Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1853-04-21
From the North East Reporter.
Hon. Jas. 6. Green,

we receNeu yesteruay1 the loioWlng let
ter from this gentleman, declining 10 be-
come candidate for Congress in this dis
trict. This we apprehended some time
since. In thus declining the honorable po-
sition, which, under other circumstances
his friends would have rejoiced in bestow-
ing upon him, Mr.. GREEN also points out
the true course TO be pursued, ard il we de-
sire TO avoid divisions and distraction, we
should adhere to the suggestions contained
in his letter. But, read it:
CANTON, April 10, 1853.
S. P. VANNoY, Esq.-SrR: Many calls
having been made upon me TO become can
didate for Congress in this District, at the
next August election, | take the liberty of
answering all at once, through the medium
ofyour paper, so that my position may be
distinctly known. and as far as possible,
prevent everything that might have ten
dency TO distract the councils of the true
Democracy. And while am not insensi-
bic or Indifferent to the honor of q seat in
Congress of the United States, regard it
as my duty under existing circumstances,
to decline the candidacy without reserve or
qualification. 1t COMFORTS, however, with
my feelings, to tender in this connection, to
my fellow-citizens of the District, my sin
cere acknowledgements, not only for past
favors, but also for this additional evidence
Of their good will and confidence. And /
beg leave to assure them that this diclina-
ton is not made either in contumacy or de-
spair. freely and fully acknowledge my
obligations 10 the District, and would have
forgone every other consideration to serve
them had not been satisfied Of the fact,
that the democracy can select others to rep
resent them, who will prove equally as faith
full to their interests, and as efficient in their
behalf.
The prospect before us is truly bright
and cheering. The Democracy of the Dis
trict as well as the Democracy of the Union,
have put the seal of condemnation upon dis
organizers of every grade and character; and
from present indications of harmony among
us, we can, with concerted action, certainly
triumph in the next August election. Eve
ry rejecting Democrat now sees the impor.
lance and necessity of acting politically with
those who concur with him in political prin-
ciples; and in that order 10 give the effect to
those principles, and make them produc-
tive Of good to the country, political organ-
cation is absolutely indispensable.
The approved usages and customs of the
party, that give to it the character of unity
and discipline, and without which the par
ty itself, together with its principles and
doctrines, would cease to exist in vitalized
form, must still be maintained, so that the
strength and power, and benefcicnt results
of aggregated individual Democrats, may be
lndelibly impressed upon the policy Of the
country. individuals ought not 10, and in
their calm and deliberate moments will no,
permit personal resentments and exaspera-
ted feelings TO influence their votes and 9TH
err similar political action. All such action
belongs to, and is intended for the benefit of
the country and people at large, and not
merely for the individual himself, and he
cannot with propriety. sacrifice what his
judgment approves as best for the public.
including himself, in order to crafty his en-
mites or predictions. These things are
well understood by the Democratic party,
and the excitement that induced temporary
departure, is rapidly passing away; and as
defeat followed the departure, so will VIC
tory succeed a return 10 the good cd Gus
toms Of Dem crazy.
1expect therefore, that the ordinary steps
will be taken TO ascertain the choice Of the
District, on whom the whole strength of the
party may be concentrated.
am, very respectfully,
your obi serv't,
JAMES s. GREEN.