The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1854-09-01
LETTER OF WITHDRAWAL.

The following unique specimen OF letter
writing appears ia the Eastern Argus Of
Wednesday morning. The stamp OF orig
inaliiy is upon il, and no one who knows
Mr.. Wilkinson will doubt for momen,
that it is his production. Now that our
townsman has declined even the possible
honors Of Congressional life, we would
suyges, that his friends nominate him for
the State Legislature. The Wells men in
Saco can do no less than try 10 reward him
with a sea, in the State Legislature. The
Argus, in publishing The letter, hardly
knows whether !, will kill or cure. 1t says
"His manner Of withdrawal he has cho-
sen for himself. We are not at liberty 10
change it, though we should be glad 10 do
so in several particulars. His opinions are
his own, however, aud no, ours; we are
no, responsible for them, and do no, con.
Germ ourselves unnecessarily with what
seems to us 10 have no special connection
with his withdrawal. We publish Mr.. WIS
letter as il is; and while we congratulate
him upon whatever good il promises, we
repeat our regret that !, doe. no, come up
in all respects, 10 The s,raigh, line Of Demo
cratic duty"
Ills apparen, [ hat the Argus regards the
letter more interesting than valuable. We
publish it as part of the history OF this
Congressional canvass:
To the Liberal Electors of the FIRST Con-
gressiouai District:
Whereas, a Convention OF Ramrods. Abo.
litionisis, Frersoilers, &C., &C., ofile First
Congressional District, was holden at Bid
deiord on The 9Th inst, and nominated John
I NJ. Wood OF Portland, as a CanGidale tor
Congress-.
And whereas, a Convention Of the Liber-
al Electors Of said District was holden al
Saco on the l6tn inst, and nominated me
for the same office. Aud whereas, OH the
day following. al the same place, Con.
venlion OF the old line Democracy was
holden. and nominated Samuel Wells Of
Portland, for the same Office-bolh OF us
Last named, Democrais--and as a plurality
elec,s-having satisfied myself that with
my friend Wells and myself both in The
field, thereby splitting the vote Of The indie
penden, electors of said District, !, makes
secure The election Of said Wood-which
would be result most obroxious 10 my
feelings as a man, a citizen, and friend oil
the present National Administration
Therefore, ON consideration Of the whole
matter. without consultation with, or advice
from friend, or diciaiion or thea from Zoe,
hereby voluntarily, and most cbeeriully
Withdraw my name as a candidate Tor said
office, hereby pled.ing myself TO do all
can TO secure The election Of MIR. Wells,
and defeat the election OF Mr. Woodland
advise all my friends 10 do the same.
I am opposed TO The Maine Law. Be.
cause il is uncons,ilu,ional-in violation OF
American Institutions and American princi.
Piles. Detrimental 10 the cause Of Temper.
arce-and as precedent, injurious 10 The
future legislation of The Stale
am in favor OF the principle OF the Kan
sas. Nebraska Bill-opposed 10 lis repeal,
and believe that without The principle OF
self.governmen, therein incuca,ed, there
would be but little of American Institutions
leN. am opposed to the nomination OF
Albion X. Paris for Governor-shall do oil
can 10 deiea, hls election, aud secure the
election Of Hon, Shepard Cary, and advise
my friends 10 do the same.
This course is taken, because ! could not
suffer myself, directly or indirectly, TO be
instrumental in procuring the election OF a
Ramrod Abolition (Miso) Representative
from this Dis,ric,-a disgrace nerer before
suffered.
| remain, fellow citizens, Your obi s'vt,
L. d. WILKINSON.
Saco, Aug. 80, 1854.