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giving dissatisfaction to some of them9 the national convention, where a majority will rule, must dispose of me, and decide the controversy between them.

 In the mean time, let every one be fully persuaded in his own mind, and act aceord- ingly; and no cause of complaint can exist with any, or against any. wish of course, to give no cause of offence to my friends whether they prefer me for the first office or the second hope they will readily yield up their preferences to a majority i'll the conven- ton, no matter how adverse to their views or wishes. shall pursue this course, and exhort every friend have to do likewise, III order to preserve harmony and secure the united effort of the party. l repeat between my friends my position is that of neutrality, until the convention shall act and dispose of me in the mean time, am in the hands of the people. Should it be the pleasure of the convention to nominate me for the first office, should accept the honor with grati- tude and reluctance. should accept of the second with thanks and with pleasure and am willing to take my position among the rank and file, if such be the pleasure of the convention without a murmur. Wherever may be placed, shall try to animate my as- sociates to do what consider our duty to our country and having thus dischared 1t, according to our conscience, we will hope for victory. R. NJ. JOHNSON.

 January 28, 1874.