The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-09-07
Cen. Tarlor.


Taylor to Capt. Allison. Like everything eonnee.
ted with the Presidential canvass, it viii b read
with interest; The more so as Gen Taylor intimates
that tits the last that he shall write upon the subject;
FAsT P6seAG0uIA, Sept. 4. 1913. {
Dear Sir On the 22d day Of ApTil last addressed you
public policy lest nv might be misIed By the
many contradictory and conf citing statements in respect to
them which appeared in the journals OF the day and We're
circulated throughout the country nov lind myen mis-
represented and misunderstood upon smother point OF such
importance to myself personally, II not 10 the country az
arge as to claim from me candid and connected exposon
Of my relations the public in regard to the pending Presl-
Dental canvass
The qtest ingenuity has been expended qpon several let
and detached sentences Of letters. which have recently
appeared my signature show that occupy equiyo
are divided and especially toward the wing party repre-
sented by the National Convention which assembled I1 ha-
delhla n Jpne last Had these letters ana scraps OF eeIs
been published construed n connection with what have
heretofore sand upon this subject Should not now have 70
complain 81 Ae speed Win when my answers 70 isodle'
questions have been given mp TO the captions criticism Ui
when has oeen tanueea 70 me without solcitaon o. az
angenent OF OF the manner which selected pas
in some OF letters, written in the freedom and care
esnes5 OF acon1denta cofespondeAce nave been coIu-
nlcated 70 the public press But ven from the context an0
ues which IN This concerned lust0n.
cal they are as deceptive though they positive fab-
has been done me- and the public the extent that
obee; Of interest to them, by this ibeyal process
ciden connected with the first presentation OF my
candidate for the presidency was then at the head OF
surrounded by Wings and Democrats who had stood By
6e gf nGa o. my a e apq @e vas
that army and to tie Republic whose battles wa
gng forbade my assuming position of seeming hostility 70
any portion Of the bLaye under my eommand-al Of
whom knew was Wing IN principle, for made no
eeaIment of my political sentiments or pFedilectious
Such had been the violence OF party struggles during
late presidential elections that the acceptance of nonna
ton under the rigorous interpretations given to the oblga
tons OF candidate presented to the public with otmulay
of political principles eIuita almost to declaration
OF Incorporating enmty to all who did not subscribe to
its enets. unwilling TO hazard the effect Of such ea.
tionshp towards of the soldiers under my command
have been unjust in itself and was as repugnant to my
own feelings as it was to my duty wanted unity in the
army and OreRoe any act tha might SOW the seeds OF dis
trust and dscOTd in its ranks. have my letters written
At the time before me- but they all Of import and in
I conformity with the views herein expressed.
Meanwhile was solicited by my personal friends and by
strangers, BY Wings and Democrats 10 consent 10 become
candidate was nominated by the people IN primary as
sembies-by Wings Democrats and Natives, in separate
and mixed meetings. resisted them all and continued to
do so TIL led 70 believe that my opposition was assuming the
aspect OF defiance OF the popular wishes. yielded only
when it looked like presumption 70 resist longer and even
then should not have done 50 ad not the nomination been
presented to me in form unlikely to awaken acrmOny
elections say sincerity and truth that part of the
dueement to my consent the hope that By going the
canvass would be conducted with eandor not with kind
1t has been fault OF mine that this anticipation has
proved vain one.
dency under the circumstances above noticed accepted
nomination after nomination IN the spirit m which they were
rendered They made irrespective OF pafty, and
acknowledged. No who Joined in those nominations
The beginning Til now have declared myself to be wing
on ali proper occasions With this distinct
10 the world dd moi think that had Tet TO repei
nations from political opponents any than had right
to refuse the vote OF democrat at thepO and proclaimed
abroad that should not reject the proered support Of any
body of my elow-ctZens. This position when in
November last returned to the United StatesOng before
either Of the great divisions of the people had held Nation
Convention, and when thought doubtful if of
them would hold any.
