Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-07-12
GEN. TAYLOR's LETTER.

weld to call that comes not from the Spontaneous
tion and free will ilhc people a, large in tn absence
Of any agency ii his. This is sentiment which must
meet the appreciation Of all honorable But he sub
scqucnty observes, lin no case en- permit myself to be
the candidate of any party, or yield myself To party
schemes" and. by this declaration has excited good
deal of commo,un in the ranks Of both parties.
The Enquirer cxuls in HE idea, that the Wing party
is dsbandeI. We have certainly Dip stion to I'M
deceive il, if such lie its sincere belief Our own con-
vcion is that the Wing party is a, this moment, strong
or ,nan has bcenno do anything IN thea
alluded slightest degree, calculated to shake
its integrity or impair lis frspcc's OF ascendtney
Some have supp sed the letter of Gen TayhG to be
fabrication Whether this Ike ornot,w shall soon know
II is very certain, how ever that it contains sentiment
which unison with all ha, we have heard OF his
opinions heretofore, in reference TO TIC movement ma
king in his favor for the Presidency through extracts
from hi private communications OF the correspond
ence Of those intimately acquainted with his views
Gen TAYLOR s wIiIG finn aud dccidcd--though not
parlizan OF the conservative Mig character Of poli
cal opinions. there is evidence enough to convince any
reasonable No occasion has occurred 10 render 1t
necessary decor for Gen. Iay or parade The
,ccs If his political tai,h before the nation. lie is at
the head Of army in cncmy's country intent only
in bringing the to speedy end by its vigorous prs
ecu,ion The time has arrived when it would coin
,or, with his views Of du, and self respect. TO promugc
h;s ul,ical opinions. 1t has been by any intrigue
~ ns,pa,in Of hiss that the people have been attracted
10 him as man whom they think qualified render more
important service, in the highest office within their gift
,h,, he has ever yet done While leading their armies
victory and carrying the highest pitch the renown of
the American 1t has been by no procurement ct
his other than the display Of matchcss military Skill
courage and patriotism that he stands in the attitude OF
a candidate for the Presidency The people, Of their %" n
accord have placed him in this at,iudeand the people
must be content therefore, 10 wait for the authoritative
exposition of his opinions upon public affairs nniil the pc
rod when il can be made consistently with his sense OF
propri,v When that prlod arrives. the exposition WI"
te made fully and explicitly. There will be no dealing
in amhruus phrases susc, ptlbc Of diff rent conslruc
,ons north and south of Mason & Dixon's lne-N hat
ever he believes he will We should soon ex
pec old Rough and Ready run, at the first fire in the
mex, battle as to white down. or qnany-much less
suppess-any opinion he holds, lest he should lose sup
port in this or that quarter. There will be no Kane let
tcrs written 10 deceive Pc vanaor any other State
The people have right 10 demand Gen Taylors views
at present They must wait-and their Tolerance
will be rewarded by receiving in due time, an exposon
in the truth and honesty of which they can aud Will
place implicit confidence.
But Gen TAYLOR it is objected by some refuses to per
nit himself TO be run as c candidate Of any party
Without stopping to enquire into the several colsirrc-
tons VI which this phrase is susccpbewc do not see III
j. augh that lessons respect for the author or that
should prevent the most arden, Wing from supporting
him. From the indications, every hand, there does
not seem be much prospect Of the necessity OF Ma
tiona Wing Convention 10 select candidate for the
Presidency On every hand, the Wings looking to
Gen. Taylor their man. His strength is increasing
day-and, before the period arrives at which preparation
is made for National Convention, the developments Of
public sentiment will have supcrse ed the necessity Of
such gathering Is this state Of things to be regret
ted Isit to be deprecated, that the unannity Of the
party is great reader unnecessary the ordinary
mode Of ensuring concerted action? Regarding
cessary evil we shall hail with delight such unanimlty
as will enable the Wing party TO dispense with the ma
chrery of a Harrisburg Baltimore Con,enon-
But suppose the Wings 60 into Conv'n lion and nom
nate Gen. Taylor does any suppose that he would
be required by any part of the letter under consideration
TO discard such nomination The idea is absurd The
Georgia Wing State Convention for the nomination Of a
candidate for the office Of Governor having fulfilled that
duty, passed unanimously resolution. recommending
Gen Taylor to the American people the next Presi-
dent 1 his is State Wing nomination. aud who ex
poets that the nominee will disclam it, Gen Taylor is
Wing good and true, and is the choice If large ma
jority Of the Wing party 1t can constitute surely no
oJccton that he is not less the choice Of thousands Of
the Democracy, who prepared bus, from the
troll party leaders and to support him viii, enthusiasm
no matter VIVA, his politics.
Gen. Tay Tor has the present incumbent Of tho
Presidency go into Office, considering and avowng him
self as little more than attorney in fact carry into
effect certain matters of national policy, decreed by the
same body which picked him up, deier resort and
made him the candidate Of the party. In view of the
consequences OF entering upon the duties of the Presden
cy thus hampered it is to be wondered al that high
minded patriot should press his determination accept
the Presidency on no such terms Gen. Taylor wishes
to 60 into office nntrammeed by party personal pedg
es-free to consult the true interests Of the country and
70 be, indeed the President of The whole nation. This
10 our apprehension is about the ofhis letter.
II Is rather amusing to some ofthe Democratic pa
Pcrs chuckling over the confusion which they suppose
must result to the Wing parts from hele,ttr under cousd
Grafton The Enquirer, it will be seen, considers oul
party dsbanded But the Inon, more sagacous, right
estimates that the greatest damage is to tie done by il
~ The ranks of the Democratic par,y. 1t knows tina
ven. Taylor is a decided Wing. This knowledge die
NOT prevent thousands Of the Democratic party from
showing their preference for him, losing sight of po