The Arkansas banner., 1848-09-19

the people 10 priasaKy usaemblies--by Whiss, DemhcEhts and Natives lnseparate and mixed meet iuxs. fesitlsd them aTi, and continued 10 do 90 tiii led e believe that Hay expedition was assamiag lns aspect ef defiance ~ she popular wishes. | yielded only when t looked like presumption to sIst ioagers and thea should not have done 90 had not the nomination been presented to me in Borm unlikely Co awaken aeFiu1ony or reproduce the bitterness of eeng which attends popular elections
 say t in sincerity and truth thai part of the in- ducemeat to nay consent was the hope that by going iHto the canvass t would be conducted witk candoF t net with kindness thas been no sult Of mine thai tkis anticipation has proved vain one.
 sAfteT permitted myself to be announced for the Presidency under the circumstances above noticed, accepted nomination ater nomination in the spirit in which they were teniered. They were made IT, respective of party, and so, acknowledged No one who joined in those nominations could have been de- ceived as to my political views. From the beginng tisl now have declared myself to be wig on ail proper occasions. With this distinct avowal pub- ished 10 the world, dd net think that had right 10 repel nominations from political opponents any more than had right to refuse the yote cf demo- crat at ihs polls; and proclaimed t abroad that should moi reject the prodered support of any body Of my feIlowseitzens. This w2s my position when, in NovemheT last, returned to the URited Ssaies-- long before either of the great divisions q the peo Ile had held National Convention, and when it was thought doubtful f of them would hold any.
 Matters stood in ihis attitude tili Spring, when there were many statements In circulation con corning my views upon question of national policy, that felt constrained te correct the errors Into which the public mind was falling, by more ex- plioit enumeration of principles, which did in my letter to you in April last That letter, aud the facts which l have detailed as briefly as proper derstaading of them weuid permit. developed my whole position ia relation to the Presidency al the time.
 The Democratic Convention met in May. and
 f -a. &s. ..4s st. A.k . right to do. The. National Whig Convention met in Iane. and selccied me as their candidate l nc. cepted the nomination with gratitude and with pride was proud of the confidence of such body of men representing such a constituency as the whg party ol the United Salcs-a manifestation more grateful because t was not eumbefed with exactions ln- compatible wiih the dignIiy Of the Presidential oee and the responsibilities of its incumbent 10 the whole people of the nation. And l may add, that these emotions were increased by associating my pame with that of the distinguished citizen of New York. whose acknowledged abilities and sound con seyaiive opinions might have justly entitled him 10 the first place on the ticket.
 The Convention adopted me as il found me-a whig---decded, but not ultra in my eplniols; and
 should be without excuse If were 10 shift the re- ationships which sahsisied al The time. They took me with the declaration of principles had pnb- shed 10 the world, and should be without defence if were to say to any thing to impair the force of that declaration.
 have said that would accept nomination from democrats; but in So doing would not abate one iot or title of my opinions as written down. such nomination, as indicating coincidence ct oph- i,n on the part of those making il, should mol be re- earded with dislavor by those who think with me; as compliment personal to myself, 1t should not be expected that would repulse them with insult. shall not modify my views 10 enttte them to my side shall not reject their aid when they join my friends voluntarily.
 | A.t. in that straigbteaed and seetasaH sense which would prevent my being the Presdent of the whole people. in case of my election. did not regard myself as one before the Convention net, and that body dfd not seek to make me different from what wass-- They did not ietter me down to seiies of pledges which were 10 be an iron rae of action Tn all, and in dispa,e of aIl ihe contingencies that might arise in the course of Presidential term. l am not en- gagged 10 lav violent bands indisefimina;ely upon public officers good bad, who may differ in opIt- ion with me. am noi expected 10 losee Congress, by the coercion ef the veto, to pass laws to suit me or pass none. This is what mean by not being party candidate. And 1 uNsierstand this is good whig doctrne---I wouId no. be partisan Pre- ideni, and hence, should Dct be party candidate m the sense that would make one. This is the sum and substance of my meaning and this is the pnport oi the facis and circumstances attending my nomina- ton, when considered in lheir connection with, and dependence upon one another.
 refer all persons who anxious on the subject. to this statement, for the proper understanding of my position towards the Presidency and the people. If it is not Inteilghe. cannot make if so and shall cease 10 attempt 1t.
 Ig takii leave of the subject. have ouly to add, that my two letters 10 you embrace all tiIe topics design to speak of pending this csnvass. If elecle. sball do aLtlst an honest zeal may effect to cement the bonds of our Union, and establish the happiness ofmy couBirymen upon ansndulng basis.
 z. TAYLOR.
 To Capt. ]. $. ALLISON.