Matters stood in this attitude til Spring when there were
statements in circulation concerning views upon
questions OF national policy that felt constrained TO correct
the errors into which the public mind was falling by more
explicit enunclaOn OF principles which did in my letter to
you in April last That letter and the facts which have
detailed as briefly as apToPer understanding OF them would
permit, developed my whole position IN relation to the Pres
dency at the time
The Democratic Convneion met in May and composed
Their ticket to suit them This they had right do. The
National Wing Convention met in June, and selected
their candidate accepted the domination with gratitude
and with pride. was proud OF the confidence OF such a
body OF men, representing such Constituency as the wing
party of the United manifestation the more grateful
because it numbered with exacons incompatible
bihs5 OF its incumbent to the whole people of the nation
And add, that these emotions were increased by
NewYoTk whose Acknowledged abilities and sound coneer.
v9ve opinions might have justly entitled him to The fms
The Convention adopted me as it found mea whig-de-
eided but not ura5n my opinions and shoqd be without
lad published 10 he world and shonid BE- without defence
if were to say or do any thing to impair the force OF that
ayg said that would accept a nomination from demo-
era bat doing would not abate lot title Of
opinions written down. Such nomination, midi
eating coincidence Of opinion on the part of those making
it, should be regarded with dsfavor by those who think
with me as ! compliment personal TO myself should not
be expected that would repuse them with insult shall
not modify views to ence them to side shall not
reject their aid when they join my friends voluntarily
have said was not party candidate, am in that
Strengthened and sectaan which would prevent my
being the President Of the whole people, in case OF my
ton met and that boiy did not seek TO make me different
fom what was They did not fette me down series Of
pledges which were TO be an ron rule OF action in ALL and IN
despite OF all the contingencies that might ae in the
of Presidential term, am not engaged 10 lay violent
bands adlscmnatey ul9n puhie ohce good OF pad VINO
may differ in opinion with me. am not expected to force
Congress- by the coercion Of me veto TO pass laws to suit me
o. pass none ms IS what mean D5 ho DeIng party can
didale And | understand this good whig doctrine
would not be saH President and hence should not be
party candidate in the sense that would make This is
the sum and substance OF my meaning and ths the pur
port of the facts and circumstances attending nomination
when considered in their connection with and dependence
refer ali peryons who are anxious on the subject to this
statement Tor 5he proper understanding Of my position e.
cannot make il So, and shall cease to atteniptit
two letters to embrace all the TOPICS design 10 speak OF
honest zeal may effect TO cement the bonds OF Union
and establish The happiness OF my eountpeH upon an en-
TO Capt J. $. ALLTsos
| New York MARKETs.-A Geographic dispatch
to the Charleston Courier, from Baltimore, gives
the following report of the state Of The New York
markets on the Both ult;
The Cotton market was steady Sales Of 800 bales hal
! siderable extent were made at from $3zSO0s4
A dispatch to the Charleston Mercury, dated the
| 3lst ult., gives the following
The market for Rice yesterday was active with sales at
slight advancepces firm. Cotton has declined &C. witt
sales OF lO0 bales Sales Of Genesee Flour IS So There
IS large shipping inquiry for Com market firm We note
sae OF prime white al 56D60e prime yellow at 6062c.
! Oats are dull
! CINcNNATI, Aug q. Z p. N.-Fl0ur with moderate
business in favor OF the seller Sales Of 200 bbls Western
at $3646 50 811&. Sales prime red Wheat Zoe print
yellow Corn DC, and 28l930c Whisky in bbls l615c q
gals Sales western Sides. ribbed, SIC b. Sales 30l
bbs western Lard at 7choders asking without buy
| ers.. Market firm 70 changein other articles
o. 1t is said that Benjamin f. Butler will be re.
moved by the Administration from the place Of At
foney Of the United States for the District of New
York So the NY. Evening Post says
HEAVY BUsINEss.-Y Yesterday was "doubIe
| day with the Banks, owing to their closing foI
| Commencement; and the receipts in the foreign
money department Of the Suffolk Bank-exclusiye
Of the other business of that institutonwere nine
| hundred thousand dollars.-Bostoa Transcript
The BENTON STYLE COMING IN yoGUE.-Dr
Collyer IS exhibiting his Model Artists is Boston