The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1861-08-22
Resignation of the Hon. John Scott Har-
risOn.
pn1Nr EApM Annnst l9 1851

POINT FARM, August l3, 1861.
DEAR SIR;-The extreme illness of a
memter of my family has for several
weeks 81 entirel y engrossed my attention,
as to leave me but little time for other en-
gagements, and will account for this ardy
acknowledgment Of your favor Of the Stb
instant.
l had noticed in the city papers the
proceedings otthe Democratic Union Con-
vention, lately assembled at Columbus,
and was not a little surprised that my
name had been used in connection with
the Lieutenant Governorship of the State
| deeply regretted that had not been con-
suited in the matter, and now desire 10
say, that | respectfully decline the nomin-
alton. | have no inclination to be can
didate for any Office. II | ever cherished
ambition fer such distinction, have been
cured of it, and fee, entirely reconoled to
the quiet and retirement of private lie
But it is, perhaps, due myselfto say, that
if this WAS no: the case, and | lelt entire.
ly free to enter again the field Of political
conflict, [ could not consent to be party
candidate for Office, in the present condl.
ton Of the country. Party spirit, in my
opinion, has done moro than anything
else to bring about the sad calamtics
which now so seriously affect us, and the
poison which has induced this national
paralysis would not prove an efficient re-
medy in the restoration Of the PATIENT
The time has come when we should for
get party, throw off lis .rsmmes and OBJ
legations, and stand up for the Country, its
Union, Constitution, and Laws.
was not, as you know, supporter Of
Mr.. Lincoln for the Presidency neither
do 1 approve of all the acts of his Admin.
istration. But it seems 10 me that this
is rot the proper time to arraisn the Ad,
ministration for these errors of policy; and
that it is neither the part of wisdom oil
patriotism to assail the Government when
the enemy is laundering a, the gales o.
ths capitol. Let us first settle the grea
questions of Country or no Country, Gov
ernment or no Government, UBion or Dis
union; and having accomplished thi,
great work of duty and patriotism, We
will have ample time 10 inquire into these
all ged delinquencies Of our rulers; and i
we find them wanting in the JeIfsrsOniat
requirements for Office, let them be con
demned by verdict of the people.
l certainly owe the Republicans, as
party, no debt of political obligation, an,
yet do not hesitate to cay that the Ad
ministratton has my warmest sympathie'
in its efforts to put down rebellion, and
am in favor Of doing this effectively an(
permanentiy-in peace if we can, in wa
if we must.
A distinguished member Of Congress il
reported to have said In his place in III,
House of Representatives during the las
session, that he was for "peace peace DO
fore the Union" I, 100, am for peace, bu
l am for the Union before peace, for
know without tho Union"we can have nt
peace.
In repeating my determination to de
cline the nomination which, as the orgar
of the Convention, you so ki:dly tender
me, beg to assure you of my proper ap
probation of this mark respect and con
lidpuce on the part Of the Convention.
Very respectfully your obedient ser,
want, j. SCOTT HARRISON,
To William A. johnson, Esq, SecreIa
ry of State Central Committee.