The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1839-12-19

candidates OF the Opposition 10 the present Fed
erll Administration, for the Offices OF President
and Vlce.Presldent Of the United States has been
recommended, and the propriety Of it has been
generally concurred in by all WAC agree as TO the
necessity Of change in the General Admins
ifaton. 1t appeared to me to be tie best, ii not
the only practicable method of reconciling and
uniting those who, coinciding in the general prn.
ciPle, entertained different views rs TO the most
suitable candidates for those high offices, and |
have accordingly frequently oppressed. and now
repeat the expression Of my conviction OF the ex-
pediency Of an entire and cordial acquescence in
the recommendations Of the Convention.
| In the mean time, appeals directly and ind.
rectly have been made to me by a highly respec.
table Convention holden in Pennsylvania, and
by private individuals, TO decline giving my con-
sent to the use Of my name, upon the ground that
a distinguished citizen Of the State OF OHIO Is tho
first choice OF the Opposition in Penusylyanl1,
and 10 the opinion of that Convention would be
more likely to concliato general support than
should. | have been also addressed by various
respectable and intelligent citizens Of New ork,
directly and indirectly, recommending me to de.
cline the contest IN behalf OF another eminent cii.
zen, who has been distinguished Ia both the mill
tary and civil service OF the United States.
Whist have been thus urgently but respect.
! fully approached, numerous private citizens and
pubic meetings and conventions in various parts
ot the United States lone of these conventions,
indeed, in Pennsylvania itselD have done me the
honor to express their confidence in me- and to
intimate their wishes that ! might be the candi
date the Opposition tor the office Of Chief
Magistrate
It is perfectly manifest that cannot comply
with all these conflicting opinions and wishes
nor | npprehend, with any one Of them, without
cIso5iiging the others.
Under these embarrassing circumstances,
have thought it most advisable 10 leave to the
Convention at Harrisburg the free selection Of
candidates as being the assembly 10 which, BY
common consent, that important duty has been
referred. Representing, il probably will, all
parts OF the United States, bringing together the
feelings and views Of all, and comparing and
weighing the local information which il viii de-
rye from every portion, It Will be most couipe-
tent to make nomination acceptable to the great
majority Of us constituents. That 1t will be
faithful to the high trust conided to It's Judgment
and patriotism, cannot be doubted and having
full view Of the whole ground it viii be more
ikeiy 70 make a selection agreeable 10 the great
cody OF the Opposition than any separate conyen.
ton could DO however enlightened aud patriotic
4, NAV be. Ii the Pcnnsylyanil CONVENTION. to
That the distinguished citizen whom il prefers
would BE- more likely 10 be successful ihtn any
other be ough, 10 be nominated, and uudoubtcd
Is, for that reason, win be nominated BIZ tue H4r.
ris1ut2 Convention, should il entertain the same
opinion
With Just and proper sense Of the high honor
oi belag voilnt rily lled to the office Of Pres
dent Of the United Slites by great, free and
enlightened People, and profoundly grateful to
nose o. ms fellow citizens who are casirous TO
see me placed 10 that exalted and responsible STA
ton must, nevertheless, say, IN entire truth and
sincerity, that Il the deliberations Of the Couven
t.on shall lead them 10 tho choice Of another Is
the candidate Of tie Opposition, fir from feeling
any discomfort tho uouiu ton will have my bes,
washes, and receive my cordial support
And, gentlemen hope that you, my friends
and neighbors VIII excuse the liberty | take In
expressing 10 you my anxious desire that, dis.
earning all attachment, or pariality 10 me, and
guided solely By the motive Of rrscuiug our coun.
try from the dangers which now encompass it,
YOU will heartily unite IN the selection of that
citizen, although j. should no, be me who NAV
appear to b. mo-: l.1sly hy his election, 10
bring bout sliuiafy SOC IN the .dninistra-
ton Of the General Gsvcmmenl--c change with.
ont which We shall be- Tior k-d ~ the FORMS and
stripi Oh tie sutsiaHtaiUguy'ts OF free Institutions
FROM tie tenor Of this note, scarcely need
observe thai son are at perfect liberty TO make
such U.s. ot II as IN your discretion may seem
proper
! 4n with high respect, your friend.
HENRY CLAY.
70 Governor TnoN,s NfrcurE, Gen LEslfE
CoNHt-, aad tte other Delegates from heatueky
~ Tic Harrisburg C0Hrentoa,