Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-03-18

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abou, the nomination had then received of 70 ~,
w alev,,;on 10 the Office of Chief Magistrate OF 'n'
Union took occasion to add hat tlus : %
he cycusrG by the lberal.m'ndeu 6" al p"''. W -.
speahng Of my own course q" co'u"e. :" -. I
nont on which had been so frequently assai!eu aus
n ;,Iar,o continued silcnt-most especially as ALONE
could answer for it i'll relation TO all my counrye"
boug thousands might be ready u answer Tor them
selves. ;,, s
aon.I. h. expected from tie truth III which u was
founded and not ! voice was heard IN con.raventiof
OF the position had assumed II did not, however, re-
lcye me fror assaults o! my opponents and III h
| WAS no, dsa ppoin,ed for had sufficient experience
in such matters satisfy me that, as long as COM,
nued 10 merit the confidence Of my friends should
receive the condemnation of my foes, ana 'hat Jew Po
,ical men are praised by The latter until 'hev are auou
abandoning the former. 1t however compelled 'heh
10 change their pos'iion ana auoP' nc" "'aPo"s VI
warfare. 49,,
III. faeinrs and principles by which my conduct
,s The, repyatcd will also guide It IN the future; and
nv friends NAV assured that VIII never place II
ont OF ms pawer to repeat, with perfect ruth The de
ri. ratoo al that felt myself called on TO make
did no. on tina; occasion, do now, profess to be
indifferent Ia station which every citizen of the u
( may as,ire by inst and honorable means, whou. IN
the least interfering with the rights OF others, because
| J.d not then, do new, cherish such feeling
T., make n,ysef worthy 81 the office of Chef Mays
r,,. OF the most powerful confederation Of States thai
ever existed, and 10 occupy the highest station among
men if il could be gained without the sacrifice of my
principles my integrity, was on the contrary, the OBJ
ec o. nv most earnest desire, as may properly be
that nj every worthy member OF this great community
where no man is precluded from obtaining tie highest
honors i'll the gift Of his fell citizens.
The present occasion seems 10 me one which not on
IL ius!es but renders il incumbent on me 10 express
myself with that perfect rankness, By which commn
n,catons Of this kind between friends and brethren oil
The same princples, should in my ornion. always I've
characterized | will, therefore, with yonr permission
proceed to state my sentiments THIS last head little
more al large.
| That am deeply and gratefully impressed with tho
zeal and consistency Of that regard and confidence, Sc
fully manifested by the General Assembly oi the State
Of Missouri, as well as by any others ofmy ieiiow-c
zens in various other portions OF the Union, under
circumstances apparently so dlscouragng, you canno
doubt for moment. IL ", on the contrary IN thr un
fepned respect cherish for those who have Offered
me these testimonials Of continued attachment, that
find the strongest motives to meet them nj The tlresh
hold by free and frank expression OF my views ant
feelings on the subject indicated in these declarations
my friends.
beg YOU, therefore, TO believe me- when | inform
YOU tina; the personal interest which ieel III The Sc
lection of candidate for the next Presidency, Is re-
s,rctcd to consideration of the ultimate influence
NAV have on the final success Of those great principles
on winch have earnestly labored 10 administer TIM
Il Governnent-which have ever believed and still be
r lieve essential the freedom and happiness OF ou
common country, and with when nave always peei
content to stand or fall.
Although | might never feel myself at liberty &c
shrink from any and responsibility which It ma!
please the Democracy of the U. S. 10 impose on me
and which is consistent with the respect due 70 III,
penpe on account Of the high station have held b,
their choice should nevertheless, be not merely a.
WE'LL but better, satisfied al seeing those great ob
ects accomplished under The auspices Of some one OF The
numerous names 10 BE- found in the ranks OF Democra
cy whose talents character and services though they
richly merit have not yet received, the highest rewards
of the people.
7 NV political friends every where will, hope anc
believe do me the justice TO regard this declaration
made in the funcss Of grateful heart, indicating
with absolute sincerity the feelings b. winch am &C
tuated They are made upon consideration Of thu
subject, full and 50 mature as 10 exempt the view
and opinions they express, as far as belongs 10 human
determination from all liability to change.
No one can expect should desire 10 be always il
Office under Government and institutions like ours
and have enjoyed that privilege long enough to salts
fy my utmost ambition.
With regard to that vital consideration, which in III
estimation of well organized mind and an homes
heart, will always be more deep and impressive than Thu
mere trappings of oice-I mean the consciousness o
recttude of purpose and the estimation of friends
think ca not be mistaken IN believing that could
under no circumstance hope to do better IT. therefore
there be any political supporters who are or may here
after be induced BY any consideration personal TO my
self BY respect TO my feelings under snpPositlo
that they may have been wounded or emoittered b.
defeat incurred in defence of their principles,
bring forward again as candidate for reelection,
beg them Justice to myself to dismiss all such mo
/, tves from their minds. ! cherish such feelings
and require no proofs Of the confidence and goo
. viii of those who have sustained Inc in
/ rallied around in defeat. The circumstances unde
which the Democracy Of my native county, Of IN
native State and Of the sister States, have raised
from the first to the last step of advancement the op
portuni,ies they have afforded me to exempiy to iii
world the principle by which have been governed
and the lndomitable spirit with which they have sus
tanned me in the late struggle TO battle the exertlon
and appliances Of selfish and political interests com
bned against me- and against the measures which
have uniformly advocated, and in part succeeded in
y tablshng have imposed upon obligation lastin
. as life, and leaving on my heart debt Of gratitude
can never discharge.
1t will be time enough hereafter for the Democrat
: TO designate its candidate 1t not TO be disguise
that feelings of personal kindness towards myself
for which | cannot be too grateful, have been anon
the motives for thus early designating for the
ton from which have Just retired This feeling con
stitutes dangerous ingredient in political operations
. and from could attempt to check il prncee
, more properly than from myself Preparations for tn
next Presidential election are not on this occasion, an
at this crisis liable TO the ordinary objection Of pr,
ndging the conduct of the incumbent for the time be
ing, inasmuch as he will, at all events retire at III
I expiration Of the constitutional term.
E The most appropriate we'll as most useful exero
which be made al TINS Time by our friends, IS
. adopting the best measures and means in their powe
y for the explanation and diffusion of their principles
" the detection nt iaSehoods, and the dissemination
truth among the great body Of the people, leaving III
y selection OF their candidate 10 suitable perot
In the latter, the Democracy had less appr'
bend from dissenson among lis members, since ther
. has not, according TO my test Judgment, been
: moment when the noble and patriotic sentiment nc
vanced by your distinguished representative, Ever
thing for the cause-nothing for men was unive
), sal among the supporters Of our principles.
IN the efforts 10 be made by the great Democracy
' the T. 5. for reestablishng the ascendancy Of the
principles in The administration of the General Govern
ment, shall be placed in many respects, by the STA
ton have occupied and the known sentiments Of th
people in reference to the conduct becoming the Pos
ton in which stand in the situation of observe
only But it will not, assure you be that of one III
different TO the result. never while live, loo
: on unconcerned spectator where the great prime
ciplcS, 10 the establishment of which have devote
y the best years of my life, and the success of which,
u assured is essential to the welfare Of my country
u ~ IL ,bo