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nal partialitv for either of the eanditates.o- And again 'sIf know my own heart, I should most freely resign any pretensions which the partiality of friends has set up for me, if by this could purchase harmony and unanlmty in the selection of a democratic canditaten

 The time has now arrived when feel my self constrained to apply these principles to my own practice. It is true that may not be able to secure entire unanimity infhe par ty by withdrawing my name from the list of candidates but yet shall reduce their num- Der, and thus diminish the clements of dis cord. The greatmoral and numerical strength of Pennsylvanla, to which her uniform self sacrlllclng patriotism adds double force, will then be felt in all its power, and may decide the contestin manner satisfactory to the entire democracy of the Union.

 can proudly say that, since have occu- pied the position of your candidate before the country, to which 1 was assigned by your unsolicited kindness, have done nothing to tarnlsh your fair fame. Entertaining the con vlctlon that the glory and perpeilIiiy of our institutions require that the highest office un- der heaven should be the VOLUNTARY gift ol the only free people upon earth, have to, tally abstained from all personal efforts to promote my own success.

 After what have already said need scarcely again repeat the pledge have so of ten glyen-that shall firmly support the no- mlnee of the democratic national convention

 To my friends in other States who have deemed me worthy of their support, tender my most grateful thanks, believing that shall best promote their wishes for the union and strength of the democratic party by with. drawing from what they must now be sats. satisfied would be a hopeless contest for the | nomination.

 In conclusion, l can solemnly declare thai the only solicitude which personally feel upon the subject of this letter Is, that you shall be satisfied with my conduct, for nex to the appreciation of my God, value you continued favor far above all other conside rations. JAMES BUCHANAN.

 WASHINGTON, Dec. IA, 1S43

 