Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-06-21
Mr.. rillmore,s Acceptance.
pARrs Nav q. 1856.

Mr.. Fillmore's Acceptance.
PARIS May q, 1856.
GENTLEMAN IL have the honor 10 acknowl-
edge the receipt Of your letter informing me
that The National Convention OF the American,
Party " hich had ust closed its session at
Philadelphia, had unanimously presented my
name for the Presidency Of The United States,
and associated with it that OF ANDREW JACK
SON DoNELsoN for the Vice Presidency. This
unexpected communication met me at Vence
On my return from Italy, and the duplicate,
mailed 10 days later, was received on my arri-
val in this city last evening. This must &C.
count fer any apparent neglect in giving moro
prompt reply.
YOU will pardon nae for saying that, when
my administration closed in 1858, considered
that my political lie as public man at an end,
and thencetorlh was ouly anxious to discharge
my duty az a private citizen. Hence, have
taken no active part in politics. But have by
no means been an Indifferent spectator OF pass
ing events nor havel hesitated to express my
oplnisp OIL oil political subjects, " hen asksd
nor 10 give my vote and private influence for
those men and measures, though, best cslcu-
lated TO promote the prosperity and glory OF our
common country. Beyond this | deemed i, i'm
proper for the to interfere. But, this unsolict-
on ne new duty, from which c snnot
shrink, and, therefore, approving ~ do Of the
general objects oil the parry which has honored
me with It's confidence, chserlully accept it's
nomination without waiting to enquire OF its
prospects o! success or defeat. 1t IS sufficient
for me TO kn'w that bJ so doing, yield TO the
wishes OF large portion Of my fel ow citizens
in every part Vi the Union. who, like myself,
are sincerely anxious to see the administration
Of our government restored 10 that original sim
pliciiy and purity which marked the first yeais
Of its existence, and II possible to quiet that
alarming sectional agitation, which, while it de-
lights the monarehisls of Europe, causes every
true friend OF our own cosntry to mourn.
Having the experience past service In the
administration OF the Government, l may be
permitted to refer 10 that az the exponent Of the
future, and TO say. should the choice of tho Con.
vsntion be sanctioned by the people, shall.
with the same sclupulous regard for the rights
OF every section Of tho Union. which then in
fluens~d my conduct, endeavor to perform eve
ny duty confled by The Constitution aud laws to
ths Executive.
A. the proceedings Of this Convention have
marked a new era in the history of the country
by bringing new political organization into
the approaching Presidential canvass, take the
occasion 10 re-aifiIm my full confidence in he
patriotic purposes oil that organization, which
regard IS sprlnging out Of a public necessity
forced upon the country TO a large extent by
unfortunate sectional divisions, and the DANCE
rous tendency Of thoss divisions towards Dis
union. 1t, alone, in my opinion, OF all the Po-
lilical agensics now existing, 10 possessed Of the
power 10 silence this violent and disastrous ag
,tation, and to restore harmony by its own ex
ample of moderation and forbeaiancs. It has
claim, therefore, in my judgement, upon
every earnes. friend of the Integrity Of the
Union.
So estimating this party, both in ito present
position and future destiny, freely adopt ito
great Leading principles az announced in the
recent declaration of The National Council in
fhiladoli his, copy Of which you were so
kind az to enclose me, holding them TO DO just
and liberal TO every true interest Of the country,
and wisely adapted TO the establishment and
support OF an enlightened. safe and effective
American policy, In full accord with the ideas
and The hopes OF The fathers Of our Republic.
expect shortly to sail for America, and with
the blessing of Divine Providence. hope soon 10
tread my native rol. My opportunity of com
pairing my own country and the condition of Its
people " 18th ,hose OF Europe, has only served
~ increase my admiration and love for our own
b's,ssd land Of liberty and shall soon return
10 IL without even a desire ever to crObe the At
lintic again.
beg Of you, gentlemen. to acc sp; my thanks
toI the very tiatering manner in whish you
havs been pleased TO communicate the result
OF the aclian OF that enlightened and patriotic
body OF men who corn posed .i.e lats Convention
ana 10 be assured that
am, with profound
Respect and esteem
Your friend aud fellow citizen,
WILLARD FILL MORE.
To Mtssrs. Alexander h. H. Stuart. Andrew
elewan, Erastus Brooks, + b. Bartlett, w
J. kamrs, ErhIalm MaIsh, Committee.