New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-08-12

Mr. B. r. Butler read the following letter from
#, Van Buren, to the Convention, on Thursday,
Fshe 10Th instant 80,
Gx~rIxNrN Il has occurred 20 me that direct
,,,municsnon Of my feelings, upon single pony
~, in one event serve 10 remove enhancement In
ar action ~ Buffalo You al know. from my letter
the Utica Convention and the confidence you repOse
my sincerity, how greatly the proceedings Oh uia1
dy IN relation 10 myself were opposed 10 my earnest
! Sisbes
some Of you have also had opportunities 70 satisfy
ourselves from personal observation OF tne sacrhces
i feeling and interest which incurred 10 submitting
AZ future action 10 iis control None Oi you need be
ured Of the extent 70 which those feelings we're re-
wed by the Consciousness that IN yielding 70 the de
,0n OF that body that the use Of my name was ne
sssaTy 10 enable the ever faithful Democracy OF New
rk 70 sustain themselves IA the extraordinary posi-
al INTO which they have been driven by the injustice
o.hers avail myself Of An opportunity 70 testify to
em my enduring gratitude for the many fayors have
vcdved at their hands.
Inc Convention OF which you will form part may.
wisely conducted. be productive Of more important
a.e quences than any which has gone before H. save
MS that which framed the Federal COnstltuuon Ia
~ respect IL will be wholly unlike any Convention
scn mas been beld 10 the United states since the pre-
nj OrgsnizatiOn OF partics Il viii, IN great degree
!, composed VI individuals who have, all their h'es,
IN srrsyed on different sides ia politics state sno
ssnons and who still differ In regard 10 most % no
esiiOns that have arisen in the administrator Vi uuS
.1ectve governments; but " no feel thefnseVes call
ID aoon ~ considerations Of the highest Importance
l., suspend rival action on other subjects ana unite
AIR common efforts for the accomplishment Of nigh
ss-the prevention OF the Introduction Of human
livery INTO the extensive territories Of the United
.tes now exempt from that great evil and which are
seinea If properly treated % be speedily converted
40 heritage Of freemen. ! need not say now cor
FsIly concur In the sentiment which regards this
,s, object as one sacred 10 the sight Of heaven the
conplishment Of which is due 20 the memories Of the
eat and Just men long since we trust made perfect
hts courts who laid the foundation Of our govern
N.snt and made they fondly hoped. adequate pro
ron for IL perpetuity and and ndispensa
- 20 the future honor and permanent OF our entire
ouederacy 49,, &
Il may hsppe in the of the deliberations Of
ne Convention that you become satisfied mat the great
end Of your proceedings in your opinion be best
,ronnoed by an abandonment OF the Utica nomination
You viii not in that event want assurances OF my uni
6r desire never again be candidate for the Presi'
sncy or for any other public Office but you may ap
,rehend that il might not be agreeable 20 me 70 be
pereded in the nomination after what has taken place
u regard to IT, II ia upon this point that desire 10 pro
ct YOU agsnst the slightest embarrassment, by assur
NJ YOU as very sincerely and very cheeruly do that
10 sr from experiencing any modification from such
suit it would become most satisfactory 10 my feelings
md wishes. .
Wishing the Convention success and honor IN us
patriotic efforts and begging to accept for yourselves
ssst RANGES of my unfegned respect
am, very sincerely, your friend and servant
NJ VAN buren,.