The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1848-07-08
Gcrs, Taylor ANA tEse EVEiig
Nomination.

Nomination.
ia ladirtt Accepfancc.-The New Or
leans picayune, Of 25,h uIt., contains the
following statement aud singular card rea-
live TO the rnmor that prevailed that Gen.
Taylor had repndiate,, the statement made in
his behalf by the Louisiana delegation to
the Wing National Convention.
Gnam IGylor.-l he undersigned. whose
names ave affixed to the card here;o appen,
ded make this publication a, the special III
stance and request of Gen. Zachary Taylor
himself. From sundry articles which have
appeared in several of the public journals Of
the city of New Orleans, General Taylor Is
given 10 understand that persons claiming 10
speak for hllr, have produced the impress.
3ion that he IS not satisfied with what Judge
Saunders. and The other members of tie
Louisiana delegation 10 the National Wing
Convention who ac:ed with him, saw fit 10
say and do in that body in his (Gen. Tay.
lo,'s behalf; and that he repudia.eS such acts
AMI sayings. Did these rumo:s and reports
affect only himself, Gen. Taylor would NOT
trouble the public concerning them; but a.
they affect, whether 50 intended or not, tie
good report and caudor OF gentlemen whose
partially for him has made them objects OF
reproach and suspicion, he feels Constrained
by sense Of duty and justice 10 auhorise
them 10 be me, by distinct and peremp-
tory denial.
4 Card.-We are authorised by Gen.
TAYLOR 10 say that the course Of the Lou,-
ana delegation in the Wing Convention,
lately assembled at Philadelphia, meets
with his entire, full and uneqvirocal apprc-
baton.
Tha, he not only never doubted, but new
or minated doubt that his honor and rep
utalion were safe in their hands. -.
BALE PEYroH,
LOGAN HUNroN,
lime %, IS. A. {. BULLlTT.
This card was read on the previous even
ins 10 the grea, whis ratification meeting.
and gave Sfea, satisfaction, especially as it
was announced to be in the handwriting Of
lie old General himself.
The following is a copy OF the statement
made by Judge Saundc,s. Of Louisiana, TO
the National Whig Convention, in PhllaleJ.
phia, in behalf OF Ger. Taylor, which vii
now be read with additional interest, in con-
nec,ionlwih the foregoing full endorsement
of its sentiments:
"The position occupied by Gen, Taylor,
10 be correctly understood by many persons
ard, for that reason, ii is deemed proper by
the delegation of Louisiana 10 make such
explanation and statements in relation TO
that position, as may ehecually remove all
doubt .iand The effect MISREPRESENTATION, on
tina, point.
nGen. Taylor las taken no part in bring
lug his name before the American people
in connection with the Presidency, nor does
he present his name 10 this convention as a
candidate. His friends throughout the coun-
fry, rather discouraged than encouraged by
lin have laced him prominently before
the nation a; worthy OF filling the place once
occupied by the Father of his County, and
Gen. Taylor, Eom a sense Of duty, has as
scented TO Il e nomination.
Ale considers himself in the hands Of his
!ipnd-. who have houored him with their
choice. lie has publicly and repeatedly
stated that they might withdraw him when-
ever they thought the interests of the coun-
Try, III lheil opinion, required ii. He does
not consider that under the circumstances
in which his name has been brought for
ward, thai il would be proper in him 10 With
draw himself Such has beel his position
since he assented 10 the Use Of his name.
subsequent 10 Tie capture Of Monterey, and
sub is his position nor.
con behalf of the delegation Of Louisiana,
| will further state, hat Gen Taylor desires
it 10 be undcrsuod lhat, in his opinion, his
friends who come into this convention, gre
bound to abide by It's decision: anG 10 sus-
tain the nominee "hcart carl so"t'-lhal
Gen. Taylor recognises ii his friends III TINS
convention those who have the right to with
draw his name, and will cheeftlI!y acqul-
esce in sncl withdrawal.
Cen Tay Tor, we are also authorised to
cay, will hail with entire satisfaction the
nomination by the convention Of any other
tllnn himself, being persuaded that the well
fare OF our country reGuires cha"gc Of men
md measures, in order 10 av.n the down.
ward tendency of our national affairs.
lin making his announcements the del
eGa.'on Of !.oGi,iala wish it 10 be distinctly
Understood ina, it involves no Inconsistency
On the part Of Gen. Taylor.
ain case the choice Of this convention
shall fall on another than Gen. Taylor, and
his friends III III cony enlion ".,Iidraw HIM,