New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1849-08-18
Mr. Van Buren, Refuses TO be "A Delegate.


Mr.. Van Buren, Was chosen Delegate from the
c invention sitting a, Rome, without power to az
point substitute His letter declining 10 serve i
in these words
BSArrlEBoKo. Vt Aug II, 1919.
My DYAR SIN ! have received AZ this place. %
which have been called by the III health Of Of N
sons the proceedings OF a Democratic meeting, held ~
Clsversck on the 10th. by which ! am appointed "a
Delegate from the Northern Assembly District OF our
county 10 the Rome Convention. Mr.. Allen, who
brought them has communicated to me the unaRlnily
with which the election made, and the earnest
sohcitude Of the meeting that should attend.
The continued confidence and attachment Of e.
worthy and respectable portion OF my old friends
who have possessed the best opportunities 20 appTec
ate my motives. deserve my uncesslns gratitude sn1
my feelings me, that in this a, least they vii
not be disappointed. But cannot. my dear sir, com
ply with their request commendAoe and important A.
regard their objects 10 be- without exposing the sin
Gently of the disposition AID determination have Ion.
Svowed IN lerard 10 my personal participation
IN party politics TO usI suspicion That determination
never more In harmony with my references or
less likely 10 De departed from, than ~ this moment
The circumstances under which last year allowed
my personal feelings and wishes 10 be ovefrued hy 1he
imperative appeal Of my pOtcalfrends are too plainly
ana essentially different from those BY which We arr
now surrounded % require 10 be stated such oein.
my sincere opinion. ! understand the character and
pure intentions Of my Columbia friends too wei 10 BE-
eVe that they would desire me 10 act contrary 10 lie
dictates
There is not time 10 reply the letter Of the highly
respectable Chairman OF the meeting, and s that Is ei
10 me IL 70 request you - supply my place Al Rome
BY in person, aiding the Convention WIKI your counsel
snd sdvce The meeting have not Il true, conferred
any one else The power OF substitution but a.
have every 20 believe that they would have
selected you to represent them am confident that they
will ia the contingency which has arisen, spprOye
mos, iShly Of the course propose and Il s4ords
much satisfaction 70 De assured that your superior
knowledge OF the men OF the present day. Will enable
YOU % make yourself much the useful 10 promo
ting the wishes Of our friends
hare Ra, cay Propu OCCASION Aesiia,ed % w.
arrHss lCsvs fey ti rtla0H gftis podfic plry apoa
az a-sianisrs'ood principles cf is ls,roas f5lnders-
Nc sacsrs disiafsts3 frieHa q TAOS FrincPes caa
Aiak fail % Sc and appreciate tAs aarca'agss % tx
~ ~ 1earai aua ts great Nafs "a P1rficairr from
"a raiea nor an d4ris.d u ne srisieses o. lsy re
,.nfed aud iasapra5ls obac O. - Accomplishment "a
oa con Sais "a Iy consistent rifh "a t,nor = bot
sections.
such IS obviously the opinion and The wishes Of the
masses of which thew are composed and whA IS thus
desired though il may be delayed. cannot Be ultimately
prevented II these principles truly represented Al
The two Conventions and the Delegates from esch
bug into their respective or joint councils cohelatof,
liberal ust feelings Snd look only 10 the true intef
OF their common country, and OF what has been
their common cause there can be no doubt As 70 me
result
They need no other assurance than IS 10 be found IN
the character Of the New Democracy that the cs
charge Of the responsible duties assigned 70 them ID
this the only right spri, will be justly appreciated oy
their intelligent and discriminating constituents
! am. dear sir. very respectfully and truly,
Your friend,
DIP. BxrxSAs. n. VAN BURES