Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1840-02-22
LETTER SkoM GEN. nARRisoN

The f~oilowins ls,sr fpm eur distinguished csnes
date fr the prsidsscy, VAS sdlr~~ed to en- Senator
Bib and o<her ci,irsl ~ Of Louisville. Kentucky. de-
elinins 10 parake Of 4 public dinner. 50 which they
had invited him. TIN sentiment. 1t contains are
as admirable. AZ i,s style Is elegant.
NoRTu RSp. Fsbsxury "a, 1910.
G-sl>.sss Cireumstasces. with which your wor-
Thy and Distinguished Chasrn,n has been made ae'
suain,ed. have tNhero peven,ed me from giving u
tcin,te answer To your kiU1 and very Gathering invi-
t,i.on to psraks ola pibiiS dinaer with the citizens
whom you sv2seseni. al sack tine as may saii my con-
vcnicnce.
Eecollec;in. the pleasure which 7 experienced on
three other occasions. when . Ind = similar honor
conferred upon me by the citrzsns of Louisville. At -
with great regrett,aiI am compelled. from causes con-
nected ssh the situation in which | stand before the
people OF the United States, to decline that which they
have now rendered 10 me. But let me assure YOU.
gentlemen. that this rene we'd evidence Of The friend
ship and regard entertained fot the By your %snlighten'
ed and Patriotic constituents, and the expressions OF
continued confidence IA my disposition 20 promote
by every mcans IN my power, the interests and wei
fare OF our beloved country. are appreciated as they
shsuld be. I cannot find terms adequate 10 the eIprcs
sion Of my feelings. created 10y the assurances yoy
have given. that the faithful discharge Of the trusts
with Shich I have been hcscto.oIc honorcd by my
n country. has given me a hold upon the esteem as
confidence uf my fellow citizens, that MAJ, IN some de
gree. assist The Efforts OF patriots. VINO seeing ia t'
principles and measures OF the administration not or
~ the destruction Of prosperity ofthe country. bu
the eventual overthrow Of our republican institution
are DESTROYS of placing the government in the hand
OF those whose sentiments arc moro ~congenisl to ihei
avn.
To me il would have been enough Of glory TO hay
in that way contributed TO a result so important. as
mere volunteer in the cause. SINCE IL would furnish ih
evidcnSe that ! had not entirely failed IN ob:sunin
that which was the sole object of my ambition, md
= which I looked as the richest and most appropriate r.
ward thats citizen Of the republic could receive e
. long and faithful services 10 his country. Bot IL Is nc
for inc to say in what capacity { should serve a caus
in which the fate Of so many millions 10 involve,
An Assembly, composed of the most virtuous aud abb
statesmen ofour land. fresh from that portion Of III
people wlo coincide with US in political principle
have designated me as their candidate. have accel
ted The nomination.; and fyo1 have erred. gentlemen
IN atributing To me an influence which do not 20
scss. whatever may be its amount. be it more OF les
IL shall be buught into the contest. but used in q maj
ner TO give no room to the most fasiidious -four opp
nents TO complain. or cause q blush upon the cheek
the most scrupulous ofour friends.
] am with the greatest regard and consideration
your fsiead and fellow citizen.
/. WIN. II. HARRISON.