New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-10-04
Acceptance OF the whis Candidates for Gov.
error and Lieut. Governor.
ALRANl, SAN DAY. SGD. %, ~

ALBANl, SATURDAY, sep - lcss.
GEvTLEMEN | have the honor TO &C.
knowledge ycur letter ot the 9'd instant, isfors.
ing me That the Wing STATE Convention, recently
beld at Syracuse, nominated me as a candidate
for r. election 10 the Office OF Governor. This re-
pewed expression OF the confidence Of the Whiy
Patty Is received with profound sensioty. IL
eNcltes my warmest gratitude; and regarding L
IN connection with the repeated manifestations Of
favor extended TO me by generous constituency,
my mind is oppressed by a con sci0lsness Of obi.
CATION which am but too inadequate to dis
charge.
Having devoted many years . laborious pu BIC
employments had DE- termined 10 retire from oifcs
at the ciose Of my term. strong desire to re-
turn to private life and resume pursuits which
have been too long neglected, concurred with
other considerations in bringing my mind to this
conclusion. After matura reflection, I was Of
opinion tina. might withdraw consistently with
my obligations 10 the party whose prin ciples are
the guide Of my conduct, ana with whose success.
my highest hopes for the welfare Of the country
are identified.
NJ, intentions were announced in NV last an.
nual message TO the Legislature, and it is wed
known TO all who have consulted me on the sub.
ject. that my personal wishes remained ua-
changed.
But the Wigs ofthe STATE, speaking through
their repre- sentatives have deemed IL most advis-
able to confer upon me the distin uisned hoaor Of
u
election for anothcr term. I'm view Of the vital
Importance Of the coming contest, as well in re-
srpct TO an enlightened State policy as 10 the rs.
tablishnPDt OF measures required Tor the protec-
ton and prosperity of our National interests,
do not feel at liberty to decline the summons.
proper stnse of the duty which public msn
ow, to the party which has sustained and pre-
NOTED him, prompts me to obey the voice OF my
political nds and TO acrept the position as.
signed to me ny their parla'ify.
The spirit Of harmony and patriotism which
animates the Wigs OF Newly ork and OF the
Mon in the present crisis, is subject OF sincete
copgratulaton. 1t justles the bright anticipa
tiOns which you express.
1t insures vigorous EFFORT in behalf OF the be.
nescent principles for which we have so long con-
tended. The triumph of our cause will be made
doubly glorious by being blended with an express.
sion Of the countrys gratitude tow rd the Illus
trious Veteran whose whole life has been devoted
to the National welfare and renown.
For the kird manner in winch you have com.
municated the wishes Of the Convention, and for
the expressions Of personal regard which so far
transcend my merits, be- pleased TO accept my
most grateful acknowledgements.
Ts%sn ssntem'n' with sincere respect your tsad
To Heory w Taylor George ?. Nelson, VIM NJ. Peebe.
q 4. Warren, Charles Kelsey, Jr, J. h. Howard anf
Henry Miller, Fsqrs
nav. YORK, Monday, sep. 81, 1859.
OENTLEMEN L nuVe GeCcNeu your
communication Of the 9ith OF September, giving
me official notice of the nomination lately IN lde
by the Wing State Convention for the Office Of
Lieutenant Governor.
This nomination was not anticipated and It
would have been agreeable TO me to have contrib.
uted, as a member Of the great party to which
have uudeyatingly adhered, to the election Of any
Of the gentlemen whose names were presented to
the Convention.
accept, however the high honor which ths
Convention has conferred, with feelings unalfsct-
edly grateful for the mo inner in which 1t has bsen
bestowed; ard il an election by the People shall
follow the nomination, it shall be my endeavor. in
the faithful discharge Of the duties Of the Office
10 support the principles of pub ic policy set fotk
in the resolutions of the Convention.
have tie honor 70 q, Gentlemen, III hss oonsderauos
Your mos o5sdent 'srvAn,
WILLIAM KEgr
HENRY w. TAYLOR, FL, Prrsiden, Of tie Cea,cad,s.
GsescI p N.LsoN, wv. M IrrsLr.,
&. H. W'sarN. JHt CH.s Krlssy, j., Secretaries.
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