Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-02-26
POLITICAL MOVEMENTS.
TAYLOR FESTIVAL AT PHILADELPHIA.


HILLIAPp, Of Alabama, Col. J. WATSON WEBB, Hon.
VIM NJ. CocKE, of Tennessee, Hon. j. B. THoaP-
son, of Kentucky, and others. The remarks of
these gentlemen were received with great enthn-
siasm. In the course of the remarks made by Mr.
BARROW he read the following letter from General
TAYLOR:
Gen. Taylors Letter TO the Hon. j. n. MgersoH.
HEADauAnrERs Army OF OccuPArIos,
CAar NEAR MONTEREY, (MExIco) Auc. 3, ls47.s
DEAN Sin have the pleasure acknowledge the receipt
Of your esteemed letter Of the nh uo which has just reach
ed me, which you say had the honor Of being called
on last evening address meeting Of the Wings Of the
City and County OF Philadelphia At that meeting your
frequently mentioned in connexon with the Office Of Chief
Magistracy. stated that meeting had before stated
in my place in the House of Representatives Washington
that you Whig-no indeed ultra partisan Wig,
but Wing in principle" All Of which is entirely correct
and after the discussion which occurred both Houses Con
gess at the last session, growing Of the captuaon
Monereyin which discussion you thought proper defend
my conduct in regard that transaction when assaed
what, if entirely party grounds in The House Of which
you member, for which you have my sincere thanks
which done such way by those who dsapproved that
measure- hardly imagine how any who was present
and heard the speeches that OCCASION read them after
they published could well mistake the complexion Of my
politics
Al the last Presidential canvass without interfering in any
way with the same, it well known to all with whom
mixed, Wings and Democrasfor had concealments in
the maer-that decidedly In favor of Mr. Clays cleo
ton. and would prefer seeing him in that Office to any
ndvidua-n the Unon certainly much at any time
to myself Independent of his great talents and long expe
Renee in Government affairs consider his views and those
Of the Wings, for the part nearly assmated
regards political matters to those of Mr.. Jefferson than their
oppqnents-n whose political creed reared, and whose
opinions in matters Of State have lost sight Of well
eDdeavored conform to them circumstances
would permit. My commission as lieutenant in the army
conferred by him. short time before he retired from pub
lie life.
Although appreciate highly than do the
too favorable opinion fear you have formed regards my
fitness for the first civil office in country (Which con-
sider should reach it rather much Of experiment.
well duly grateful for your aid in bringing prom
nen before the nation for the Office in question, yet
permit the present opportunity pass by without repeating
you what have said TO others respect to the subject Of the
Presidency-which is, that politician. Near forty
years OF my life have been passed in the military service of the
republic nearly the whole of which, in the field the camp
Western frontier, and in the Indian territory, may
well say constantly duty the two last in Mexico
immediate border, during which time have passed
night under the roof of house.
You may, therefore, very readily suppose, under such cir
,umstances have had but little time devote the consd
raon investigation of great political questions subjects
their discussion have attempted to do 50, be
mixed up with political in any way,
having voted for Of Chief Magistrates since joined
The army having for the most part been serving stationed
beyond the limits of the States. say have no wish
the Presidency and consent to I've exclusively
candidate of party. And if at all to be made
50 at the coming election be borne in mind that have
been or will made Ivy Others without any agency OF
in the matter.
Independent Of my wishes, greatly doubt my want Of the
necessary qualifications discharge the duties properly Of
office which was filed and adorned by Washington, JEFF
ferson well several others Of the pures wise and
accomplished statesmen and patriots Of this any other
age co6nry. almosetrembe the thoughts Of the
derakng Yet If The good people think proper elevate
the proper time TO the highest office in their gift will feel
bound them, il from inclination from principle
OF duty, and will do honestly and faithfully 10 the best Of
my ability in accordance with the principles OF tho consu
tion do so, construed md aced on
By first Presidents, two Of whom at least acted so con
spicuous part in aiding in completing that instrument as
well as putting IL in operation.
But very many important changes may take place at home
and abroad between and the time for holding the election
for next Chief Magistrate, much to make it de
sirabe for the general good that with expert
ence affairs should be selected candidate than
mysef and could he be elected will not say would yield
any for that distinguished station but would acquesce not
only with pleasure in such arrangement and would rejoice
that the republic had citizen worthy and better quail
fed than TO discharge the important duties apper-
tanning that position, and doubt there thousands
Be this il may IL ever occupy the White House IT
I've by the spontaneous movement OF the peoples without
any action Of mine in relation il without pledges other than
have previously stated strict adherence 10 The provisions
of The constitutions 50 that could enter the aduous aud
responsible duties apperanng said Office unrammelled so
that could be the President Of the country and not Of
party.
With considerations Of great respect and esteem, remain
your obedient servant, y. TAYLOR.
Hon. Jos. X. IseERsoLL.
We have little glimmerings Of peace have this
moment received note from Gen. Wool, commanding at
Sao about 20 miles in advance Of this place towards the
city OF Mexico Of which the following is extract fhave
but to say have received information through
Sanchez that Gen Scott still at Pucba on the 18th u
that the Mexican Congress had convened and that had
rrcd the power Santa Anna negotiate for peace subject
the approval Of Congress and that an srmsce had been
This can be relied on, and must be gratifying
all lovers Of peace which number profess to be Of It's
most ardent admirers and advocates. T.. T.
At the TAYLOR CONVENTION IN PENNSYLVANIA,
which met at Harrisburg OF the 22d instant, JAMES
M. PORTER was chosen President, about fifty
delegates were present, mostly from Philadelphia,
and an electoral ticket was agreed upon.
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