Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-07-14

QUEER.-Baylie Peyton & Co., intheir card
which we published in our last. say that
Gen. Taylor has authorized them to state to
the public that the statements made by the
Louisiana delegation to the Philadelphia Con-
yention, meets with his entire, full, and une-
quivocal appreciation. W. H. Wilder publish
es a card in the New Orleans Crescent, in
which he says positively that Col. Winthrop
and Col. ]. N. Stewart, who had Paid visit
to Gen. Taylor on their return to the City OF
New Orleans, had stated to him and others
" that Gen. Taylor had disclaimed and disa-
vowed the authority of the Louisiana deIega-
ton TO make the pledges for him (Genl I'd
which they had made in the Philadelphia
Wing Cow ention," &c. Mr.. Wilder moreo-
yer adds that should his statement be denied,
he is ready to substantiate it by the proof
What singular state of things this presents
One set of gentlemen say that General Taylor
has authorized them to make statement that
he endorses the course of the Louisiana dele
CATION, and another set say that Gen'l Taylor
told them that he could, under no crcumstan.
ces, ratify the doings and sayings of the said
delegation Now this seems to US quite a
pretty kettle of fish. The truth of the matter
is, and we'll bet a-a-lemonade upon it, that,
in the first instance, Gen. Taylor did come out
and disapprove, as stated by Colonels Win.
throp and Stewart, of the pledges made by
Judge Saunders, but Baylie Peyton & Co.,
started right off for Baton Rouge, and told him
he must change his tune or he would be ruin
ed, and he did it. Why can't we see the let
ter of acceptance. This would settle the matter,
H-The Buffalo Courier publishes list OF
the Democratic papers in New York that have
come out in favor of Cass and Butler, and al
so of those that support Mr.. Van Buren's
clique. There are II for Cass and Butler, and
| 80 for the Van Buren, clique.
LETTER FROM GEN. TAYLoR-We find in
the Raleigh Register of Saturday last, the fol-
lowing letter from Gen'l Taylor, the first thai
we have seen from him since his nomination
1t makes his position as clear as mud. Won
der if he will be as explicit in his letter of &C
ceptance, if he should take it into his head tc
favor the public with such document
BATON ROUGE. La, June "a, 1848.
Sir: have the honor TO acknowledge the
receipt of copy of the Resolutions adopted
on the 9th instant, by meeting Of my fellow
citizens of Raleigh, ratifying my nomination
for the Presidency by the National Wing Con
vention.
beg that you will convey to my fellow
citizens of Raleigh my grateful acknowledg
ments for this distinguished mark of their con
fdence-and assure them that | shall fee
proud of the support of men who are govern
ed by such spirit of moderation in their pc
litcal opinions as that manifested in the Reso
Iutons before me.
For yourself, sir, be pleased to accept the
assurance of my high esteem and kindest wish
es. | am, sir,
Your ob't servant,
z. TAYLOR.
Hon. ]. IREDELL, Raleigh, N. C..
WHERE'S THAT LETTER ?-Well may on
friend of the Charleston News ask this ques
ton. Where's that letter of acceptance from
Gen. Taylor, say we? Governor Morehead
of North Carolina, was authorized and depu
ted by the Federal Convention, OF which h.
was President, to communicate officially t
Cen Taylor his nomination, and to receive
we presume, of course, his answer. On
month has elapsed since the Convention ha
adjourned, and yet the public has not heard
syllable either from Gen'l Taylor or Governo
Morehead, This looks queer, TO say the least
The New Orleans Picayune says that Genera
Taylor has as yet received no authoritative in
formation touching his nomination. What ha
Gov Morehead been about Are the Fed
afraid to ask the old hero, lest his letter of &C
ceptance might not be exactly what they woul
want' Or is the game we'll understood o.
both sides, that Genl Taylor will be run b.
the Wings without the world receiving an
information as to his acceptance or non-accep
lance. Perhaps our friend of the Observe
could give US some light upon this interesting
subject
n5-It will be recollected that the Utica Barn
burners Convention nominated Senator Dodg
of Wisconsin for Vice President. They though
him then marvellous proper man, but nov
that he has declined to lend his name to thei
disorganizing schemes, they turn up their no