Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-06-20
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L. TAYLOR, Maj General U. S, Army.
JAS. w. TAYLOR, ESQ, Cincinnati, D.
CAMP NEAR MONTEREY. Mexico.

INN N'Lhh $500 iNb ANHiNN
June 8, 1S47.
Dear Sir-Your letter of the 18th ult.,
from Clinton, La, has just reached me, in
which you are pleased 20 say, 9Th. signs of
times relative to the next Presidency, and the
prominent position OF our name in counec-
ton with 1t, is ID sufficient excuse for the let
ter. That cit lisa happy feature III our govern
ment that official iunctionarles under II from
HE lowest 10 the highest station, are not be-
You'd the reach and partial supervision of tie
humblest citizen, aud, hat IL is a right inheren
IN every ireemin to POSSESS himself of the poll
teal prin clples and opinions of those iato
whose hands the administration OF the govern
ment may be placed &c, TO all OF which
| fully coincide with youin opinion
Asking my views on several sub
jects, "Flrst-As TO the justice and
the necessity of this war with Mexico on our
part. Secogd-As to the necessity of d national
bank, and the power Of Congress for creating
such an institution. Third-As to the effects of
"a high protective tariff, and the right Of Con-
gress uuderthe Constitution TO create such a
Of revenue"
~, ,esa,Is the f.rs, utv.rcSatv,y.."s d,tics
and the position | occupy. ! do not consider
1t would be proper IN lie 10 give any opinion
III regard to the same; as a citizen, and partic-
ularly as d soldier, it is sufficient ioi me to
that our country is ut war with d for
eign nalion, 10 do all in my power to bring
TO d speedy and honorab bic termination, BY the
most vigorous and energetic operations, with
out inquiring about its justice, or anything
else connected with III; believing, as do, it
is our wisest policy to be at peace with all
the world, as long as it can be done without
endangering the honor and interests OF the
a. rpoarls tho Ss,npl aud thirl
inquiries, | am not prepared to answer
them: | could only do SO after duly
investigating those subjects, which | can
not now do; my whole time being
fully occupied in attending to my rrope-
official duties, which must not be neglected
under any circumstances; and | must say TO
you in substance what | have said to others
10 regard to similar matters, that am no po-
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, on our
western frontier, or in the Indian country; aud
for nearly the two last, liz this or fexas, dur
ing which time ! have not passed one night
under The roof Of d house. AS regards being
candidate Tor the Presidency at the coming
election, | have no aspirations in that way,
regret the subject has been agilatrd at
this early day, and that it had Tot been de-
until the close oil this wac, until the
end Of the next session OF Congress, especial
ly III am to be mixed up with it, as it is pos
slble il may lead to the injury of the public
service in this quarter, by my operations be-
embarrassed, as well as produce much ex.
III the country growing out OF the
discussion OF the merits. &c. OF the different
a%spirants for that high office, which might
have been very much allaytd, il not prevent
had the subject been deferred, as | sug-
gestcd; besides very many changes may take
place between o and 1913, 50 much so, as
TO make it drsira BILE for the interest OF the
country, that some other indlvidual than NV
sell, better qualified for the situation, should
be selected; and could he be elected. | would
not only acquIesce in such arrangement, but
rejoice that the republic had one citi-
zen, and no doubt there are thousands more
deserving Than am and better qualified TO
discharge the duties OF said office.
If | have been named by Others and consid-
'red a candidate Tor the Presidency. il has
been by no agency OF mine in the matter; and
1 the good people think my services impor-
ant IN that sta ion aud elect me, | will lerl
sound 10 serve them, and all the pledges and
"A planalions ! can enter into and make. as
egaras this or that policy, is, that | will dos
and faithfully 10 the best OF my abil-
lies, suicily in eonlormdnee with the Con.
.%titation. Should | even occupy the White
house, il must be by the spontaneous move
II the people, and by no act OF mine, so that
could 90 into The office untrainmelled. and
y The Chief magistrate of The nation. and not
II d party.
But should they, the people, change their
aud opinions between This and The lime
II holding The election, and cast Sheir votes
or the Presidency ior some one else, | will
lot complain. With considerations OF respect,
remain your ob't servt. 4. TAYLOR.
MIR. Ed ward Deloney.
7. s. ! write IN great haste and under
interruption.