The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-10-31

NS'' 40 " ll8' i ne earnest nominations o
nm beng mostly in the Southern portion of the
country, were made irrespective of party by men
OF all parties and OF no party, without reference
TO Inc political divisions which prevailed through
the union. 1t was in this way Gen TAYLOR was
first nominated. The purpose was, to break down
both poltica! parties, and elect him on the strength
OF supposed personal popularity. In the course
OF my address, may give you some distinct
proof in regard to that; but at present merely
appeal TO your own recolections in respect to it.
Zen Taylor declared that he was not identified
with the Opinions Of the wing party. | think
his own declarations afford the best evidence as
to his position; and if he declares to you that he
IS not even acquainted with the questions which
divide the two parties of the country, and which
give to them their distinctive character; il he tells
you that his mind had been taken up with other
things, that he had been soldier from his youth,
paying little regard to political questions; will
you not say that from his own lips | establish the
tact that he was not Wing in principle
NOW, gentlemen, at the risk Of repeating some
things which may be familiar to your minds, |
for brief time turn back to the expressed opin-
ions OF Gen. Taylor himself and first to his let.
ter to DR.. Delouy radical Democrat Of Louis.
lana, who addressed hun upon the subject OF the
Presidency.
CAMP Monterey MEXICO jane g. I847
" DEAR SIR. Your letter Of the 18th uitmo from
Clinton, Louisiana has just cached in which you
are pleased 10 say, the signs OF the times in relation
the next Presidency, and the prompet position of your
name IN connection vita it, IS sufficient for
this letter. that 1T is happy feature in Governments
that oicla uHctOndrleS under il from the on the
highest station not beyond the reach of partial su
percussion OF the hunbieS citizen and that is rio ri in.
heren IN every freeman to posses himself q The political
principles and opinions Of those into whose hands the adj
mmsralion of the Government may be placed; &c: 10
all OF which July coincide with you in opinion. k
ng my views several subecS-EGSt, as 10 the ius.
tee and the of this Mexico our
part; second, as to the necessity of National Bank
and the po"eT OF Congress Tor creating such Istu-
tIon; third, as to the effects OF high protective Tariff
and the ght OF Congress under the constitution
such system Of revenue:
As regards tie second and third inquiries, am not
prepared to them could only do after duly
investigation those subjects which cannot now do my
whole tme being fully occupied in attending 10 my pro,
per official duties whch be neg ected under
any circumstances and must say you substance,
what have to others IN Tgad 10 similar matters,
| thai | am no politician.
Near forty years Of my life have been passed in the
public service in the army, most of which in tie field
the camp. on Western frontier or in the ndia an coun,
try and for nearly the two last in this Texas during
winch tI'oe have not passed one night under the 100
! OF a house,
Let me turn, gentlemen, for moment to ano.
ther letter, dated Avg. 3d. l847, that to Mr. In
gersolI.
"Near forty years my life have been passed IN tn,
| military service OF the republic-neaIy he whole O
which IN the field camp, Western frontier anc
III the Indian counry-l may well say continually OF
duty-he two last IN Mexico, or The immediate border
during which tine have not passed one night under
the roof OF mouse. You may, therefore, very readil,
suppose uldsr such circumstance | have had but lit, &
time write TO the consideration or investigation o.
questions SUBJECTS, TO their discussion nor have
attempted 10 do So TO be mixed up with political men
or measures in any way, not even having voted for one
of our Chief Magistrates since joined lhe army-havng
q hey I'd
OF the STATES"
In respect TO the great questions which divide
| the wing and Democratic parties, does he not ex-
| pressly say in the letters which | have read to
| you that he is unacqunted with them and IN
prepared to give his opinions, that he had passed
his lie in the camp, and has devoted his atten-
! tention TO military affairs and little else
Does not Gen. Taylor also say, that he will not
| be the candidate of the Wing party or the expo
nent of its principles? l will turn to his words
Let me read to you from his letter to Peter Sken
Smith.
"BAToN ROUGE La, Jan 3d. 1885,
+" Sir: Your eomnuniq alton Of the l5h instant has
been received, and The Suggestions therein offered duly
considered
:" In reply to your rq,iries, have again to repeat
that have netier the poWe the desire dictate
to the American people the exact manner in whch they
should proceed 70 nominate for the Presidency the
United States. Il they desire such a esu l. ihe} must
adopt the means, best suited IN their opinion to tne on
snmaon otihc purpose, and if hey think fit 10 bring
me before them Tor this office thoue their islaureS
mass meetings, or conventions. object TO their
designating these bodies Wing, Democratic or Ma
tue. Ba! IN being thus nominated mast insist on the
condition and mig position this point is insnutable
that shall moi be brought fo'ioaid by them as the
candidate Of their party cons dered as he exponent Of
thar party doctrines.
IN CONCLUSION, have TO repeat that III were nomi,
mated for the Presidency by any body of nv fellow
cltz aus designated by any they may choose to
adopt, should esteem it an honor and should accept
such nomination, provided 1t had been made entirely
independent Of party considerations
am sir very respectfully, your obedent servant,
T. TAYLOR.
"PErER SKEN SMITH, Esq Philadelphia"
Gentlemen, | will read Que more letter from
Gen. Taylor, that to MI. McConkey who interro-
gated him thus:
Should you become President of the United States
would you veto act OF Congress which should prohibit
slavery or involuntary seiviude forever, except for
CRIME ~ all the territories ot the United States, where
il does not now exist o.
Here is Gen. Taylors reply:
''BAToN RoUGE, La Fe6 I5 l847
"SiR: have the honor to acknowledge the receipt
ot your communicated OF the Sd INST.
"ln reply 10 your inquiries, have 10 inform you that
have lana II down principle, not TO give my opin-
ion upon or PREJUDICE in any way, the questions
OF poiicy now al issue between The political parties of
the country, nor 10 promise what would or would
do, were elected TO the Presidency of the United