The national whig., 1847-07-01

| isfy New England and Pennsylvania, and, at til,
same time, will prevent any distribution Of proceeds
Of the public lands. We cannot suppose that the
Wings will sgain urge Bank of the United States
and Congress will insist upon fair trial of the In
dependent Treasury, removing s,me Of those i'm,
practicable restrictions. which have embarrassed tbs
fiscal action of the government and are an annoy
ance to individuals So far, therefore, as the past
contests of the respective parties concerned, on
administration composed of the leading minds OF all
parties and supported by the whole people, is not
only practicable but may rebound TO the highest m
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 feo-
pie must he allowed TO settle in their own way,
without the interference Of Executive patronage
or prerogative. The cd political issues may he
postponed, undor the pressure of circumstances
and as for the new--thosc coming events which
cast their shadows beforc--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 i,sue, if the arena of the high debate is the
assemblies of the people and their Representative
halls The extension over the continent beyond
The Rio Gre alae Of the ordinance of lIS7, IS an
object too high and permanent to be batiaed by
Presidential yetocs. All that we ask of the incum-
bent Of the highest Office under the constitution is
to hold his hand to bow to the win 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-designed to
sway or thwart the action of the American peo-
pie. Ii such simplicity and integrity should guide
the administration Of General Taylor, the North
and West would yield TO it a 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, VIC shall seek to chronicle
them, with fair and independent comment. Mean
while, we bido the movement of the waters, hold
ing our columns and our ballet TO be disposed of
according to our sense of duty, as emergencies of
this and all other questions arise.
In the Signal OF the Goth instant the editor gives
the following account Of what he did with the above
article, and prints what he alleges to be letter
from Gen. Taylor. Here it is
From the Cinn. Signal, 26th inst.
"The circumstances under which the follow
ing letter was received by the editor, are re-
garded as warrant for It's publication. We
et it our duty, when the first demonstrations
were made in favor oil General Taylor for the
Presidency, TO dwell upon the subject at con
siderable length. We were desirous that some
Df the suggestions contained in our article
should meet the eye OF General Taylor, and
therefore enclosed il to his address, with few
words Of reference to our position as a Journal,
Isl. 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 lS, 1S47.
SIR: have the honor to acknowledge the re-
ceipt Of your letter, with the enclosure of your
editorial, extracted from the "Signal" of The
18th April.
AT this time my public duties command So
fully my attention, that it is impossible TO an.
swer your letter in the terms demanded by its
courtesy, and the importance OF the sentiments
to which it alludes; neither, indeed, have the
time, should feel myself at liberty, to entei
into the few and most general subjects Of pub
lie policy suggested by the article in question
NV own personal views were better withheld
till the end Of the war, when my usefulness as
a 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 yio-
lence neither to myself nor to my position as
an officer Of the army, by acknowledging tc
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 cal
OF the country, and that am not prepared c
COY haf l StaU rTfi If ihp lie t-,r
TO the Presidential office, but that can ant
shall yield to no call that does not come from
the spontaneous action and free will Of the ma
lion at large and void Of the slightest agency o
my own.
For the high bonor and responsibilities o
such an Office, lake this occasion To say, tha
have not the slightestaspiralion, much NOR,
tranquil and satisfactory life, after the termina
ton of my present duties, awaits me, trus
in the society of my family and particula
friends, and in the occupations most congenia
TO my wishes. In no case can permit mysel
to be the candidate Of any party, or yield my
self to party schemes.
With these remarks, | trust you will pardo.
me for thus briefly replying 10 you, which d
with high opinion and approval of the senli
ments and views embraced in your editorial.
With many wishes for your prosperity in life
and great usefulness in the sphere in whicl
your talents and exerlions are embarked, bes
to acknowledge myself most truly and respect
fully your oh, dien, servant,
Il TAYLOR,
Maj. General U. S. Army.
JAS. w. TAYLOR, Esq, Cincinnati, Ohio.
BY this time, we have no doubt, tie reader ha
come to the conclusion we have arrived at, namely
that the above letter with tho. printed signature
General Taylor TO it is . FORGERY.