Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-04-04


General Harrison to II.
Denny, Esq.
After running over this parallel IF the princi-
Des and doctrines Of the two candidates for the
Presidency, in regard to the fundamental question
of the powers and duties of the Executive Depart
ment, no one can hesitate as to which of the two is
the Republican candidate. But, it may be asked
what guarantee has Gen. Harrison to offer that he
would faithfully carry out the principles which he
has so properly laid down rs the guides and land
marks of Republican administration Besides a
character, unstained by treacnery in private or pub
lie life he offers security of no small Importance
in the formal and public declaration that, if elected,
he would, under no circumstances whatever. allow
himself to be candidate for reelection Coming
into office with this express remuneration of all flu
ture personal aspirations, he could have but one
motive to actuate him in the discharge of his high
duties-a patrotic devotion to the interests and
happiness Of his country AMI noble ambition to
identify his name with the permanence of her free
Republican Institutions. The example which Gen.
Harrison has thus set. in contributing to intro.
dnce u pTinc pie to which our wlseIt statesmen
have attached the highest Importance. constitutes
If itself strong claim TO the support of Repub-
lican people |, is known that Mr.. jefferson, at
the formation of the Constitution, pronounced the
re-eligibilty Of the President to be its capital and
possibly at some future day, its fatal defect. How
impreSsivey have passing events added their test-
nonv to the sagacity and wisdom of his ore-sigh
The first term of Presidency has come to be
almost wholly devoted to securing the reelection
of the incumbent, by party combinations and
rangenent, by the surveillance and dirertion Of
popular elections by turning patronage to the
best account, for its pUssessOr, and by all the other
resources of party tactics, (eyan to the unSeerny
participation Of the Cnef Magistrate himself in
the canvaSS,) to the great neglect and prejudice
If the national interest He who by placing him.
>elf on the principle of self-mpOSed InrTbilv
fer a single term Of service in the Presidential
office, shall contribute to make it hencefOrward
part of the political uSages and common law Of the
country, will have closed up Of the most cOpi-
nus of existing abuses, and nave earned for
himself lasting title to the respect and gratitude
Of his countrymen.
Regarding General Harrison. for the reasOl7
have mentioned as the true Republican candidate
Tor the Presidency Of the two now presented TO III"
choice Of the country, shall uHheStaingy give
him my support. | shall do 50 with the more
cheerfulness because while best consulting thereby.
rs honestly believe, those great republican prin.
riples which have ever considered 70 be INSOFAR
ably united with the happiness of nv com nv.
shall assist to cOnie: its highest need on
nent citizen who has rendered it the most sign
and important services at time, when to Ssrtc
meant something far other than merely to receive
he enOiun' u'S ~ U'flce-O1 one VINO, having sue
reSSivey enjoyed the confidence Of Washington.
jefferson, and Madison, would BE- naturally
prompted to emulate their high example; who. in
all the various and delicate trusts he has held, has
ever shown that lie preferred his country to him.
self, and has retired from them all, amid the nu-
IN rouS and allurng temptations they presented 10
private gain, with clean hands and unsupported
aonor. neither gully of infdelity himself, nor
| Hnkng at in others, ana who now in the hOnora -.
Die retirement Of private life, combining the emo
bling pursuits Of the agrculturSt the scholar, and
the patriutctzen, is enpIlticuly Of the people.
knowing how to appreciate their interests as well
ps to maintan and defend their rights | cannot
l,ubt that the principles we have held in common
will have brouLh. Us 10 n common cJacluSinn: but
whether this should be the case or not, you will |
nm sure, do me justice to believe that in forming
the Judgment have done, upon the most deliberate
and careful reflection, have been Jctuated by no
personal feeling, BY no mere party views, but by a
sincere and anxious wish for the liberty, happiness
ana honor Of my country.
am very respectfully
and truly, your friend,
w. c. RIVES.
To Esq,