
eide not 10 whit IT, will be the danger Of gathering crowd
cholera prevails and thus increase the disease
This then is the manner the enthusiastic receptions the
President received through Pennsylvania Wansac
Jared They prtea out and sent on TO the meopoli-
tar press kaosing them 10 be false Vive Ia bagate say
We Nov let how the speeches he is represented
nave delivered also manufactured! The number
which contains this letter, contains also the alluded
10, but furnished by its reporter The Herald processes
have copied the speech from the Iafsugnce, and
we know of no other nteg but the National
sgencsr that would be likely copy such thing FROM
we conclude that the Generals travelling panon, COL
denry Clay Mudd Unjust have forwarded to that paper
copy OF the speech before the General taken sick
This then, the way his speeches manpfaetwrsd, The
GLOWING is the speechi
Mr. KIND FRIENDS AND RESPECTED FRLLow-crrzgss am
unused public speaking; tanning has been in DIFF
fsren department of life, and sure therefore, the
cessary indulgence will be made 10y this great assembage
But II possessed the most gifted power Of eoquence
could express In words the deep and abiding gratitude
which feel Tor the American people, They have
ed me with praise beyond my deserving and, unworthy
am they have elected the first Office In the world
in point OF moral and political dignity In the battles
where bore command, sustained by the American
soldier and volunteer, admirable In all the qualities which
Where they confidence their com
nander, they have but two thoughs"Our country. and
soldiers what could do but conquer lei Them
have the need OF praise deserving OF the great
office now hll. ! n voluntary oand date but
forced and constrained by impulse. which could resist
But since tho desire Of the people has placed there my
anxious thonght my untrng cxertions will be TO promote
the peace Liberty, prosperity and happiness OF the nation
fou all know that was not dtsc pined 10 politics. Forty
years OF my e were spent IA the service Of my country
Toll pfiyations. anxiety, and care, the elements
my education During that time served beloved
ny with all my energies, in obedience her laws That
part Of my life 10 which look back with the greatest pleas
are when was protecting the innocent Inhabitants OF
the frontier, the and children from the wk
and scalpng knife OF the savage hope my will
not be misunderstood Tor making this journey. wished
and northern Stairs witness their ourishing and pros
porous husbandry; ascertain their and wishes
md to see my kind friends and theiI beautiful country
VIII give all my sympathy 70 the friends ofiberty every
where, struggling for liberty; but my great will
be to the OF the county, and avoid
angng alliances with pursuing the example OF Wash
ngton And now, my friends, again you my
al thanks for the enthusiastic reception have received
owe TO meet lelowctzens face face and shake
hsr honest hands especially the pariachs,
bless them they have every cheered my way with
heir smiles. God bless you all
The IatciRencer concludes lie account of the