The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-09-21


briefly a. n proper understanding of them
would permit, developed my whule posi-
lion in relation to the Presidency at the
time.
The Democratic Convention met in May
and composed their tickle, to suit them
This they had RICH, 10 do. The Nation
al Wing Convention met in June. and Sc
lected me as their candidate. ! accepted
the nomination with pride and grati,ude.-
was proud Of the confidence oil such body
OF men representing such constituency
as the Wing party of the United States
a manifestation tho more grateful because
it was not numbered with cxactions incom
patiblc with the dignity Of tho Presidential
office, and the responsibilities Of its incum-
hen, to tho whole people of the nation.-
And may add, that these emotions were
increased bv associaiing my name with
tina, ot the distinguished citizen Of New
York, whose acknowledged abilities and
sound conservative opinions might have
justly cnlillcd him to the first place on tho
ticket.
The Convention adopted me rs it found
me--a Whig-decidcd but no, ultra in ms
opinions; aud ! should be without excuse
ii were to shift The relationship which
subsis,ed at the time. They took me with
the declaration Of principles | had publish
ed to the world, and should he without de-
fence, il were to say or do anything to
impair the force o! that declaration.
have said tina, would accept NOM
nation from Democrats; but in so doing
would not abatc ono jot or title Of my
opinions rs written down. Such q nomin-
alton. us indicating coincidence OF opinion
on the part of those making it, should not be
regarded " it'll disiavor by those who think
with me; as compliment personal tn my
self. it should not be expected TINT ! would
modify my views 10 entice them 10 my side;
| shall not reject their uid when they JOIN
my friends voluntarily.
have said | was tot party candidate
nor am in that straiiened and scctariau
sense which would prevent my being the
President Of the whole people, in case Of
my election. Ibid NOT regard myself rs
one before tho Convention met, aud that
body did not seek Ia make me different from
what was. They did 10, fctter me down
TO. series Of pledge which were to be an
iron rule oi action in all, and in despite Of
all the contingencies that might arise iu
tho course Of Presidential term. am
not engaged TO Law volcn; hands indiscrim-
inately upon public officers. good Or bod,
who may differ in opinion with me. ] am
not expected to force Congress, by the CO.
crcion OF the veto. to pass laws 10 suit me,
or pass none. This is what ! mean BY
not being party candidate. And ! un-
ders,and this is good Wing doctrinc--t
would no, he partisan President md
hence shn,'!d not bc party candidate in
the sense that would make one. This is
the s,in and substance OF my meaning, md
this ls the purport ol the facts and eircnm-
stances attending nv nomination., when
considered in ,.tir connection with, AM de-
rsndence rpAn. one anaiher.
| refer all persons. mho IRE anxious Oh
tho snl loct. 10 this s'niemon, ior the prop
or understanding OF iay position towards
tho Presidency and the people. ii il is not
in,eiliehie. cannoi make it SO, and shall,
cease to attempt il.
Ia taking leave ofthc subject. have on
IL 10 add, that my two letters to YOU en-
brace oil the topics ! design 10 speak of
pending this canvass. IL! am elected, |
shall to all that an honest goal may effect
TO ccmen, Tie bonds Of our Union and es-
tablsh the happiness Of my country men
upon ON enduring basis.
ZACHARY TAYLOR.
To Capt. ]. S. ALLISON.