The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-06-11

After declaring in some letters that he would be a
party candidate-aer declaring in others that he would
accept the support either of wing or OF democratic con.
ensionaiter declaring further, in another letter. the
h April, that he would whoever was the nominee OF
he wing convention whether Clay any other candi-
date-we find him, by manly and direct letter over
own signature, appearing Thursday last before the
Philadelphia Convention, by sort of proxy or attorney,
though the delegates OF Louisiana, and discaiming virtu
ay all his bold previous allegations We find this curious
act thus stated in the Philadelphia News of Friday, and
/ ne New York Tribune of the date
Mr. Saunders of Louisiana desired say something in
anon to the politics of General Taylor, and after some
alom and, after brief introduction, there being evil
len dissemination to hear speech, he read the following
ple winch haa been prepared by the Louisiana dele
sifs 10 be submitted 10 the convention
The position occupied by General Taylor, in relation
NO presidency does not to be correctly understood by
many persons; and for that it is deemed proper by
e ueeganon OF Louisiana to make such explanations
au statements, IN relation that position, may ehecm
remove all doubt, and the effect Of misrepresentation
o. that point.
yen Taylor has taken part in bringing his be.
ocv me American people in connexon with the presi-
nor does he present his name to this convention as
einddae His friends throughout the country, rather
Eagea ihan encouraged by him, have placed him
lace occupied by the Father of his country; and
zen Taylor, from of duty, has assented to the
he considered himself in the hands of his friends who
nave honored him with their choice. He has publicly and
epeaedly stated that they might withdraw him whenever
v,
eiored It. He does consider that, under the ccum-
sahces IN which his name has been brought forward,
p"oad be proper in him to withdraw himself Such has
eh MS position since he assented to the Of his
hon n0a.
on behalf of the delegation of Louisiana, will further
@ uat zen Taylor desires il to be understood that, in
oup hs friends who came into this convention are
uhd to abide by decision and sustain the nominee.
"W and sou that Gen. Tay recognises in his friends
~ ms convention those who have the right withdraw
dmwa " $500 $3.50
zen Taylor, also authorized say, will hail with
ue satisfaction the nomination by the any
Ouer than himselfbeing persuaded that the welfare
N order the downward tendency OF our national
affairs
an making this announcement the delegation of Bouisi-
qua wish II to be distinctly understood that IL involves
inconsistency on the part of Gen. Taylor.
IN case the choice of this convention shall fall another
nan Gen. Taylor, and his friends i'm this convention with
Waw him, viii be their act and not his but in which
with this convention his friends Withdrew his name
nom the canvass unless he be the of the
ton
And we deem it proper the wings Of the Union
mat we desire the nomination of Gen Taylor and his ele
shon to The presidency, on other than broad natona
grounds.
Mr. Galloway asked permission to read letter from Gen
laYlor which was granted and taking the stand he
menced OF the letters which had been Published in thu
newspapers, but interrupted by call. order and
point raised that II was in order read n lee
rom paper that the convention presumed the gentleman
had original letter read when permission grantee
him.
The Pre- sident ruled the gentleman of order and re
fused 10 allow him 10 proceed.