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ErseSsssszsrss lowed to settle in their own way, without tho interference of executive patronage or prcrogative. Tha oldpolitical issues may be postponed under the pressure of cir cumstanccs and as for the new--those coming events which cast their shadows before--iet it be understood that 1he only ipath of safety for those who may hereaE ter fill the presidential office is to rest in the discharge of executive functions, and let the legislative will of the people find uttcrance and enactment. The Ameri- can people are about to assume the re- sponsibiity of framing the institutions of the Pacific States. We have no fears for the issue, if the arena of the high debate is the assemblies of the people and their representative halls. The extension over the continent beyond the Rio Grand of 1 the ordinance Of l7S7, is an object loo nigh and permanent to Dc ba6fed by presi- demial reioes. All that we ask o. the in. cumbent of the highest office under the constitution is to hold lis hdnd, to bow to the will of the peope as promulgated in legislative forms, and restrain the execu- tive action in its appropriate channels ! Give us an honest administration of the government, and an end to all cabals of a cabinet--all interference from the White Housc--designed to sway or thwart the action of the American people. If such simplicity and integrity should guide the administration of Gen Taylor, the north and west would yield to it warm support and a heartyapproval.
 We have said all on this subject which the present developments of public opin- ion require. As other scenes unfold, WIG shall seek to chronicle them with fair and independent comment. Meanwhile, we bid the movement of the waters, holding our columns and our ballot to be disposed of according to our sense of duty, as emergencies of this and all other ques- tions arise.
 To this abolition sentiment what does Gen Taylor say: Let us look at his letter.
 Gen. TAylOr's Letter. HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF OccUPATIoN. Camp near Monterey March IS, l947.
 SIR: have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter,..with the enclo. sure of your editorial, extracted from the Signal ofthc 18th April.
 At this time, my public duties con- matid so fully my attention, that it is i'm. possiD,,s to answer your letter in the terms demanded by its cotcdesy, and the impor- tance of the sentiments . wi.:"h It alludes; neither. indeed, have l the time, should ] feel myself at liberty, to enter into the ne~' and most general subjects of public policy suggested by the article in question. My own personal views were better withheld till the end of the war, when my usefulness as a military chief, serving in the field against the common enemy, shall no long, CT be compromised by their expression or discussion in any manner.
 "From many sources I have been ad- dressed on the subject of the presidency; and do violence neither to myself nor to my position as an officer of the army by acknowledging to you, as have done to all who have alluded to the use of my name in this exalted connection, that my services arc ever at the will and call ofthe country, and that am not prepared to say that l shall refuse if the country calls me to the presidential office, but thnt I cdn and ShaH yield 10 no call thM does not come from Inc spontaneous action and free mM of Me nation at large, aud roid of the SLIGHTEST AGENCY OF MY OWN.
 "For the high honor and responsibilities of such an office, l take this occasion to say, that ha-e not hte slightest aspiraticn d much more tranquil and satisfactory lite, after the termination of my present duties, awais me, trust, in the society of my family and particular friends, and in the occupations most congenial to my wishes. h no case caa l PERMIT MYSELF TO BE TIE CANDIDATE OF ANY PARTY, or yield myself 10 party schemes.
 With these remarks, l trust you will pardon mo for thus briefly replying to you. which I do wih high opinion and appro- ral of the sentiments and ricws embraced in your editorial.
 With many wishes for your prosperity in life, and great usefulness in the sphere in which your talents and exertions are embarked, beg to acknowledge myself, most truly and respectfully, your obedient servant,
 7. TAYLOR,
 Maior-General U. s. A.
 Jas w. TALYoR, Esq! Cincinnati,