The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-01-18

The opposition have been taking much pains 10 show
that this genflenan fsed get denomination Con-
xress from the third district and did not obtain
single votc AZ the democratic convention in Hanover
which nominated Mr. Wheeler The following letter which
vas read in that convention will fully explain the reasons
Why Mr.. Hbbard was not voted for and refa,e the pre-
saoe that he IN any way defeated May we hope
that the opposition newspapers win do justice and
the facts Of the case
wAsHissroS Dec. 20, 1854
DEAR In reply 10 your favor Of the I'D instant
would that to be a candidate for renomna-
ZION reelection the House Of Representatives
This purpose has long been formed IL has been expressed
all hose friends in the district with whom have
versed upon the subject That there may be misunder
standing this point viii thank you place this letter
ia The hands of member Of the nominating convention
who viii make my position known TO tha, body In such
shall he thought advisable.
The democracy of congressional district have from
the beginning extended 10 friendship and seeming
confidence steadias and cordis has been gratifying
The consciousness Of this than any other ercunl-
Of my political life bas been to Of pleas
ure and Of pride la many stormy hour in many time
Of trial and Of public danger has eheered and sustained
me II has made strong my determination every
contingency arising during my term Of service in the
demanded By my Of 0ty my country and the
people have been chosen TO represent have done
have sought 10 maintain the tme-honored doctrines of
the republican fath have commended for strict
srueton Of the federal constitution avoiding The exercise
Of all undeegaied doubtful powers for economical
yet energetic administration of the general government
for nonnssrercaoe with the rights and the
domestic institutions the several States and general
for system which should equality far pracii
cable ia the distribution Of the benefits and burdens the
government among States and individuals have daered
the rank hreaih of faction which deemed inical
the peace and prosperity Of the country. have, the
extent OF my humble ability opposed dunion abolition
ism higher-lawsm and their kindred heresies in all
multiplied forms am that this course has drawn
forth only the unssirte denunciaon of political oppo
but that ii has excited in instances the doubts
and approximations OF rghi-minde friends These results
strange unforeseen The last named when
il has occurred has naturally been serious
regret Neither has sweryed from what have deemed
The path OF right That path have followed, regardless
Consequences to myself relying upon the intelligent pa
riossm of the people for my ultimate vindeston The
confidence then had has atated. Reflection has
Time believe will and clearly demonstrate all
their substantial correctness
With heart fu Of gratitude for the past shall the
close Of my present term return the trust generously
epOsed in 10 those by whom it given Once more
in the ranks can labor again with former associates
the triumph Of principles whose regard
tai only to the welfare and honor OF the country but
10 the stability OF cherished institutions In this
contest the national democracy may times lie baed and
cast down, CDSQuEaKp The principles main
tain permanent and indestructble as truth itself
They the pillars which uphold the consiiiutonthe
bonds that the Union Of the States They cons
ate the only platform upon which government
has been be successfully administered Under
their past ascendency with the blessing Of Providence
this nation has become all that she Their continued
prevalence alone fully develop the untold destines of
our glorious future.
With many thanks for friendly sentiments expressed
in rour letter ! am, dear sir, most truly yours,
HARRY HIBBARD.
Hon. DAxIRL n ApANz