Washington telegraph., 1847-08-11

addressed, by the Hon, Bailie feYion, itthe Hon
Dixon II, Lewis, Democratic L, S. Senator from,
Alabama The Washington correspondent of tho
n. Y, Journal Of Commerce speaking of the cor.
dependence says
a letter was addressed since the late session,
by Mr. Dixon II. Lewis To Col Baile ieytonI OF
New Orleans, making inquiries relative to the po.
litica views of Gen, Taylor in regafd TO certain
questions IN which the state Rglts' party took a
deep interest Mr. LOWS, in his letter. which is
not published, said that, Il General 1uylaf's views
on These subjects were sound. he would support
him ior the Presidency even If he were Wing,
The same correspondent adds that Mr.. Lewis
was highly pleased with the reply and gives to It
full faith
April II, 1917.
praR Ss. I frar that. owing 10 nv want Of in.
formation, the answer which shall be compelled
to give to your inquiries will te much less satsfae.
tory and definite than could desire.
As understand Your letter. yan wish 10 he In.
formed "astn the character. political orinnns. aud
probable action of Gen Taylof anI his friends"
IN relation 10 ihe next Presidential elrelion aud
also his and their views af the proper mannef Of
presenting his name dfit s Ia be- nfesentetA 10 the
American people, together with his views and
opinions on several Of The gffal political questions
which divide pariirs, SC To all which | eau
only state In general terms what hope aud trust
and believe will be bis ebnfse. II elected President
Of the United States, without knowing az under.
taking to slate what are his opinions On the pol.
cal questions mentioned in Your isttf.
The tuth Is that the old Generals mind waQso
much engrossed in bis military alaifz. while | va.
with him, drs, Ia providing, IA fact. efsHfiae trans.
} poHaion for his army, when he marched upon
Monterey from the RIO Gande; secondly, in the
march; unl lastly, in slafming that city, that he
had little time or inclination Ia speak on any other
snhieels except those winch appsfainsd to his mil.
itary operations
eau say, in general terms. that he IS Wing.
but no Fcdeuli-t lle belongs 10 the Republican
school ofpniiirs Aud this IS ahaui all thai can
state with certainty on tie snhiaei Of his paIieal
predictions But little as | kuas Of his views
upon particular questions, sci an sil.ag ia iftsi
him ll' smy irsi ehaee, aud II is nv opinion
that, .i d. eau hr induced 10 nm 5HHzh Is by ~
means certain, iorhis madfsIY : aHaal Ia ba meHi.l
he w D b. a,ri.d FHail6al l. ae#lamafan. |
mfhu 10 DO aI in my paRsf 10 overcome his fe.
lncilnr" 10 slirr hs Fame 10 be presented; not
50 much on account ri hs hHIns a Wing. but b..
ranse ] esteem him as a EIHal aud fuad man.
possessing % clear. sound rHafaus mud. aud m
honest, elevated, aud ralhalIe hsafl. sish to
sre him elected rfrsIdHHl net - much bseaass le
Is a successful General. aud m the score ui hi.
ssniors h- entitled O. iht ffsl haaaft af The ia.
ton,l hul breausr ifum hHs bullIaHi ekplais, aud
the hold he has upon tie confidence aud gratitude
Of the people, hrlisvH ihat hs is capable II rrn.
: definF and wIi render to tie country mpfs rial
+. aHd sI'tIH'a' nviea IN TIE HfiHH = President
. than any politician in The uaisu. haEatsr abe
and psiflulIa Do uali h. IL wi. If elected. %
intu power Wii rsr alton HHfa aud znalless ss
ihe uBsilHsd SNOW, upon NHish tie hFHath of
party mliigury has never blown lie Nill be un.
, saird BY the dlst Of the poltlsal aTsaai uneon.
iamuatrd by the strife aud taH. aud bitterness II
party, which lhr besi aad the hfasssi. who hays
been long 10 iho tni- II Pai.Ies. mnsi see, aad
feel, sud sutFjf lr,m in greater Of lsss degree.
4 mlu situated as Gfa. faglaf Is, unehaintd
to the oaroi party, WHO Wl 20 INTO Office nnshaek-
led, and lIer 10 uei oai the d|efai#z ai a strong
mud, and np honest heart. eaalt IeaTe a model
administration bghind Hia. lie could cary saI
that purifying process 10 the correction Of abuses.
Of which you aud have hrhrd 50 much, and srrh
tho Necessity. | believe hr is the man 10 do H.
II Gen Taylor Is 10 be- a candidate | sgies with
, you m the main, rs 10 the propnrty Of having hi.
name brought forward by the people in their pd.
mary assemblies | vish 10 SIC him run upln bts
own merits and claims, and not upon the rules and
articles Of party as nr'ght be DICTATED 10 him by
convention
had much rather trust such a man than such
CONVENTION. ! wish 70 r7e every man IN Tho
United Stated have an opportunity Of supporting
him. wish 10 fer hm elected tbaHt opposition.
by reclamation, o. Washington was elected Aud
, he mofo ryscmbes Washington than any living
man not only as suorrssiul General. bat la tho
purity, simplicity and greatness Of bis ehtfaclcr-
~ hls sound understanding strong will, indomltA.
bic courage, united with a fund OF common sense
and an lniuliye knowledge of mrn which consti.
luirs HE tnily great practical man. H. Is PLAIN.
; lfak, fnn. brave, II-i, without particle Of arfo.
gaucc NJ srlli.hnts- lie Is a man who does not
know how to utter a fal,rhood lIc never, in word.
deed, or look, deceived friend or foe Ills word
once passed, whether It be- 10 a naked Indian In
Florida or a theyng Rlnchefo in MeS.co. has
ever bren held sacred And The promise Of "a
yof or logging, was SUR 10 be- redeemed
Ol onr thing we have an rssnfance-lhat Is. Il
b Is elected President. he will % in on the high.
eat grounds without bcndlng one inch from his
lofty poston-no Kane letter, or dcmagorue
pledges from hima The Presidency has no charms
Tor the hero Of 50 many fields, and vonld b. too
deufy purchased by the sacrifice OF reputation
10 which the Presidency can add noihins-a fe-
pntltlon in which we al, have a share, anl which
we should cherish aud defend as we wouI our
country h1h0r II elected hr wtll gn IN. iite
, Washington, on hls own merits, and the warm,
gushing gratitude " million oi iietin'n. II viii
court no man or set o. men. II, will write no
eleelionecung rttcn, IN Is not fit TO be trusted
by the people, he wilI not wish to be trusted by
, them Tie will bg In the hands Of no clique, or
political quaek, but will 20 In, Il Al all as becomes
a dgnlicd gentleman, and administer the Govern.
mcni as pure patriot should do. II Gen Taylor
isin BE- elected, a. must in my opinion be without
pledges, or commltis TO this party or to that, To
this section the country OF 10 that but upon the
high ground that he is honest, patrio,a, and capa-
bic, aud therefore fl to be trusted by the American
people. By any other oourc, hc would desc,ad
liunn the proud monument which be carved for
HIMSELF with his own good sword, upon the I'M
mortal field Of Bnena Vista aud his acknowledged
honor ability, and wisdom as exempfrd in hls
correspondence lle believe, IL the man Cor tho
times, and hope we will be found together under
bis banner Yours.