New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-25
POLITICAL INTELLIGENCE.
LETTER FROM Mr.. SEWARD.
From The Ereniag Pest.


TIE following letter has been addressed by Mr..
Seward to the gentleman Of the Central Republican
Committee, who invited him to attend meeting to
be held for the proceedings Of the National Convention
II will be seen that Mr. Seward takes his defeat with
the same calm dignity and selfrespect which has
always characterized lis political conduct In the re-
verse Of fortune in success he does not forget that
his cause is greater than himself and that the true pa
ot must look for his reward personal triumphs
but in the trumphs of principle. He regrets thathe VIII
not he able to ecompense his friends for their long
and earnest fidelity but he evidently looks forward to
refinement with feeling of relief and joy. Mr. Sew
ard cordially approves Of the doctrines presented by
the Convention at Chicago and bears bis willing testi-
mony TO the ability the character and the zeal Of the
Terson placed in nomination. The graceful and be-
coming terms in which Mr.. Seward expresses his
sincere concurrence in the action of the Convention
will only endear him the TO his friends, and to all
Others who prize true greatness of soul
"AUBURs May II, 1860.
"GENTLFxKS: / will not affect TO conceal the sensi-
bHty with which have received the letters in which
you and so many other respected friends have rendered
to Ire expressions of renewed and enduring confidence
These letters viii remain with me assurances in fu-
ture years Lat although not unwilling TO await,
evenfor another age the indication of my political
principles yet that they did nevertheless receive the
generous support of many good, wise and patriotic
men Of my own time.
Such assurances, however made, under the circum-
stances now existing derive their priceless value
largely from the fact that they steal upon through
the channels Of private correspondence, and altogether
unknown to the world. You will at once perceive
that such expressions would become painful to me- and
justly offensive to the community, if they should be al
lowed 10 take Oh any public or conventional form of
manifestation. For this reason, if it were respectful
and consistent with your own public purposes, woud
have delayed my reply TO you until could have had
opportunity of making it verbally next week on my
way Washir gon, after completing the arrangements
for the repairs upon my dwelling here, rendered nece
saIy by recent hire.
"Ihe saine reason determines also TO decline
your kind invitation to attend the meeting in which
you propGse some demonstrations of respect to my
self, while Justly considering the nominations which
have been made by the recent National Convention at
Chicago. At the time, il is your right TO have
frank and candid exposition of my own opinions and
sentiments that important subject.
"My friends know very well that, while they have
always generously made my promotion to public trusts
their exclusive care, mine has only been to exc
cute them faithfully, to be able, at the close OF
their assigned terms resign them into the hands of
the people without forfeiture of the public confidence.
The presentaon Of my name TO the Chicago. Conven-
ton was thus their act mine. The disappointment,
therefore, is their disappointment not mine. 1t may
have found them unprepared. On the other hand,
have sentiment either of disappointment or discon-
tent: for who, in any possible case, could, without
presumption, claim that great national party ought TO
choose him for its candidate for the first office IN the
gift OF the American people find in the resolutions
Of the Convention platform satisfactory to me as If
Il had been framed with my own hands, and in the
candidates adopted by it, eminent and able Republic
cans with whoLi have cordially cooperated in main
tanning The principles embodied in that excellent creed
cbeenully give them sincere and earnest support
II trust, moreover, that those with whom | have
labOred 20 long that service in noble cause
has created between them and myself relations of per-
sona friendship unsurpassed in the experience of po
liuCal men, will Indulge me in Il confident belief that
10 sense of disappointment viii be allowed by them
hinder delay, in any way embarrass ,he progress
of that cause to the contamination which is demanded
by patriotic gard to the safety and welfare Of tue
country and The best interests of mankind.
II an, sincerely and respectfully
Your friend aud obcdieut servant,
WILLIAM H. SEWARD
" To Meus Charles G. Mott VIM. II. Bu A. J. Williamson,
{. s. Spencer and r. w. shepherd-for the Republican
Central Committee