The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-07-01


| that many Of the lost cattle will be recovered
Last evening the Tributary arrived from st.
Joseph Missouri river, bringing down number of mem,
bers OF two rival trading companies from posts some
fifteen hundred miles up the Missouri The cargoes Of
five Mackinaw boats, consisting Of about thirteen hun
died packs of robes brought down. and three of
these boats heavily reighted yet behind One OF
the companies left Fort Pierre, above the mouth of
Tetor river the Goth May The other left the mouth
of Medicine river the 3lst May They represent the
Indians being quiet in that region The Of the
disturbance mentioned in my last is six hundred miles
below. Buffalo very plenty and the hunters and
traders had done good business Two belonging to
Harvey Primeaus trading company were lately killed
in the Blackfec country by party Of Ogaa Sioux
The Missouri river is reported very high the main rise
being from the Big Platte.
and the scapng Of the Mexican mentioned In last
confirmed. ARGUS.
Old Rough and Ready and the Presidency.
From the Cincinnati signal, June 26.]
The circumstances under which tho following letter
received by the editor, regarded warrant for
its publication We felt duty when the first de-
the Presidency to dwell upon the subject at considerable
length We desrous that OF the suggestions
Taylor aud therefore enclosed it to his address with
few words Of reference to position a journalist
In reply to that Communication We have received the
admirable and significant letter which take pleasure
In laying before our readers.
HEADquARrER. Army OF OCCUPATION,
Camp near Monterey, May 10, ls47. :
slR-l have the honorto acknowledge the receipt Of
your letter. with the enclosure Of editorial extract
ed from the Signaln Of the 18th April,
At this time, my public duties command fully my
attention that 1t Is impossible to answer your letter in
of the sentiments which it a1des; neither indeed
have the time should feel myself ut liberty to enter
into the few and most subjects Of pubis policy
views were better withheld till the end Of the when
usefulness as a. military chief serving in the field
against tue common enemy shall longer be comprom
sed by their expression discussion in any
From many sources have been addressed the SUBJ
jeot of the Presidency and do violence neither my
self to my position officer Of the army by
knowledgng to you have done to all who have al
uded to the OF my name in this exalted
that my services ut the will and call of the
country and that am not prepared to say that shall
but that shall yield no call that does not
from the spontaneous action and free will Of the
nation ut large and void of the slightest agency of my
4 own.
For the high honor and responsibilities of such an
Office take this occasion to say, that have the
slightest aspiration much tranquil and sstisac
tory life after the termination Of my present duties
awaits trust in the society Of my family and par
ticular friends and In the occupations congenia 10
| my wishes. In | permit myself to be the
candidate Of any party yield myself party schemes
With these remarks, / trust you will pardon for
thus briefly replying to you which do with high OPT.
MON and Of the sentiments and views embraced
| In your editorial
great usefulness In the sphere in which talents and
sxertons are embarked beg to acknowledge myself
| Most truly and respectfully
Your obediont servant,
II. TAYLOR,
| JAMES W. TAYLOR, Esq Cincinnati, Ohio
The article, to whicn reference has been made,
published in the Signal of April 18th, and follows:
We psrc. i've In various Quarters the nom nation of
Gen. Zachary Taylor for the Presidency. SO far
such demonstration Is the transport of military
enthusiasm or tho trick Of political faction, It would be
unworthy Of notice, but think 1t evident that this
movement of the public mind has much charac
t.rand grows out of conviction that Gen Taylor has
displayed energy and wisdom Of conduct and modes
ty Of dsmeauor which requisite to the deliberations
Of cabinet the plan ofa campaign Its great mistake
preferences by the bars fact Of military achievement
1t the popular impulses aud the stern honesty of
Andrew Jackson which aroused the sympathy and trust
Of the nation, and predict that, whatever skill
success may attend the march 81 Gen. Scott to Mexico
he will excite the attachment confidence which
follows the hero OF Buena Vista. We not surprised
therefore, that ardent spirits calling for the sword Of
Gen Taylor to cut the Gordian knot Of political in
rigues But t Is far different question whether his
name and fame shall be made instrument Of mere
partisan warfare In this respect there distinction
which we are confident Gen Taylor will be among the
arst to perceive and act upon, and which hope
illustrate in the few remarks that feel constrained to
make In reference to existing and future agitation of
this subject.
What enviable rank In the eyes of the world and
the hearts OF his counrymen, Gen Taylor holds
Should he return from the fields of the Rio Grande and
the heights Of the Sierra Madrc, with affection
and respect would he be greeted by OF all PARTIES
hmseii never ponsicianGcontent IN the quiet ais
and while prompt to meet the Indian foe, in prairie
everglades and to stand by the flag of the country when
advanced to foreign frontier, yet devoted as all
represent him, to that home and family in
bosom Of which the intervals OF his life thus far, have
passed peacefully and happilywe confess that i'm
pressions of Gen. Taylor such, that should
be surprised If he firmly dsregarded every reclamation
which connected his name with tho Presidency Should
he do he eopards nothing Of the present spring tide
Of popular favornay more he takes instant rank with
DWashngton, unconscious but eloquent preacher
| of the highest political morals. How much more envia-
BILE such destiny for the evening Of his da VS. than
the mantle Of his military fame and private virtues
the and corruptions which dsfgure the
party politics Of the day He Is friend to the reputa
tion Of Gen Taylor who would thus seek to restrict
applause # the whole country to the interested camor
| Of n party
Still a citizen Of free republic General Taylor is
in the hands Of the American people, and readily
| imagine contingency in which 1t would become his
duty to assent to the demand the country assume
the responsibilities Of political life. But 1t must be the
seekers which will call him, either from his rank or his
Preside. 1t must be such call, compelled Washing
ton forego the retirement Of Mount Vernon-unani.
dsnterested the voice Of the people, the fat
teres of politicians We believe II In General Tayors
power at this juncture Of the national politics To- take
ndependent ground and become the President Of the
people! Our support OF him, OF any other man. shall
be pledged in advance OF fall knowledge Of the
principles and views with which he would assume that
responsible station, but may be allowed an indie
pendent journalist to indicate Of the signs Of the
times which point to the result just mentioned
The Presidential of is48 Ia in utter conf
sion Among the wings, Pittsburgh meeting nominates
fsvorite of hi- party in the North western
ant-war spirit of New England and the Western re-
serves indicates ts preference for Senator
Southern and Middle States cherish fancv for scott
which only requires victory at Peroe TO manifest itself
while, undsrcurrent deeper and perhaps
than all the chivalrc feeling in behalf Of Henry Clay
intensified by the death Of his gallant son and
which may yet determine the shape Of the conflict ng
elements. The democrats in a condition equally
chaotic. In the West, Gen. Cas- has many and warm
friends-Mr Calhoun, with his compact and disciplined
body guard stands ready to make his Presidential for
tune or mar that Of other ssprsnts the democratic
rsnkssilas Wright IL the New York reverse had not
occurred would have been prominent in the field and
s ths fsyoits Of many while quietly at Lindenwsd
never again Join the political msiee but might prove
more available In strict party trial, than many
whose names are frequently heard in the present con
neotion In the general confusion, apprehension pre-
walls that the election will the House Of Rep
result greatly to be deporedand hence
the popular impulse which chooses the srifes
OF parties and the struggles Of their leaders while the
country takes breath under the administration OF an
independent President.
2. circumstance that may lead to the election OF
Gen. Tsylor BY sort VI reclamation ~ the fact that