Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-06-05
GEN. TAYLoR-THE PRESIDENCY.

following extrsct Of letter from Gen. Tay-
lor, on the subject of the Presidency. If
the old Hero were in the Presidential chair
now, we think the people could make some
calculation as TO when the war would be
brought to a close: but as it is, the best
they can do is to take the initiative 10
put him there, and should the war not be
terminated before that time, or should new
difficulties then arise, they will feel, in
either case, that the affairs of the country
are in safe hands, and will be speedily
righted.
The Bulletin int reduced the letter with the fol.
ing remarks:
A valued friend, and who is also distinguish
ed citizen Of this State, has forwarded TO US the
70 flowing communication, which at the present
moment, will, no doubt, be perused with gen,
eral interest.
The letter from Gen. Taylor, is written with
the same n,odesty and delcacy Of feeling, which
have so eminently characterized every thing we
have seen from his pen.
1t is sufficient, we hope, to set at rest all the
doubts as 10 his acceptance Of the nomination for
lu6 EcSlucUCyy WuCu udNo Occu ChpicosSu W
those in whom "the wish was father 10 the
thought"
WEST BATON RoouE, La, 18th May, lS47.
WIN. l.. HoDaE. ESQ: --Dear Sir: | send
you, annexed, an extract of a letter, which
have recently received from Gen. Taylor; and as
it shadows forth the feelings and views Of the
General, on the subject Of the next Presidency,
| in manner which can do no violence to the
feelings of any one, have determined to have
published that portion Of it, which relates to a
subject, in which his name has been very gener-
ally associated throughout the country for some
time past. | do so, with the more readiness,
because it is eminently calculated 10 give a
proper insight into the real character Of this emf.
nent man. Please let it have a place in your
columns.
Yours, very sincerely and respectfully.
in regard to the Presidency, will not say
that would not serve, if the good people Of the
country were 10 require me to do so, however
much it is opposed to my wishes, for | am free
to say, that have no aspirations for the situation.
My greatest perhaps only wish, has been TO
bring, or aid in bringing, this war to a speedy
and honorable close. 1t has ever been. and still
is, my anxious wish, that some one Of the most
| experienced, talented, and virtuous statesmen OF
the country, should be chosen to that high place
at the next election. am satisfied that, If our
| friends will do their duty, such citizen may be
| elected.
"I must, however, be allowed TO say, that
have not the vanity to consider myself qualified
for so high and responsible station, and whilst
before the country, should prefer to stand aside,
| ona n tbpn, cou1d he raced IN the fret offica
in the gift OF free people.
81 go for the country, the whole country-and
it is my ardent and sincere wish, to see the ndi.
vidual placed at the head OF the nation, who by
strict observance Of the constitution, (be he
whom he may) can make US most prosperous at
home, as we'll as most respected abroad"
Mr.. KENDALL writes from Jalapa to the
PICAYUNE, on the 18th, as follows:
There is certainly party, and an influential
one in Mexico, which begins to talk Of peace;
and where four weeks since they did not dare
breathe their sentiments, they now come out
openly and avow themselves. Still the measure
is far from popular. The peace party is com.
posed Of the more honest and intelligent prop.
erty holders, the merchants, and perhaps the
clergy-to these are opposed the military who
have all disgraced themselves, and all the dema.
gogues among the lawyers. II the priests could
be made certain that they would continue to hold
their rich benefces secure, they would probably
be all in favor Of peace.
On the approach of the Americans it is said
that Congress, with all the archives Of the re.
public, will move to the city OF Morelis. Or
course all my news is verbal. not paper having
come through. ! have despatched man to the
capitol for full files Of the public journals, and
if he gets back safe they shall be imme diately
forwarded to you.
Majors Boreland and Gaines. Capt. G. M.
Clay and all Of the officers taken in the North,
were at liberty in the city OF Mexico, as was
also Midshipman Rodgers. They are all said
10 be well and respectfully treated now, although
The latter was UNANIMOUSLY abused on the way
up to Mexico from Perote.
Gen. Canalizo was at San Andres, place
north Of Orizaba, at last accounts. The force
with him is not stated. but is undoubtedly small.
He is an old friend Of Santa Anna, and is proba.
bly, working at present for his master.
| write this in great haste, and have no time
for comment. One thing | must say, and that
is that there undoubtedly would be very large
peace party in Mexico were it not for the over.
weeing pride Of the majority OF the inhabitants.
1t is hard to be hrashed into peace, that's Ger.
tain.
THE HORSE DooToR: The habits, diseases, and
management of the Horse, in the stable and on
the road, with advice to purchasers.
The above is the title of neat little vol
ume of 95 pages, for copy of which we
are indebted to the publisher. 1t contains
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