The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-07-01
MIR. Fillmore and tho Wing Convention.

MIR. Fillmore md tho Wing Convention.
We copy below from the New York Erpress
Ia letter of Mr.. G. r. BABcocK, delegate to
1.-THE Wing Convention, followed by two letters
written by President FILLMORE, in view of the
proceedings of that body. Mr.. FILLMoRE's
correspondence in this connexion will afford
sincere qualification to his friends in all parts
Sof the country, without, however, occasioning
surprise in the minds of any who have had OPP
po-tunites of learning the sentiments which he
has long entertained upon the points involved.
IItis known that at various periods during the
| last twelve months the PRESIDENT contem
plated withdrawal from the canvass, and that
/ he only abandoned his declared intention in
Difference to the judgment and wishes of gen
ftlemen whose fidelity to the country and to
their party has never been suspected. Even
3they found it difficult to dissuade him from a
purpose matured under influences, and for rea-
ksons, that are well set forth in his letter to the
President of the Convention.
1t is not only in the ranks of the Wing party
that Mr.. FILLMoRE's letter will produce a
3strong impression. 1t is development of prn.
{ciples and policy that does honor to his charac-
tier as man, not less than as statesman; and
1--WE believe that it will be regarded in that light
in quarters that have never been charged with
gpartiality towards his conduct in either capa
(city. 1t repels, frankly and in good faith, the
Iopen and covert attacks TO which he has
been exposed, it shows how little ground
there has ever been for the accusations that
ehave been made in referouce to his desire to OBJ
tain the nomination by TIE undue exercise of
sof1icial influence and it will constitute an en-
during record of his unsefsh demeanor as
PRESIDENT, and his readiness to render every!
'act subservient to his duty to the country.
To the Editors Of the Neto York Express:
With desire to correct some misrepresentation
that have been made of the position of the President
(bcfor, the National Wing Convention, recently
at Baltimore, desire you to publish the
1.-Two letters enclosed. They were placed in my
Hands on the l4th instant. and have remained inI
lmy possession without being seen by any person,
until this time Previous to the sitting of the
vention, the President frequently and in an earnest
manner expressed to me desire that his natnek
might be withdrawn from the position in which i'll
had been placed by his numerous and ardent
friends. Upon the adoption ofthc platform of Whige
principles, and particularly after the first ballot,
II felt my position in the convention as the depos
tory OF discretionary power, so important, e
be delicate and perplexng in tho highest degree.
la obedience to the Presidents wishes desired tok
Withdraw him from the honorable contest; while +
on the other hand, from the first to the final ballot
mo considerable portion Of his friends among theH
delegates could be found TO consent to the uncon
ditional abandonment Of their first choice. As lE
was unable TO that the interests of the country
or of the Wing party were in danger of being com
promised by my decision, allowed Mr. Fillmore'sE
name to remain in the hands of his friends to the
end in the belief that such devotion was mani.
cd nv he q
all considerations merely personal
GEO. r, BABCoCK.
IRvISe HOUSE, June 2S, 1861
WAsHINeToN. CRY, June IL, 1852. &
Hon. GEoRGE r. BABcocK, Delegate TO the Ma
tionnl Wing Convention from the Buffalo dis
trict New York.
MY DEAR Sir: To you q personal and polit IL
cal friend representing my old Congressional dis
trict, which has never deserted or betrayed me, IE
desire now 10 make last request, and that is, that
you present to the presiding officer of the conven n
ZION for nominating candidates for President and
Vice President, whenever you may deem il proper,
tho enclosed letter, withdrawing my name lromE
the confederation of that convention.
In determining what is proper time to complyI
with this request, you will consider only the cause
in which arc engaged, and the rcasopnble claim 9
which my friends may have TO the use of my name
for its advancement. While | am willing TO cub. *
NIT 10 any sacrifice for them for the cause, wish
il distinctly understood that ask nothing for my
self, and you will therefore decide this question =
wholly regardless Of any real or supposed wish Of
mine.
That my friends, to whose solicitations have Z
Welded in this matter, may not be preiudiced by -
my withdrawal, have not thought it proper tosi
iiscoso this intended net 10 auy person but your g
elf leat II might be said that in doing had mott
acted IN good Iaith those who have thought myF'
name essential TO the success of the Wing cause 2.
You will therefore perceive that the responsibility
8 with you, and with you alone, to keep the whoes