The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-09-09
HEAR MADISON AND MONR0E-THE
CONTRAST

CONIRASI.
The reader Will call to mind the late letters cs
Gen Jackson, 30 favor the election of Mr.. Van
Buren, we ask him to peruse the following
/ letters from Mr. Madison and Mr. Monroe, da-
clining to take part in Presidential eontroveE-
n y, ana reflect upon the contrast We forbear
other comment.
Copy of Nh DIsdison's lstter to, Jitdge Brooke
MONTPELIER, Feb. y, 1928
Dear Sir9s-Ihe mail Of last evening brought
me YOUR CIRCULAR communication, BY which am
informed OF my being rDminatsd by the coaven-
tion at Riehmond on the Sth OF January, enc of
the electors recommended for the next appoint
ment of Chief Magistrate of the United States.
Whilst express the great respect feel to be
cue to my fellow-citi2ens composing that assem-
bly,, must request that another name be substi-
tuted for mine, on THAR electoral ticket.
Afte1a continuance in public life, with a very
brief interval, throagh period OF mone than 40
years, and at the age then attained, considered
myself as violating duty, in alottiQg for what
fife might remain, to retirement from scenesof
| political agitation and excitement. AdherIng to
| this view OF my situation, have forborne, dur
| ing the existing contest, as have done during
the preceding, to participate in any measures Of
! a party character; and the restraint imposed on
myself, is necessarily strengthened by an admon-
ishing sense of increasing years. Nor with these
considerations could fail to combine recolec-
ton of the public relations in which l stood to
the distinguished individuals new dividing the
| favor Of their country, and the proofs given to
both of the high estimation in which they were
| held by ME.
In offering this explanation, hope may be
pardoned for not suppressing wish which must
be deeply and extensively felt, that the discus
sions incident to the depending contest may be
conducted In spirit and manner, neither unfa-
vorable to a dispassionate result, nor unworthy
Of the great and advancing cause Of Representa-
tive Government.
With great esteem and respect,
JAMES MADISON.
, francis T. Brooke, Esq,
President Of the Convention, s.,
Copy Of Col. JNonroe's Letter to Judge Brooke.
7 OAK HILL, Feb %, 1928
: Dear Sir:-I have, by this days mail, received
your letter, announcing my nomination, by the
, Convention lately assembled in Richmond, as an
Elector, at the ensuing election, in favor of the
distinguished citizen whom they designate, as
: President of the United States. For reasons.
which hope will be satisfactory TO YOU, to the
members of that body, and to my fellow-citizens
generally, and which will frankly COMMUNE
cate, consider it duty to decline the trust in
question
After the long and laborious service in which
have been engaged, and in the most difficult
conjunctures to which our country has been ex-
posed, 1t Is my earnest desire to cherish tranquli-
ty in my retirement. Important as the object !,
10 me, am satisfied. if | become n,rtv 70 sler.
lions. ta the high Office of Chief Mag;str,ta 81
the United States. that cannot accornnl;sb i
In the pending election. have motives IF ana =.
sonal nature. which would make If rt;cnpari,
f painful to me to interposs Having held in ny
office from which lately retired ver,, fr;nrS'
| rela with both fha 4.
each strong proofs of con6dence and rsoard :; =
would be yery repupnant 10 INV feel;nys 70 tol,o
f the part of either against the otber '''''
Other consideration drew NV attention ~ a.,
early period. to this subject and ronf;rn,sd ~
in this decision As permanent rule was isd
tn conclude that it vvo,ijd he bettar for ~
trv and contribute mor- n tbe sncooss ~
excellent system Of government tbst tbos % oul
have held fbc afce of Chief .,,'.I "h9