As it is, however, 1 accept the nomination,
relying upon the kindness and indulgence of
the party, and confidently trusting that if 1
tail to canvass the district as thoroughly as
I w ish, and to the extent required of me by
the Convention, it will lie attributed to any
thing but zeal and earnestness in a cause
which I believe to be the cause of our com
mon country.
Owing to tho absence of my partner in
business, and the uncertainty of his return,
I n:n unable to say now when I can meet my
fellow citizens for the discussion of the po
litical issues now liefore them.
1 will add that you are correct in sup;»os
ing that I am a AA hig, and favorable to the
election of Gen. TA V LOR and M 1 Ll. All I)
FILLMORE to the respective offices of
President and Vice President of the United
States. lam also in favor of extending the
ordinance of ’B7 to our recently acquired
territories, New Mexico and California—of
a Tariff, so laid as to protect aud encourage
ihc production of American industry enter
ing into conqvetition with the rival produc
tions of foreign countries; of appropriations
by the general Government for the improve
ment of our rivt rs am! harliors; and most
di'cidedly opposed to the usurpations and
encroachments of the veto power.
With feelings of high regard ami
esteem. I remain your oh’t. sev’t.,
O. COLE.
To Messrs. Alfred Bronson, President
of sai<! Convention. John 11. Rofntkle,
Alex’s. Bodkin, Vice Presidents.
