Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-04-10

raised me from the first to the last step OF
advancement, the opportunities they have
Afforded me to exemplily TO The world the
principles by which have been governed.
and the indumlabIe spirit with which they
have sustained me in the late struggle to
battle the exertions and appliances OF self
lsh and political interests combined against
me, and againts the measures which have
advocated, and in part succeeded
in establishing, have imposed upon me an
obligation lasting as life, and leaving on my
heart debt OF gratitude | can never dis
charge.
1t will be time enough hereafter for the
Democracy to designate its candidate. Ii
is not to be disguised that feelings Of person
al kindness towards myself, for which | can.
not be too grateful, have been among the
motives for thus early designating me for
the station from which have just retired
This feeling constitutes dangerous lngre.
dent in political operations. and from no
one could an attempt 10 check 1t proceed
more properly than myself. Preparations
for the next Presidential eIeL ton are, on thu.
occasion, and at this crisis, liable TO the or.
binary objection Of prejudging the conduct
of the incumbent for the Time being, mas
much as he will, at all events retire at the
expiration Of the constitutional term.
The most appropriate us well as most
useful eXertlon which can be made AZ thl>
time by our riends, is III adopting the bes,
measures aud means III their power Tor the
explanation and diffusion OF their principles
he detection OF tal>choOds, and the des,em
lnallon OF truth among the great body {"
| the people, leaving the selection OF then
candidate to more suitable period. II tEe
! latter, the Democracy never had less IT, ap.
| prehend from discussion among its members
since there has not, according 10 my bcSt
,ud LnCut, ever been Il moment wnen the
uOU.e and patriotic sentiment advanced Is,
YOUR distinguished representative, liver!
lhIng tor the clu3e--uOthing for men"-
was 50 universal among the supporters O
our principles
Ia the efforts 70 be made by the grcut
| Democracy Of the United States for re e>
taUIIaHlng the ascendency ot their principles
ia the administration Of the Ganelal Govern
ment; | shall br placed, in many respects
~ the station | have occupied and tn
known sentiment OF the people in refreAcf
t" the conduct becoming The position il
which | stand in the situation OF an obser
yer. But it Will not, Iassure you, be lha,
OF one Indifferent to the result. | can new,
Ell, while | live, look on an uuconcernec
spectator where the great principles. to lht
| establishment of which have devoted til,
bestyearS ofmy lie, and the success of which
! ain assured, is essential to the welfare q
my country. are at issue, and my friend.
are struggling iOr their preservation wit.
the stern energies OF men conscious of the
justice OF their cause and animated by the
tail assurance Of its ultimate triumph.
carnot close this communication with
outexpressing my sincere Acknowledgements
for tie friendly expressions OF regard an'
confidence conveyed in your letter, and as
surfing you that they added much to the
qualification | received from the honorable
testimonial By which it was accompanied
Respectfully your friend.
and fe!oW-citizen.
NJ. VAN buren,.