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CITY OF WASHINGTON.
THURSDAY NIGHT, JULY 1, is47.


position before the country be read with interest WIN
view TO full understanding Of this document, we pub
lsh in connexon herewith, Qhough dissenting IRON
some of its views) the article from the Morning
Signal of April 18TH in reply to which the letter was
written.
"HEApQUARTERs ARMY OF OCCUPATION
scamp near Monterey, May Is, lSf7.
"sm, have the honor to acknowledge the receipt o!
your letter. with enclosure of your EDITORIAL extracted
foln the Signal Of the 18th April.
SAT this time, my public duties command SO iuiy my
attention. it is impossible to answer your letter III inc
terms demanded by its courtesy, and the importance OF he
sentiments which it aludes neither, indeed have 'ne
tne should feel myself at liberty to enter into INC 'e"
and general subjects of public policy suggested ny e
article in question. Ny personal pie'os 'Te Oeo m
held tU The end of the oa ,chea usefulness as m~g
chief serving in the field against the common enemy, shan no
longer be compromised by their oppression or discussion "
any
From many sources have been addressed the sub
iect OF the preenoy; and do violence neither to myself
nor to my position officer OF the army by acknow
egng you have done to all who have alluded to The
my in this exalted connexio that my services
the will and call OF the country ana tha am
not prepared say that shall refuse if the country calls
the presidential Office, but that can and shall yield
call that does from the spontaneous action
free viii of the nation large and void oil the slightest
agency of my own.
For the high honor and responsibilities of such Office,
take this say that have not the slightest as
pimton much tranquil and satisfactory life, after
the society of my family and particular friends and in the
occupations congenal my wishes In no case eanI
permit myself be the candidate Of party, yield
self to pa,ty schemes
briefly replying You, which do with high opinion and
approval of the sentiments and views embraced in yonr
editorial.
'Wh many wishes for your prosperity in life, and great
usefulness in the sphere which yon talents and exeItions
are embarked beg acknowledge myself most truly and
respectfully your obedient servant,
"Major General U. S A.
"JAs. w. TAYLOR, esq., Cincinnati, Ohio"
(The italics in the above letter are own,)
The following article to which reference is made by the
letter of General Taylor, published in the Cincinnati
..Signal' of April 18th, and is as follows:
General Taylor and tho Presidency.
We perceive, in various quarters the nomination of
General Zachary Taylor for the presidency SO tar as
such demonstration is the mere transport OF military
enthusiasm or the trick OF political faction. would &c
movement OF the public mind has much higher cnarac-
ter and grows out of conviction that General Taylor
has displayed an energy and wisdom OF conduct, and
modesty of demeanor, which requisite to the de-
alterations of cabinet the plan OF campaign 1t is
great mistake to suppose that the people are blinded IN
their political preferences by the bare TACT OF military
achievement 1t the popular impulses and the stern
honesty of Andrew Jackson which aroused the sympathy
and trust OF the nation; ana we predCt Inat, wnaeVer
Mexico he will EXCITE the attachment or conf
dence which follows the hero of Buena Vista We are
not surprised therefore, that ardent spirits calling for
the sword of General TAYLOR the Godian knot OF
political intrgues But it is a far different question
Whether his and fame shall be made an instrument
of mere partisan warfare In this respect, there is dis
tncon which we are confident General Taylor will be
among the first perceive and act upon and which we
hope 10 illustrate in the few remarks that we feel con-
strained make IN reference TO existng ana future ag
tation of this subject
What an enviable rank in the eyes Of the world, and
the hearts of his countrymsn, Gen. Taylor now holds
Lor from he 10
the heights of the Sierra Madre with what affection and
respect would he be greeted by men OF all parties Him
self never politcian-content In the quiet discharge OF
duty and the enioyments of domestic lfe-and while
prompt to meet the indian foe in prairie or everglade,
and to stand by the flag of the country when advanced
foreign frontier yet devoted, as all accounts repre-
sent him. to that home and family, in the bosom OF which
the intervals of his life, thus far have passed peacefully
and happly-we confess that our impressions OF Gen
TAYLOR are SUCH that should not be surprised if he
firmly disregarded every reclamation which connected
his name with the presidency Should he do he leop
ards nothing Of the present Of popular favor
an but eloquent preacher OF the highest Po
tical morals. How much more envlable such destiny
for the evening of his days. than to cast the mantle OF
his military fame and private virtues the excuses
and corruptions which dsfgnre the party politics OF the
day He is friend to the reputation OF Cen Taylor
who would thus seek to restrict the applause OF the
whole country to the interested clamor OF a party
STILL as citizen of free republic General Taylor IS
in the hands Of the American people and we can readily
ty assent to the demand OF the country and assume
the RESPONSIBILITIES of political life But it must be the
reouson of the country, not of this that set OF Office
seekers which will call him either from his rank his
Preside 1t must be such call as compelled Washing
ton to forego the retirement OF Mount Vernon-unan-
NOUS dsnieresed the voice of the people, not the flat
teries of politicians. We believe that it is in General
Taylors power, this juncture OF the national politics,
to take INDEPENDENT GROUND and become the PRESIDENT
OF THE PEOPLE! Our support OF him. or OF any other
man. shall never be pledged in advance OF full know
edge of the principles and views with which he would
assume that responsible station but may be allowed,
as an independent journalist, to Indicate some OF the
signs of the times which point to the result just mem
toned
The presidential canvass of 1s4s is in utter confu-
SION Among the wings, Pittsburg meeting dominates
Judge Mclean who is also understood to be general
favorie of his party the northwestern States the anti
dcates its preference Tor Senator Corwn the southern
and middle States cherish fancy Tor Scott which only
requires victory at Perote to manifest Itself; while, as
undercurlent deeper and perhaps stronger than all is
the chivalric feeling in behalf of Henry Clay, now nen-
ed BY the death of his gallant and which may yet
determine the shape OF The conflicting elements, The
democrats are in condition equally chaotic. In the
west General Cass has many and warm friends MIR.
Cahoub with his compact and disciplined body guard,
stands ready make his presidential fortune or mar
that of other asplrants in the democratic ranks; Silas
Wright, If the New York reverse had not occurred,
would have been prominent the field, and rs still the
iavor,e OF many while quietly at Underwood sits the
statesman of the party, who will probably again
Join the political melee but might prove more available
IN strict party trial than many men whose names are
frequently heard the present connexion In the gen.
eral confusion apprehension prevails that the election
will revert TO the House of Representatives. result
greatly 10 be depored and hence the popular impulse,
struggles of their leaders, while the country takes breath
under the administration of INDEPENDENT EsIDENr