Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1847-08-21
A LETTER FROM GEN. TAYLOR.

About the following Letter there can be no mis-
take: il is the Generals own. We learn from the
New Orleans ",Natlonal" that it is in reply to one
addressed to him by Democrat in Florida The
" National hopes that !" he and his party are per-
fectly satisfied with it," We shall see.
Camp Near Monterey, MercO, June Q, ls47
DEAR SIN Your letter of the 18th uimo from CLIFTON,
Louisiana, has just reached me- In which you are pleased 10
say sgs Of the times in relation the next Presi
dency and Inc prominent position of your in connexon
with it, is sufficient for this letter that il
happy feature in our Government that official funconares
under IT. on the lowest the highest station are not be-
yond the each and partial supervision of the humbest cti
zen and that is right in every freeman possess himself
OF the political principles and opinions Of those into whose
han the administration of the Government may be placed
&C. Tin all Of which fully coincide with YOU in opinion y
and asking.my several subjects First as to the
justice and necessity Of this Wa with Mexico on our part
second the necessity of National Bank and the power
of Congress for creating such institution third as to the
effects Of high Protective Tariff and the right of Congress-
under the Constitution to create such system of revenue"
As regards the first nerogaory my duties and the posi-
ton occupy do consider it would be proper in
give any opinion in regard to the same As citizen, and
particularly soldier it is sufficient for know that
our country with foreign naton to do all in my
power bring it speedy and hononbe termination, by
the most vigorous and energetic operations without nquirng
about its justice any thing else connected with beiev
ing do is wisest policy to be peace with all the
L
nor and interests of the country.
AS regards the second and third inquiries not pre-
pared to them. could only do after investigating
those Subjects which cannot do my whole time being
fully occupied in attending to my proper official duties which
must not be neglected under any circumstances. And must
say to you, in substance what have said others regard
to similar Matters that am politician Near forty years
of my life have been passed in the public sayce-in the
my most of which in the field the camp, Western
frontier in the Indian county and for neuy the two last
in this Texas, during which time have not passed
night under the roof of q house.
As regards being candidate for the Presidecy at the com
ing election, have aspirations that way and regret the
subject has been agtated at this early day. and that had
been deferred until the close of this war, unit the end
the next session of Congress, especially if be mixed
up with it it is possible it may lead to the injury of the
public service in this quarter by my operations bling emba
raised, well produce much excitement the country
growing out of the discussion of the merits &C. Of the differ
aspans for that high Office, which might have been very
much aayed if not prevented had the subject been deferred
suggested Besides, very many changes may AXE place
between and ls4s, much make desirable
for the interest of the country that other ndv thar
myself better qualified for the situation should be selected
and could he be elected wosd only acquesce in such
arrangement, but would rejoice that the Republic had
citzenand no doubt there thousandsmore deserving
than and better qualified discharge the duties sale
office.
If have been named by Others and considered cand
date TO the Presidency has been by agency of mine
the matter; and the good people think services import
ant in hat station, and elect me- will feel bound
them and all the pledges and explanations
and make, regards this that policy u.s. that will do Sc
honestly and faithfully to the best of my Abilities strictly in
compliance with the constitution Should ever occupy thu
White House. it must be by the spontaneous Of thu
people, and by act of mine that could go into thu
office nammeled and be the Chief Magistrate of the natior
and not of party But should they the people, chang
their and opinions between this and the Of hodn
the election and their votes for the Presidency for
one else ! will not complain.
With considerations of respect, remain, your obedien
servant H. TAYLOR.
! Mr.. EDwARp DELUSY.
P. 81 write in great haste and under constant inter
ruption.