The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-10-21

The Baltimore Rsoublicxn says; We with great
iuc,ance publish The card Of Withdrawal from Mr Vsa
SAINT though we honor the motive which prompts nm
TO the act MIR Vansani received The unanimous noun.
aa,ion OF his party from convention fairly and hono's
bly, selected His ability represent the district, and his
fidelity 10 his party principles unquesiioned and 40
questionable; and If the party do not give Nun thsf
hearty and unanimous support II 10 isi,hess 10 itseii
The nation OF MIR Vansant so unexpected ana
comes TO us al late hour, that We nave mol tme o.
inclination to dwell upon its effects Nothing but hs
absence from the city. sad the PsremPtofy ns'are OF DIS
order induce us to publish the note We hope The de-
mocracy OF the district will INSTANTLY rally. and demand
from him tina, he withdraw his resignation. and continue
10 be their candidate.
To tie Democracy Of the Taud Congvs,siensi Dia'iet
Without any solicitation whatever my part, was,
with singular unsnimiy. through convention OF deie-
gates chosen by YOU nominated your candidate Tor the
Congress OF the United States accepted the nomina-
tion and embarke in the with degree OF cheer
ulness unsurpassed in my experiences II any former Pc.
Rod Al which had been chosen the standard bearer Of
the democfacy--the democracy whom mad loved ana
for whose sake had made many sacrifices OF personal
comfort and domestic peace.
by those who honestly differed with me a. 70 the meas
ures OF public policy which might be most likely TO pro-
mote the glory Ct on, country ana ss nsrphsss 2, on.
OF your cherished principles. believing that would De
cheered and animated in the labor by your lnsd
voice. In this expectation have been disappointed.
The has assumed character repngnant % every
feeling of my heart and 10 every principle OF action that
have treasured as my guide.
AZ your nominee had no political claim Whatever
upon the wing party whch could challenge the support
Of ito advocates As one OF the nineteen who hrd
been pierced time and again by the shafts Of ms pohcal
adversates, and who was declared by their omca ACT
in the Senate Of the United States TO be disqualified from
holding civil station, had no right to expect from those
adveTsaries this time political favor But DID Halter
myself that would receive the unanimous confidence
N ,suhn haa hooN my nFida
and my glory to be associated in the democratic faith
Trne the great mass OF the democratic party had m
diraied plainly enongha jealous determination 10 rally
around the standard which you had placed in my hands
but bring TO the support OF that con.ecraed
lay tie entire democracy. it should be placed IN other
hands II is my ambition 10 serve you, not myself.
The Of my political enemies have never dread
ed when could rely upon you as the andote to their
venom; but the shafts OF those whom have been wont
to recognise my political brotherhood rankle deep and
have been violently asssled by those on whom |
would have leaned By them my words have been tor
ured things of which never dreamed my pub
lie spirit has been charged 10 have been OF growth OF
mercenary ambition my acts OF benevolence have been
ascTibed to gnoble impulses; and even my connexon
with a system of popular education. The tendency OF
which, believe is 10 perpeiuAte public liberty and pro-
mole public virtue, has awakened 10 extent. i'm
FILTERED opposition,
These iines.aIe the seeds of a political family quar-
rel none of which scattered The bitter fruit has been
pressed to my lips, and prefer TO taste more
The candidate, feel degraded in such contest and
such contact. To that condition much prefer re.
tirement and domestic peace. My private character,
thank God, is yet untouched. desire thus to pre-
serve it.
Of my success at the election have not at any mo-
men entertained doubt, and far as have been able
TO learn. my friends have manifested equal confidence in
the result but political honor or public station has q
charm for which b. be purchased at the sacrifice
OF the harmony OF the democratic party my per-
sona happiness.
From these considerations. and without consultation
with any one, return you the tTust which you have
conferred upon me, whilst you have yet time to place il
in hands that will marshal the democratic party TO vic
tory
With the hghes, consideration. your obedieat servant
JOSHUA VANSANT