Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-07-28

DANIEL p. KING, the Representative in Con-
gress of the % District of Massachusetts,, has
written letter to II. S. Daniels, Of Danvers,
expressing his preference of General Taylor as
a candidate for the Presidency Mr. King is
well known as being strongly imbued with feel
ings in opposition 10 slavery and its extension,
and his testimony with regard to the preferences
of the late Ex-President Adams is positive and
conclusive. We give portion of the letter.
If the people fail to elect, the choice devolyes
upon the present House The party character
of its members is known; as represented in the
House, the States stand fifteen Democratic Mir-
teen Wing, and two divided. Send the election
to the House, and there is not doubt of the
election of Cnss
Wearied and disguised with misrule and cor
rupton, the people demand change and reform.
In the election OF General Taylor there would
be certainty Of change, and confident hope Of
reform. He has declared himself opposed to
war and extensiou to Executive usurpaiion and
dictation. A lover Of the country and the con-
sttution, he is pledged not to interfere with the
will of the people, expressed by their represen-
tatives. ! have met many gentlemen who per-
sonally know General Taylor, and all men of
all parties concur in calling him an honest, true
man De docs not wear Two faces.
In this great emergency, have felt strongly
opposed TO the election of President with
Southern principles. As much as evcr-more
than ever, am opposed to war and extension
of Slavery. abhor the doctrine of availability 4;
but, in this fearful crisis, must vote for Taylor;
and vote for him, not because he is q warrior,
but because with him there is the better, if not
the only prospect for continued peace. i vote
for him, not because he is the owner of slaves,
but because, with him for President Opposed as
he is 10 the abuse of the veto power), and with
the independent representatives whom, il true
to themselves, the people will choose, there is
the best and the only chance of restricting slay-
cry and curling the slave power.
| Let the people Of the North look to their Rep
resentatives; let them send to Congress none
but free, independent, incorruptible men; then
| the slave power will not be extended over new
territories, and, with Gods blessing on the hon
est purposes and harmonious action of true pat
riots, our country will be restored to a condition
Of happiness and prosperity.
You ask me what was the opinion Of the ven
cradle John Quincy Adams about General TAy-
lor's election. had often heard that MIR Adam:
had expressed preference for General Taylor
and being DESTROYS of knowing the truth of the
rumor, few weeks before his death asked hin
who would be our next President? With muel
anu
peared satisfied with such result | suppos,
he considered General Taylor the means b,
which Providence would work out the good o
humanity and of his country-objects neares
the heart of the good old man. 1t is certain
that never heard of bis questioning the hon
esty or the patriotism of General Taylor.
wish we could be sure the administration o
the government would fall into hands no les
worthy than General Taylor's. In 1874, a di
vision among the protesting friends Of liberty
entailed upon the country Polk, Texas, and
War In their train have followed the heavy
burden of debt, and barbarous territories ant
general Discussions New divisions may bring
upon MS the war and slavery candidate, heavier
burdens, bloodier wars, and accumulated dis
grace and wTetehedncss. The sin and folly o
encouraging dissension, so ill-timed aud ruinous
shall not rest on my conscience. Believing thu
patient, wise and patriotic labors and sacrifice
Of good men are yet 10 be rewarded by thu
eountry's prosperity,
4 remain,
Your friend and servant
DANIEL p KING
Hon. RoBERT S. DANIELS, Danyer,