New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-09-02
Auotber Letter from Gen. TAYLOR.

Another Letter from Gen. Taylor.
Loco FYco Convention at Clarksville, Tenn,
on the 9TH OF June last adopted series of resolu
tions in reference to Gen. Taylor, embodying the
principles upon which they wish to know bis opin-
ions. The following is his reply
HEADQuARrE RS, ARMY or OCCUPATION,
Camp near MONTEREY, Mexico, July 20. 15f7.
DEAR SIR | have the honor to acknowledge
the receipt Of your esteemed letter OF the 10Th inst
which has just reached me. accompanied by certain
resolution entered into by Democratic NEE ting Of my
fellow citizens at Carksvie. Tenn. the 7h OF June
last in relation to certain important matters and princi
Piles connected with the management Of our national
affairs, desiring to know my views and opinions 10
regard to the same, they might have an important
bearing on their course, should my name be before
the country as a candidate for the Presidency at the
coming election, which ] must beg leave to decline
doing for even II disposed 10 do cannot spare the
time from my official duties TO devote to the Investigation
of those subjects which their importance seems require
enable 10 reply to them In way that would be salts
factory myself much less to your honorable commit
tee must therefore cay 10 this instance what have
stated 10 others like occasions which To- inst am no
politician Near forty years OF my life have been passed
Ia the military service of the Republic most OF which In
the field the camp, western frontier, OF Ia the
Indian territory and may say with great propreiy for
the most part constantly duty the last two In Mex
leo or its immediate borders, during which time
have not passed night under the roof OF house..
You may, therefore. very readily suppose that under
such circumstances have had but little time 10 devote
to the consideration invest alton OF important pot
cal matters TO their discussion nor have attempted
TO do So or baen mixed up with political mat
ters 10 any way, not having voted for OF our
Chief Magistrates any else since have been in
the public service having been stationed serving for
the most part beyond the limits OF the states.
can say in all sincerity that have no aspirations Tor
the Presidency and II am candidate or to be one 1t
must be recolected will be made so by others
and BY no agency OF in the matter Under this state
OF things should majority Of the good people OF our
country think proper TO elevate me to the first office In
their gun or may say the hI;t In The world wiz ise
fully TO the best Of my Abilities strictly nsconiormity
the provisions Of the Constitution, as near a. poss
bic In the way II was acted on and construed by our
fret Presidents two Of whom at least participated IN
creating and putting In operation that glorious nstru-
ment But many important changes In our affairs at
home and abroad may take place between this and the
time for holding the election Tor Milling said oiee-so
much SO as TO make 1t desirable for the general good
that some individual other than myself should be select
ed candidate for that station; and could be DO
elected will not say that would yield my pre'ensons
to position for have not the vanity TO
believe have any, but would not only acquiesce with
pleasure In such arrangement but would rejoice mat
the Republic had citizen more worthy and better
qualified than sn--snd no doubt there are thousands
to discharge the nduous aud important duties apper
tanning to that high ONCE Be this ss II may should
ever occupy the White House. II must be by the spon-
of the people and by no act OF mine 50
that could enter the duties sppertsining to the
Chief Magistrate of the country untrsmmeled and I'M
You'd what have previously stated regards
the Constitution so that could and would be President
of the Nation and not Of party.
For the interest you and other kind friends OF the
Committee and those you and they represent take In my
continued success against the enemy while this war
continues which sincerely hope will soon be brought
10 honorable close, well fear for the too fat
teripg manner you have been pleased to connect my
with the distinguished Office In question and espe-
ciely for the handsome aud complimentary manner Ia
which they have been communicated duly sppreci
ated, and for which beg leave 10 tender you, and
through you TO the gentlemen OF the committee col
iecivey and individually my most cordial thanks
With considerations OF the highest respect and esee ~
remain, gentlemen. your obedent and devoted servant
Z. TAYLOR, Major General u 5. Army.
To DR.. c. Wilcox and others OF the COMMITTEES.
GEORGE THoNPsoS.-His election was one OF
the most remarkable on record His opponent was 4
liberal member OF the cabinet and professsd reeirsaer
man of wealth and with the Government tor support
crs But Mr. Thompson beat him by majority Of 5000
votes said be the lgest that any candidate
ceiyed1n England Inc Tower Hamlets 10 the largest
constituency in the Empire Mr.. Thompson syowed
himself ultra radical One who according to Peron.
pet Thompsous definition of the term hsd the root of
the matter In him. lie would not allow his friepos 10
make OF the means commonly employed 70 Sc
cure the return of 3 candidate, and his committees
refused to hold their meetings at public house on
account of his being q teetotser We differ from the
editor Of the Mercury a. TO the probable success OF
George Thompson in Parliament; be has too powerful
body to support him to be killed of by the arsocrsuc
influences OF the House. With such a. w j. FOX, Col
Peronnet Thompson. Golden. Bright and DR. Bowrine 10
support him he will be in no danger OF being
by the conservative members Of the House OF Commons
man Of his eloquence and determination cannot fsi
to be heard. and felt too, In Parliament Eve. Gsz.
ASOrHgR OUrRAGg-MES IN DISGUISE On
Thursday last Sheriff Holenbeck and Deputy she.
riff Allen went to Tsshksnic for the purpose OF
selling the property of Samuel Hslstead and Philip
h Miller which they had previously levied upon and
advertised for sale On arriving al Hslsteads they
found large number OF persons assembled and Al the
appointed hour they set up Tor sale the articles they
had levied upon, but received no bid The sale wss
then adjourned and the officers started for Miller ..
After proceeding part OF the way, and while 81
the edge OF piece OF woods, tncy were "syiha oy
three persons Ia disguise and armed, one oil whom al
tempted seize the sheriff horse but failed as the
Deputy Sheriff up Of them aimed al him. be'
tae gun fortunately snapped An attempt was so msoe
10 atop his horse but falling In this one OF hen sang
vu 70 'ne man with The gun 10 shoot the house "nen
the 's,er areo, but without effect The orcers pro
ceeded 10 Mllers, but ~ q, the former place large
number were In attendance aud a. no one would BID,
I no sale WAS effected. fludson Gazette Tuesday
Foe on The SouSD.-The mail. from New York
due here at o'clock yesterday morning did not arrive
until hsfpasi yesterday afternoon we learn from
Mr. William II. smith. OF Hsrnden & Co.'S Express.
that there better prospect for an early Az
rival here than had Saturday evening until the
boat THE Oregon bad reached within soue 10 or ~
miles Of S,onngton. This was about pas, IL O'Clock
when very dense fog came up rapidly aad they were
Obliged 10 come 10 anchor and lay TO until noon
Yesterday when the fog cleared away snd the Oreson
! Bay state C. Vanderbilt and krekerbocker were all
I found within hsipg distance OF each other
Boston Journal Seth
The PorAro Ror-The Springfield Gazette
thinks that the potato rot more extensive than sup
posed and relates tba, gentleman DO had dug and put
away quantity In good order found them fsst deesyne