The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-09-05
LETTER FROM JOHN P. HALE.
Dover, N. H., August 2S, 1874

Dover, N H., August 2s, lS4S.
Nv Dear Sir: In my letter to you OF tho
first of January last, accepting the nomination
for the Presidency made by the Convention hold
en- at Buffalo the 10th aud 2lst OF october
preceding, expressed the sentiment that, "noth-
ing would be more grateful to my own feelings,
than to fnd the good and true of every party,
forgetful of the petty differences which have
heretofore divided them, uniting together in one
strenuous and energetic effort to redeem the
Government of the United States from the re-
proach to which it is now justly subject, for its
support OF Human Slavery" | said further,
"whenever such movement shall be made in
good faith and earnest purpose, | shall be most
glad, with the consent Of those friends who have
placed my name before the people, to enrol my
self among the humblest privates in the hosts
who will rally under such banner" | also ex-
pressed the hope that "such movement might
yet be made.' In my judgment that movement
has been made, and it only remains Tor me to an
nounce TO you, sir, my determination entirely to
withdraw my name from the list of candidates
before the people, and to urge upon my friends
as most cheerfully and sincerely do, hearty,
energetic, and unanimous support OF the ticket
nominated by the Buffalo Convention OF the 9th
instant. ! aware that after what has already
been done by others, it may seem work of SUI
pererogaton in me thus formally to withdraw,
and should not do it, were it not that am re-
peatedly inquired of both verbally and by letter,
whether am still candidate, and further that
see my name still retained in some newspapers
III that connexion with the avowal that it would
so remain until Mr. Van Buren, had SATISFACTORY
ly assented in writing to the platform OF princi-
Piles laid down by the Buffalo conve ntion Of the
9th instant and had in like manner withdrawn.
The former, Mr.. Van Buren, has already done,
and now fulfill the latter. In thus withdraw
ing from position which the partiality of friends
nearly year since, assigned me, rather in the
confidence OF what might do, than in consider
alton of aught which | had already achieved,
permit me, sir, to tender to you, aud through you
to those with whom you have acted, my warmest
thanks, for the words of kindness and encourage
ment with which You have Cheered me, in the
difficulties and embarrassments Of my position,
for the sympathies you have expressed and Tor
the very hattering manner, in which my poor eff
forts in behalf of truth and freedom have been re-
ceived by you.
And now, ii have a friend who from motives
OF personal regard, or any other cause, feels re-
greet or disappointment at the present position of
affairs, let me eEtreat such an one, by every hon.
orable consideration which can urge, to forget
every such regret and Disappointment. and by
the energy and zeal with which he will now la
Dor, manifest to all, that his principles are of
more consequence with him than any personal
consideration whatever.
In conclusion, permit me to assure you, that the
path OF duty in this matter, has not always been
plain and obvious before me, and when have
sought tor aid in the counsel OF friends, contra
riety of opinions with which have been favor
ed, has only increased the perplexity of my way.
The result TO which have come is that which
most tavorably commends itself to my own iudg.
ment To all those who attach any weight to the
opinions of humble individal as myself, |
most sincerely and cheerfully recommend hear
ty, energetic and unanimous support OF Messrs.
Van Buren, and Adams, as the most consistent
course for the enlightened friends of Liberty to
pursue. At the same time, that | give this as
my deliberate opinion, have railing accuse
tons to bring against those who see the path of
their duty in another direction. The cause in
which we enlisted commends itself, we trust,
to the good of Earth and the God OF Heaven lei
not its advocates degrade it to the level where
the hirelngs OF political prohigacy strive for the
destruction of every reputation elevated above
their own. Let no one suppose for moment,
because / no longer occupy the position which
has heretofore been assigned me, and which
have thought could be occupied by another with
better prospects of good for the cause, my zeal
has grown cold, or my desire for our success
abated; on the other hand, sir, be assured and
assure our friends, that whenever and wherever
word can be spoken or deed done, which can
tell in favor of the great interests we are all so
anxious to advance, that word aud that deed, il
within the compass of my feeble powers, is unre
servedly at the command of my friends.
With much respect, am very truly your
obliged friend. JOHN P. HALE.
Hon. s. LEWIS, Cincinnati Ohio.