Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-03-19

been the ambition Of my youth, have now no aspira
tons to crafty. Whenever and wherever have beer
called upon to serve you capacity, trust have
always done with all due zea. and facility, IL The hes
OF my humble ability. Tha; have often erred iher'
is no doubt; for, 'io IS human but think know
you well enough 10 believe, that whatever may
have been committed will be attributed by you 10 The
head and not TO the heart.
have now arrived at that age, when can look back
upon the past with the only regret that my s has beer
80 little fruitful in benefit TO you and forward 10 the
futare with the sole hope that amid all the revolutions
commissions, and tersiversaons Of political parties
the country which all love, may flourish and prosper
have never sought, accepted Office except ot you
hands; and now, II possible, more than ever do lee
myself freed from all and any influence which nigh
lead lie to prefer the advancement Of any or inca
sure, 10 the best interest of my country
The service of this winter has strengthened my con
vclons OF the truth of the maxim iha private sta
ton is the post of honor To one Of my age It is a
least the post of pleasure.
You know, that ha We always belonged 10 the Repub
lican School of politicians. My opinions unchanged
and long life has only served TO strengthen them
Having imb'bed my principles in early life, from tina
apostle of Liberties, (Mr. Jeiierson,) they have
strengthened with my strength, and grown with my
growih-and in the of age, have only waxec
warmer and warmer. If had entertained other prln
cples and opinions, should not have been (nor de
served 10 have BEEN your representatives Now one o
the first articles the Republican Creed, IS strict ODE
dence in the representatives to the constituent want
cannot better show my attachment 10 the good faith
than by declaring las here dog that inasmuch as your
meeting expressed preference for others over me,
cheerinlly acquesce IN its declslon-and Will, unde
no circumstance, urge my clans but will give zeal
| Gus support, 10 the nominees of the meeting.
The Federal Wings will doubtless be disappointed a
my course. If am not mistaken, 1t they did not aIt
supersedlng, they at least desrous that nigh
be superseded, with the hope, that my friends woulc
continue to press my claims, and that by DIVISION N
the Republican ranks they light run IN their own can
ddate But, gentlemen Wings, be not alarmed, yor
reckon without your host. know well you do
tina, there Republicans (but few hope) weak
enough TO be entrapped in such snare, but am no
one Of them. know your motto is 'divIde and con
quer, but you 10 the wrong quarter for aid | an
Republican because believe The Republican party u
aiming 10 administer the Government upon It's true prln
cples-and should hate myself If from any selfish mo
tive Of personal aggrandscmen could be induced to d.
interviewer with the best interests of my country. If
did not believe that the Republican party was right,
would abandon Believing 1t right will not divide
it, have been for long time the stage OF public
action, and for years the turt-at leas
long enough 10 learn, that there neither sport no.
profit in running against ones own horses.
In retiring from the turmolis and hustle OF public lie
TO the congenal shades of private retirement, mus
say 10 You that fever should be your good pleasure
10 bring me again the field, if do not display thu
same speed and bottom in byc-gone days, shoult
al eas, show the pluck and game not to surrender un
| t,l | am fairly beaten.
March i, l-i2 JAS. J HARRISON.