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ty to the great Senator, that we publish it

Mr.. Raymond proceeds to state that
had, IN November, 1854, privately but dis
tlnctiy, repudlated all further political
friendship for and alliance with Gov. Sew.
ard, and menaced him with hostility wher-
ever it could be made most effective for
the av0wed reason that Gov. Seward had
never aided or advised his [myl elevation to
Office" etc. This is very grave charge:
and being dated auburn, Tuesday, Nav 22.
1861" and written by one who was there
expressly and avowedly to condole with
Gov. S. on his defeat and denounce me as
its author, it is impossible not to see that
Gov. Seward is its Irresponsible source. l
therefore call on him for the private letter
which l did write him in November, 1854,
that may print it verbatim in The Tribune,
and let every reader judge how far it sus-
tains the charges which his mouth.piece
bases thereon. maintain that it does not
sustain them; but have no copy of the
letter, and l cannot discuss its contents
while it remains in the hands of my adver.
saries, to be used at their discretion. l
leave to others all judgment as to the unau>
thorised use which has already been made of
this private and confidential letter, only
remarking that this is by no means the first
time it has been employed to like purpose.
l have heard of its contents, or what pur-
ported to be their substance, being dis.
pensed to Members of Congress from Gov.
Stewards dinner-table in Washington; l
have seen articles based on it paraded in
the columns of such devoted champions of
Gov. Stewards principles and aims as The
Boston Courier. 1t is fit that The N. Y.
Times should follow in their footsteps but
1, who am thus fired on from an ambush,
demand that the letter, which 1 have not
seen since [ sent it, shall no longer be thus
employed. Let me have the letter-not
copy, but exactly what 1 wrote-and it
shall appear verbahm in every edition of
The Tribune. The public will then Judge
how far the use hitherto made of it to my
prejudice is justified by its contents. Mean
time, l only say that, when l had fully de-
cided that would no longer be devoted to
Gov. Stewards personal fortunes, it seemed
due to candor and fair dealing that should
privately, but in all frankness apprise him of
the fact. 1t was not possible that could in
any way be profted by writing that letter !;
l well understood that it involved an abdi-
cation of all hopes of political advancement ;
yet it seemed due to my own character that
the letter should be written. Of course, /
never dreamed that it could be published,
or used as it has been but no matter-let
us have the letter in print--and let the pub
lie judge between its writer and his open
and covert assaiants. I, at all events, ask
no favor and fear no open hostility.
We cannot close this without appending
the following spicy correspondence, which
"explains ITSELF" and the cordiality, unani-
nifty and enthusiasm which at present exist
between our brethren of the Republican per-
suasion. Mr.. GREELEY writes to friend
who stopped the Tribune enclosing a three
cent stamp. If he does that to all who de-
nounce that paper for its unnatural conduct
towards Gov. SEWARD, he will become a
large customer of the government.
From the N. Y. Tribune.
We have been favored with the following
private correspondence
AURORA, N. Y. May 10, 1860.
EDITORS TRIBUNE-Gentlemen We have taken
the Tribune daily from the morning of its first
issue until now, through all it's isms.
You acW discontinue sending it to us. Our
only regret in parting is that we are under the
necessity of losing three-cent stamp in order
to close our account.
Wishing you good time for few months to
come, We are truly yours,
MORGAN & MOSHER.
To which thus serenely responds the
Philosopher
NEW YORK, May %, 1860.
GENTLEMEN The painful regret expressed in
yours of the 10Th inst. excites my sympathies.
l enclose you three cent stamp, to replace
that whose loss you deplore, and remain,
Yours. placidly, HORACE GREELEY.
Messrs Morgan & Mosher, Aurora, Cayuga
Co. NY.