Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1848-09-30
Letter from Cen. TayIor.

The Telegraph yesterday evening brought
us a new, very important aud hishly satlstac-
tory letter from Gen. Taylor, IN explanation
of his position as candidate for the Presl-
dency. To every wing, and every admrer
of the old Patriot, it will be altogether ac-
ceptable. For ourselves, we wanted no
such assurances, or explanations, as are now
given, but there are others who had doubts
and misgivings, and who will be pleased TO
have them relieved by this communica-
ton.
The language employed by the Tele-
graph may not be altogether that OF Gen.
Taylor, but his sentiments are conveyed
very accurately and distinctly.
LOUISVILLE, Sept IS, l84s.
Gen. Taylor has written letter to Capt.
Allison. of New Orleans, dated from Pasca-
goula, September 9TH, in which he complains
that he is charged with occupying an equiv
Deal attitude towards the various parties,
especially towards the Wings. This, he
says, results from partial extracts OF his
letters being published-whlch, as heing
used, are as bad as positive iabrlcaiIons.-
He says that he did not declare his political
opinions while in Mexico, fearing that he
might thereby alineate his soldiers. When
he accepted the nominations to run, he be-
lieved he was accepting general call. lie
compliments Mr.. Fillmore as worthy OF the
first place on the ticket. The National
Convention adopted me as they found me,
a decided Wing, but not ultra in my opin-
ions; and | would be without excuse if
were to shift the relationship which then
subsisted between US. They took me with
the declaration Of principles which ! had
made to the world, aud | would be without
defence if did anything TO impair the force
of that declaration.
81 have said, that / would accept the
nomination Of Democrats, but in so doing
would not abate one jot or title Of my
opinions as written down. Such nomlna-
ton, as indicating a coincidence Of opinion
on the part OF those making IT, should not
he regarded with disfayor; and as persons
N compliment TO myself, il should not be
expected that | would repulse them with
insult. shall not modify my views to en-
tice them to ny side, and ! shall not reject
their aid when they Join my friends. ! vol
unfairly have SAID, that was not party
candidate, nor am ! in that straitened and
sectarian sense witch would prevent my
being the Presideni Of the whole people, in
case Of my election. did not regard my
self as one before the convention met and
that body did not seek TO make ne different
from what ] was, nor did they fetter me
down TO a series Of pledges which were to
be an iron rue-in all and despite Of all
contingencies that might arise during the
Presidential term. am not engaged to lay
violent hands, indiscriminately, upon public
officers, who may differ in opinion from me,
and am not expected 10 force Congress, by
the coercion OF the Veto, to pass laws TO
suit me. This Is what mean by not being
a Party candidate. | would not be part-
zan President, and hence should nut he
Party candidate, in the sense that would
make one. This is the SUM and substance
Of my meaning, and this IS the purpose Of
the acts and circumstances attending my
considered in their connection
with, and dependence upon, one or the
other.
81 refer all persons who are anxious on
Tbs subject to this statement, for a proper
Of my position towards the
Presidency and the people. IN taking leave
1f the subject ! have only 10 add, that my
wo letters 70 YOU embrace all the topics on
il hich design 70 speak pending this can .
ress. IF am elected, ! shall do all ~
honest zeal may effect, 10 cement the bonds .
81 our Union and TO establish the happi-
1ess Of H,y couuirymen upon an enduring
Z. TAYLOR.