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February 15, 1831
Rhode Island American And Gazette
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
John Brown Francis politely declines nomination as candidate for Governor by Rhode Island's National Republican Convention in a letter from Philadelphia dated February 8, 1831, published in Providence on February 12. The newspaper praises his honorable conduct.
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THE AMERICAN.
PROVIDENCE:
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1831.
In reply to the official notice of his nomination
as a candidate for the office of Governor,
by the National Republican Convention, Mr.
Francis has communicated the following to
the Committee, which we are requested to
publish. In justice to Mr. Francis, it ought to
be distinctly stated, that there has been no
other than a courteous delay on his part, to
make known his final determination. The intervention of impassable roads, &c. delayed his
receipt of the official notices of both his nominations. They were answered so soon as received.
We take great pleasure in adding that the
whole course of Mr. Francis in declining this
nomination has been honorable to him, though
it is most sincerely regretted by his political
friends in this state. We have entire confidence
in the belief that it has not been influenced
in the slightest degree, by any dissimilarity
in his views, to those of the party by which he
was nominated. Other circumstances, independent of political considerations or influence,
have induced this result, and they are such as
will satisfy every candid mind that Mr. F. is
entitled to the same confidence and respect his
fellow citizens have ever so cheerfully awarded
to his intelligence and unassuming worth.
Philadelphia, Feb. 8, 1831.
Dear Sir—A letter from the Committee
appointed by the National Republican Convention
which met at East Greenwich, on the
12th of January, reached me yesterday, and
informed me of the proceedings of that highly
respectable portion of my fellow citizens relative
to the nomination of a candidate for the office
of Chief Magistrate.
I beg of you to assure
the Committee of
which you are Chairman, as likewise the delegates composing the Convention, that although
I have been indirectly informed of their proceedings, motives of respect and delicacy prevented the utterance of my intentions, until
officially notified of the nomination; and that
the gratification I experience on this occasion,
is only equalled by my regret at being obliged
to decline so marked a distinction, offered in a
manner so flattering to my feelings.
With great regard and respect,
Your friend and servant,
JOHN BROWN FRANCIS.
B. Hazard, Esq. Chairman of the Committee
of the National Republican Convention.
PROVIDENCE:
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1831.
In reply to the official notice of his nomination
as a candidate for the office of Governor,
by the National Republican Convention, Mr.
Francis has communicated the following to
the Committee, which we are requested to
publish. In justice to Mr. Francis, it ought to
be distinctly stated, that there has been no
other than a courteous delay on his part, to
make known his final determination. The intervention of impassable roads, &c. delayed his
receipt of the official notices of both his nominations. They were answered so soon as received.
We take great pleasure in adding that the
whole course of Mr. Francis in declining this
nomination has been honorable to him, though
it is most sincerely regretted by his political
friends in this state. We have entire confidence
in the belief that it has not been influenced
in the slightest degree, by any dissimilarity
in his views, to those of the party by which he
was nominated. Other circumstances, independent of political considerations or influence,
have induced this result, and they are such as
will satisfy every candid mind that Mr. F. is
entitled to the same confidence and respect his
fellow citizens have ever so cheerfully awarded
to his intelligence and unassuming worth.
Philadelphia, Feb. 8, 1831.
Dear Sir—A letter from the Committee
appointed by the National Republican Convention
which met at East Greenwich, on the
12th of January, reached me yesterday, and
informed me of the proceedings of that highly
respectable portion of my fellow citizens relative
to the nomination of a candidate for the office
of Chief Magistrate.
I beg of you to assure
the Committee of
which you are Chairman, as likewise the delegates composing the Convention, that although
I have been indirectly informed of their proceedings, motives of respect and delicacy prevented the utterance of my intentions, until
officially notified of the nomination; and that
the gratification I experience on this occasion,
is only equalled by my regret at being obliged
to decline so marked a distinction, offered in a
manner so flattering to my feelings.
With great regard and respect,
Your friend and servant,
JOHN BROWN FRANCIS.
B. Hazard, Esq. Chairman of the Committee
of the National Republican Convention.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Governor Nomination
Political Decline
National Republican Convention
John Brown Francis
Rhode Island Politics
What entities or persons were involved?
John Brown Francis
B. Hazard
Where did it happen?
Philadelphia
Story Details
Key Persons
John Brown Francis
B. Hazard
Location
Philadelphia
Event Date
February 8, 1831
Story Details
John Brown Francis receives official notice of his nomination for Governor by the National Republican Convention and responds with a letter declining the honor due to personal circumstances, while expressing respect and assuring alignment with party views.