Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-08-07
INTERESTING LETTER.

Inc enclosed letter IS sent 10 you lot
publication, "a purpose for which it was
not originally intended) in consequence Of
the striking coincidence between il and
your editorial of July Sd. 1s47.
1t was addressed by gentleman of EN-.
inent ability, retired from the political
arena for some years, to distinguished
member of the Democratic party, and
statesman of high honor, for objects which
appear upon its face. Your readers will
doubtless be much gratifed by its patriotic
spirit, and elevated and comprehensive
views; and, as since it's date, General Tay-
lor has reluctantly consented to yield to the
general wishes of the American people, it
is the province Of his friends to remember
the maxim of the Hero whom they admire
that General Taylor never surrenders."
| APRIL ID, 1847.
DEAR SIR: fear that owing to my want OF
information, the answer which shall be com.
PEELED to give 10 your inquiries, will be much
less satisfactory and definite than could desire.
| As | understand your letter, you wish to be
informed 'as to the character, political opinions,
and probable action of Gen. Taylor and his
friends" in relation to the next Presidential eec-
ton; and also, his and their views OF the proper
manner Of presenting his name (if it is to be
presented) to the American people, together with
bis views and opinions on several OF the great
political questions which divide parties, &c. &c
To all which can only state, in general terms.
what hope, and trust, and believe, will be his
course, if elected President of the United States
without knowing or undertaking to state what
are his opinions on the political questions men.
toned in your letter.
The truth is. that the old Generals mind was
so much engrossed in his military affairs, while
was with him, first in providing, in fact creating
transportation for his army. when he marched
upon Monterey, from the Rio Enthusiastically
in the march; and lastly, in storming that city.
that he had little time or inclination to speak on
any other subjects, except those which appertain
to his military operations.
cen say in general terms, that he is Wing,
but no Federalist. He belongs to The Republic.
an school OF politics. And this is about all that
| can state with certainty on the subject of his
political predictions. But as little as know
Of his views upon particular questions, yet. |
am willing to trust him. He is my first choice,
and it is my opinion that if be can be induced
TO run, (which is by no means certain. for
his modesty is equal to his mert,) he will be
elected President by reclamation. | mean to do
all in my power 10 overcome his reluctance to
suffer his name to be presented; not so much on
account Of his being Wing, but because | es.
TEEN him as great and good man, possessing a
clear, sound, vigorous mind and an honest, ele
waited, and patriotic heart. | wish 10 see him
elected President. not so much because he is
successful General, (snd on the score OF his ser.
vices he is entitled 10 the first honors of the ma
ion,) not because, from his brilliant exploits
and the hold he has upon the confidence and
gratitude Of the people. believe that he is capa
BILE OF rendering and will render to the country
more real and substantial service in the office OF
President, than any politician in the nation, how.
ever able and Patriotic he might be. He will, if
elected, go into power with reputation pure
and spotless as the unstaned snow, upon which
the breath Of party magnily has never blown.
He will be unsoed by the dust Of the Political
arena, uncontaminated by the strife, and toll, and
bitterness Of party, which the best and the bra
vest who have been long in the trade OF politics,
must see, and feel, and suffer from, in a greater
or less degree.
man situated as General Taylor is, unchain.
ed to the car of party, who will go into office un.
shack led, and free to act out the dictates OF a
strong mind and an honest heart. could leave a
model administration. behind him. He could
carry out that purifying process in the correction
OF abuses, Of which you and | have heard so
much, and seen the necessity. believe he is
the man to do it. If General Taylor is to be a
candidate, agree with you, in tie main, as 10
the propriety of having his name brought forward
by the people, in their primary assemblies.
wish to see him run upon his own merits and
claims, and not upon the rules and articles Of
party, as might be dictated to him by conven.
ton.
had much rather trust such man, than such
convention. | wish 10 see every man in the
United States have an opportunity OF supporting
him. wish 10 see him elected without opposi-
ton, by reclamation, as Washington was elect.
ed And he more resembles Washington than
any living man-not only as successful General,
but in the purity simplicity, and greatness Of his
character-in his sound understanding, strong
will, indomitable courage, united with fund OF
common sense, and an intuitive knowledge oil
men, which constitute the truly great practical
man. He is plain, frank, firm, brave, just, with.
out particle Of arrogance or selfshness. He is
a man who does not know how to utter false
hood. He never. in word, deed, or look, decei.
we'd friend or foe. His word once passed, whether
il be 10 naked Indian in Florida, or 10 thew.
ing Ranchero in Mexico has ever been held sa
cred And the promise OF favor, or aoggng
was sure TO be redeemed.
or one thing we have an assurance, that u.s. II
he is elected President. he will 60 in on the high.
est grounds without bending one inch from his
lofty position-no Kane letter, or demagogue
pledges from him. The Presidency has no
charms for the hero Of so many fields, and il
would be too dearly purchased by the sacrifice OF