Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-08-24
GEN. TAYLOR'S OPINIONS,
On Wnr and Peace.

sincerely rejoice at the prospect of peace. -
My life has been devoted to arms, yet | look up
on war at all times and under all circumstances
as National calamity, to be avoided if compat-
ible with National honor. u. TAYLOR.
Cen I'dyior's Vicws Of Conquest.
The principles of our government, as well as
It's policy are opposed to the subingaton of 9TH
er nations, or the ACKNOWLEDGMENT of other coun-
tries by conquest. In the language of the great
General Washington" Why should we quit
our own to stand on foreign ground r"
u. TAYLOR
Tariff Currency Internal Improvements, Sc.
Upon the subject of the Tariff, the Currency,
The improvement, of our great highways, rivers,
lakes and harbors the will of the People, as ex-
pressed through their Representatives in Con-
gress, ought to be respected aud carried out by
the Executive. u. TAYLOR.
On The same subject.
have never stated To any one that was in
favor of the Tariff of 40 of the Sub Treasury
or that | originated the War with Mexico. -
Nor, finally, that should IF elected) select my
Cabinet from both parties. No such admissions
or statements were made by Inc to any person at
any time. Z. TAYLOR.
His auo,oal of Whig principles
Although no politician, having always held
myself aloof from the clanors of party politics,
AM WING, AND SHALL EVER be
DEVOTED IN INDIVIDUAL OPINION TO
THE PRINCIPLES OF THAT rA r
Letter TO w. E. Russell, July 81, 1916
His preference for Clay.
AT the last Presidential canvass, it was well
known TO al! with whom mixed, Wings aud
Democra,s-for ] had no conceament in this
matter that was decidedly in favor of Mr..
Clay's election, and would now prefer seeing
him in that office TO any individual in the Union
Il. TAYLOR.
His Patriotism.
have TO private purposes to accomplish mo
party projects TO build up--no enemies to pull
ish -nohng to serve but my country.
Z. TAYLOR.
Interference ,cih Congress.
The personal opinions of the individual who
may happen to occupy the Executive chair ough;
not TO control the action of Congress upon ques-
tons of domestic policy; nor ought his obJec-
tons TO be nerposcd where questions of Con-
sti'utional power have been settled by the various
departments of government, and acquiesced in
by the People. u. Taylor.
On The Veio Pomer
have thought that for many years past, the
known opinions and wishes of the Executive
have exercised an undue and injurious influence
upon the Legislative department of the govern.
ment; and for this cause have thought our
system was in danger Of undergoing a great
change lrom its true policy. Il. TAYLOR.
pieus Of the duty Of The Executive.
Should such high distinction be conferred upon
me, as that of elevation to the Executive office,
the Constitution, in strict and honest interpre-
tailon, and IN the spirit and mode in which it was
acted upon by the earlier Presidents, would be
my chief guide. Il. TAYLOR.
Vie,os of Party Pledges.
have no conccalment. / hold no opinion
which would not readily proclaim to my assem-
bed countrymen; but crude impressions upon
matters of policy, which may be RICH, to-day
and wrong Tomorrow, are perhaps not the best
tests OF fitness for office One who cannot be
trusted without pledges, cannot be contided IN
merely on account OF them Il. TAYLOR
His Dlodesty.
The MODEsTY Of Gen. Taylor is inimitable
In letter to friend speaking of his nomina-
ton by the Wing convention, he said;
6 can truly say it is not matter of exuta.
ton, however much may feel gratlied at the
compliment paid inc by So highly ntelllgen. and
pure body as that convention. No one can
appreciate the compliment more highly than |
do, gel had they named some one Of The disiin
guiShed ciUilianS ,oho ioere before them, instead
OF myself II 0ould hare met my most cordial APP
DrobnfiOn"