The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1841-12-09
From the Newark Constitdtionalist.
GOVERNOR SHANNON'S DECLENSION.


We publish below letter from Governor Shannon
declining to be candidate before the 9Th of January,
convention for denomination for Governor as well as
being candidate for any other office. We need not
ask onr readers to peruse the letter in question ats
tentively for they will do so without any prompting
from Throughout it breahes the pure spirit of pa,
trlosm and devotion to the great principles for which
democracy Contend To say that we regret this deer>
mnaon on the part Of our late Executive to decline
rc-nomna,ion would but feebly express the feelings of
our heart. While Governor, he an honor to his
State, and his parry Although SANDER, with her hour
sand tongues has assaed him. yet the assaults were in
van-fo the interest which the l30 900 democrats took
in his reelection last year showed that Wilson Shan
non had deep hold on their affections. We believed
Justice would have been dealt on him at the next elec-
tion, by again placing him in the Gubernaora chuir by
triumphant majority, bu it seems his private affairs
demand his exclusive attention. We know this letter
will be read with deep regret by the democracy of Ohio
who for fourteen months past have looked upon Gov
ernor Shannon as their candidate. In private life lie
will carry their best wishes, for his future prosperity
and happiness.
ST. CLARsvILLF, Nov. 49, 1S41.
Gent nteman.-Yonr favor ofthe 9th inst, desiring to
know of me If would consent to become candidate
for Governor, fnominated by the democratic party at
the cnvention to be holden on the 9Th of JaInary next
came to hand in due time, but have been prevented
from replying by business ofa pressing nature until
now. For the very kind and favorable terms in which
you have been pleased to express yourselves in relation
to myself you have my warm and most cordial thanks
feel under deep and lasting obligations TO my demo-
cratic feowcizens OF this State for their ardent and
honorable support in two contests unprecedented for
severity in the Annals of political warfare in this or any
country To, do feel under greater obligations
than do the democracy of Licking county, who were
among my first and warmest supporters. No one am
sure can feel deeper interest in the ofhe dem>
ocratic cause than Go.
From the time that was capable of choosing between
the two great political parties that always divided the
people ofths country up to the present moment, have
been an HUMBLE but ardent and devoted advocate for
democratic principles and democratic men, On the tri-
umph Of these principles believe the happiness and
prosperity Ofthe people ofhis country we'll as the
safety and permaHency of the Union. depend; and l
would be willing to make any sacrifice within nv pow
er. either OF time labor, money to secure in an hon.
orable way, the ascendency ofthose principles. My
prvale affairs, however, have become deranged DUR
ing the two political conflicts through whchI have pas
sed and while in public lie that ii is utterly impossible
for me to enter the political contest at this time cans
ddae for any office. TIE demands and wants ofa
growing family, aud the state of my private affairs, i'm
pose on me obligations which cannot be disregarded
In declining the distinguished honor of nomination
for Governor il liz with more matter of necessity
than choice cannot think that in retiring from the
field as candidate, any unfavorabe consequences will
follow TO the democratic party such as you ancplte.
we hive number ofmcn in our ranks Of superior
claims and qualifications TO myself, any of when have
u
moral certainty in the success of the Democratic party IN
this State at the next election. 1t cannot be- that while
the whole country is revolving against wing principles
and whig measures Ohio will stand out adhering to
party distinguished for nothing so much as their iaud in
obtaining power and the puuder of the many for the
benefit of the few, alter they have obtained it, The
truth is, the leading wings driving from their ranks
every day the honest and patriotic portion of their party
The stern. honest, and unbending repubcanism OF John
Tyler could not be endured by the leading whgs
hence he is denounced and driven from their ranks as
perhdous traitor. They are growing weaker and wea.
ker every day and must so continue, until they change
their political morals and principles.
In the coming conflict desire Other honor than TO
take my position in the ranks Wiih the one hundred and
thirty thousand democrats who voted for last ycar
and to do my duty common soldier under the lead
ofthe individual selected ty The 9th Of fJanuary
ton as the democratic candidate oI Governor.
Yours with great respect.
WILSON SHANNON.
To Mrsses. VIM Spencer VIM. P. Morrison, Frang-
lin Fullerton, I. p. Owens, Caleb Boring Glas B.
Flood. Richard Stadden. John Yontz, William d. Ar.
ven, John Stewart