The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-05-17
TO THE EDITOR OF THE NATIONAL WHla

WAsHIsaToH May 10th, 1919.
1t Is hardly more than Two months since General
TAYLOR assumed the reins of Government, and he
already stands accused before the country, ore Of
the bases most insincere, and thoroughly wicked
men that ever ruled the destinies of civilized ma
lion. Such al least would be the inevitable concu-
sion, il one were 10 believe hundreth part of the
atrocions cnlumnies with which the columns of the
Union and ts kindred prints are daily freighted.
The editor Of the first named paper not satisfied with
having stulriied himself and disguised the communi
y In which he lives by silly attempts to canonize
man who is almost universally execrated for his per-
hdy and want of principle, now labors 10 belle the
character Of his successor, who Is remarkable for
moral uprlghiness and elevated patriotism as Mr..
Polk was for low cunning hypocrisy and meanness
Of soul. Truly an enviable vocation for man who
wishes 10 pass for a" Virginia gentleman Truly
an appropriate mode Of winding up long and shame
lees OF political regeneration and intrigue -
And this 10 called The dnty OF partizan editorl =
These are the nnscrupuous tricks offence by means
of which the teachers OF modern democracy expect
to re-eslabsh the worship Of unclean idols and pave
the way for the restoration Of that stupendous reign
when Sans r,aioHe ism was in the ascendant Hav-
Ing kept somewhat instructive diary Of The princi
pal transactions which reflected so much disgrace
upon the late supine dynasty propose from time 10
TO limo furnish The columns the Whgwitha briefex-
actin order that the people may DO driven by the
hysterical declarations of the Union y TO forget
the causes which Mt the late presidential elections
made them spun the political heresies of It's frolhy
editor. Meanwhile, and by way of Introduction 10
the array If damning facts with which intend to
expose the sickening sophistry Of that ncorrgible
detractor of honest men, shall iranscfbe ran.
dom passage from the most iniqutous chapters In
MIR. Folks slippery 10 test the ingenuity
OF his "heroic' champion. Mr.. Richie has shed
torrents ofroncal tears over the official remains Of
Capt Drum; let us see in what key the utterance Of
his sympathies will be pitched after pondering over
the folowing case.
Among the numerous instances of tyranncal OPP
oppression which disgraced and degraded the adj
mnistration Of James K Polk, none exhibited the
pful character Of that functionary in more revolt
ing light than tho case of Major Cochranc formerly
Postmaster Of Oswego, in the State Of New York.
This gentleman although far advanced In years. was
still in possession Of vigorous intellect which ena-
bled him to perform his official duties to the entire
satisfaction ofs fellow citizens and that of the alI-
illorities al Washington Major Cochrane had been
member oil the first Congress Of the United States,
and although much reduced in circumstances had
always sustained an ilnsullisd reputation for high
toned integrity and sterling moral worth. His wife
was the daughter Of the late General Schuyler Of the
revolution and sister TO the venerable and much re-
spccted widow Of the great Alex. Hamilton. These
circums ances combined, coupled with the fact TINT
Major Cochrane and his estlmable lady were univer.
sally beloved and cherished for the many beautiful
virtues that clustered around their characters nduc-
ed vast number OF the most influential citizens OF
swego without distinction Of party, TO petition Mr.
pois on his advent TO the Presidency that Major
Cochrane might he retained III the Office which was
tho only source Of livelihood to himself and family
But Of what avail could such representations be
with man. SO utterly unsuscepble Of lofty and h,l-
manizing impressions ms the late incumbent of the
Presidential chair. Notwithstanding the various
Influences brought 10 bear by the humane, the no.
right and the benevolent 10 order to prevent the con
summatons, Of so scandalous an act, the axe Of the
execnoner fell ruthlessly upon MAJOR Cochrnne's
NECK, and brawling politician was appointed In hi
place The moral Of the sacrifice was not lost upon
the people at the late elections recommend This af
iicting case 10 the most serious Rsderaton OF the
chiyalrous Nestor Of the Press. FNEAs