The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-05-14


mature intelligent democratic opinions the leading
principles and which have formed the cardinal
issues between The two great parties OF our country
These letters have evidently not been volunteered by
General Worth and probably written with no view
to publications but persuaded that the country
will regard with admiration the fearless explicness and
candor with which, while ayowing himself no
politician by profession, and aspiring 10 no civil Office
he yet gives utterance TO his political sentiments
We need only alude to the contrast in this respect
which these letters present. to those bearing the signature
OF General Taylor Yet there is one point alluded TO in
these documents on which, as II seems 10 us, patriotic
and distinguished soldiers unreserved declaration of
opinion was not only eninently fit and proper, but
absolutely demanded by sense of justice both to his
country and TO his own fame. We mean, of course, the
character of the war with Mexico, in which his own
achievements have played so conspicuous part
To the Editor of the Union:
HOUSE REPRESENTATIVES,
May IL, 1913.
Sir: In April last | addressed letter Gen Worth
asking his opinions in regard to the questions which
divide the great parties this country. In reply,
ceived the following letters, which furnish you for pub
lcaon believing that they will be read with interest b,
the country at large, and especially by the party of which
the gallant General is so distinguished a member
am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
+. w. BOWDON.
TAcUBAYA (Mexco) April l2th 1913.
My Your favor OF The 18th ul,imo
last evening The return courier leaves few hours
another opportunity will probably the next
two weeks hope will excuse for substituting the
enclosed copies replies other friends as answers
in part to the inquiries you have addressed To
many communications on the same subject from citizens
different States these the only answers other
pie Acknowledgements OF cviliy that have felt liberty
10 make In each the writer already named-o
looked to be namea-a member of the Democratic Conven
ton meet in May. To thar these replies embody
distinctly and truly, my sentiments opinions respect
to the additional points presented by yourself shall
as distinctly and truly answer.
1st Graduation and reduction of the price of public
lands"
would vote any reduction necessary place farms
within the reach of industrious bona 6de emf
grants regarding the early upation and cultivation OF
The public domain rs the richest public hoping
still to annual surplus and above expenses
admnlstraton-as surveys, sales &ccarried the pub
lie treasury, to be appropriated, among national OBJ
Jecs to the improvement of great lakes and rivers
the extent of constitutional permission 1t is my settled
conviction, that within twenty the OF the
great lakes and western rivers will reach magnitude
exceeding, and thereafter taking of that flow
ing and from the Adantic when lines of com
municaton with the points attained the Pacific
established and opened enterprise of our
people, there will hardly be found parison
We shall exhibit the extraordinary spectacle under
and glorious Institutions of clutching and controlling the
commerce of Europe with hand, and the riches Of
China with the other. speak of riches but fuflmen
of our high political and social destiny the prominent and
grand consideration
| I'd. "The veto power!'s
This regard the rbunal power, essentially demo
cratic, POPULAR and plac cd by the
in the hands OF the Chief Magistrate represent, his
person, the absolute sovereignty of the people and it
be extraordinary abuse, of which have had
ple that would induce to any change ate
have supposed that the ouy looked ex
ercse in the of hasy utiona islaton,
Gan nsupposabe case) fraudulent legislation
Sd. "The right of the people of the different sections
our Union to carry their property [of whatever kind
compexonl 'to and participate in, territory about
be acquired from Mexico Tor acquired from any other o,cer
on this continenl cannot suppose be seriously ques-
toned When the acquired territory shall be admitted
the serhood OF States, will be for the admitted States
to determine oil things relating their social con
ton Congress- in its recognition OF these views will
doubtless ever recur to the principles of that great land
mark-the Missouri com pfomse-to guide its decision
remain my dear sir your friend and obeden servant,
w. J. WORTH.
Hon F. w. BowDoy, NJ c.,
Washington D. c.
p. s. May it be well doubted whether the public do
main and the Post Office Department legitimate or
other than incidental OF TOUR policy being
people the former, and make the latter Gas was
sgned) convenience the whole country by the rapid
transmission OF intelligence. If either deirays its
penses, will objects be fulfilled aside from
surplus for other great national objects
w. ]. W.
The following are the letters referred to above:
TAcuBAYA, Mexico, March II, lSiS
My Your friendly and obligng letter of the 3D.
ultimo reached me yesterday.
have never had party tie, association, in any par
tsan failed in social and familiar inter.
course proper occasions, freely and frankly
such opinions may have entertained questions of
general political interest to my country As soldier,
have held unbecoming mnge in party strife, take
part local politics. God forbid that should ever
seemingly witness union of the balotbox and the
rdge-box.
thirty years in profession afording few
opportunities requirements necessary civil
station. believe myself be u respectable soldier. and
further make preensions in that quality my govern
ment and counrymen have generously rewarded me- The
has from whom choose iusous and experienced
statesmen from either of the great paries Glass; Dallas
Buchanan the side the brave and honest Taylor
Clay the other and Calhoun, perhaps between the
twoall men with large experience in the civil affairs and
civil policy of government Infinitely better victories
however brilliant, had been achieved than that the
public mind should become distempered and vated by
military distinctions.
OF several letters received kindred to your own, have
permitted myself to reply but one and that only in
courtesy the manifest sincerity of honest (abough
mistakenly friend. In the regard and spirit seeking
oonceanent OF my opinions, send you copy, conf
dental, was the original and remain,
Respectfully, your friend
W. J. WORTH
Hon. ELISHA ENGLISH of Indiana, Washington, ID. c.
Cry OF MEXICO, January 10, 1913.
MY In acknowledging your favor of Novem