Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1848-03-09


AT the last Presidential canvass without interfering in
any way with The same well known TO all with whom
mixed, wings and democrats for had eOncealmen in
the matter, that decidedly favor of Mr. Clay's cleo
On and would prefer seeing him IN that office 10 any
individual in the Un"n certainly much any time
myself Independent talents and expe
ence in government as consider his views and those
OF the wings for the most part nearly assimlaed
regards political matters those of Mr. Jefferson than
their oppOnenis-in Whose political creed was reaed, aud
whose opinions in matters Of state have lost sight
Of well endeavored TO cunfum them cir
eums'ances would permit My commission as Lieutenant
IN The Amy conferred by him, shoIt time before he
retired from public life
Although appreciate highly than do the
favorable opinion fear you have foImed regards my
fitness for The FIST civil Office in country (which con-
sider should reach it, rather much of an experiment
well duly grateful for aid in bringing me prom
nenty before the nation for the office in question: yet eau
not permit the present opportunity to pass by without
peang you what have said others III regard to the
subject of the Pesidency-whch is that politician
Near forty years Of my life have been passed in the mill
tsry service Of The Republic nearly the whole OF which IN
hed the camp western frontier and in the Indian
territory may well constantly duty the last two IN
Mexico on its immediate border; during which time
have not passed night under the roof Of house You
very readily suppose under
have had but little time devote 10 the consideration or
investigation Of great political questions subjects, 10
their discussion have attempted do be mix
ed up with political men measures in any way not even
having voted for Of Chief Magistrates since joined
the army having for the most part serving or stationed be-
yond the limits of the States must have no with for
the Presidency and cannot consent TO be exclusively the
candidate Of party. And il al all, or 10 be made
the coming election it be borne mind that
have been, will be made by others without any
agency OF mine 10 the matter Independent OF my wish
greatly doubt my want of the necessary qualifications
TO discharge the duties properly of office which was
adorned by Washington Jefferson, as well as several
others Of The puTe wses and most accomplished States
men and patriots Of this any age country. almost
emble at the thoughts Of the undertaking Yet if the good
people think proper elevate al the proper me TO the
highest Office in their gift, will feel bound to serve them
il notfTom inclination from principle of duty, and will
do so honestly and faithfully to The best Of my ability, in
vii The 0f he
can do at construed acted upon by our first
Presidents; two Of whom at least acted conspicuous
part in aiding in completing that we'll as put
! ting it in operation.
But very many important changes may take place at home
and abroad between and the time for holding the cleo
ton for Chief Magistrates much as to make
1t desirable for the general good that with more
experience in State Affairs should be selected candidate
than myself; could he be elected will would
yield my petensions for have the vanity 10 believe
have any for that distinguished station but would scquesc
not only with pleasure such arrangement, but would
rejoice that the republic had citizen worthy and
better qualified than am to discharge the important duties
sppersinng 10 that positions and doubt there are thou-
sands Be this as may if occupy he White House,
II must be by the spontaneous movement OF the people, WIN
any action of in relation il without pledges
other than have previously statedG strict adherence TO the
provisions Of the cOnstituOn-o that could enter on the
arduous and responsible duties appertanng said office un-
trsmmeled that could be the President OF the county
| and not of a party.
With considerations of great respect and esteem, remain
your Obedent servant
(Signed) u. TAYLOR
We have little gnmeng of peace have this mo-
ment received note from Gen. Wool commanding at SAL
the city of Mexico, of which the following is extract
81 have but moment to say have received information
through Sanchez that Gen. Scott still at Pue6la on
the 18th ult that the Mexican Congress had convened and
that conferred power Santa Anna negotiate
for peace subject to the approval OF Congress- ana tnat az
amistce had been proposed This can be relied on ano
be gratifying to all lovers of of which number
profess be of its most ardent admirers and advocates
TT
r.. a., he
above. In this, he is willing be nominated by the
Wings, the Democrats the Natives. The only rea-
son. perhaps why he did not include the Aboltionsts
is that he has too much negro property. Here again.
he will not be the candidate of any party. But lei
the letter speak for itself At the Taylor convention
which met in HdrriSburgh, Pa, it was read as fol-
lows:
RATION ROGUE, La, Jan. 30th, lS4S.
SAVIOUR communication OF the 10Th inst. has been
eved and the suggestions therein offered duly considered
In reply your inquiries, have again to repeat that
neither the the desire dictate TO the Ame
can people the which they should proceed
to nominate the Presidency of the United States
III they desire such result they must auoP1 'e edu
best suited their opinion 10 the contamination of the pu
pose and if they think fit to bring before them for Thu
office, through their Legislatures, mass meetings or conven
tons object their designating those bodies
Whg Democratic or Native but being thus nominated,
insist condition-snd my position on this poIn
is immutsbe-that shall not be brought forward by then
nent of their party doctrines.
In conclusion have to repeat that if nominated
for the Presidency by body OF my fellow citizens de-
sgnated by any they might choose to adopt, should
honor and would accept such nomination, pro
vided ii had been made entirely Independent Of party con-
siderations. am sir, your obedent servant,
PETER SxEN SMITH, Esq. q. TAYLOR.
This Peter Sken Smith is old broken down poll
tican, who has dabbed in every party known In this
country and failing in his eager aspirations for of
fee, aims to Gen. Taylor to his purpose, thu
Anti-renters having been, believe, the last to dis
card him.
But see what another change comes over the sPiri
of Gen. Taylor's dream in two short weeks. In
letter to COL Mitchell of Cincinnati. he is again
trhig, and the whig party MAY vote for him on thel
own resPons bility
BATON ROGUE, La, Feb. IL, 1s4S.
Ny DEAR COLONEL Your very kind communication, AM
the accompanying newspaper, have duly reached me.
In reply the closing remarks of letter, have
hesitation in stating, have stated on former occasions
that a Whig though not ultra and that hap
desire to conceal this fact from any portion Of the PeoPI
of the United States deem but candid, however, to add
that the Wing party desire at the next Presidential cleo
tion cast their for they must do on Their ow
responsibility, and without any pledges from Should
be elected that Office should deem it TO be duty, an
should most certainly claim the right to look to the Consu
ion and the high interests of common country, and no
the principles of party, for my rules OF action.
With my sinceTest thanks for your expression of friend
ship and my wishes for your through e re
MAN, very truly, your friend and obedient servant.
z. TAYLOR.
Col. A. NJ. MITCHELL, Cn., Ohio
Now if the writer Of such letters would not max
a good THsr President, we should like to know VIII
would
The WEATHER-February was one of the pleas
ATTEST winter months have ever known in the wesi