The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1848-09-26
OPINIONS OF GEN. TAYLOR.

Adtoh NoN-t- lct-.
DEAR Sir My opinions have recently been so offer
msconceived and nlsrepresented, that deem due to
myself If not to my friends, make brief exposition of
them upon the topics to which have called my
have consented to the use of my name rs candidate
for the Presidency have frankly avowed my dis
trust Of my fitness for that hi station but having the
'octaton OF many OF my codnirynien, taken position
candidate do feel at liberty surrender that Do
son until my friends manifest wish that should retire
IRON H. VIII then most gladly do have private
purpose to accomplish-no party projects build a-no
enemies to punish-nothnlg to serve but my country
have been very often addressed by letter and my
pinons have been asked upon almost every question that
might to the writers affecting the Interests their
country or their party. have not always responded
these Inquiries for various reasons.
confess whilst have cardinal principles which
will regulate political life sufficiently ainlia
With all the minute details of political legislation give
solemn pledges 10 exert my influence If were President to
carry cut this defeat that have conceal
ment hold no opinion which would mol readily pro-
claim to my assembled cornrymrn but crude impressions
upon matters o. policy, which may he ri-hi to-day and
wrong ;o-ori-w- perhaps, the best OF fitness
Tor office. One who cannot be trusted without pledge
cannot &c confded in merely account of them.
FIRST. reiicrae what have often said-l a Wing
but not an ultra Wing Ii elected would be the
Presdcr; Of party would endeayor independent
o. party domination. should feel bound administer the
Government untrammelied by party schemes.
SECOND The veto power. The power given by the
Constitution 10 the Executive to nerpose his VETO
high conservative power hut in my opinion should
be exercised except in oil clear violation OF the
stitlon manifest haste and of consideration by
Congress Indeed, have thought that for many wears
past the known opinions and wishes OF the Executive
exercised undue aud injurious influence upon the lcgsll-
tive department OF the Government and this cause
have thought system in danger of undergoing a
great change from its theory. The personal opinions
of the individual who may happea occupy Executive
chair ought control the of Congress uuon ours.
tons of domestic policy ought his objections in
terposed where questions Of constitutional been
settled by the various departments of Government and nc.
qUiesccd in by the people.
THIRD Upon the subject of the tariff the currency the
improvement OF great highways lakes and har-
bors the will of the people expressed through their rep
reentaies IN Congress- ought to be respected and
out by the Executive.
FOURTH. The Mexican war. ] sincerely rejoice at the
prospect of peace. Ny life has been devoted to arms
yet look upon all times, and under all circumstan
ces, national calamity be avoided, if compatible
with national honor Tho principles of Government.
as well as ITS true policy opposed the sub sation
otter nations, and the ACKNOWLEDGMENT of other
conquest In the language of the great Washington WIN
should We quit stand Foreign ground r. In
the Mexican national honor has been indicated
amply indicated and IL debating peace NAV
vel afford to be orbcling and even masnaninous TO out
fallen foe.
These nay opinions upon the sub Get referred TO BY
YOU and any reports publications. written OF verbal
from any sourcr differing in uy essential particular from
what Is here written are unauthorized and untrue.
do ioi know that shall again write upon the succ. Of
national politics. STALL in no schemes no hi;
natioas ntrigues 1.-THE American people not cen.
EdeRce in they ought give IN. their sfar
when declare shall be am too old a oldier IN
nurinur against snch high authority.
To Can't J. s. ALLISON