The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-08-24

SS~Hs AAn8~A8o hAkrovhh8s-SOnxx1ctss &c.
Heretofore. the stereotypsd OF the organ TO
every charge which has been made against the regency
and Gen. Taylor has been that it is san absolute and un
qualified falsehood" We suppose this is the fectous
and courty phrase in which the cabinet has instructed
the organ to meet all charges against them Recently
however. the phraseoogy Of the organ has been little
improved II now merely denoances the statements Of
the democratic press ies" This shorter and sweet
and shows that the organ begins to comprehend the
dignity OF its position and to clearly understand tia
OF the duties and Offices which its employers ex
pect il TO perform In the Union OF Tuesday we stated
that the organ was paid for its infamous ISLANDERS on
others "by patronage of the government sseErsd 10 abv
illegal and fraudulent contracts" This statement il
pronounces in the usual felicity OF its style. to be "e"
Now have far better authority for statement than
the organ itself, which is the accused party, and Of
course. bound to plead mot gulty'-or a cunning
lawyer once advised his client, II is bound 'o deny
everything, and insist the proof and that authority
is it's political friends But, since the organ denies
the truth Of the statement We willing to adjourn the
question of its guilt until the matter be inquired into
by committee Of Congress- 0hih certainly to be DONE
We have heard also, other suggestions and hints with
regard 10 the origin OF the organ, which may come to
light and perhaps produce the impression the popular
mind that il yas established BY the contributions Of band
of spectators, ho design to indemnify themselves BY
getting favorable contracts from the govsrnmsn and By
procuring the alooancs Of unfounded claims Which have
been repeatedly rejected BY former administrations We
do not state this matter Of fact, but matter
which has been inmated to us from highly respecia.
BILE source.
We understand, too, that some most extraordinary
claims have already been allowed by the Secretary Of the
Interior, which had been refused by preceding admins
trations and that others under consideration by him.
and may be allowed ultimately. The organ is the pecu
liar mouth piece Of Mr.. Ewing. and may know something
about these matters. AT all events they OH be examined
into BY committee Of Congress, when Tie truth will
made ksoiDn.
The organ brags OF its circulation That is matter
about which we shall not contend with it, We do moi
whether it receives its advertising patronage from
the favor of General Taylor, or by virtue Of law W.
claim nothing but what the law gives u.s. We ask no
favors from General Taylor, the administration Our
reliance is upon the peoplethe noble American democ
racy, who believe in the doctrines which advocate
and support for the to which are devoted
These bags about circulation will do well enough in the
absence OF circulation, and they may become the dignity
of the mouth piece Of the administration. We do moi
care whether it be great small If it be large tbe
downfall Of whgery will be accomplished the sooner FORT
cannot long stand the defence Of such organ has
with large circulation.