The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-11-10
Correspondence with MIR. Webster.
ANpovER Oct 8, l6l0.

ANDovER, Oct q, ls4a
sR-Ata meeting Of the wings In Andover on the
Sd instant the undersigned we're appointed COMMITTEES
to invite you deliver address the wings Of this
town, any day during the present month, on or BE-
10Th of November when may be convenient to
In performing this agreeable duty, the undersigned
beg leave respectfully TO suggest that 10 not merely
with refeenc to the coming election of the members Of
local interests Of the wbg party here that they have
venured upon the expression OF the above desire They
well how numerous and important your avo-
cations and are and that it would be quite
impossible for extend to considerable number
Committee and Of the Wing. whom they repre.tn t en
tend beyond the narrow bounds to which they have just
referred.
mind enriched, yours, by the noble study Of the
law of Nations and OF States and faught with Lessons
drawn from experience in Desry all the ubhc Offices
which in the gift OF our country, for more than
OF century must be capable forming estimates
respecting the great practical duties Of National and
state which deep interest and Of tho
kighest to citizens at large. BY these
leg sators are to be appointed and their minds need,
therefore, all the light which be impaired with
spect the great leading topics of naoDsl policy
der that their choice may be rightly directed. That
light we fully persuaded no man in the country is
better able to impsr than yourself In addressing
sir respecting the object for which the COMMITTEES 10 ap.
pointed they beg leave moreover to say that they have
saved from faction and party spirit, must be still
constructed with regard to the sound policy Of govern.
ments which OF such nature, and conditioned
ours and especially with regard those points Of
policy about which public opinion is 70 much divided
The relation and duties oil the government 10 the lar
the manufacturer and the meTchaRt the tecton
and rsgemen which should give to each and ell
ALSO the most eure and economical provision that can
make to supply its wants and defend the rights of
Its citizens are subjects OF paramount importance
policy which will encourage ALL protect all render all
well managed and Lawful business lucrative and ensure
universal prosperity and contenment among the people
policy which will make every obligation to psy debt
and place every thing OF this nature ond the
control of local factions and dishonest men-a policy
which will secure safe and universal medium for the
pay emit of dues throg the union without loss to
anvn such Ia the policy media
and such, as yet has been very imperiectly
established. We believe, sir, that there are many
men in country, now olassed with different
political partesmen who are neither ofRce-holders nor
office seekers-wno will receive with high satisfaction
pics from one who has earned for himself the we'll
merited title of Defender OF the Constitution, and who
added to this high honor that of having been Pdcfca-
between the two greatest and most powerful nations
the earth And in reference to the accomplishment OF
his important object we beg leave to add that whatever
difference of opinion there FIRST in respect to your
remaining in the cabinet until this plished
think that all true lovers OF their country rejoice a
the decision which you made and our belief that
founded upon elevated and truly patriotic views
One of the richest blessings which the father OF our.
when he retired from office. We hope and believe that
The time has not yet come when retirement Ia to be
final In the present interval OF comparative leisure
which you enjoy, may be in your power bestow
on yeur country some rich gift OF like nature, which
will cause your name at al future periods of our repub-
lie to be remembered with gratude1 Permit to ssy.
in word that solicit for ourselves, and Tor our ceun-
try contribution from the abundant stores Of polit
the will of inscrutabe Providence life so valuable
to our country yours should be suddenly and unex-
pectedly shortened IL will be cheering and happy cir
cumssnce that have given, and you accepted. one
cordial invitation, which proffsr You are aware
that interests Of agriculture and manufactures the
predominant this The choice Of subject,
however, wish to leave entirety TO your own dscre-
ion. Something any Of the great topics which ere
he reignng and regarded as the dcut ones OF the
day-somebiuR intelligble to all classes OF common
sense men. Is what we d, sire know Of no one Who
able to make difficult subjects more plain and integi
| ole than yourself.
| You will greatly obligc us by the earliest answer
which is practicable. Any day before the 10th Of No
vember, Mich is agreeable to should you 1T to
accept invitation to address will be convenient
for
With great respect sir.
our friends and obadient servants,
MOSES STUART,
ANOI ABBOTT.
WILLIAM STEVENS,
WIN. JOHNSON, Jr.,
A 8. GOULD
GEO. HODGES.
SAW MERRILL,
SOLOMON HOLT,
JOHN MARLAND,
JOSEPH RICE.