The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-08-04
WAsHINGroN, July Doth, 1873.

WASHINGTON, July 20th 1913.
GENTLEMEN: have received your very kind letter OF the
18th inst, nquiring whether would become a
for nomination before the approach
ing democratic State convention In that event you
me that the democrats Of York county, at their county
meeting 10 be held on the 7th of August will unanimously
my Th to s as
from Old Democratic York., would, if any circumstance
had fully determined not to become candidate for the
office OF governor and had expressed this determination IN
State must therefore, respectfully request that my name
may not be mentioned at your county meeting in connexoh
with this high office.
democracy OF my native State, and am content with the
ample share OF public honors which they have already
ferred upon me- 1t is both intention and desire 10 return
private life at the close of the present administration but
shall bear with into retirement deep devotion otheL
principles, and heart OVERLOOKING with gratitude Tor all
their Kindness. They have treated with the u-
most indulgence Throughout my long political career
condemned vote speech, public of mine Upon
late trying occasion, they cast the mantle OF
against the ince assaults of men high in power and
office within Commonwealth, both under the State and
indebted for all the public distinction have ever en-
oyed and should but lily reque them Tor all they have
hands, stand in the way of worthy democratic friends
who may desire become candidates for the governors
office Their longrie servant only asks an honoa
BILE discharge, that he may home and again ENJOY
the pleasure and the privilege of associang with them as
With you, sincerely regret the lamenabe illness Of our
good Governor which has created the necessity for select
much honor to himself and benefit to the people 1t o
tupate, however that Pennsylvania proudly point TO
many democr rats among her emnently worthy oil TINS
distinguished honor.
The position OF chief magistrate of great and go ous
old Commonwealth requires eminent abilities, and lnteg
ry merely beyond the REACH but beyond the suspicion
of temptation. 1t also demands unwavering moral hm
and eIf-reance without which, observation mas
convinced me, man is fit TO discharge the duties OF
high executive Office.
The approaching election for governor suggest
willdoubuess exercise commanding influence the
presidential election The selection anddae ought
therefore, to be made with He should not only
the necessary qualifications he ought TO be
democrat-and we have such-ih whose support the
whole party would cordially and stically unite.
There has scarcely been presidential election since the
origin OF the OF greater importance than that
which IS approaching We should therefore strain every
nerve In sustaining the principles and the candidates OF
that glorious party whose continued ascendency iden
he'd as hrmy believe only with the prosperity, but
the permanence of the Union. Dark and porientous
Clouds from an unexpected quarter obscure our po
follow, with firm and unfaierIng step, timehon-
ored flag This will guide has often done before,
INTO the haven of safety II Will enable nmphany 10
elect Cass and Butler, and whatever other the DEM
ocratic convention Harrisburg may inscribe upon our
anners as candidate Tor governor.
And how shall adequately express my obligations
10 the intelligent and hearted democracy of old DEM
ocrac York" all their kindness me In the sunshine
and the Storm hroug many years. they have been
faithful friends An that offer them in return is
the devoted homage OF grateful heart
With sentiments of the highest respect remain your
friend, -
To Messrs William II. Kurtz, Robert ]. Fisher General
Michael Doudel, George 5. Morris, and others.