The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-07-13
From III. Dstsoi, Free Press.
Hon. A w. BueI.


We give place with some reluctance 10 the following
correspondence between associate and the Hon Mr
Bnei, touching The nomination for Congress in this dis
tIlet We say give place TO this correspondence with
reluctance, because we have in Mr. Buers posuon
IN his career IN Congress- IN his efforts 10 secure thep7s
sage OF the compromise bills IN his denomination and
dejeat every thing 10 admire and nothing TO condemn
and bad hoped 10 him Represented candidate
and again elected to position which he filled much 10
his honor and TO the credit OF the country The ground
occupied by Mr. Buell. and which he occupied not in fear
and trembling, but IN an open manly way was that upon
which both parties stand by the resolutions al Ba
more. lie voted for all The compromise measures, and
Tor thus doing he was bitterly assaed by many wings ID
this district and the sewers OF abuse and deacton FUR
nshed such amount oil asebood IN reference 10 ms
in this country That both Democratic and Wing National
Conventions by immense vote have taken the identical
position occupied by Mr. Bue is triumphant vindica
ton of his votes 10 Congress.
DETROIT. July 8, 1882
DEAR SIR: The period is approaching for making con-
gressional nominations in the first district OF this State
Ii has been generally expected by your political friends
that you would be candidate, and il is due both your
self and 10 them that they should be informed OF your
wishes early practicable therefore embrace the
first convenient opportunity, since your return 10 this
city, to inquire il you are candidate for the next
gessona democratic nomination TO be made in this dis
trlct
Accept assurances of the most friendly motives in ad
dressing you the inquiry and believe me very truly &c
Hon. A. w BuEL, Detroit, Mich.
DETROIT, July 5, 1852.
DEAR SIR: acknowledge the receipt of yours of the
Sd inst, in which you inquire am candidate Tor the
next congressional democratic nominations to be made in
this district readily avail myself OF this early oppou-
nifty to say that am not candidate Be assured, how
that my hopes and exertons for the success of the
party and its principles will continue unabaled, and 10
the congressional nominee shall give my hearty sup
port. With the party united il ls, and its principles
fully vindcated he cannot fail OF success.
After the passage Of the adjustment measures Of the
Thirtyrst Congress, looked forward 10 the time when
the democratic party would unequivocally yindcae them
and those who had faithfully supported and adhered
them In the circumstances under which they pass
ed, and in my conscientious conviction that they were
necessary for the peace and even safety Of the Union,
found for myself an ample Defence OF which power
could deprive Yetin respect TO my votes for those
measures, and my consequent defeat in 1850, felt
natural interest that might be judged as havng done
right, as having discharged my duty to the consultation
and the country and having acted upon political prn
ciples which my party would in the end rinmphanly
sustain.
TO The future. hoped for the approval and adoption OF
my principles the best vindication could receive
Time has shown that did not hope in vain, The
sober second thought has come TO the rescue and pro-
nounced its judgment against the further agitation of
principles inconsistent with the peace OF the country and
the preservation Of the Union. He must be blind who
does not II in the resolutions of democratic county
and State conventions in Michigan, and nearly every
other State Of the Uson, in public opinion and in
opposite political party platforms, which, however differ
ing in other respects coincide substantially in that ludg
ment.
cannot but hope and believe that the time has now
come for cultivating higher of natoDasm in OPP
position to that spirit OF seconalism whose only fruit is
gall and womwood-a time Tor restoring TO the demo-
cratic party Its former union and trlumpbs Let US for
get the past and raise up better hopes for the future Let
bury those dissensions which have sprnkled nearly
every interest with their bitter waters and
dered many bonds essential to common happiness
and security.
Inow feel renewed faith in the principles Of the dem
ocratc party, the only principles able the coun-
try in crisis like that through which il has recently
passed. II that faith needs confirmation, find il in
the enthusiastic and nearly unanimous resolves of the
late National Convention. That convention has set up
lis landmarks and inscribed upon them, "Hn far and
further" Remove them not is the teaching Of wisdom
In respect to that platform, the democratic party
where others and myself were in 1850 !. and il is with
feelings of pride that now the democracy Of the
country ralying upon it, under the banner of Pierce
and King regardless of all former dssensions and with
unaHimiy not surpassed in our party history.
This trust, will be received satisfactory response
to your inquiry, and also 10 the many similar inquiries
have received from personal and political friends can
not forget my obligations for their kindness, and shall
cherish remembrance OF their generous confidence
by which have been so often sustained.
Yours, very truly, ALEX. W. BUEL.
Hon. Il. F. BRoDHEAp.