The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1848-09-26

sition in relation 10 the Presidency, at tho
time.
The Democratic Convention met il nay;
and composed their tickets TO suit them. This
they had right to do. The National Wing
Convention met in June, and selected me az
their candidate. | accepted the nomination.
with gratitude and with pride. / was proud
Of the confidence Of sueha body of men, rep
resenhng such constituency as the Wing
party of the United States, a manifestation the
more grateful because it was not numbered
with exactions incompatible with the dignity
of the Presidential office, and the responsible
ity of its incumbent to the Wing people Of tho
Nation. And may add, that these emotions
were increased by asSociating my name with
that of the distinguished citizen of New York,
whose acknowledged abilities and sound con-
sentative opinions might have justly entitled
him to the first place on the ticket.
The Convention adopted me as it found me
"a Whig-decided but not ultra in my opin-
ions; and I would be without excuse II were
to shift the relationships which subSisted at the
time.-They took me with the declaration of
principles had published TO the world, ana
would be without defence if were to say or
do anything to impair the force Of that deciar~
alton.
have said that would accept romina:
ton from Democrats; but in so doing would
not abate one jot or title of my opinions rs
written down. Such nomination, as indica-
ting 4 coincidence of opinion on the part of
those making it, should not be regarded With
disfavor by those who think with me; as q
compliment personal to myself, it should not be-
expected that l would rcpulse them with in
suit. shall not modify my views to cntico
them TO my side shall not reject their aid
when they join my friends voluntarily.
have said | was not party candidate no.
am /, in that Strengthened and sectarian sense
which would prevent my being the President
Of tho whole people, in case of my election.
l did not regard myself as one before the Con-
vcntion met, and that body did not seek to-
make me different from what was. They
dill not fetter me down to a series Of pledges.
which were to he an iron rule Of action in ALL
and in despite of all, the contingencies thak
might arise in the course Of Presiden.iSs
term. | am not engaged to Law violent hands
Unfortunately upon public officers, good or
bad, who may differ in opinion with me. I
am not expected TO force Congress by the CO.
ercion of the veto, TO pass laws TO suit me, or
pass none. This is what mean by not beirG.
party candidate. And | understand this is
san President, and hence should not be a par
tv candidate in the sense that would make one-
This is the sum and substance of my meaning
and this is tho purport ofiho facts and circum~
stances attending my nomination, when con-
sidercd in their connection with, and depend
ence upon, one another.
| refer all persons, who are anxious on the
subject, to this statement, for the proper I'M
Outstanding of my position towards the Presi~
dency and the people. fit is not intclligibles
cannot make it so, and shall cease to at
tempt it.
In taking leave ofthe subject, have only
10 add that my two letters to yoa embrace all
the topics design to speak Of pending this
canvass. III am elected, shall do all that an
honest zeal may effect to cement the bonds Of
our Union, and establish the happinsSso of my
countrymen upon an enduring basis.
II. TAYLOR,
To CAPT. J. 6. ALLISON.