Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1856-08-01
ur. Hamlin's Aoceptance.

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Ir. Hamlin's Acceptance.
The following is Hon. Hannibal Ham.
Inns letter of acceptance of the peoples
nomination for addressed
to Hon. +. II. Morse, President of
the Convention:
WASHINGTON, July Is, 1856.
DEAR SIR Your favor of the 9th
inst informing me, officially, that |
have been nominated as a candidate for
the office Of Governor Of Maine, by a
Convention which assembled at Port
land on the Sth inst, in pursuance to
call to .'all citizens of Maine without
distinction of party, and regardless of
former differences Of opinion, who are
opposed to the repeal of the Missouri
Compromise, to the anarchical and dam
gerous doctrines Of the Cincinnati Plat
form, to the extension Of slavery into the
Territorie Of the United States, in favor
of Freedom in Kansas, Of the prcserva-
ton OF the Union, and of restoring the
Government to the principles and policy
of Washington and Jefferson was duly
received.
You say truly, that it was my desire
to avoid the post assigned me. Such
was the fact as You we'll know. believed
+ might render the cause more efficient
segyicc,-a cause which in my Judge
ment involves the best interests Of the
whole country as well as its ultimate
permaneuey and prosperity, by having
my name entirely disconnected with the
Office Of Governor. | sought to evadc
no labor or responsibility, but simply to
occupy that position in which could
accomplish the greatest good. But my
nomination having been made by Con-
vcntion SO numerous, and embracing men
Of so much moral worth and intelligence
and who have acted, | doubt not, as
they believed best, | 10 not feel ut libcr-
IL now to be governed by my own
wishes, hut must consent to the Judge
mont and action OF the Convention
With full sense Of, and a proper &c.
4knuwlcd cement tor, the confidence re-
posed in me, accept the position as
Is.aned ta M.
The Resolutions reported to and adopt
e. - the Convention. and to which you
invite my attention. have been carefully
read, ana III It ny cordial approval and
support. Ii-y are IN i#ct rot enly in
harmony with my Judgement, but are in
conformity with my acts in public life
| Viii not now enter into discussion or
examination of them, as propose, in
compliance with artqucst from the State
Committee, % address thepcople Of Maine
in each AID every county OF the sta:o be-
fore tie day ofclection. There, design
to express ny opin;ois fully upon THE
Issue q the tines, and what in ny
.ialca ,nent Is the duty OF every citizen
WAC would preserve and pcrpetuate the
Union @. the State and the blessings of
liberty. The Tafty now in power, State
tan5 National, has done much t jeop-
isrsiise TIC enc ans, u sacrifice the other
Both must be preserved.
1t was my des;re and intention to re-
sign the o.Hce Of Senator in Congress
when / shoull accept the nomination
Tor Governor. Bat at the request of the
Convention which nominated me as
candidate for the otiioe Of Governor, as
well as n tAc earnest solicitation OF nu-
mesous friends. have concluded to
AVA. ;hs result Of the September cleo
ton. The issue will have been prcsen-
ted TO the people Of Maine, and if they
shall approve Of the doctrines q Slavery
extension, as now advocated by the Dem.
.ocratic party. and shall re-eleet Gov.
Wells, STALL then promptly resign my
scat in the senate.
Very Respectfully, Yours,
II LAMLIN.=
Hon I II Morse
Eath NJ.