The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1832-11-27

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cornnu unicstion IF MIR. Writ, from the
Providence American. Inasmuch as Mr..
Writ appears to b. disposed 20 effect a
cessation Of political hostilities, lie is
certainly entitled 30 warm .commen-
datiou.--IfMr. Clay follows the good
example set him, we shall have poiti-
cal calm for period to come.
CARD.
fo the EDITOR OF THE rRoyIDENcE AM
IA ERIcAN: 4t
E SiR.-The National IntelIigencer Of
30 10th inst, which has just been ham
I'd to me at this place, informs me that
~ name has been presented ia your
pspcr in reference TO the election Of
Rres,dent in 1867. 1t is proper, ]
Ink, that I should, without delay, place
~ own views Of the subject before you,
"a request that they may be made pub
ks for the information of those who may
,onle. an interest in them. Iconsider the
Stomin alton which ! accepted as having
been finally disposed of by the recent
slection: and the same sentiment Of de-
ference which, under the circumstances
Of the case, led me to yield my own
wishes to those Of a portion of my fellow
citizens in ascending to that nomination,
now binds me with increased obligation
to acquicsce in the decision of the whole
which has been made up it. The ques-
ton Of denomination 10 new question,
on which may expect to be heard, it
it should be thought expedient to make
it, at time proper for its consideration.
That time, i think, il not the present.
The election is too far of, and the flu
turs too entirely unknown. to permit me
to Judge Of what it may, hereafter, be
proper 10 do. .,l.,,. ~.
Should the question ever be put for
my decision, shall answer it according
to my sense of my duty as a citizen of
the United States. Iknew of no leglti-
mate purpose Of such nomination, but
the election ofa President for the COM
mon good and happiness of the country.
In my former letter of acceptance, ] said
distinctly could never consent to be
the President of party, and the same
sentiment will continue to influence me
in any future decision l may he called
to make upon this subject. Meantime,
there are other subjects of fearful mag
nitude that press themselves on the i'm
mediate attention of the patriot, and de-
mand all his solicitude. The Union it.
self 10 in danger and the signs of the
times render it problematical whether It
may be the will of Heaven that we shall
ever have another presidential election
under the present constitution OF the
United States. ! pretend to no right 20
control tho press in tho selection Of its
topic. But may rightfully desire to
have,it understood that, at such time
ns this, and under the circumstances of
public anxiety and alarm which sur
round, take no pleasure, and the ro-
verse, in seeing my name the renewed
subject Of newspaper discussion, for n
purpose remote but 30 contingent. ]
am sensible Of the favorable regard
which, l have no doubt, prompted your
article, and grateful forit.--But 1 should
lose all self respect il. at such a time
and under such circumstances / could
be thinking Of myself, or sanction, by
my silence, what seems 20 me 80 very
unreasonable an obtrusion Of my name
on the consideration of the public
There is, already, far to much Of exas-
perased feeling among our people from
other causes Of immediate and unavoi-
dabIe pressure. efforts of every
srnc friend of our country should be dir
ected 10 the great purpose Of concilia-
ton and peace. Instead, therefore, Of
opening a now scource of excitement
by a premature discussion Of the sub
jsct Of the next election, l am more dis
posed to unto in an sndeavor to shut
at those other fountains that are already