New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-12-30
JAMES F. BABCoCK, Con
THOMAS X. TROWBRlDGE,y
MIR CIAY,s ANSWER.

ASHLAND l7th Dec. 1si4.
GEsTLEmEs-I duly received your friendly leuer,
| transmitting tbs proceedings of public meeting
held in the city OF New Haven respect TO the late
Presidential election The patriotic rprit manifest
cd in the whole of them is worthy Of Connecticut,
worthy OF It's renowned seat OF learnlng and worthy
Of the Wing cause. For the sentiments OF attach
ment confidence and friendship toward myself,
which they exhibit, and which you SO kindly reier
ate in your letter, | offer the warm acknowledge
ments Of grateful heart. My obligations 10 Con-
nec,icut, and my friendly intercourse with many OF
her eminent sons, during long period OF time, Will
be faithfully remembered while Icontinue TO live
share with you, gentlemen, IN regrets on account
Of the unexpected issue OF the recent election. Fly
own personal IN il IS entitled to very little
consideration, although affect no inoltorence IN
that respect. The great importance OF the event
arises out Of the respective principles IN CONTEXT BE-
tween the two parties, tha consequences TO winch II
may lead, and the alleged means by which II was
brous hi about, of which, however, dc not allow
myself particularly 10 speak.
The policy OF the country in regard to the FRO
lection of American Industry, few months ago.
seemed TO be rapidly acquiring a permanent and
fixed character. The Southern and South Western
portions CT the Union had been reproachsd Ut the
North for want OF sufficient interest and sympathy
10 its welfare. Yielding to the joint influence OF
their own reflections and experience, the Slave
States were fast subscribing TO The justice and ex
pedency Of Tariff for Revenue, with discrIrnlna
lions Tor ITOt6cuOn. AT SuCu du uuepiCiouS nv
ment instead of cordially meeting the Slave States
and placing The principle OF Protection upon lmpreg-
nable and durable ground, sufficient number OF
the Free States 10 be decisive OF the contest aban
doned what was believed 10 be their own cherished
policy and have aided if not in its total subversioD,
10 exposing it to imminent hazard and uncertainty.
Encouragement has taken the place OF confidence,
in the business Of the country, enterprise ID checked,
and no one knows to what employment he can now
safely direct his exertons. Instead of constantly
augmeptiDg Home Market, We are IN danger OF eX-
perencing lis decline al time when the Foreign
Market is absolutely eutted with American pro-
ducrione, cotton especially, which IS nov selling ut
lower price than was ever before known. III Ii
probably destined to fall still lower The hnal and
distant result will be, especially II large impor-
taions shall be stimulated by low duties, u drain OF
the specie Of the country, with all lis train OF terri
BILE conse quences, on which | have neither nclina-
ton nor nmc TO dwell.
lfthe cause of the Wings had triumphed, the dis
ribution of the proceeds OF the sales OF the public
lands would have been secured, and that great ma
tiona! Inheritance would have been preserved Tor
the benefit OF the present and future generations.
shall be most agreeably disappointed II IT be not
wasted in few years by graduation ard ether pro-
ects Of alienation, leaving no traces Of permanent
benefit behind
could moi touch upon other great measures OF
public policy, which 1t was The purpose OF ue
Wigs TO endeavor 10 establish, without giving 10
this letter IN unsuitable length. They may be
briefly stated TO have aimed III the purity OF the
government, the greater prosperity OF the people,
and additional security TO their liberties and TO the
Union And, with oil, the preservation Of the peace,
| the honor and the good faith of the nation. The
Wings were most anxious 10 avoid q foreign war,
for the sake of acquiring foreign territory, which,
under the circumstances of the acquisition, could
not fail 10 produce domestic dscord and expose The
character OF the country, in the OF an impartial
world, TO severe animadyersion.
But our opponents have prevailed in the laie con-
test apd the Wings are for the present, denied the
satisfaction of carving out their measures OF Ma.
tional policy. Believing that they are indispsnsa-
BILE to the welfare Of ihe country, l ain unwilling
to rolneuish the fond hope that they may be finally
established, whether live 10 witness that event or
not. In the meantime those 10 whose hands the
administration OF public affairs is confded ought 10
have u fair Trial. Let us even indulge an anxious
desire that the eviIs which we have epprehended
may not be realized, that The peace OF our country
may be undisturbsd its honor remain unsullied,
and its prosperity continue unimpeded.
To guard, however, against adverse results, The
resolution Of the Wings of the City of New Haven
steadfasty adhere 10 the Wing cause and princi-
ples is wise end patriotic.
| should be most happy 10 visit once more New
Eng land, and especially New Haven, which has
done me 80 much honor by giving me, at the late
election the largest majority ever given by that city
pleasure, any opportunity, should uny ever oher 10
accept our obligipg invitation.
tender TO you, gentlemen, my cordial thanks ior
our friendly wishes and kind regards for me and
mine, and hope that one and ali of you may long
live in health, happiness and prosperity.
an faithfully your friend and obedient servant ,y
.Ntssrs, p. S. Gapin. Jas. Ba5eoek. Thomas r. 7r''
LETTER TO Mr.. FRELINGHUYsEN.