The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-03-02
HON. WIN. N. CHURCHWELL.

1t will be seen from the letter below, which extract
from the Knoxville Tennessee Standard that Colonel
Chnrchwell declines reelection to Congress In the
comments OF that journal fully By the retire
from Congress OF Col Churchwell the State Of Ten
nessee loses one her faithful efficient and talented
whilst the national democracy loses of
its and most influential advocates in the councils of
the nation The character of this able champion Of demo-
cratic principles strongly illustrated by the fact that he
has been twice elected to Congress in districts in which his
political opponents largely in the majority and that
his triumphs achieved in sRg,ehanded contests and
without compromising his known democratic principles
II required degree Of moral courage which few pos
sess to upon with such large odds against
him, and hs success under such circumstances in two
severely elections proves him to be of
that energy whch secures pre-eminence and
every undertaking Whilst deeply regret his
determinations TO withdraw public life we sincerely
hope that his success in the enterprises in which he
embarks win be signal it has been during his short
but useful and brilliant political
From the Knoxville (Tenn) STANDARD.
MR.. CHURCHwELL's LETTER OF DECLENSION.
1t will be from the letter below that Col Church
well declines being candidate for reelection to Congress
in this district.
. We make this announcement with feeling of regret
which will be participated in throughout the district The
fidelity, efficiency, and ability with which Col Churchwe
has discharged the trust twice confded TO him freely
ceded by ALL The under which he elected
in districts in both of which the wings in decided
majority, we're highly complimentary to him. His letter
shows how properly be appreciates the compliment
and the record Of his services shows hog fully he
has realized the expectations OF his con6dng con-
stituents. Without compromising his principles q
democrat Ire has manifested spirit Of bcality towards
and friendship His position in Congress has been
which his constituents may justly feel proud and which
cannot but be gratifying TO his feelings The
Of his purpose decline reelection viii be
received with sincere regret only in his district
but throughout the Union. His reputation
of large and liberal views OF high intellectual capacity and
unwavering devotion sound national principles is
known and appreciated ut home and absoed. But with
INDUCING in further comments, invite attention
his letter of declension, which is as follows:
To he people Of the secoad congregational district Of Ten
HorsE OF REPRESENTATIVES, g. s,
January ~ 1855.
Having enjoyed your confidence, aad having been
charged with your political honor for the past few years
and heng about to retire from public life cannot do
without declaring gratitude, not only party
friends who hsss warmly supported bat alike TO thpse
OF my friends OF The opposite party who have gene
rously given me their confidence
Ia the political struggles through which have passed.
Il was not strange that should have biics political oppo
siton in favorite and largely whig District With
party majority OF 800 against and without being
quired to yield any of my political opinions the people
gave signal triumphs; for such OF con-
dence and favor have language adequate express
my profound gratitude
During mig congressional career have endeavored to
represent their sentiments great national questions NJ
well rs TO protect their other interests.
How that duty has besn performed may not refer to
the record7 1865
II ia true have done all desired to accomplish
for you nor could have expected 70 do in large
an assembags Of representing different sections and
Of course varied interests And while far from be-
ing satisfied with what have done consaeniiousy
affirm that have aimed at duty, however short OF u
have fallen $780,.