Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1841-10-28
Mr.. VAN buren,.

The es.Presidsnf, we now verify believe, seems
disposed TO consider himself a. the one whom the
Locos nre to make choice Of for their candidate a,
the next Presidential election. The following re.
ply Of hi. TO a committee inviting him 10 attend
mus Convention in New York has in IL more of
q sqninting towards the csndds,e.hp than any
thing which has emana,ed from Mr.. V. 3. since h-
has been in retirement. IL must be collected
ton, that Col. Benton has said he goes for Mr.
Van Buren, in 1914 against the world" and in
varou. quarters Of the country. presses have raised
hi, standard Nj. v, B. has written durrg the
last six or eight MONTE, several letters replying
either to a nomination Of himself by hi. friends or
to n consolstory rp-le FOR his defeat. 10 none Of
which do we recolirct to have seen any thing like
on unwilIipgnsss manitested TO be a candidate; on
the contrary his languages wen, very far to encou.
rage ard induce his party to nominate him again
for the high IF e he has filled for one term.
Mr.. VAN BUREN'S LETTER.
KkD,RHooK. 0, rosER 4, f6iI.
GssTLENFs:-i have tad the honor to receive
your letter inviting me, IN b-haf of the Democracy
uf Ulster ccnn'y 10 attend the Mas Convention TO
be held at Kingston IN the 7lh instant.
You cannot. gentlemen, be more deeply impress.
"a than am by the alarming tendency of the acts
and aesig's of tho dominant party. as indicated by
the Proceedings of Congress at the Extra Session.
alive TO the Importance Of 8 general and
vigorous rally Of hs Democracy in defence Of the
constitutional rghfs and best interests of the Pee
PIE. No experienced observer can have failed TO
perceive in those proceedings unerring evidence Of
the revival Of the old Federal spirit. not only
mgatsd, but greatly increased in bitterness by tho
restraints under which il has for 40 long period
been kept by the good sense OF the American Pso-
Ile Passing by other great cnormiiies. there was
nolhrg done or attempted by the Fedsralists OF
'92 which more hostile TO the letter and spirit
ofthe Federal institution more destructive Of the
best principles of political system or capable
OF exsrting a more dsleteIiou, influences upon II,
and by consequence upon the liberie, Of the People
than The D.,rbu,ion bill Of the extra sss.ior.
IT, therefore, | had M considerstions To respec,
other than such relate to NY own feeling.,
would fail to be in the MIDST Of you and assist
in proceeding. from which much good may be
expected. II has. however, appeared TO me that
should best consult what ia due "a well to the
NV and its institutions as 10 The Democracy Of ths
Union, by whose favor was raised to the Office
Of Chief Magistrate, when limit my persona
agency in the poiiiica conflicts of the day the
erci.e of The right Of suaisg and the unreserved
exprcs.ions of my opinions upon public question:
~hen the same are invited by suchoi my fellow-eit
izsns as are disposed TO- respect them. Hssins
come to this conclusion upon the most mature cor
sid.ra,ion Of many similar applications from N,
political frend.. / allow myself to hots thst m,
failure TO be with fhe Democracy nf the River coun'
ties on the 7th instant will he regarded Win the
ssme Kind indulgence that have go often and &C
long received at their hands, and for which ar
most grateful
thank sou. gentlemen. very sincerely for the
friendly spirit which Distinguishes your commun''
cation and 4s Democracy OF Ulster for tn, favora
bic opinion they have been pleased to form At m,
pubic career The time can never come when
can cease 10 regard with any other sentiments thar
tboss Of profound respect and lively gratitude enco
spipms like those which you have communicated 's
me an a-hsif of portion Of my fAilow-c,ilens Sc
lone and 40 jpsly distinguished for steady perez
yersncs AMI nptiring Patrio'ism.
With great respect, your friend and osedsn, ser
want. Nj VAN bUhEN.
To MesTs Rodney a, Chip D 0'trander
WIN d iyson. Nehpla. Siekies. u. VI Htsofonck
+. Snydan. and John Van bursn. corresponding
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