Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-08-26
Another Letter.

Here is another letter from General Taylor, and the
most explicit and remarkable that has been pub
lIshed. He frankly that he has formed no
Oplnlun the subject OF national bank protec
tive tariff and he will not what he thinks abuut
the war. He disapproves OF the use which has been
made Of his name. In fact, this last is obviously
improper, that amongst intelligent there can be
but one opinion about the matter. Mr.. Delony, of
Louisiana, to whom this letter was addressed is
thorough democrat :-Lou. Dem.
We have been permitted by DIR. Deony, to whom it
addressed give publicity 10 the following letter
from Gen. Taylor. 1t may be proper to say, that it
was not his intention TO have it published, but from
the great interest which seems to engroSs the public
mind, and the variety of conflicting views as to Gen.
Tay or's opinions anu intentions in connection with
the question of the presidency and there is i'm
proprety in so doing, 1t was, concluded TO lay it be-
fore the public.-Lo Louisiana FOridian.
CAMP NEAR MONTEREY, MEXICO, June 9.
Dear SIR Your letter of the 18th ut, from Clinton
La has just reached me, which you pleased say
1.-The signs of the times in relation the Presidency
and the prominent position of your in connection
with sufficient for this letter.. That sit
happy feature in government that official funcona-
res under it, from the lowest the highest station,
beyond the reach and partial supervision of the humbest
citizen, and that IL is right inherent in every freeman
possess himself Of the political principles and opinions Of
those into whose hands the of the govern
ment may be placed" &c. all of which fully coincide
with you in opinion Asking my views several sub
jecIs, First As the justice and the necessity of this
war with Mexico on our part. Second AS TO the neces
sy of national bank and the power of Congress for
sting such institution. Third AS the effects of
high protective tariff and the right of Congress under the
constitution to such system of revenue" As
regards the first inerrogatoy my duties and the position
/ occupy, do consider il would be proper in
give any opinion in regard to the same; citizen and
particularly soldier is sufficient for TO know that
power TO bring it to speedy and honorable termination,
by the most vigorous and energetic operations without in
curing about its justice anything else connected with
III believing as do it is wises policy to be at peace
with all the world, long it be done without
dangerIng the honor and interests of the country.
AS regards the second and third inquiries, am not pre-.
pared them could only do after duly inve.-
tIgating those subjects which cannot do my whole
time being fully occupied in attending to my proper official
duties, which must be neglected under any crcum-
stances and must say you in substance what have
said to others in regard to similar matters, that am
politician Near forty years Of my life have been passed
IN the public service in the army most Of which, in the
field. the camp. frontier, in the indian
country and for nearly the two last this Texas, du
ring which time have passed night under the
roof Of house. As regards being candidate for the Pres
idency the coming election have aspirations in tina
way and regret the subject has been sgated this early
day. and that bad deferred until the close Of thu.
until the end IF the session of Congress-
De mixed up Win H. " is possible II
may lead TO the injury of the public service in this quarter
by my operations being embarrassed well TO produce
much excitement in the country growing out of this dis
cussion Of the merits. &c. of the different aspirans fol-
that high office, which might have been very much sIlayed
if not prevented had the subject been deferred suggested
besides very many changes may take place between
and l64S, much to make il desirable for the in
eress of the country, that other individual than my
SELF better qualified for the situation should be seeced
could he be elected would only scquesce in such
arrangement but would rejoice that the republic had on,
citizen, aud doubt there thousands deserving
than am and better qualified TO discharge the duties
said Office III have been named by others and considered
candidate fer the Presidency has been by sgenc,
Of mine in the matter and if the good people thuk ml
services important in that station and elect me- will Zee
hound to them, and all the pledges and explanation
can enter into and make regards this that policy
is that will do honestly and faithfully to the best
my Abilities strictly compliance with the constitution
Should occupy he White House. it be by In
spontaneous OF the people, and 10y act Of mine
that could go the Office unirammeled ard be th
, chief magistrate OF the nation and of party.
{ But should they, the people, change their views an
opinions between this and the time Of holding the election
their for the Presidency
will complain. With considerations Of respect. re
main your ob't serv't, Il. TAYLOR.
mr. EDWARD DELoNr1
ruption.
2 Omo.-JoNATHAN d. MoRRIs has been nominate
to fill the vacancy in Congress occasioned by Gen
c HAMER's death. He is Democrat, and will IN