The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1846-10-20

Mr.. FILLMoRE's REMARKS AT THE WHIe
indorsng the nomination of John Young for
Governor, Mr.. Fillmore said -
Mr.. PRESIDENT: rise 10 give my hearty
support to the first resolution, have asked
for division Of the question, because of the
unexpected introduction of a resolution
referring to myself, rejoice in the
opportunity to express to my fellow citizens
Of Buffalo, and of the State, that give my
entire concurrence in the nominations which
have been made, and which have just heen
read to you.
feel il due; however, 10 my friends. whose
kindness and confidencelI appreciate, 10 make
brief remark or two upon the present &C.
casion.
II is well known to you all, that previous to
the last Gubernatorial election. had been a
member of Congress. by your kind suffrages
fer eight years an honor which | will re
member with gratitude til the last breath Of
my life. Feeling that l bad then devoted
myself long enough TO public life, | felt that !
must either give up my professional or my
political position. preferred TO follow my
profession. and declneda recollection 10 Con-
gress.
Contrary 10 my expectation, ! found my
name presented at the National Wing Con-
veliion in Baltimore in 1914, as a candidate
for Vice President OF the United States.
received the almost unanimous support oil
the delegation from this Staie.-But the
choice fell upon another, and a better man.
TO whom can truly say that gave my ar
dent aud undivided support during the whole
canvass, | was afterwards nominated for
Governor, and. though felt almost eonsirain-
Ell to decline the honor. was persuaded to
accept it. I stood the capyess, and, as you
all know, was defeated,
then INDUCED the hope that might fol-
low my professional pursuits, and took the
liberty TO say that was no longer candidate
for office. A year ago j saw a growing de-
sire among the people TO bring outJohn Young
of Levingston County, as the candidate for
Governor, in the next election. hesitated
not to express TO his friends and my own my
decided objections to become again candidate
This, | supposed, rendered it more certain in
their minds that he would be, as he is. the
Wing candidate in the coming election.
afterwards saw that my name would a.
gain be presented for this distinguished Of
flee, and | then fell il 10 be my duty 10 say in
the public papers ofihis CITY, that was moi
10 be considered candidate, and YET | was
persuaded TO have il stated in such way as
not 10 he committed beyond any coming ency
that might fake place.
was not present at the meeting in this city
at which Delegates 10 the Convention al
Utica were chosen; but had lreqecnt cun
versations afierward with theIDelegales, who
faithfully represented my opinions They
stated correctly that, while | did not desire
the nomination, l would submit TO the decis-
ion o. that Convention cheerfully, In other
words, that Ilrds at all fines and under all
circumstances irilling TO sink or sleim nth
Tho Whig party. | expected, | wanted no
greater honor than this. IF my Eame was
wanted. however reluctantly, | was willing
to sacrifice my own feeling, 10 their request.
heartily rejoice at the nomi nations which
have been made, and will give. from this day
10 the day oil election, my warmest support
10 the candidates named and ask every
friend who now hears NE, or TO whom my
words may extend, TO Join with me in the
most strenuous exeriions 10 secure their tri
umphal election.