Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-08-03

! LErTER ov Hon DANIEL p. KINo.-Tle
Salem papers publish letter from the Hon.
Daniel p. King, the faithful representative in
!, Congress. from the Cd Congressional Dictrict,
Mass. giving his views in reference to the SUI :
port Of Gen. Taylor for the Presidency. Mr..
Kings well-known anti-slavery feelings, as
we'll as his unquestioned political integrity,
entitle his opinions to great weight. What
ever may be said of some Of our leading men,
no intelligent whig can accuse him of shaping
his course in view Of the spoih, or of being
governed by any other than patriotic motives.
We commend the following extracts from his
letter to the special attention of our readers -
\ II the people fail to elect, the choice de-
wolves upon the present House. The party
character Of its members is known as repre-
scented IN the House, the States stand fjfetn
Democratic, thirteen Wing, and two divided.
Send the election to the House, and there is
not doubt of the election of Cass.
Weared and dsgusted with msrule and
corruption, the people demand change and re-
form In the election of Gen. Taylor there
hope of reform. lie has declared himself OPP
posed to war and extension, to Executive usur-
patton and dictation. A lover of the country
and the constitution, he is pledged not to in
terfere with the will of the people, expressed
by their representatives. ! have met many
gentlemen who personally know Gen. Taylor,
and all men Of all parties concur in calling
him an honest, true man, he does not wear
two faces.
! In this great emergency, have felt strong
ly opposed to the election of President with
southern principles. As much as ever-more
than ever, am | opposed 10 war and extension
of slavery. ] abhor the doctrine of availabli-
ty; but in this fearful crisis, must vote for
Taylor and vote for him, not because he is
a warrior, but because with him there is the
better, if not the only prospect of continued
peace. | vote for him, not because he is the
owner of slaves, but because with him for
President, Opposed as he is to the abuse Of
the veto power,) and with the independent
representatives whom, If true to themselves,
the people will choose, there is the best and
only chance of restricting and curbing the
slave power.
Let the people of the North look to their
representatives let them send to Congress
none but free, independent, incorruptbe men
then the slave power will not be extended over
new territories and with God blessing on the
honest purposes and harmonious action of true
patriots, our country will be restored to a con-
dition Of happiness and prosperity.
You ask me what was the opinion of the
venerable John Quincy Adams about Gen.
Taylor's election. had often heard that Mr..
Adams had expressed preference for Gen.
Taylor, and being desirous of knowing the
truth of the rumor, few weeks before his
death ! asked him who was to be our next
President With much animation he replied,
: Gen. Taylor and appeared satisfied with
such result. ! suppose he considered Gen.
Taylor the instrument by which Providence
would work out the good of humanity and OF
his country--objects nearest the heart of the
good old man. Ii is certain that never heard
of his questioning the honesty or patriotism of
Gen. Taylor.
wish we could be sure the administration
of the government would fall into hands no
less worthy than Gen. Taylors. in 1914, a.
division among the protesting friends Of liber-
ty entailsd upon the country, Polk, Texas and
the War. In their train have followed the
heavy burden of the debt, and baharOus terri !
tories>and general dlssensions. New divisions
may bring upon us the war and slavery candi- /
date, heavier burdens, bloodier wars, and ac-
cumulated disgrace and wretchedness. The
sin and folly of encouraging dssensions, so
ill-limed and ruinous, shall not rest on my con-
science. Believing the patient, wise and pat
riotic labors and sacrifices of good men arc yet
to be rewarded by my couniry's prosperity,
| remain your friend and servant
DANIEL p. KING.
Hon. Robert S. Daniels, Danvcrs.