The New York herald., 1846-06-26

crArH CoSvENrloN.-Every good citizen oil the
EmpireStaie, ,mustbe gratified with the noble man
ner in which the delegates in the State conven-
ton are performing the duties before them, Their
proceedings, thus far, will warrant us in saying
that no public body that ever existed, displayed
more devotedness and energy to their office than
this body has since the session commenced
Every subject which tho press has pointed out as
needing reform, appears to occupy their atten-
ton and gradually, but surely, resolutions of en-
qury on the expediency of proposed changes, are
offered and acted upon by the appro14l 4lated COM
mittees. We hope that they wv Continue as they
have begun.
The proceedings on Wednesday last were of
an important character, and have an interesting
bearing on the welfare Of this State. The stand
ing committee " on the election or appointment
Of all officers other than Legislative" &c. SUBMIT
ted report, and proposed article in lien of sec.
6, art. Of the existing constitution.
After providing for the election Of the Comp
roler, Treasurer, &C., it contains the following
section -
oncs, for the inspection Of any article Of merchandise
produce manufacture salt manufactured with
vdng for such inspection and the oces created there
by, arc hereby sbrogated
In all ages, and in all countries, since Adam was
turned out Of the Garden Of Eden, the Legislative
branches of governments have been characterized
by propensity to intenneddle with the business
and pursuits of the people Thus we have sta
tutes, regulating the rate Of interest q man shall
receive for the use of his money-statutes, prohi-
biting the sale of hops, -four, salt, lime, lumber,
provisions, 10. &C., without being first inspected
by an officer Of the government, under heavy
penalties; and who, oftentirnes, is very little ac-
quainted with his business This is all wrong
1t creates trouble and annoyance, inficts injury
on the whole country, and clogs and embarrasses
the wheels of trade and commerce; besides, en-
dangering the safety Of our institutions, by fos-
tering and providing for horde Of Office holders
who are Of no possible benefit
This intermeddling in the affairs of the people
has been serious incubus on the operations Of
trade in this State, and loud and deep are the
murmurs that are daily raised against it y men
of business. 1t is considered unjust and unequal
in its operations. For instance, a man cannot
purchase barrel Of lime to manufacture into
mortar, to cement the bricks Of his kitchen CHM
ney, without that lime being inspected by an Off
Ger of the government, why should there not be
an inspector Of horses, an inspector Of watches,
books, bread, ofa politicians character, and every
thing else that mems wants require. If the princi-
pleis good in regard to article, is equally
in regard to all others, particularly the politicians
morals. But there is necessityfor any laws ofthe
kind at all. The less confined and less encum-
bered the trades and pursuits Of the people are,
the better it is for trade. Trade will manage its
own interests. The interest Of money will be
high or low, as it is scarce plentiful. Itwillbe
the interest of all men in business to sell as good
an article as they can; and he who vends a bad
tcle will soon find his level. The universal in
stnct of self interest, planted it is in the breast
of every man, will regulate these matters better
than the Legislature can do it for him.
We rejoice, therefore, to see steps taken in the
convention to remedy these evils, and hope see
trade and commerce left they should be, free as
the wind.
HONOR TO WHOM HONOR Is DUE-The honor of
having been the tutor or instructor of Gen. Taylor,
alias "Rough and Ready" has for some time
past been the subject of surinise and conjecture.
Various opinions have been given, but we have
the pleasure of being able to set the matter at rest
by producing the following letter, which shows
that Mr. Elisha Ayers justly entitled the credit
of" teaching the young idea how to shoot
PREsToS, New London Co., Conn June 23 1876.
To JAMES GORDON BENNETT, Esq. -
lately in your goodly paper, the Herald mis-
take The ancient schoomaster of General Taylor is
not Elisha Burns, but Elisha Ayers. The Norwich
News (by Mr. Fakner) makes another mistake it says
he left Preston about the year 1887 but does tell
when he taught school in Kentucky, which in the
year 1890 or Vl.
As above stated arrived in Kentucky in 1870 or gl
and became acquainted with Col. Richard Taylor,
wealthy, respectable gentleman, Louisville him.
self and neighb0rs employed six eight
months to teach their children. Colonel Taylor
sent two sensible, active sons the eldests name
was Hancock-the seconds name Zachary,
which believe must be present brave General Tay
lor lately wrote to Mr.. Read, the postmaster at Lou
old settlers, and they informed him that there
doubt but that Gen. T. Taylor was my pupil Sir be
oblgiDg to publish In your next Herald that General
u. Tayof's schoolmaster's 10 Elisha Ayers and
that he taught there in the year 1890 81 taught
school several in the southern and western States
and was always known by the name Of Elisha Ayers.
Tho Post master at Louisville writes that Col Richard
Taylor and his son Hancock are both dead
Myself and son sometimes purchase OF Messrs. Safor
and Parks, Of Norwich, your feW York Herald.
Yours, &c, ELISHA AYERS.
This settles the question. Mr.. Elisha Ayers was
the instructor Of General Taylor, and he has the
proud satisfaction ofknowing that the lessons of
patriotism which he nstilled into the youthful
mind Of his pupil, were not like seed sown in
barren soil.
Theatrical amd Musical.