Year: 1860

gence of the nomination Of Gen. Taylor reached me the
same day Il made.


lost the nomination from three causes First. the
course of the Kentucky delegation second, my very
great disappointment in not obtaining az had every
reason to suppose should the support of the Ohio dele
CATION and third the perseverng adherence of the Mas
sachusets delegation To Mr. Webster How such dele
gates came 10 be appointed from Kentucky YOU doubt
less have heard from some Of Kentucky friends at
PHILADELPHIA Never was more surprised AT any occnr
renee the kind than by the course of
the Ohio delegation. had received the strongest aesu
RANGES from the most eminent in the State in va.
rous forms that the support OF that State would be Civ
en- to me- aud that it would not go for Gen Taylor If
nominated was entreated by the Governor. and by
several delegates 10 the Convention and by various 9TH
er eminent persons in Ohio decline the use of nv
name before | addressed my note to the public was
informed that some eight OF the delegates were
chosen expressly sustain my nomination. and that all
who we're appointed to support Nr Corwin would 20 for
me upon his declining. Such was the influence on my
mind of these and this information that they
constituted leading motive with me in allowing my name
20 90 before the Convention And had foreseen that
Ohio woul have pursued the which she did ia the
Convention never would have consented that my name
should have been presented to that body


dwell on this subject OF ONO not in any complain
ing or repining spirit but because is the only imqor


fact stated in NV note to the public, which has not
been subsequently, sustained.


But if have had great cause Of SURPRISE in respect
to that State have abundant for eternal graft
tude to the CITY and State OF New York and to my nu-
merous aithiGl ardent and enlightened friends in them,
for the jealous and constant support Of me And to
than yourself for the ability, activity, energy and
efficiency which YOU have displayed throughout the
duous struggle


The work is done and have no alternative but quiet
submission. am relieved from painful suspense, and
great anxiety during the canvass If had been nOmina-
ted and from fearful responsibility if had been elected.
ought not to regret the event, on my own account
personally, and believe there are but few men who
bear il so well On account of my friends, indeed,
could have wished that it had been otherwise deeply
regret that have way OF testfying my great obga-
tons to them; bu. hope they will be assured that
shall ever hold them in grateful remembrance.


The nomination Of General Taylor far as have yet
heard in Kentucky has O,caioncd much disappointment
aud has been coldy received The papers will tell you,
perhaps, otherwise, but they greatly eIaggeratc That
Mr. Fillmore give, entire SUBTRACTION.


As for myself shall take active part in regard TO
the nomination. OF course, can never support Gen.
Cass. The of Gen Taylor is not like that Of Gen.
Harrison. The former is purely military man, without
any experience whatever in civil affairs. The latter
far more distinguished a civilian than 4 military
mandtr. Gen. Taylor is no Wing, or, if he he one a
sort OF nOudescTilt Whig Wing in name, without the
principles OF the Wings Gen. Harrison open
aud ayowei Wing, in principle, as well as in name


presume my residence in 4 Slave State lost me the
nomination Aud vet those who could have secured il
have allowed one to be nominated who Is far deep
ly mbuad with the doctrines of slavery than ever was,
shall be. Their resembles that OF the Aboi
tonss of lsil They complain that they have not got
a thorough-goiug Wing, and when they had got the
power to nominate thorough-going Wing they would
not exercise II.


But must close with feryert prayers that you may
long live in health and happiness and the enjoyment of
every blessing


With constant and cordial regard.