The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-06-20
n arcuAyAvs LITTER OF ACCEPTANCE.

MK.
Va publish below the letter Of the committee appointed
= notify Mr. Buchanan Of his nomination 70 the presi-
s.ocv and Mr. Buehanans reply. The letter Of Mr. Bu-
ehanan characterized by all the direetness eearnes and
,nkpess which have ever distinguished him as states
man He leaves nothing 70 inference or implication as TO
bs position but adopts and endorses fully and heartily the
platform Of principles which he was nominated. In
the event Of his election he stands pledged to make those
principles the rule OF bis administrative policy and action
with such for the faithful maintenance OF dem
ocrae doctrines as have in his endorsement Of the
PLATFORM and in his long public career, in which he has
proved true to every promise and In his unexceptionabe
pryate life in which strict integrity and exemplary virtue
have been conspicuous the democratic party enter upon
e canvass with entire confidence OF and of glo-
rOus future for the party and the country
LANCASTER, June IL, 1856.
Sin; The National Convention Of the democratic party,
which assembled at Cincinnati on the FIRST Monday in
June unanimously nominated you as candidate Tor the
office OF President OF the United States.
We have been directed by the convention 10 convey 10
you this intelligence and 70 request you IN their name 70
accept the nomination for the exalted trust which the chie
mapistracy of the Union imposes
The convention, founding their action upon the time
honored principles of the democratic party have
their views in relation TO the chief questions which engage
e public mind and while adhcring 10 the truths or the
pas have manifested the policy Of the present II series oil
resolutions to which we invoke your attention.
The convention feel assured in rendering TO you this
signal proof OF the respect and esteem Of your country
men that they truly reflect the opinion which the people
of the United States entertain OF your eminent character
and distinguished public services They cherish pro
found conviction that your elevation TO the first office IN
the republic will give moral guarantee 10 the country
that the true principles of the constitution will be asserted
and maintained that the public tranquility will be
tabhed that the tumults OF faction will be sled that
our domestic industry will ioursh that our foreign af
fairs viii be conducted with such wisdom and rmness
as to assure the prosperity Of the people at home while the
interests and honor OF country are wisely but niex
by maintained in intercourse with other nations and
esecay that your public experience and the confidence
Of your country will enable you to give effect to dem
ocra,c principles to render indssolube the strong
bonds Of mutual interest and national glory which unite
our conederacy and the prosperity of people
While we offer to the country sincere congratua-
ons upon the fortunate auspices Of the future tender
TO YOU personally the assurances OF the respect and es
TEEN Of your iellow-citizens
w A. RICHARDSON,
HARRY HIBBARD,
w. b. LAWRENCE,
A. G. BROWN,
INC T. MANNING
JOHN FORSYTH,
w. PRESTON
j. RANDOLPH TUCKER,
HORATIO SEYMOUR
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