Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-01-04
MIR. BUCHANAN's WITHDRAWAL.


The Lancaster (Pa.) lnelligencer publishes
the following letter from Mr.. Buchanan, from
which 1t will be seen that he wi,hdraws his
name from the list OF Presidential candidates
to be presented before the Democratic Nation
al Convention. This is well for he stood
no chance for the nomination. Little Van has
got the whole game completely in his own
hands.
TO THE DEMOCRATS OF PENNSYLVANIA.
ellow-Ci,zens After long and serious rehec-
ton, have resolved to withdraw my name from
the list of Presidential candidates TO be presented
before the Democratic National Convention
his resolution has been dictated, by anxious
desire to drive dscord from the ranks of the party,
and secure the ascendaney Of Democratic princi-
pies, both IN the State and throughout the Union.
In arriving at this conclusion, have consulted no
human being. 1t is entirely my own spontaneous
act, and proceeds from the clearest and strongest
convituon of duty.
"nist thus taking my leave, as your candi-
uate ior the Presidential office, am animated, by
an SSe ., hrSiound gratitude, for the unanimity
elevation to the highest office on ea..n r ~
feeling shall remain engraven on my heart, un,Ii
time for shall be no longer.
| When, I'm January last, the Democrats MEM
bers oil our State Legislature, in their letter nd
dressed to me, IS presented my name 10 the Union
as Pennsylvana's favorite candidate for the Pre-
sidency," made some observations in my an
swer, 10 which desire recall your attention.
| | then stated, that if the Democracy of Pennsyl-
vania " should resolve offer my name to the
| National Convention candidate for the Pre-
sidency, with that degree of unanimity which
could alone give moral force to their recommen-
dalton, felt that ought not to counieroct their
Wishes. ms, i am proud TO believe, they
would do with uneXampled unanimi,y; vet every
unpr'Judiced man, who has observed the current
OF political events since that period, must be con-
y,nced' that even the great moral influence Of
pennsylvania with her sister States, would be
eNeited In vain 10 secure my nomination. Under
such circumstances, ought /, for any personal
considerations, 10 suffer the great State, which
has bestowed SO many honors upon me, TO ask,
The hrst time IN her history, for Presidential
cand date o! her own, with a certain convictiop
on my part, that the request would not be erantedi
Should be the means of placing her Democracy
In a false position, which yet their high sense of
honor and the noble perseverance of their charac-
! ter, might forbid them TO abandon1 Toask these
questions, my heart tells me is to answer them i'm
the negative. Every feeling of gratitude and of
duty dictates, that should leave them TO decide,
In the National Convention, among the candi-
dates whose prospects are more promising.
Bat still higher obligation rests upon me- In
my letter, to which have already referred, de-
clare, that the principles and the success of the
Democratic party so UNNECESSARILY transcend in
Importance the elevation of any individual, that
they ought not TO be jeoparded, in the slightest
, degree, by personal Partially for either Of the
candidates." And again: "If | know my own
heart should most freely resign any preiensions
which the Partially of friends has set up for Inc,
II by this could purchase harmony and unani-
NIFTY In the selection of Democratic candidate
The time has now arrived when feel myself
constrained to apply these principles to my own
practice. 1t is true that may not be able 10 Sc
y cure entire unanmy in the party by withdraw
ing my name from the list Of candidates; but yet
shall reduce their number, and thus diminish
the elements of discord. The great moral and
numerical strength of Pennsylvania, TO which her
uniform, seli-sacrlfcing patriotism adds double
0 force, will then be felt in all its power, and may
decide The contest in manner satisfactory 10 the
: entire Democracy of the Union.
: can praudl i iba, si,,asA-I-. occnnie5
The position OF your candidate before the country
: to which | was assigned by your unsolicited
f kindness, have done nothing to tarnish YOUR
d fair fame. Entertaining the conviction that the
glory and perpeuity OF our institutions require
S that the highest Office under Heaven should BIS
> the voluntary gilt of the only free people upon
earth, have totally absained from all personal
t efforts to promote my own success.
Alter what have already said, l need scarcely
again repeat the pledge have often given, that
+ shall firmly support the nominee or the Demo-
: cratic National Convention.
: TO my friends in other States who have deem.
: ed me worthy OF their support, tender my most
o grateful thanks; believing that shall best pro-
= mote their wishes for the union and strength of
the Democratic party, by Withdrawing from what
n they must be satisfied would be hopeless
L contest for the nomination.
In conclusion, can soemnly declare, that the
It only soiicitude which | personally feel upon The
subject OF this letter is. that you shall be satisfied
with my conduct; for, next to the appreciation Of
It my God, value your continued favO. lar above
y all other considerations.
r JAMES BUCHANAN.
e WASHINGTON, 18th December lS43
n
: KIDNAPPING IN WINCHESTER
S One of the boldest and most successful at
n temptS at kIunaDDinU. " % have