Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-05-12

Ter. and my opinions have been asked upon
almost every question that might occur TO
the writer's, as affecting the interests Of their
coupuy or their party. have not always
responded to these inquiries, for various
reasons.
I confess, whilst have great cardinal
principles which will regulate my political
life, am not sufficiently familiar with all
the minute details Of political legislation TO
give solemn pledges to exert my influence.
if | were President, to carry out this or de-
feat that measure. have no concealment,
hold no opinion which would not readi.
ly proclaim to my assembled counirymen /;
but crude impressions upon matters Of pol.
icy, which may be right to-day and wrong
tomorrow, are, perhaps, not the best test
Of fitness for office. One who cannot be
trusted without pledges, cannot be conhded
in merely on account Of them.
! will proceed, however, now TO respond
TO your inquiries
First--l reiierate what have often said
Il am Wing, but not an ultra Wing. II
elected ! would not be the mere President
Of party. would endeayor to act indie
pendent Of party domination. ] should feel
trammeed by party schemes
Second-The veto power.-The power
given by the Constitution to the Executive
to interpose his veto, is high conservative
power; but in my opinion should never be
exercised, except in cases Of clear violation
of the Constitution. OF manifest haste and
wan, Of consideration by Congress. In.
deed, have thought that, for many years
past the known opinions and wishes Of the
Executive have exercised undue and injn.
rious influence upon the legislative depart
ment oil the Government aud for THU
cause have though, our system was IL
danger Of undergoing great change from
its true theory. The personal opinions o
the individual who may happen to occupy
! the Executive chair, ought not 10 coniro
the action Of Congress upon questions o
domestic policy nor ought his objection
TO be inierposed where questions Of Consli
tuiional power have been settled by the va
rious departments Of Government and &C
quiesced in by the people.
Third--Upon the subject Of the Tariff
the currency, the improvement Of our greu
highways, rivers, lakes and harbors, the vi
of the people, as expressed through ihei
Representatives in Congress, ought 10 b
respected aud carried out by the Executive
Fourh-The Mexican War. sincerel
rejoice at the prospect Of peace. My III
has been devoted TO arms, yet ] look upo
war al all times and under all circumstanc
es as a national calamity, 10 be avoided
compatible with national honor. The prin
oipfes Of our Government, as well as II
true policy. are opposed TO the snbjugaIio
Of other nations and the dismemberme nj Q
other countries by conquest. Ia the Ian
guage of the great "Wh,
should we quit our own to stand on foreg
ground :" In the Mexican war our nation
al honor has been vindicated, amply Wind
Gated, and in debating terms Of peace "
may well afford to be forbearng, aud eve
magnaniinuus, to our fallen foe.
These are my opinions upon the subject
referred 10 by you aud any reports or pub
LEGATIONS, written or verbal, from any source
differing in any essential particular frou
what is here written, are unauthorized am
untrue.
do not know that I shall again wri,
upon the subject of- national politics.
shall engage in no schemes, no combin
u lions, no intrigues. II the American pc
pie have not confidence in me, they ougl
not TO give me their sulfrages. II they
!. not, you know me well enough TO belie'
i me, when declare ! shall be content | a
too old soldier 10 murinur against sue
4 high authority. u. TAYLOR.
To CAPT. j S. ALLISON.