The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-06-26
From the Plain Dealer.
Mr. Buchanan's Letter Of Accept


The following important and interesting
correspondence between Mr.. BUCHANAN and
the Committee of the late Democratic Ma
tional Convention, appointed formally to ud-
wise him Of his nomination os the Democrat
ic candidate for the Presidency, will be read
with deep qualification by all patriotic men.
The distinguished gentlemen who represent
ed the Convention on the Committee, dis
charged their duty gracefully and eloquent.
ly; and we predict that the reply of Mr.. Bu
cHANAN will extend and confirm the almost
universal confidence which his nomination
inspires in the popular heart.
We refrain extended comment upon the
calm and explicit response of Mr. Buchanan
10 the letter Of the committee. His coun.
trymen will not fail to receive it as the voice
of a patriot whose whole ambition is to
serve his country faithfully and well; TO
build her up to greater greatness; widen
and deepen the foundations of her nStionali'
ty, and to fortify her for that peocesol ex'
psnsion which Is sure to answer TO the ell.
forts of an enlightened progress. A candi-
date animated by such purposes cannot seek
Office by base compliance. He addresses
his fellow men in the language of right rea-
son. He speaks out his opinion without lear,
and he proudly leaves the issue with those
in whose hands the Constitution has placed
it.
LANCASTER, June 18th, 1856.
SIR: The National Convention OF the
Democratic party. which assembled at Gin
cinnati, on the first Monday Of June, unani'
mously nominated you as candidate for the
Office of President of the United States.
We have been directed by the Convention
to convey TO you this intelligence, and to re-
quest you, in their name, to accept the nom
inatiun for the exalted trust which the Chic
, Magistracy of the Union imposes.
| The Convention, founding their action OF
thetime honored principles Of the Democrat
, ic party have announced their views in rela
/, ton to the chief questions which engaget
l the public mind; and, while adhering to th
truths Of the past, have manifested the poll
cy Of the present il a series of resolutions t
which we invoke your attention.
The Convention feel assured, in tender
u ing to you this signal proof of the respec
!. and esteem of your countrymen, that the
d truly reflect the opinion which the people {
= the United States, entertain Of your eminer
= character and distinguished public services
n They cherish profound conviction that you
:, elevation to the first Office in the Republic
# will give moral guarantee TO the countr.
that the true principles Of the Consttutio
. will be asserted and maintined; that til
public tranquility will be established th
the tumuts of faction will be siiiled; tn
cur domestic industry i'll flourish; that OF
foreign affairs will be conducted with such
wisdom and frmncss as to assure the pro
~ perity of the people at home, while the il
'u terest and honor of our country are wise
,s- but nllexibiy maintained in our intcrcour
In with other nations; and, especially, that yo
ms public experience und the confidence Of yo
IL countrymen, will enable you to give etie
o. to Democratic principles, SO as to render
Is dissouble the strong bonds o! mutual inte
ot est and national glory which unite our ca
rs federacy and secure the prosperity Of c
Ter people.
While we offer to the country our since
cc congratulations upon the fortunate ausPit
Is of the future, We tender to you, personal
Fy the assurance of the respect and esteem
Your fellow citizens,
- JOHN +. WARD,
ole w. A. RICHARDSON,
er HARRY HIBBARD,
he w. B. LAWRENCE,
no A. G. BROWN,
ON JNO. L. MANNING,
ter JOHN FORSYTH,
lor w. PRESTON,
to ]. r. TUCKER,
Tvs HORhTIO SEYMOUR.
OF HON. JAMES BUCHANAN.
len
. in WHEATLAND, NEAR LANCASTER,
,m- June 10, 1855.
ehS GENTLrMEN:-I have the honor to