POLITICAL LETTERS.
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The following letters from HENRY CLAY and
Gen. TAYLOR were read at the Native American
Convention" sitting in Philadelphia:


Letter from Hon. Henry Clay.


ASHLAND, APRIL 2, Is47.
DEAR Sin Your favor of the 18th ultimo transmitting
the proceedings OF The American Ratification Meeting
reached here few days prior my return from New Or
leans Owing to my absence and great domestic aic-
ton which has befalen in the death of a beloved SON.
who fell in the battle Of Buena VISTA of which intelligence
arrived here several days ago. delay has arisen in nv return
OF TO your letter which hope you will have the
goodness TO


You inquire of me, cat the instance of the Native Anne
ncan Committee of the State Of Pennsylvania of which
you chairman whether if it be rendered to me- (and that
unanimousy) would be disposed to accept the nomina-
ton of President of the United States from the National
Native American Convention assemble Ptsburg in Nav
next for the purpose Of nominating candidates for President
and Vice President Of the United States.


Waving all inquiry into and the expression Of any opinion
the principles and objects of your association being un
necessary from the conclusion to which have come,
frankly say that perceive public good likely result
from my acceptance of the proposed nomination, and that
rendered to should be constrained decline accepting it.


request you, nevertheless aud the other members of the
Executive Committee, to be assured that justly appreciate
the compliment intended me, and accept my cordial thanks
for the personal confidence and kindness which prompted
attention to be directed me.


am, with respect, your friend and obcdient servant


Gen. PETER s. SMITH. III. CLAY.