Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-06-18

Fimore's letter, accepting the K. N nomination for
the Presidency, will be found below. 1t is char
acteristc document-cautious, cold, and smoothly
written. Mr.. Fillmore adopts the Philadelphia plat
FORM with all its Objectionable features including the
strong denunciaton it contains Of the repeal Of the
Missouri line He is Know Nothing, as his letter
shows, in its broadcast sense-oaths penalties, pro-
scription and all. But Mr. Fillmore is too late in
the day. He is too moderate a freesoiler it seems
for the abolition K. Ms and the black Republicans
and he is too much of freesoiler for the South
The abolition K. Ms and black Republicans will
soon have their candidate in the field, and the con-
test will be between them and the national Democ-
racy Every vote cast for Mr.. Fillmore will, there
fore, indirectly strengthen the black Republican
cause.
GENTLEMEN have the h,nor to acknowledge ihereceipt
your letter oan me hdt the
Philadelphia had unanimously presented my for the
of ANDREW JACKSON DoNELsoN for the vice presidency
This unexpected communication met me at Venice
my return from Italy, aud the duplicate, mailed thirteen
days LATER was received on my arrival in this city last
evenn" This must account for my apparent neglect in
giving more prompt reply
tration closed in 1885, considered my political life
public man at end and thencefurth only anxious
TO discharge citizen. Hence have
taken active part in politics; but have by no means
been an Indifferent spectator of passing events have
hesitaed to express my opinion of all political subjects
when asked to give my vote and private influence to
those men and thought best calculated to pro-
mote the prosperity and glory OF common country
But this unsolicited snd unexpected nomination has i'm
posed upon me new duty from which cannot shrink and
which has honored me with its confidence cheeruv accept
its nomination without waiting to inquire of its pros of
success or defeat 1t is sufficient for to know that by
tn no ypIShp Df vpr rfInn of
fellow in every part of the Union, who like myself
are sincer anxious to the administration of Gov
eminent restored to that original simplicity and purity
which marked first years of its existence and if possible
to quiet that alarming sectional agitation which, while it
delights the OF Europe every true friend
Having the experience of past service in the admnsra-
non OF the may De permitted TO refer TO that
as the exponent of the future and to should the choice
OF the convention be sanctioned by the People, SHALL with
the same scruious regard for the rights Of section
of the Union which then influenced conduct endeavor
perform duty conded by the constitution and laws
to the Executive.
As the proceedings of the convention have marked
era in the history OF the country by bringing po
cal organization into the approaching presidential canvass
take the occasion reafm full confidence in the pa
triotc purposes of that organization which regard
springng out of public necessity forced upon the country
10 large extent by unfortunate sectional divisions and
Inc dangerous tendency of those divisions towards dsu
Mon 1t Alone in my opinion of all the political agencies
existing possessed of the power silence this vo
lent and disastrous agitation and restore harmony by
its own example of moderation and forbearance 1t has
claim therefore in my Judgment, upon every earnest friend
y
both in its present position and future destiny freely
adopt its great leading principles announced in the
cent declaration of the National Council in Philadelphia,
copy of which YOU kind to inclose me, holding
them to be just and liberal to every interest of the
country, and wisely adapted the establishment and sup
port of gh.ened, safe and effective American policy
in full accord with the ideas and hopes of the Fathers Of
the Republic.
expect shortly to sail for America, and with the bless
ing of Divine Providence hope to reach my
soil. Ny opportunity of Comparing my own country and
the condition of its people with Those Of Europe has only
served to increase admiration and love for blessed
Ian of liberty, and shall return toit without de-
sire to cross the Atlantic again.
beg of gentlemen to accept thanks for the
fatterg in which have been pleased to conf
the results of the action of that enlightened and
patriotic body of who composed the late convention
and to be ,sured that
am, with profound respect and esteem, your friend and
fellnw-citizen, MlLLARD FILLMORE.
Mcssrs Alexander H. H. Stuart Andrew Stewart, Eras-
Brooks E. b. Bartlett, Wm J. Eames, Ephram Marsh,
Committee, &c.