The national whig., 1847-06-30

same time, will prevent any distribution OF proceeds
Of the public lands. We cannot suppose that the
Wings will again urge Bank of the United States,
and Congress will insist upon fair trial OF tho In
dependent Treasury, removing some Of those inn
practicable restrictions, which have embarrassed tue
fiscal acton Of the government, and are an annoy
ance TO individuals. So far, therefore, as the past
contests Of the respective parties ara concerned, sn
administration composed Of the leading minds Of oil
parties, and supported by the whole people, is not
only practicable, but may rebound TO the highest in
terests Of the whole country.
Only on one condition, however. The Executive
must no longer insist upon Legislative influence.
There arc questions approaching, which the Peo-
pie must be allowed to settle in their own way,
without the interference Of Executive patronage
or prerogative. The old political issues may be
postponed, under the pressure Of circumstances
and as for the new--those coming events which
cast their shadows before-let it be understood
that the only path of safety for those who may
hereafter fill the Presidential Office, is to rest in
the discharge Of Executive functions, and let the
Legislative will Of the people find utterance and
enactment The American people are about to
assume the responsibility OF framing the institu-
tons Of the Pacific States. We have no fears for
the issue, il the arena Of the high debate is the
assemblies of the people and their Representative
halls. The extension over the continent beyond
the Rio Grande Of the ordinance of 1887, is an
object too high and permanent to be bafied by
Presidential vetoes All that we ask Of the incum-
bent Of the highest Office under the constitution is
TO hold his hand; TO bow TO the will Of the people
as promulgated in legislative forms, and restrain
the Executive action in its appropriate channels
Give US an honest administration of the govern
ment and an end to all cabals Of q cabinet-all
interference from the White House-desgncd to
sway or thwart the action of the American peo-
ple If such simplicity and integrity should guide
the administration Of General Taylor, the North
and West would yield TO it warm support and a
hearty approval.
We have said all on this subject which the pre-
sent developments Of public opinion require. AS
other scenes unfold, we shall seek to chronicle
them, with fair and independent comment. Mean
while, we bide the movement Of the waters, hold
ing our columns and our ballot, TO be disposed Of
according to our sense of duty, as emergencies OF
this and all other questions arise.
In the Signal Of tho 26ih instant the editor gives
the following account Of what he did with the above
from Gen. Taylor. Here it is:
From the CHM Signal, 26th inst.
"The circumstances under which the follow
ing letter was received by the editor, are re-
garded as warrant for its publication. We
felt il our duty, when the first demonstrations
were made in favor OF General Taylor Tor the
Presidency, to dwell upon the subject at con
siderable length. We were desrous that some
OF the suggestions contained in our article
should meet the eye Of General Taylor, and
therefore enclosed il to his address, with few
words ol reference to our position as journal,
ist. In reply to that communication, we have
received the admirable and significant letter,
which we take pleasure in laying before our
readers :"
HEADQUARTERS Army OF OCCUPATION,
Camp near Monterey, May Is, l647.
SIR: have the honor TO acknowledge the re-
ceipt Of your letter, with the enclosure OF your
editorial, extracted from the "SgnaP Of the
18th April.
AT this time my public duties command so
fully my attention, that II is impossible TO an
swer your letter in the terms demanded by its
courtesy, and the importance ol the sentiments
10 which il alludes; neither, indeed. have the
time, should feel myself at liberty, to enter
into the few and most general subjects OF pub
lie policy suggested by the article in question.
NV own personal views were better withheld
ill the end Of the war, when my usefulness as
military chief, serving in the field against the
common enemy, shall no longer be comprom-
ised by their expression or discussion IN any
manner.
From many sources have been addressed
on the subject Of the Presidency, and do vio-
lence neither to myself nor 10 my position as
an officer Of the army. by acknowledging to
you, as have done TO all who have alluded to
the use of my name in this exalted connexion,
that my services are ever at the will and call
Of the country, and that am not prepared 10
say that shall refuse il the country calls me
10 the Presidential Office, but that can and
shall yield to no call that does not come from
the spontaneous action and free will Of the ma
ton at large and void of the slightest agency Of
my own.
For the high honor and responsibilities Of
such an Office, take this occasion to say, that
| have not the slightesta aspiration, a much more
tranquil and satisfactory life, after the termina-
lion Of my present duties, awaits me, Ftrusl
in the society of my family and particular
friends, and in the occupations most congenial
to my wishes. In no case can permit myself
to be the candidate Of any party, or yield my.
self to parry schemes.
me for thus briefly replying TO you. which do
with high opinion and approval of the senti-
menis and views embraced in your editorial.
With many wishes for your prosperity in life,
and great usefulness in the sphere in which
your talents aud exerlions are embarked, beg
to acknowledge myself most truly and respects
fully your obedient servant,
z. TAYLOR,
Mai. General u. S. Army.
JAS. w. TAYLOR, Esq, Cincinnati, Ohio.
By this time, we have no doubt the reader has
come to the conclusion we have arrived at, namely,
that the above letter with the printed signature Of