The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-06-17

them not IRON Inclination, from aprincipe of duty;
and will do 40 honestly and faithfully to the best of my
ability in accordance with the principles of the con
stituton, as near rs do it was construed
and acted on by our first Presidents two of whom, .
least, acted so conspicuous part in framing and
pleting that instrument, well in putting it in
operation.
But very many important changes may take place at
home and abroad, between and the time for hold
ing the election for next Chief Magistrate-so
much to make it desirable for the general good,
that some with experience in State affairs,
should be selected as n candidate, than myself And
could he be elected, will not say would yield my pre-
tensions, for have not the vanity to believe have
any for that distinguished station but would ac-
quesce not only with pleasure in such arrangement
but would rejoice that the republic had citizen
more worthy and better qualified than am, to dis
charge the important duties appertanng that posi-
ton and no doubt there are thousands BE this as IL
may, If ever occupy the White House it must be by
the spontaneous movement of the people, without any
action Of mine in relation to it without pledges other
than have previously stated strict adherence to
the provisions Of the Constitution 40 could enter
the arduous and responsible duties appertaining to
said Office, untrammeled that could be the Presi-
dent Of the country and not Of party.
With considerations of great respect and esteem,
am your obedient servant,
(Sgned) Il. TAYLOR.
To j. II. lNGERsoLL, Esq, Phad.
TO DR.. =. S. BRONSON
HEADQUARTERS, ARMY OF OCCUPATION,
Camp near Monterey, Aug. 10, 1S47.
SR-Your letter of the 18th utimo, requesting of me
an exposition Of my views the questions Of national
policy now at issue between the political parties of the
United States, has duly reached me.
must take occasion to say, that many of my let
ters addressed to gentlemen in the United States in
answer to similar inquiries, have already been made
public and had greatly hoped that all persons nte-
rested had by this time, obtained from them a suf-
GENTLY accurate knowledge of my views and desires
relation to this subject. As it appears however that
such not the case deem it proper in reply to your
letter, distinctly to repeat that not before the
people Of the United States candidate for the next
Presidency. 1t is my great desire to return at the
close Of this to the discharge of those
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suits from which was called mt its Mt,
and for which my tastes and education best ft me.
deem it but due to candor to state, at the same
time, that If were called to the Presidential chair by
the general voice Of the people without regard their
political differences, should deem it to be my duty
accept the office But. while freely ayow nv attach
ment the administrative policy Of our early Pres-
denA, desire it to be understood that cannot SUBJ
nit even in thus accepting it, to the exaction of any
other pledges, to the course should pursue, than
that Of dscharging its functions to the best my abb
ity and strictly in accordance with the requireme ns
Of the constitution.
have thus given you the circumstances under
which only can be induced to accept the high and
responsible office of President of the United States
need hardly add, that cannot, in any case permit
myself to be brought before the people exclusively by
any of the political parties that unfortunately
divide country, as their candidate for this office
1t affords me great pleasure In conclusion fully to
with you in your high and just estimate of the
virtues both Of head and heart of the distinguished
citizens (Messrs. Clay Webster, Adams Nc Duie and
Calhoun) mentioned in your letter. have ex-
upon at the last Presidential election to do should
most certainly have cast my vote for MIR. Clay
am, sir, very respectfully,
Major General U. S. Army.
F. S. BRONSON, MD Charleston, s. C.
VIM G. wsop, ESQ.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF OccuPArIoN,l
CAMP NEAR MONTEREY. Sept. %, 1847 (
SIR have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of
your letter of July Goth enclosing to the proceedings
of meeting held by the democratic republican cleo
Of aw n for fbo IF op,ivo fivo
me for the Presidency.
In return most respectfully and cordially tender to
the citizens composing the meeting my deep obiga-
tions for the high honor conferred upon me- in the
solutions tn y have adopted.
In regard to the Specification of my approval of the
spirit Of the resolutions have respectfully to saw that
agre.aby to the spirit and ntion Of the course
which have thought it advisable to adopt do not
feel myself at liberty to express any sentiment having
the nature of a pledge to any political party.
have the honor to remain, with high respect your
most obedient servant,
VIM G. wooDs Esq, President Dem. Rep. Meeting
in the City Of New York, New York City.
To THE HON. ANDREW STEWART
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF OccUPArIoN,1
BRAzos ISLAND, Texas, Nov. 25, 1S47.
DEAR SIR have the honor to acknowledge the re-
cep of your favor of the 8th of October to
copy Of the proceedings of a meeting Of my wing
friends at Waynesburg. Pa
have read the resolutions adopted by the meeting
with great pride and pleasure and beg you to convey
to the members of the meeting suitable occasion
thanks for the distinguished honor they have fiat
teringly bestowed upon me- and my assurance that |
have wish intention of changing the position in
which stand towards the people of the country in
lation to the Presidency, the course which | have
felt 1t my duty to pursue.
remain, dear sir, with high respect,
Your most obedient servt,
u. TAYLOR,
Commanding Maj. Gen. U. S. Army.
To Hon. ANDREW STEWART.
CITIZENS PHILADELPHIA.
BATON ROUGE. La, Dec. 30. 1S47.
GENTLEMEN Your polite communication of the
18th inst in which am kindly invited to participate
with you in your celebration Of the approaching ami
versary of the victory Of New Orleans did not reach
me until this morning.
city by the appointed time deem it proper to state,
that had your letter reached at earlier date
should yet regret to say have been unable to accept
your kind invitation Private matters, of much i'm
portance to me- and the fact that my professional
vices at any moment at the disposal of the govern
ment render it necessary and proper that during my
short leave of abse from duty should remain in
this vicinity Be pleased therefore gentlemen to
vey to my fellow citizens of Philadelphia my sincere
acknowledgements for this undeserved evidence of
their kind consideration, and my great regrets that
unable to make these Acknowledgements to them in
person, thus compelled to foregs the pleasure
Of meeting you on this interesting occasion.
beg that you will accept in my stead the following
sentiment -
/" The City of Philadelphia-The devoted patriotism
of her citizens umines the brightest pages of our
For yourselves, gentlemen be pleased to accept the
assurances of my esteem, and believe me to be,
Very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
u. TAYLOR, Major General u. s. A.
TO WIN. NJ. MURPHY OTHERS.
Barrow RoUGG, La Jan. %, 1848.
GENTLEMEN Your complimentary communication
Of the 10th inst enclosing to copy Of the pream
BILE and resolutions adopted the Sth inst, by pub
lie meeting of my fellow citizens without distinction
Of party, in Montgomery Aabama, has been received.
For the high honor which they have been pleased to
confer upon me by thus nominating for the Pres-
dency Of the United States and for the very kind Ian
guage in which they have fit to notice my past
life aud services, beg you their representatives to
accept my profound Acknowledgements and to assure
my fellow citizens who composed this meeting that
shall offer active opposition to the use Of my
In connection with this responsible Office. long
they continue to it thus independent Of party dis
tinctions. am, gentlemen with high respect,
Your obedient servant,
H. TAYLOR.
Messrs. VIM. NJ Murphy, N Harris, A. f. Hopkins, and
others, Montgomery Alabama.
GOV. owsLEY. OF KESrUCRy.
BAroN RouaE, La Jan. "a, 1S4s
SIR have the honor to acknowledge the receipt
Of your exceencys letter of the 18th inst enclosing
to me copy Of the preamble and resolutions adopted
nv the Iofr If ckv In IL thevh ay