The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-08-09
Interesting Correspondence.

We have been favored with copy of the following
correspondence between the president of the Baltimore
convention and General w o. Butler its nominee for the
ice presidency OF the United States. General Butler
received the letter, to which he has replied only on
Monday last; the first copy having been addressed 10
the Generals neighborhood in Kentucky, which he
passed through with great rapdity his from
New Orleans to Washington
General Buffers reply is everything that it should be-
II recognises the right of the people to understand the
opinions of those who ask their confidence 1t takes
comprehensive view OF his own political principles ex-
pressed with all the frankness of the soldier. We are
satisfied it will prove perfectly acceptable to his country
BALTIMORE, May 80, 1915
DEAR 1t becomes duty To communicate to you
the fact that the national convention of republican dele.
gates which assembled in this city on the I'D instant for
the purpose of selecting candidates for the two highest
ecutve offices OF the country, united in presenting your
for that of Vice President Of the Uated States That
also adopted resolutions containing the prnc
piles upon which they believed the government ought be
administered, and which have the honor of
ting you. These resolutions constitute the true demo-
cratic platform. That they will your cordial assent
we feel well assured; the less satisfied that,
should this high Office be conferred upon you by your
try the principles which these resolutions embrace will be
successfully illustrated in your administration
ngushed proof of the confidence your country and are
very respectfully and truly your friends and obedien:
wants, A. STEVENSON,
President of Democratic Convention,
land 80 Vice Presidents
To Maj. Gen. VIM. 0. BUTLER.
WASHINGTON, August 8, lS48
SIR Ihave the honor acknowledge the receipt of your
communication the organ of the Baltimore Convention
which reached only yesterday-announcin my nom
nation by that body the democratic candidate for the
office of Vice President
For this distinguished mark of confidence and trust
most deeply grateful to my friends and but the
more appreciate the honor done me- when reflect that
this nomination made without my knowledge, while
absent in distant country and by the unanimous voice
the convention. My acceptance is of course.
is at all times proper in free country, and crisis
like this, deemed indispensable in own that aspiran
to office should be distinctly understood all important
questions of national policy; and my nomination for the
office of Vice President has no doubt been made with
full knowledge of mine. My position while member OF
Congress compelled me to take decisive, though
conspicuous part all the leading questions of day
might there appeal to the the best and sales
guarantee for my future political Some of these
questions are however, daily growing in importance and
as win the good opinion of others by
Disgusting my own and design this to
be fnal it may be proper that should be explicit
feel the mpelled to this from the consdera
ton that action as member of Congress may be
accessible the people at large With this object in view
have examined carefully the proceedings of the conven
ton by which was nominated recognise in the resolu
tons passed by that body but the Remaining and with
able hand of the lines of separation between the dem
ocratc and whis parteslines that should be ever KEEP
freshly before the people, and plainly laid down
the resolutions referred to- that he arng man. though
fool therein" Those resolutions have been
widely circulated and within the reach of all deem
it sufficient say that they my entire and unq aed
appreciation.
Permit me, in conclusion, sir tender to YOU and
through you the entire democracy represented by the
body which you ably presided, my grateful thanks
for the distinguished honor they have done me.
With high regard, remain truly your friend,
W. O. BUTLER
Hon. ANDREW STEVENSON,
President of the Democratic Convention.