The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-06-17

wishes In case permit myself to be the candi-
With these remarks, trust you will pardon me
for thus briefly replying to you. which do with high
opinion and approval of the sentiments and views en-
With m4ny wishes for your prosperity In life, and
great usefulness in the sphere in which your talents
aua sEs s1 sas beg to
Your obedient servant,
n. TAYLOR, Maj. General u. s. Army
JAS. w. TAYLOR, Esq, Cincinnati, o.
TO MIR. EDWARD pELoNEy.
CANT NEAR MONTEREY Mexico, June 8, 1S47.
DEAR Sra Your letter of the 10Th ut., from Clinton,
La has Just reached me, in which You nrc pleased to
.ency, aud the prominent position of your name in
connection with It, Is sufficient for the letter
That 1T is happy feature in our government that
official functionares under it. from the lowest to the
highest station not beyond the reach anu partial
supervision Of the humblest citizen and that 1t Is
the political principles opinions Of those into whose
hands the administration of the government may be
placed,' &C., to all of which fully coincide with you
Frst-As to the justice and the necessity this war
with Mexico our part. Second-As to the necessity
Of national bank and the power OF Congress for Gre
high protective tariff, and the right of Congress
der the Constitution to create such system of
nue."
AS regards the first interrogatory my duties and the
position occupy, do not consider it would be proper
in me to give any opinion in regard to the same
citizen aud particularly soldier it is sufficient
me to know that our country is at war with foreign
nation TO do all in my power to bring it to a speedy
and honorable termination, by the most vigorous and
energetic operations without inquiring about its JUS
tice, anything else connected with it believing
do it Is our wisest policy to be at peace with all the
world as long a. it can be done without endangering
the honor and interests of the country AS regards the
second and third inquiries not prepared to
them could only do after duly investigating those
subjects which cannot now do my whole time being
fully occupied in attending to my proper official duties,
which must not be neglected under any
and must say to you in substance what have said to
others in regard to similar matters, that am poll
tician.
Nearly forty years of my life have been passed in the
public service in the army, most Of the time in the
field, the camp, our western frontier, in the In
dian country and for nearly the two last in this
Texas, during which time have not passed night
under the roof of house. As regards being cand-
date tor the Presidency at the coming election. have
aspirations in that way, and regret the subject has
been agitated at this early day and that it had not
been deferred until the close of this war; until the
END of the next session of Congress- especially if am
to be mixed up with it, as 1t is possible 1t may lead to
the injury of the public service in this quarter by my
operations being embarrassed, well produce much
excitement in the country growing out Of the discus
sion of the merits, &C. of the different aspirants for
that high Office which might have been very much al
layed if not prevented had the subject been deferred
as suggested; BESIDES very many changes may take
place between now and 1S48 much as to make It
desirable for the interest Of the country that some
other individual than myself better qualified for the
situation, should be selected; and could he be elected
would not only acquiesse in such arrangement but
would rejoice that the republic had one citizen and
no doubt there Thousands mere deserving than |
and better qualified to discharge the duties of said
office II have been named by others and considered
n candidate for the Presidency, it has been by no
agency Of mine in the matter and if the good people
think my services important in that station md elect
me- will feel bound to serve them and all the pledges
aud explanations can enter into and make, az re-
CARDS this that policy is that will do honestly
and faithfully to the best Of my abilities strictly in
conforman nee with the constitution Should ever oc-
cupy the White House. it must be by the spontaneous
move Of the people, and by act of mine 80 that I
could go into the office untrammeed and be the chief
magistrate of the nation, and not Of party.
But should they, the people change their views and
opinions between this and the time of holding the
election and cast their votes for the Presidency for
else, will not complain. With considera-
tions OF respect, remain your obedient servant,
z. TAYLOR.
P. ST. write in great haste and under constant in
terruption.
TO DIR. JOHN CLARKE.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY or OCCUPATION.
Camp Monterey, Mexico, June 81, lS47.
SIR | have the honor to acknowledge, with sent
ments Of high the receipt of copy of the
resolutions recently adopted at meeting of the demo-
cratic wings of the county Of Mercer, N. j.
My thanks are specially due to my friends of the
State Of New Jersey for their atterng expression of
approval and esteem, and which can them is
truly recprocated.
embrace this occasion to remark, that il the people
Of the country desire to place in the high Office of
the Chief Magstracy do not feel myself liberty
refuse but on the contrary, in that position as well
one more humble, it will ever be my pride and con-
slant endeavor to serve my country with all the ability
possess.
Please convey these my thanks and brief acknow-
Judgments to the citizens of the county of Mercer
wish them and yourself much prosperity and happi-
ness. With great respect, remain your obedent SER
want z. TAYLOR, Maj Gen. u. s. Army.
DR.. JOHN T CLARKE, Secretary Public Meeting at Tren
ton, ~ j.
TO GEN. PETER sKEN SMITH.
HEAD QUARTERS ARMY OF OccuPATIoN,}
July 8, 1871.
can only say With all candor, that if elect
ed to that office it be by the spo ntano will of
the people at large and without padVp n N
my part in any particular If ever fill that high Office
it must be untrammeed with party obligations in
terests Of any kind and under but those which
the Constitution and the high interests of the nation
at large most seriously and solemnly demand
do not desire the Presidency, and only yield thus
far my assent, to be considered candidate in the
same proportion in which it is desired by the peo
pie. irrespective Of party. H. TAYLOR
Gen. PETER SKES SMITH, Philadelphia
roJ.A. BIRKEY, ESQ.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF OCCUPATION.
Camp near Monterey, July Is, 18i7.
SIR had the honor to receive your letter submit
ting on the part of the nominating committee of the
Native American convention the request to be inform
ed Of my views relating to several points of national
policy entertained by the body Of Native Americans Of
country
Limited leisure from my public duties constrains me
to reply in very general and brief terms that to the
points cited in your letter. do not feel myself at libcr
tyt express my frank opinion My willingness to yield
to the wishes of the people at large aud to them
in the Office of the Chief Magstracy should they fully
and unanimously place its weighty responsibilities up
oh me. mas Deen more IMAM once expressed DuJ AIN
not willing to be the candidate of any party pledge
myself to any political creed that which proceeds
directly from the Constitution and the best and para
mount interests of the country, and which they So
lemnly demand II elected to the Presidential office it
must be without any agency Of my own, Ct will be at
variance with my most cherished aspirations) and to
those duties must 90 untrammeled by party pledges
of every character.
Should the people nominate and elect (and there is
ample space for this previous to the time of the cleo
ton) some one of the gifted statesmen of the country
to represent its highest interests should hail the
sure with joy.
With sentiments of highest respect have the honor
to subscribe myself your most obedient servant,
z. TAYLOR, Maj Gen u. s. Army.
J. A. BrnKEv, Esq,
President Native American Convention, Pittsburgh, Pa
TO THE HON. J. r. IyGuRsoLL
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF OccuPArIoS,
CAN'T NEAR MONTEREY, Mexico,
August Sd, 1S47.
DrAR SIR have the pleasure to acknowledge the
receipt Of your esteemed letter Of the 9TH ut which
has just reached me, in which you say
:" bad the honor Of being called upon last evening
to address meeting of the wings OF the city and
county OF PHILADELPHIA that meeting. name