Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1856-06-26

WM. J . EAMEs,
EpmRIAM MARsH,
Committee, &c., SC
PARIS, Nav q, 1856
Gentlemen: have the honor 10 ackupwl
edge the receipt OF your letter informing
me that the National Convention of the A
mercan Party which had just closed ii,
session at Philadelphia, had unanimously
presented my name for the Presidency OF
the United States, and associated with il
that of Andrew Jackson DUnelsom Tor thc
Vice Presidency. This unexpected cot7
munication met me at Venice OIL my return
from Italy, and the duplicate mailed thlr-
teen days later, was received on my arrival
in this city last evening. This must ac-.
cunt Tor my apparent neglect in not giving
a more prompt reply.
/ You will pardon me for saying that wher
my Administration closed III 1853, | con
sidered my political lite as a public man at
an end and thencetorth was only anX.ou,
10 discharge my duty as private citizen
Hence have taken no active part in poll
! ties. But have by no mean, been all in
different spectator Of passing events, nvr
have hesita,ed TO express my opinion o!.
all political subjects when asked, or TO give
my vote and private Influence for those mer
and measures thought best calculated 10
promote the prosperity and glory Of ctr
common country. Beyond this deemed it
improper for TIE to interfere. But this I'm
solicited and unexpected nomination ha>
imposed upon me new duty. from which ]
cannot shrink; and therefore, approving, a.
| DO, of the general objects Of the party whicl,
has honored me with its confidence cheer
fully accept its nomination without waiting
10 enquire Of its prospects Of success or de
feat. II is sufficient for NE 10 know thr.
by so doing yield to the wishes OF large
portion Of my fellow citizens in every part
Of the Union who, like myself, are sincerely
anxious to see the Administration OF our
Government restored to that original sym
plicity and purity which marked the first
years ofits existence; and it possible 10 quiet
the alarming sectional agitation, which,
while it delights the mOnarchs Of Europe
causes every true friend Of our own couu-
try 10 mourn.
Having the experience OF past services
in the administration OF the government,
may be permitted to refer 10 that as the ex-
ponent OF the future, and TO say, should the
choice OF the Convention be sanctioned BY
the people, shall with the same scrupu-
lcus regard for the rights Of every section
Of the Union which then influenced my con-
duct, endeavor 10 perform every duty
contided by the Constitution and Laws tg
the Executive. As the proceedings Of this
Convention have marked u new era in the
history Of the country, by bringing new
political organization III the approaching
Presidential canvass, take occasion 10 re-
affirm my full confidence in the patriotic pur-
poses Of that organization, which | regard
springing out OF public necessity forced
upon the country to Il large extent By untor-
tnnate sectional divisions, and the dangey,
; Gus tendency Of those divisions towards dis
= union. Il alone, in my opi4ion, of al! pc
! litcal agencies now existing, is possessed
, OF power to calm tbs violent and disastrous
agitation, and tr restore harmony by its own
+ example OF gloderation and torbearance it
has a claim, therefore, in my judgment, on
every earnest friend OF the integrity Of the
uRi0n.
So estimating this party, both in its pre-.
: seat position and future destiny freely adopt
rs great leading principles, as announced III
the recent declaration Of the National Cvun-
= sci at Philadelphia, copy Of which you
o were so kind as TO enclose me, holding them
. to be Just and liberal 10 every true interes,
in the country and wisely adapted TO the es
tabli-hment and support cl al enlightened
safe, and effective American policy, in full
= accord with the ideas snd hopes Of the faith
D ers of the Republic.
/ expect shortly 10 sail for America, and
! with the blessings of Divine Providence
. hope soon TO tread my native SOIL ...
My opportunity of comparing my own
]. country, and the condition Of its people
with those of Europe, has only served TO in
crease my admiration and love fog our bless
ed land Of liberty, and shall return TO it
without even desire ever 10 cross the At
lantic again.
beg Of you, gentlemen, to accept my
thanks for The very fattering manner in
which you have been pleased 10 communi-
cate the results Of the action OF that enlight.
5 ened and patriotic body of men who com
, posed the late convention, and TO be assured
Z that
am, with profound respect and esteem,
Your friend and fellow -oitizen
.. MILLARD FILLAoRK.
} Messrs. Alex II. II. Stuart, Andrew
Stewart, Erastus Brooks f. B. Barilett.
. VIM J lanes, Ephraim Marsh Commit :
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