The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-05-12
NOTE A.
Extyqct from mn speech of January is, oonaining
quolaslons from General 1aNor's letters

permit mysen 10 be roush, before people exclusively
The political parties that now 50 unfortunately divide our country
In his le,,e 20 ciszsn Of Lansingbu New York, pub
lshed in the Troy Daily Post. he SAYS
the candidate Of party cique and should
the a,age seek place me in the chair Of the chief nass
the good o. all parties and the national good would be my great
Tue celebrated letter Capt Allison contains the follow
ing explicit declarations g
ultra wh u elected would not be the mere President Of party
feel bound administer the government untrammeed by party
schemes. Ee
And he further says 9sa
have no private purposes accomplish party projects
build enemies punishnohing my country
To Mr.. Mahlenburg. presdent Of demoeratie Taylor
State convention nominating him democratic candi-
date for the presidency November 25 1877 he writrs
me ne
the people Of Pennsylvania.
On the same day his response to shig nomination
says; a8#b Ns,lg5
resolutions adopted by meeog with great pride
and pleasure.
The political sentiments embraced preamble
and .
1 ny ~ sn s me
ton Of pledges from myself shall them strictly constu
sa = a my a hi GIN the event alluded
One the resolutions which cordially approved is
in these words.
L. ResoIped platform the constitution upon which
Taylor stand. before he m saI sh
gems, democratic whg native naurazed
eminent under his administration. fs
now present the letters entire. so far as have them
at command from which the extracts are taken; and
appeal 10 the Senate that injustice was done in
eciing the extracts The following is the famous "Sgna
letter.: -
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF OCCUPATION,
Camp near Monterey, May Is, 1871.
SR have the honor 10 acknowledge the receipt Of your
letter. with the enclosure Of editorial extracted from
the sSigna" OF the 18th April.
Attbs time my public duties command so fully my
tention that is impossible TO letter in the
terms demanded by s courtesy and The Importance OF the
the time, should feel myself at liberty to into the
Few and most general subjects Of public policy suggested
better withheld l the end Of the war; when my useful
meas as military chief serving In the field against the
common enemy, shall no longer be compromised by their
expression or discussion in any
From many sources / have been addressed the snh
nor my position officer of the army by acknow
edgng you. as have done 70 all who have alluded 70
Mt the will and call OF the country, and thai
am not prepared g say that shall reuse if 4 egu1y
yield to no call that does not come the spontaneous
action and free will the nation at se and void 0: the
For ths high nonor and responsibilities of such an Office
take this occasion 10 say tina, have not The slightest asp
the termination OF my present duties awaits trust
the society OF my family and particular friends and IN the
occupations most congenia 10 wishes. la no can
permit myself TO be the candidate of any party, or yield
With these remarks trust you viii pardon me for thu.
briefly replyn you which do with high opinion and
decided approval OF the sentiments and views embraced m
With many wishes for your prosperity in ifs and grea
are embarked beg 10 acknowledge myself most aaIy
and respectfully, your obsdient servant .
ee Major General u. s. A.
Jas. w. TAYLOR, ESQ.,, Cincinnati. o.
The next on the list is the letter to Dr. Bronson, de-
cning any party nomination. and refusing to give any
pledges.
M HEADQUARTERS ARMY o OCCUPATION.
Camp near Monterey, August 10, lSfT.
Sin Your letter OF the l7th umo, requesting Of an
oow Al issue between the political parties Of the United
States, has duly reached me-
dressed gsnde United in answer to SINH
lar inquiries have already been made public, and had
obtained them sufficiently accurate knowledge Of my
views and desires In relation to this subject As appears
ply your letter, distinctly repeat that am not before
the people Of the United States candidate for next
this war discharge proe duties and
TO tho enjoyment Of those domestic pursuits from which
was called At is commencement and for which my tastes
deem II but due candor, the time, that
III called the presidential chair by the general
OF the people. without regard their political differences.
should deem II 70 be my duty 70 accept the Office. But
policy Of early Presidents, desireit be understood
that cannot submidcven In thus accepting H.
sue that dscusgng It's functions the best OF my
ability, and strictly In accordance with the requirements Of
have thu, given You the circumstances under which
only be induced accept high and responsible
Office OF President Of the United States necd hardly add
that cannot In any case, permit myself to be brought be-
fore the people exclusively by amy Of the political parties
that unfortunately divide county, their can
didaie for this office.
affords great pleasure, conclusion fully TO concur
with you In your high and the vaes both
OF head and heart OF the distinguished citizens (Mess
Clay Webster, Adams, McDue, and Calhoun) mentioned
In your letter have never exercised tho privilege OF
ting but had been called upon the last presidential
election do should certainly have my vote
for Mr. Clay. am, sir, very respectfully,
Ii ~ ~.
Major General U. ). Army.
r. 5. BRoNsos. M. D., Charleston, 4. @.
Eleven days after the "Sgnal letter." General Taylor
writes the following TO citizen Of Lansingburg, New
York:
HKApouARrKRs AMY OCCUPATION,
Camp near Monterey, May ~, 1917.
DEAR sRi IL with much pleasure that acknowledge
the receipt OF your most interesting letter Of the LIST
my thanks you for your kind consideration Tor myself
and yet Of my high appreciation Of the upright
and patriotic sentiments which the principal tenor OF
your letter but am burdened with official suites and nj
this with many letters from distant sources which
require attention. and viii necessarily obge me TO reply
TO you Ia few lines
The presidential Office presents inducements 10 me TO
seek honor responsibilities the Tranquility Of private
ife the contrary, the great object OF my aspiration
the conclusi SION Of the but nscnsble
the persuasion that my services yet due the country
the country shall see fit command them. III sti as
soldier, satisfied; II in higher and more responsible
duties, desire not 70 oppose the manifest wish PEG
pie But will be the candidate OF any party or CLIQUE
and should the nation large GEEK place the chair
OF the chief magisscy, the good Of all parties and the
tional good would be my great and absorbing aim,
Sentiments such these have been the burden OF my
replies who have addressed on this sub,ect en-