Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-07-02
GEN CASS.

(IEN. 11AsSH.
The following letter from Gen. Lewis Cas- 10
the Michigan delegation 10 the Democratic Ma
rional Convention has been handed TO the Editor OF
the Detroi, Free Press for publication. The letter
was announced 10 the Convention by The
Hon. Edward Bradley and was the occasion OF
The withdrawal Of the name of Gen. Cas- as a
candidate
DgTRolr. Mag ~, lSil.
Gentlemen 1t is possible, that my name,
among Others NAV come before the Convention,
which is about 10 meet al Baltimore am al Il
distance. and can do nothing 10 meet The conlin-
gencies. which may arise during lis discussion
You will all do me the Justice am sure, 10 say
that have taken as little part in passing events,
as il was possible for any man in my position, 10
take Ihare SAT still quietly awaiting the result,
and determined 10 he satisfied with IL, whatever
that might b..
Though Your first choice for President has
been directed 10 the eminent statesman. who has
already so ably administered the Government,
still il is possible that circumstances Affecting
neither his services nor his merits may induce
YOU 10 seek some other candidate and in that
event. if State pride should not supply my other
deficiencies and lead your attention 10 me, ii may
vet create some interest in my position. and de-
sire that should dishonor neither myself our par
II nor the State have thought. therefore, might
so far calculate upon your Indulgence a 10
briefly lay before you my sentiments under exist
ing circumstances, and 10 ASK your and IN carry
ing nv intentions into effect.
never sought the Presidency OF the United
States. When in France declined being can
dlate. in answer 10 an application made 10 me-
b. a respectable committee oi citizens OF Pmia-
dclphia When | returned | found my name
was before the country, and the matter seemed To
have been taken up by my friends ami to have
passed bcvond mt control oi(cn regretted ihis,
and frequently vacllated, respecting the course
ought 10 adopt till time and events took from me
the power of decision mention these impress
sions 10 show you, that in reaching the conclIl-
sion. al which have now arrived, and am about
10 announce 10 YOU, | have made no >acriilce oil
feeling, and shall experience no regret.
We cannot shut our eyes - the fact, that dis
sensionS exist in The ranks of our party, which
threaten lis defeat Without forming any OPT
Mon respecting their origin and progress, their
existence is enough TO excite the sollciude OF all.
who believe that the prosperity ol The country rs
closely connected with the success oil The Demo-
cratic party. =. 80
hope and trust that wise spirit ofconcilia.
ton will animate The Baltimore Convention, and
tina, its decision will restore u us harmony and
confidence But have determined not 10 BE- III
the way ofthiS desirable result. And Ii Is Tie
purpose OF this lc.cr 10 announce 10 you this reso-
luton. Should it bc thought by the convention
with reasonable unanimity, that the party had
better present my name 10 the country, shall sub
init, and prepare myself for the contest. BIT if
there is such division Of opinion on The subject
AS 10 show. tina, hearty and united eXerllon
would not I've made in my favor, beg you 10
withdraw my name without hesitation. We shall
need all our force in the coming struggle. II that
is exerted we shall snccced-ilno, We shall fail
will neither pu, 10 hazard the Democratic party
nor have any agency in bringing the election into
The House Of Representatives, one Of The trials TO
be mos, deprecated under our Constitution:
These, Gentlemen, are my views, and II ncces-
sarv. BEG You to announce them, ana 10 declare
me moi candidate. in case there is not reasonable
hope that the pal1y will unite in my lavor'
do no. doubt. iha, in such an event my friends
viii abandon all personal prediction, and prove
their devotion 10 principles by Jealous support OF
the nominee OF the Convention
With great regard,
am gentlemen
Your obi. servant,
(Sioned1 LEWIS CASS.
To the Delegates from the State OF Michigan
in baltimore Convention