The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1861-08-30

non. y. scott Harrison De
cIincs the Democratic NOmin-
alton.
The following letter Of Mr., Harrison,
declining the democratic nomination for
Lieutenant Governor, is copied from the
Enquirer. Mr.. Harrison declines TO on.
ter into party contest when the very
existence Of tho Government is at stake,
lie does not avail himself Of the strata
gem Of Mr.. Jewet,, who, while ostensi-
bly, r6pudieting the platform on which he
was nominated, and on which any hon
orable nominee could only accept or de-
cline, makes a new platform in his letter
of acceptance, 70 be presented a. an al
Tentative end war platform to the weak
er brct5ren-that is, 20 those whose par
yism is not superior to their loyalty
Mr., Harrison refuses 10 be identified with
any movement which does not sink par
~ and stand up for the country, the sup
preston ofthe rebellion, and the enforce
ment Of the Constitution and lawsi
PoINT FARM, August 10, 1851.
DEAR Sin: The extreme illness of a
member Of my family has, for several
weeks, so engaged my attention, as Il
leave me but little time for other engage.
ments, and will account for this tArdy Ro-
acknowledgements Of your favor of the stl
instant.
had noticed In the city papers tn,
proceedings Of the Democratic Unior
Convention, lately assembled at Colum
bus, and was not little surprised to finC
that my name had been used in connec.
ton With the Lieutenant Governorshir
of the State. deeply regretted that
had not been consulted in tho matter and
now desire TO say; that respectfully
decline the nomination. | have NO
inclination to be candidate for any
office.
III ever cherished ambition for such
distinction have been cured of It, and
feel entirely reconciled to the quiet and
retirement ofprivHte life. But Il is per.
haps, due myself to say that IL this was
not the case, and feel entirely free e
enter again the field of political conflict
! could not consent to be party candi-
date for office, in the present condition
of the country. Party spirit, in my
opinion, has done more than anything
else to bring about the sad caamities
which now SO seriously affect us, and the
poison which has induced this national
paralysis would not prove an efficient
remedy in the restoration Of the patient.
The time has come when we should for.
get party, throw off its trummels nnt
obligations, and stand up for the coun,
try, its Union, Constitution and laws.
was not, as you know, supporter
Of MIR. Lincoln for the Presdency-nei.
ther do | approve of all the acts of hi.
administration. But it seems to me this
is not the proper time to arrairn the nd.
ministration for these errors of policy,
and that II is neither the part of wisdom
nor patriotism to assail the Governmen,
when the enemy is laundering at the
gates Of the capital. Let US first settle
the great question of Country or nc
/ Country, Government or no Government
Union or Disunion; and having accom-.
plisned this great work of duty and pat.
riotism, we will have ample time to in.
quire into these alleged deinquencies oI
cur rulersi and if we find them wanting
in the Jcflcrsonian requirements for of
flee, let them be condemned by a verdict
Of the people.
lcertainly owe to the Republicans, as
a party, no debt Of political obligation
aud yet ! do not hesitate to say that IN,
Administration hRs my warmest sympa.
thies in its efforts to put down this rebel
lion, and | am IN favor Of doing this ec
iectively and permanently-in peace h
we can, in war il we must. .0
A distinguished member of Congr css
is reported to have said in his place in the
House Of representatives., curing tho
last session, that he was for "peace-
peace before the Union.p /, too, am foi
peace,but ! am for the Union before peace
for ! know without the Union we cat
have no peace.
In repeating my determination to de-
cline the nomination which, as the or
gan of the Convention, you so kindly
tender me, beg to assure you Of proper
appreciation ofthis max Of respect an,
confidence on the part Of the Conven
ton. t4''
Very respectfully your obedicnt serv
ant, . a- eT .u,
,s... .-....' .I J. SooTr HARRfsoN.
To William A. Johnson, Esq, Secre
tary ofDemocratic State Central Com
mittee.