Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1848-05-11
Gen. Taylor's Position Defined.


The New- Orleans Picayune OF the 9th contains
the following letter from Gen. TAYLOR to Capt Al.
lisoi, his brother in-law, defining more fully thaQ
ne has heretofore done his position in regard to the
Presidency. 1t will be seen that Gen. T. says tha,
having, at the solicitation of many of his county:
men, taken his position as candidate, he does no,
feel at liberty to surrender that position until his
friends manifest wish that he should do So He
reiterates that he is Wing, but not an ultra
Whig'-that if elected he will administer the Gov
ernment Independent of party. Thinks the Presi-
dent exercises an undue influence, through the
Veto Power, which ought to be curtailed
On the subject of the Tariff, Currency, Internal
Improvements, &c. the General does not seem vet
to have formed any opinion, bu, thinks the will OF
the people as expressed through their Representa-
tives in Congress, should prevail in such matters.
lie thinks War at all times National calamity.
and that the principles and policy Of this Govern
ment are opposed to the subjugation and dismem-
berment of other nations by conquest
BATON ROGUE, April %, I64S.
DEAR Sir: My opinions have recently been so
often nisconceived and misrepresented, that deem
1t due to myself, if not TO my friends, to make a
bret exposition OF them upon the topics to which
you have called my attention.
have consented to the use of my name as
candidate to the Presidency | have frankly
avowed my own diStrust of my fitness for that high
station but having, at the solicitation Of many of
my counirymen; taken nay position a candidate
| do not feel at liberty to surrender that position
until my friends manifest wish that should re-
tire from It, will then most gladly do so. have
no private purpose TO accomplish, no party pro-
Jects to build up, no enemies to puninSh-nothlng
to serve but my country
have been very often addressed by letter, and
my opinions have been asked upon almost every
question thai mil ght occur to the writers as effect
ing the interests of the country or their party.
have not always responded to these inquiries, for
various reasons.
confess, while have great cardinal principles
which will regulate my political life, am not suf-
ficently familiar with the minute details of leeis-
lation to give solemn pledges to exert my inhu-
ence, if were President. to carry out this or de-
feat that measure, | have no conceament 1hold
no opinion which would not readily proclaim to
my assembled countlymen; but crude impressions
upon matters of policy, which may be right to- day
and wrong tomorrow, are perhaps, not the best
test of ftEess for office One who cannot be trus-
ted without pledges cannot be confided in merely
on account of them.
will proceed, however, now to respond to your
inquiries.
Fust--I reiterate what have often said-I am
a Whg but not ultra Wing. lfelected would
not be the mele President of party. would en-
deavor to act independent of party domination. L
should feel bound to administer the Government
by party schemes.
Tho no
by the Constitution TO the Executive to interpose
his veto, is high conservative power; but in my
opinion should never be exercised except in cases
Of clear violation of the Constitution. or manifest
haste and want Of consideration by Congress. In
deed, have thought that, for many years past the
known opinions and wishes of the Executive have
exercised undue and injurious influence upon the
legislative department the Government; and for
his cause have thought our system was in dam
ger of undergoing great change from its theo-
~. The personal op,niooHs Of tie indirtdual aoho
may happen to occupy the Erecutire char, ought
not to controltae action Of Congress upon questions
2f domestic policy; nor ought his objections to be
nterposea where questions Of constitutional power
Government and acqu,esced IN by the people.
Third--Upon the subjects of the tariff, the cur
rency, the improvement of our great highways,
rivers lakes and harbors, the will ofthe people, as
expressed through their Representatives in Con-
gess, ought 10 be respected and carried out by the
Executive.
F0urh.--The Mexican war. sincerely rejoice
at the prospect of peace. My life has been devo-
led TO arms, yet look upon war at all times and
under all circumstances as national calamity,
TO be avoided if compatible with national honor.
The principles Of our Government as well as it's
rue policy are opposed to the subjugation of their
nations and the disinemberment of other countries
oy conquest In the language of the great Wash
neton, " Why should we quit our own TO stand on
oreign ground I" In the Mexican war our nation
ii honor has been vindicated and in debating
erms of peace we may we'll afford to be forbear-
ng and even magnanimOus to our fallen foe.
These are my opinions upon the subjects referred
o by you and any reports or publications. written
u verbal, from any source differing in any essen
ial particular from what is here written, are unat-
horzed and untrue.
] do not know that shall again write upon the
subject Of national politics. | shall engage in no
schemes, no combinations, no nriguesl If the
American people have no confidence in me they
ought not to give me their suffrages. II they do
lot, you know me well enough to believe me when
declare shall be content. | am too old a sol-
lier to murmur against such high authority
To Capt. j. S. ALLISON Il. TAYLOR.
Washington National MOnunleat The ex-
,avaiion of the foundation of this work, COM
nenced OH Tuesday last, a, Washington-
The ceremonies of laying the corner stone will
axe place in that ciiy on The 4ih of July next
The Ohesk is to be carried 10 an elevation of