The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-08-19
From The \, o. Della
Letter from General Taylor.

The Louisiana Floridian of the 18th August contains
the following very remarkable letter from General lay
Tor II is addressed Dr. Delony, OF Clinton, this
State who is one of the most radical, determined out
and out democrats in Louisiana, in the south The
General replies thedirect nteogaores OF the Doctor
in regard to his opinions the leading topics involved
in the contests of the great political parties, by de-
clinng very properly, TO give opinion upon the justice
of a war which he is himself conducting
As to the tariff and national bank questions he says he
knows but little of these matters, having given
them much attention, and that he will be under the ne
cessiy Of studying them well before he to any
decided opinion we think the oia Hero has more Sc
has got to conquer all the difficulties tight over all the
battles, read all the speeches. and master all the mtIica
ces involved in the eternal and miable contests which
have for years past agated the country these sub
jects of the tariff and national bank.
From the Louisiana Flordian.
We have been permitted by Dr. Delony, whom it
addressed to give publicity to the following letter from
General Taylor may be proper to say that not
his intention have it pubshed but from the great
which to engross the public mind and the
variety of conflicting views to General Iayor's opn-
ions and intentions in connection with the question Of the
presidency, and there is improperly in so doing,
was concluded to lay it before the public
CAMP NEAR MONTEREY, MEXICO June g.
DEAR SIR Your letter of the 18th ult, from Clinton, La
has Just reached me- in which you pleased to he
signs the relation the presidency aud the
s"cee excuse ior this tier That il is happy ea
ure in government that official funconares under it,
from the highest station not beyond the
reach and partial supervision of the humbes citizen and
il is right inherent in every freeman TO possess him
self of the political principles and opinions OF those into
whose hands the the government may be
placed" ne; to all OF which fully coincide with you in
opinion Asking views several subjects First, AS
the justice and the necessity of this with Mexico
part Second. As the necessity of national bank
and the of Congress for creating such institution
Third As the effects of high protective tariff and the
tight of Congress under the constitution to create such
As regards the first inerrogatory my duties and the po
siton occupy, do consider would be proper in me
to give opinion in regard TO the same as citizen
and particularly soldier it sufficient for to know
that country with foreign naton to do all II
my power to bring il toa speedy and honorable termna
ton by the vigorous and energetic operations, with
nquirng abouti,s Justice or anything else connected
peace with all the world long il be done withou
endangering the honor and interests OF the country
pared to them could only do so after duly inves
tgating those subjects, which cannot now do my Who
duties, which must not be neglected under any clrcun
stances; and must say to you m substance what | have
said to Others in regard TO similar matters that ana NJ
politician Near forty Of my life have been passet
in the public service, in the army most OF which IN tn
field the camp, western frontier or in the 1ndia
country and for nearly the two last, in this Texas
during which time have not passed one night under tn
AS regards being candidate for the presidency at TIN
coming election have aspirations in that way and re
greet the subject has been agitated this early day. ant
that had not been deferred until the close OF this war
until the end OF the next session OF Congress especially
be mixed up with it, as it is possible may lead
the injury of the public service in this quarter by M
operations being embarrassed as well as TO produce niue
excitement in the country growing OF the discussion
the merits &c of the deterrent aspants for that high ONCE
which might have been very much alayed IL not preVen
ed had the subject been deferred suggested beside
very many changes may take place beween now and lSc
so much So as TO make desirable Tor the interest Of IN
qualified for the siation should be selected; and could
be elected would only acquiesce in such arrange
men but would rejoice that the republic had one citizen
and doubt there thousands more deserving than
am and better qualified discharge the duties oil said
foe. If have been named by Others and considered
candidate for the presidency it has been by no agency
mine in the and if the good people think my SCI
vices important in that station, and elect me, will fer
bound to serve them and all he 4Gdsy aH Vie bast N
1ahfh as'n With the constiutot
spontaneous Of the people, and by mine,
that could go into the office untramineed and be tn
Chief Magistrate OF the nation, and Of "A party.
But should they (the people) change their views an
opinions between this and the time of holding the election
and cast their votes for the presidency for else
will not complain.
With considerations Of respect, remain your obedcr
| servant,
u. TAYLOR.
| Mr.. EDWARD DELoNY
ruption.