The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-08-24
From the ". Y. Courier and Enquirer

Our readers cannot fail TO have remarked the
hearty enthusiasm which has greeted General Tay-
lor at every step of the journey which he is now
prosecuting through the State OF Pennsylvania
Nor has his welcome been confined 10 any party,
still less 10 any class, of his fellowctizens. The
whole population has poured forth TO meet him
The farmer has left his plough--the artisan his
tools-the manufacturer his shop, and come forth
to take him by the hand, and bid him welcome to
their homes and their hearts. No one can mistake
this for mere homage 10 the office which he nils. IL
Is too hearty, too spontaneous for that 1t Is trb
of respect for his character, of admiration for
his qualities, and of gratitude for the brilliant
vices he has rendered his country.
The great mass of the American people, what
ever may be their party predictions, have, we
firmly believe, an unwavering confidence in the
integrity of General Taylor. Whatever they may
think Of the political principles he represents, they
do not doubt for instant the entire and perfect
honesty of purpose with which he will administer
the affairs of the high office he holds. They know,
that in the discharge of his duties he will consult,
simply and exclusively, the good Of the people.
He has private objects to accomplish no schemes
of personal ambition to compass. This conviction,
which is firmly fixed in the minds Of the great body
Of the American people, will ensure for General
Taylor, wherever he may go, welcome warmer
and more sincere than any station, however high,
could ever command The common sense of the
people tells them that integrity of character is the
quality most required ia any high executive ON
cer-that without il the most brilliant talents be-
Il
| the basis may safely be rested the hopes of the
| nation for good government and permanent pros
perity,
No President for many years has had so firm a
hold upon the confidence of the people Gene
raj Taylor. His whole life has been spent in the
public service, and has been but one continued il
lustration of his single hearted devotion to the
public good. His discharge of the Presidential du
ties thus far has been marked by the same cautious
and jealous regard for the welfare of the people
All his acts have been marked by uprightness of
purpose, and steady devotion to what he has deemed
the best interest of the country.
In passing through Pennsylvania General Tay-
lor has sought TO become acquainted with the peo-
pie and their interests. He is naturally DESTROYS to
understand, so far possible, from his own per-
sonal inspection, the character of that great COM
monwealth-to examine her manufactures and her
mines, to ascertain for himself the sources of her
wealth and the elements of her prosperity. The
fact that he has undertaken such exploration,
shows that he is by no means unmindful OF the du-
ties of the Government in regard to those interests
which may need its protecting The remarks he
has made in reply to popular addresses during his
journey, indicate clearly enough that those inter
will receive all the attention at his hands which
they may require
We have no doubt that General Taylor will meet,
throughout the extended tour which he designs to
| make, welcome quite as hearty that which has
| greeted him in Pennsylvania. The assaults of the
Washington Union and its affiliated presses, mark
ed they have been by the most Infamous and UNI
scrupulous scurrity, will only to excite pub
lie indignation against their authors, and to create
new enthusiasm on behalf of the distinguished OBJ
ject of their incessant and unprincipled abuse.