The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-05-03
THE UNION.

ion of many Of my counirynen, taken my position
candidate, do not feel at liberty surrender that position
until my friends manifest wish that should retire from
H. ] will then most gladly DO 30. have private puf-
poses accomplishing party projects 10 build upno
mics TO puniSh-noihng 10 serve but nay country.
have been very often addressed by letter. and my opin
ions have been asked upon almost every question thai
might occur 10 the writers affecting the interests OF their
country or their party. I have always responded 10
lhese inquiries, for various reasons
confess whilst have great cardinal principles which
VIII regulate my political life, sufficiently familiar
With all the minute details of political legislation give
solemn pledges my influence, if President,
70 this defeat that have CONCEAL
ment hold no opinion which would not readily pro
claim 10 my assembled countrymen; but crude impress
sions upon matters OF policy which may be right today
and wrong tomorrow perhaps, the best of fit
for Office One who cannot be trusted without pledges
cannot be confded in merely account Of them
will proceed however, now TO respond to your inqui-
ries.
First | reiieraie what have often said--I am a " big
bu ultra whg If elected, would be the
President of party. would endeavor act independent
Of party domination should feel bound TO administer the
government unuammeled by party schemes
Second. The veto power. The power given by the
lution the Executive 10 nterrose his veto is high
conservative power; but in my opinion, should be
exercised except in OF clear violation of the const
ZION, manifest ha ste and Of consideration by Con
gress Indeed, have thought that for many years past
the known opinions and wishes of the Executive have
csed undue and injurious influence upon the legislative
department OF the and for this cause have
thought system in danger Of undergoing great
change from It's theory. The personal opinions of the
induidai pho may happen occupy the Executive char
ought control the action of Congress upon questions
domestic policy ought his objections to be ineposed
chere questions of constitutional po hare been settled By
the various departments of government and acguescsd by
the people.
Third Upon the subject Of the tariff, the currency the
Improvement of great highways, rivers lakes, and
halbors the will OF the people, expressed through their
representatives in Congress- ought be respected and
red out by the Executive.
Fourth. The Mexican sincerely rejoice at the
prospect OF peace. My life has been devoted arms yet
look upon all times and under all ccuman
national calamity be avoided if compatible with
tonal honor The Pr ineipe ofour government well
ons and the ACKNOWLEDGMENT of other by
guest In the language of the great Washington, why
should quit own stand foreign ground 2! In the
ply indicated and in debating of peace may
well afford be lobea ring, and magnanimous
fallen foe.
These opinions the subjects referred TO by
and any reports publications. written verbal
from any source differing any essential particular from
what is here written, unauthorized and untrue.
do not know that shall again write upon the subject Of
national politics. shall engage in schemes, comb
nations, inrgues II the American people have
confidence in they ought give their sufages
Ifthey do not, you know well enough TO believe
when declare shall be content am old a soldier
mumur against such high authority. z. TAYLOR.
To Capt J. S. ALLISON.