The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-06-21

The following appears in the New Orleans Picayune
of the 25th of May 1t is addressed to Captain Allison,
brother -naw of General Taylor and was written,
as we learn from the Picayune, with view to correct
the numerous Misrepresentation of General Tayors
opinions upon questions of public policy which have been
put in circulation by persons who assumed speak from
authority"
BATON ROUGE, April o. Is4s
DEAR My opinions have recently been often mis-
conceived and misrepresened that deem il due my
SELF if not to my friends, make brief exposition OF
them the topics which you have called my
| ton;
| have consented to the OF my a candidate
for the Presidency have frankly avowed my own dis
solicitation OF many of my countyrnen taken my position
candidate, do not feel at liberty surrender that po-
slon until my friends manifest wish that should retire
from it, will then most gladly do So have private
,o TO party project, h to build upno
have been very often addressed by letter, and oPn-
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country or their party. have not always responded TO
confess, whilst have great cardinal principles which
VIII regulate my political life, am not sufficiently familiar
solemn pledges my influence, if were President,
to out this defeat that have conceal
ment. hold opinion which would readily pro-
claim my assembled countrymen; crude impressions
upon matters of policy which may be right to-day and
for office One who cannot be trusted without pledges
cannot be confided in merely on account of them.
will proceed, however, respond to your inqui-
| ries
FVsf relterate what have often said-l am wing,
but not an ultra whg If elected would not be the
President OF party would endeavor to act independent
OF party domination should feel bound to administer
| the government untrammeed by party schemes.
Second The veto power The power given by the con-
conservative powers but in opinion, should never be
exercised except in of clear violation Of the const
gress Indeed have thought that for many years past,
the known opinions and wishes of te Executive have
department of the government; and for
thought our system in danger of undergoing great
individual who may happen occupy the Executive chair,
ought not control the action of Congress upon questions
where questions power have been settled
by the various departments of and acqaesced
Third Upon the subject of the tariff the currency, the
bors will people, as expressed through rep,
in Congress- ought to be respected and carried
Fourth. The Mexican war. l sincerely rejoice the
prospect of peace My life has been devoted to yet
as national calamity, to be avoided, if compatible with
national honor The principles our government, well
policy, opposed the subjugaton of other
nations and the dsmembement of other countries by
conquest In the language OF the great Washington
the Mexican war; national honor has been vindcaed
amply indicated and in debating terms OF peace we may
Well afford to be orbearng and even magnanlmous to our
! fallen foe.
These are my opinions upon the subjects referred by
you and reports publications, written or verbal
from differing in essential particular from
what is here written, are unauthorized and untrue
do know that shall again write upon the subject
OF national politics shall engage in no schemes, COM
confidence me, they ought give their sufrages.
If they do not, You know well enough believe me
when declare shall be content am too old a soldier
to murinur against such high authority.
| To Capt J. s. ALLISON.
This famous letter to Capt Allison is the precious
processes put forth his political creedn other words
creed all because makes him. like the chameleon de-
pendent upon the hue of Congress for the complexion
tof III,
great veto power out of the constitution This composition
also the precious because, being professedy the
last and only profession of faith it carefully pre-
pared by some cunning and knowing hands for the pur
pose We are confident we could lay finger upon
three OF his counselors this city and the result of their
abors was borne next morning to Baton Rouge by his
former secretary.
We have more last words, however in the shape of a
letter to Mr. Mayer of Baltimore, and of instructions to
the delegation of Louisiana to the Philadelphia conven
ton:
From Baltimore American
GENERAL TAYLoR-Thc Baltimore meeting.-A letter
from General Taylor, acknowledging copy of the pro-
ceedings of the meeting held at the Exchange time
snce has been received by Brantz Mayer, esq., of
the secretaries of the meeting One passage of the letter
reads you will please do me the favor to make known
unexpected and unmerted honors they have conferred
upon me, in such and terms you may deem
most proper" To comply with this request Mr.. Mayer
deems that the most suitable would be to publish
the letter itself and he has accordingly handed it to us
for that purpose The letter is in answer to duplicate
which accounts for the interval that has elapsed since
the proceedings OF the meeting were forwarded first:
BARON ROUGE, La, May l, 1913.
DEAR Sra have by this days mail received copy
(duplcaeS of your letter of March Il, with enclosed
copy of the proceedings of meeting held by the citizens
of Baltimore who friendly my election to the presi-
dency
The political sentiments embraced in the preamble and
resolutions adopted that meeting, rejoice meet
with my cordial approval and No movements in
of the country, having the object offer tesmo
mails of honor and respect towards myself advocate
my election the presidency have caused in more
lively pleasure, demand more my gratitude.
You will please de-, me the favor make known my ac
acknowledgements The citizens OF Baltimore for the
pected unmeritel hono they have conferred upon
me, in such manner and terms as you may dee most
| proper.
They obligations hch should the of the coun
try be in favor, il will surely be
to redeem to themselves and to all the people coun-
| try.
must be permitted to add, that they have with so
the country on their responsibility free from party ac
on and the exacon OF pledges from myself shall
them strictly constitutional and party Pres.
dent Tin the event already alluded to) and my ability
| will permit.
Please accept my thanks for the kind sentiments Won
have in forwarding the proceedings Of the meeting been
| pleased to express
With sentiments of cordial respect and regard your mos.
obedient servant,
| 2. TAYLOR
' more.