Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1848-03-15
Lc,,cr 1ro.n Levi. u. Cam pseIl


The Wigs Of the Second Congressional Dis
tric, Of Ohio, held meeting at lie bsnon a short
time since, for the purpose Of selecting dele
gate 10 the National Convention, and the APP
pointment of an Elector. Mr.. Campbell was
selected The selega,e to The Convention. but
being unable TO attend a, Lebanon he addressed
the follow ing letter 10 the meeting;
Ii ,Mriro~ March ISIS
7o the " hi1 Correction Of The "a District If
LebaEoH:
GrxTLEMsx:-I an, prevented hy urr,n, ,,o
i-ss,onai engagements from attic ndng y.ur Con-
vention, ana ain much disappointed, as feel
deep interest IN your deliberations
have been requested to consent to serve as n
delegate 10 the W hig National Convention. As
cannot be with You in person beg leave 10
express briefly but frankly my Feelings.
lst have no personal desire 10 occupy any
prom;nen; position IN the approaching canvass
" nh candidates IN the field who are true and
honest higs," thorough and we'll tired sha II
cordially enter into the conflict rs a private
" coded as am 10 the great principles of the
" bag party, shall not wiihho.d my services
however, IN any way that they NAV he consii-
cred most efficient. have no doubt, however.
that your Couve IA hon can find Others " no woula
Ne mere efficient. ana IN that event, II is my
strong desire that my name should not be pre-
Htrd.
In conscntinc 10 serve If called upon. il is pro-
huown.
My first choice for Presi,,en, is Thomas Cor
wtn. prefer han to any earth. NV
second choice is Henry Clay. Nv third choice
is Statesman Of tie Wig party in reference TO
Mtitara eAieftaias Of the panty. lffnrced 10 take
a military man, | prefer Scott To Taylor; be-
cause the former is a Wing, long known such.
openly and Independently, whilst the latter in
achnow Lodging himself II vi ic, claims q he of
the mix and ,eafer class, Rather Ty!er.sa for
my Ia>te.
Should attempt be made in a National
Convention 10 force the nomination of Tavlor
any other man who is not thoroughly Wing
whose sentiments are not fully aud openly eA-
pressed. rather than submit 10 il. would. If Il
member of II. willingly unite with other Wings
in Withdrawing from the hoay ani taking steps
10 keep alive ii party upon the old, long tried
platform of W hig principles.
And IN no event would be wiling to have
my participation in National Convention con-
sltcred as placing me under obiga iions to snp-
port It's nominee. unless he is Wing. ii whole
" hig, and nothing but a Wing" With me pol
iiics is matter OF conscience. / ask fay
| seek office d distinction And in all my
political action IN future, | design to do that
which may bc considered duty To my countr, ,
and which my conscience can fully approve.
II, therefore III any event, my services should
be desired as delegate, they cnn lac had only
with the understanding that l at liberty 10
act according to the views and preferences
have above loosely expressed.
may add that in the event Of Corwin's being
cons red unavailable at this time, l would con
Sler ii proper for Ohio TO cast her vote tor HIM
The first baloting in Convention. as com
pine mt 10 his manly and independent course as
her Senator III Congress.
Very truly, l.. u. CAMPBELL.