The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-28
Letter from George Law.
M3 FIFTH AVENUE,
NEw YORK, Jan. I, 1856.

DEAR SRI received your letter and Its last
evening do not regard It as any departure from the
ue have prescribed for my conduct not to interfere
personally beyord proper exposition of my political
principles In the questions pending before the peo
PIE OF the United States, and in which has been
mingled, one that possibly might be placed by the
American party its ticket at the next Presidential
election 20 t. you my ats for your
kindness, in vindctng character, you have, in
the article you enclosed to Nor do / conceive it
grateful 70 you FOR de not on account Of
influence it may have in reference TO the American ncm
nsticn, much because 1t repeis charges against
integrity cf conduct IS a man. and as a citizen.
The alluded to in the ace false and foul
aspersionr, destitute OF shadow OF truth Exalted as
regard the chief msgstsacy Of this confederacy Of
veregn States Go not seek it. Ths man who dsres
seek 1t is unworthy OF It, trust Of trAnscendant
dignity hs highest on earth but IL also OF equal re-
sponsiby, and for the faithful execution Of IT'S au-s
those who may occupy It. have fearful &C ,ountabiy
taton ~ dearer and valuable to myself to
my partner in life and to children than any political
position however high, to which could be preferred.
6cs would cease to reflect honor any man. dishon
orabe employed to obtain It. and especia ly
hese referred to In the charges you defend me against
difhonorsble.
Philadelphia paper sent to me yesterday (marked)
siudes to me- having pleny of money" and disposed
s'to spend it freely and having in c0nseq nence
great influence In the primary elections" in this State
Whatever may be the fact reference my private
pecUDiary circumstances the means have mulated
have heen earned by little persoas TOLL DO not
feel that it is iniecats egotsca for also say
Oy my honest incusty and fTugalty always gratefully
acknowledging the favor Of Divine Provc ence. VIVA I
have had sufficient to and trust may
have sense enough 10 keep for useful and hono
able and worthy purposes than to pend IL in attempts
10 corrupt the elective franchise have been told BY
,tisnas that an faston (pso and ~. paper
Gn,.e hut am no. certain have sls oA sssai aa
me la ike but have not the articles. All
such charges by whoms ever whereseever made,
utterly untus; should cespise myself there any
foundation in truth for them. So too have in
formed of individuals having made similar aIega-
tions erbay; in three instances friends OF
mine have taken some PANS to ra,e the sianderers to
their source and II Ia suggestive fact that in
such case the turned TO be persons had
manifested some sociude to pror pledges to advocate
the views and sustain the esues OF my friends for
tdeation but whose advances had been rebused When
anything havirg the slightest appearance OF hint Of
such object been ~ letter myself 1t hiss met
~itn slent contempt. l. have misunderstood any gen.
teman In this respect most sincerely regret it. and will
atone for my error.
Since the charges referred TO have been preferred
against me- have inclined to tae opinion tha justice
prompt publication OF every letter aiming any propo
tihpn suggestion looking such object ia here
insult 70 bimse Is ureer any obligation not expose
those who perpetrate the insult oefy auy AID all VIII,
ma. be opposed to me politically, and any personal
mef, If have such (thoughl know of n ,ne cannot
suFpose ,hat exempt from the common lot
this regard to epecy solitary instance in which
have directly Indirectly authorized countenan ed
in an. foim shape done any thing to justify the
putatons maze. | have made promises to any Of
any kind DO not believe any friend of mine has
acted differently. II any has, the wishes have
expressed in this respect have been disregarded.
iaye heretofore contributed became me towards the
sgimste AND proper expenses Of the po'ic. party to
sLch have been attached such printing notices,
rooms for meetings lights, stands banners music and
the ike If had not should have been justly subject
Z, the imputa ion OF parsimoDy and meanness those
who sctes with in the national democracy from 1B4
to 1882 can stae my course in this respect then.
Since my has been mentioned in connection with
the Presidency, have been constrained by my convic
tons Of poprty and by prudence to allow the charge
OF sngiress 70 be made against me- in preference CIV
ing the slightest ground Oh accusations you
defended against Ihave fe.t that caution and
restraint in the best0wa of chart
ties and acts Of kindness and friendship to such
,mputatons beng made. have scted with such
frtme circumspecroD became considered 1t only
20 be due to character and feelings honest
and viii 400 also, because have pride OF prin-
cipe, and lkewise because am not nsensible TO the
good opinion CT my eliowmen.
assure you, my friend, hose Who msign by taese
charges DO not know l place too high es innate
upon he American party to beileve for that
effect to advance the prospects any Who would
make fuch effort feel that If the accusations you have
answered in my behalf trae, right minded men
ought to denounce and scorn me as unworthy tine
smallest office or trust and much more unworthy
he Presidency of the United States. If am
nominated for the Presidency, o. if elevated
to that Office, it must he by the voluntary un
bought and unsolicited suffra0es Of my couptrymen
will not resort 20 intrigue deception to attain nom
election, IF nominated; snd if elected, will no. dshonor
the office and country BY per6dy to my friends In
justice to those who may have opposed my election
those who In the exercise of their rights disagree with
me a. to my official course
In allowing KY friends ~ my name rif know my
own heart not been influenced by any selfish 90
ject for myself Others The maintenance Of tho
and the interests of country and country should
be the sole aim of every chosen 10 I'll the Executive
IL designated shall do my utmost, with the aid of
Providence to do my duty.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
LEWIS r. PARKER, Esq, Trenton, n. j.