The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-09-01

DOVER, N H., Aug 2S, 1913.
My DEAR SIR,In my letter to you of the LIST of jan
uary last accepting the nomination for the Presidency
made by the convention holden at Buffalo on the 10th
ment that nothing would b. grateful to my own
eelipg than to find the good and true of every party
forgetfu Of the petty differences which have hereto
fore divided them, uniting together ia strenuous
and energetic eert to redeem the of the
United States from the reproach to which it is now
justly subject, for its support of human slavery
raid farther, whenever such q movement shall be
made in good faith and earnest purpose shall be
most glad, with the advice OF those friends who have
placed my name before the people, to enrol myself
among the humbest prvates the hosts who will rally
under such banner" also expressed the hope that
such Q movement might be made. Events then in
progress, but recently still more papaby developed
have been constantly strengthening that hope, and
reminding me that sxigency was approaching
when might yet be called upon to redeem the pledge
The proceedings Of the late Buffalo convention OF
the 9th inst, and the nominations there made, with
the assent and cooperation Of my frie nds in whom
confded and who were well advised, not only of my
entire Willingness but strong desire, to withdraw
from the list of candidates whenever could do 40
consistently with what due to them and the
mon cause seem to my mind to furnish the oc aston
when may formally decline any longer to occupy the
position of q candidate for the Presidency.
am aware that after what has already been done
by that convention, 1t may seem work of superero-
CATION in me thrs formally to withdraw and I
should not do 1t, 1t not that repeatedly in
qoired of, both verbally and by letter, whether
still candidate and further, that see my name
with the avowal that It would remain until Mr. Van
Buren, had satisfactorily assened, in writing to the
platform Of principles laid down by the Buffalo n
vtnton OF the 9th instant, and had in like ner,
withdrawn
The former, MIR. Van Buren, has already done, and
now fulfi the latter In thus Withdrawing from
position which the Partially of friends nearly year
since assigned me rather in the confidence Of what
night do than In confederation Of aught which had
seady achieved permit me- sir to tender to you and
Through you to those with whom you have acted, my
warmest thanks, for the words Of kindness and en-
courag-men mt tn which you have cheered me in the
d m 0Oa -fOv
the sympathy you have expressed, and for the very
fntterDg manner in which my poor efforts In behalf
OF truth and freedom have been received by you.
And now, II have friend who, from motives of
rsonal regard any other feels regret or dis
appointment ut the present position of affairs let
entreat such an one by every honorable considers
ton which can urge to forget every such regret and
DISAPPOINTMENT, and by the energy aud zeal with
which he will now labor manifest to all that his prin-
eipIes sre Of more consequences with him than any
personal considerations whatever.
In concluson, permit me to you that the path
OF duty IN this matter has not always been plain
obvious before mt and when have sought for aid in
the counsel of friends the coDtrariety Of opinions
with which have be. favored has only Increased
the perplrxty Of my way The result to which have
me Is that which most favoraby CONNIE nds itself to
my own judgment
To all iho,e who attach any weight to the opinion
II so humble Individual rs myself most 81 nc.rey
and choerfulIy recommend hearty, energetic, and
NJ animous support Of Messrs. Van Buren, and Adams
the most consistent course for the enlightened
friends Of liberty to purrue At the same time that
give this as my deiiberate opinion, have no rafting
sccusaion TO bring against tbose who the path OF
their duty In another direction
The cause IN which we are enlisted commends itself
trust TO the good Of earth and to the God of
let not its advocates degrade IL to the level where
the brehbgr Of political profgscy strive for the de-
suction Of every reputation elevated above their
Let no one suppose for moment that because no
longer occupy the position which hitherto have, and
which have thought could be occupied by another
with better prospects Of good for the that my
zeal has grown cold. or my desire for our success
sbated on the other hand be secured and
friends, that whenever and wherever word can be
spoken, deed done which tell In favor Of the
great interests all anxious to advance that
word that deed " within the pass of my feebe
powo s dy ut the mand Of my friends
With much respect ! am very truly,
Your obliged friend
Hon s. LAWS JOHN r. HALE.