The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-08-30
From the Clarksvills (Tenn) Jenersonian
Letter 1rom Gen. Taylor.


Below we publish the letter of General Taylor in reply
to the letter Of the committee appointed by the
convention in this place. the 7h OF June last as also
the committee make reference the resolutions OF the
committee emb0dyng the principles upon which .hey
wish to know his opinion; and as may Dc 70
what those resolutions we regret that we cannot
snare the space TO republish them. We will, however,
in brief manner as Possible explain dne, PHipo
National Bank, and expresses belief that such an ns
tuition is not only unconstitutional, but highly nexpe
dent The second refers to the same subject
The third resolution declares in favor OF the ndepen
dent treasury and the separation of bank and state
The fourth declares against tariff for projections the
of the public lands and the sixth against the policy of
internal improvements by the general government
Independent sovereignty, to annex itself to the
United States, and the obligation imposed upon us. after
the act Of annexation, to protect her territory.
men which, had been made Sy the ~hx pary in favor
Gen. Taylor; and takes the ground, without qualhca
ton that the democratic party cannot support any man
Then follows the resolution instructng the officers of
the committee to address letter to Gen. Taylor touching
resolutions Another resolution fully endorses the course
of the present administration and congauates the peo
pie upon the prosperity OF the country under democratic
This is the substance of the resolutions which were
forwarded by the committee to Gen Taylor and to which
his ATTENTION was called he declines any expression on
his views and gives distinctly to understand that he
does intend to make any declaration OF prlncipe
whatever. He says that he must go into office "unfrdm
eed and 1npiedged that he can be the President OIL
the people, and not of party What the wings will say
to this remains to be The position OF the democrat
ic party here matter of doubt They declare, with,
out reservation in the resolution, that they cannot and
will not support whose political principles they dol
not know We predict that this letter will exercise al
very important influence upon the wings in this State as
well in other parts OF the Union; and that the honest
and patriotic OF that party will take the ground occupied
by the democracy of Montgomery county upon this subj
ject The following are the letters
GAINESVILLE, June 10Th, 1877.
DEAR SIR: Enclosed you will the duty imposed upon
I8a7 making duty call you for full expresson
on the resolutions herewith sent.
The circumstances and times require OF you ull ex
preston, provided it, in opinion would not leopard
ze of the United States in the present contest
with Mexico. You apprized of the deep interest every
likely be- and that the people will know the sent
of all and every candidate for high satons under
these circumstances, will expect from you early
practicable, full expression on the subject referred to-
We have the pleasure to you OF the deep feelings
and lasting gratitude felow-ctizens, whom re-
present. and Indeed of the whole country under to
and the extreme interest they feel for your continued suc
until have concluded with Mexico lasting and
permanent peace. V
With great respect ind high for you of
brightest ornaments and the continued desire for your
health and hope full Of expectation that when the oPpor
tunty shall occur, you will "gve them little more grape,
we subscribe ourselves your humble obeen servants
G. l.. WILCOX, President.
J. F. BARNS, Secretary.
Major Gen. ZACHARY TAYLOR, Mexico.