Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-07-28
From DE lSp1aafod Rsppbiicaa.
Gen. Taylor's Character and Prin-
ciples.


ciples.
The following powerful piece of ,csiimo-
ny IN relation to Gen. Taylor, we find in
the Worcester Egis. The author we un.
dersiand TO be the Rev. Mr. LAMB, a cler-
gyman Of the orthodox faith, who as Chap.
lam IN the Army, was thrown into close
connection with the present Wing candi.
date. for number Of years. He is there.
tore able to speak advisedly in regard 10
that persons habits aud opinions. Rev.
Mr. l.. is no longer connected with the ar.
my but is pastor Of church in This State.
lie has supplied the pulpit Of the newly
formed Congregational Church at Palmer
Depot, for considerable time within the
past year His testimony will be found
strong aud TO the point. II is entitled to
respect, and must exert wide influence -
June, 1913.
SIR You are no doubt aware that |
held the office Of Chaplain in the United
States Army about six years, being station
ed at Fort Jcssup. La, and that while at
that extreme southern post ] was in daily
acquaintance with Brigadier Gen. u. Tay-
lor.
presume il is on this account that you
propose 10 the some questions touching the
views of that distinguished individual.
AM willing 10 reply. not because ! am a
politician, or have any personal interest in
his nomination for the Presidency but be-
cause ] am laid under lasting obligations
to that honest, noble-hearied man-and
would gladly correct some Of the gross mis-
takes that are now ahoat concerning his
character.
In poilics Gen. Taylor isa Whig-in
religion strictly ortkodOr-but in neither is
he extreme, maintaining his well formed
opinions with the calm decision which he
manifested Oh the field Of battle.
With regard 10 slavery, aud extension Of
territory, | assure you that neither for a
slave market nor any other object was Gen
Taylor in favor Of conquest aud annexation.
lie was not in favor of receiving Texas 10.
TO our Union. nor ia favor Of the recent
war with MeSlco The only evidence Of
his being in favor OF slavery, that ever
saw or heard Of, was the fact, that he did
whal every man al the South must do, IL he
would have servants, viz either own or
hire slaves. | do well remember that a
part. at least, OF the coiored people living
10 his family. could read well aud were
very pious. | never heard a word from the
General in favor Of the slave system. but on
the contrary. his decided preference for the
institutions aud customs of the North.
IL is a pity that Gen. Taylor should be
made out pro-slavery man because his
government keeps him at the South, or for
the wrong Of allowing his plantation to he
on the Mississippi instead Of the banks OF
the Connecticut. We are allowed to hang
no man upon an inference.
assure you, that II electrd, he will do
more for peace and emancipation than any
Northern man would be allowed to do.
Gen. Taylor maintains on all occasion,
tie habit Of fOfaI abstinence from all iniox.
1 lcaIIng dIinks-and 10 this he has ascribed
his robust health amidst the swamps and
campaigns Of Florida and Mexico ! would
also assure you. that nothing could be more
unjust and untrue than the assertion thai
he is prolane man, is false altogether
lie rs bright exception to The common
practice Of profaneness in the army
Gen aylor is the decided friend q
christianity aud christian institutions. III,
was a regular attendant Oh public worship
in the garrison. accompanied by his accom-
plished lady and daughter.
Mrs Tay lor is lady Of fine appearance,
! and noreeahle nanney. and n .nns;s,an