Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-08-24

Mr. Giddinga 1nd Mr., autehina'
The 3lpwlngAa tlie letter 81 the Hon. ..
R, Giddin Il read 6eibr5 tle Congressional
uouiinatins ConSeptidain IN the cob District;
JEFFERSON, Aug. l5, 1860.

r, Giddin read beipl the Congressional
uouinatine ConSsntidain h the cob District;
JEFFERSON, Aug. 10, 1860.
MEssRs. CAATEEE- -& HqwELLs.
Genaemea IL take the liberty ofrepeating
that I. CONSUMED 70 be & candidate for nomi-
hation q Congress solely upon the Suggestion
that might do more for the advancement Of
republican principles than man or less ex-
periehto and more limited opportunities for
understanding the past policy and legislation
Of that body,
When learned that local and personal
considerations were urged in favor Of another
man, publighed anote saying that had no
elsims to the nomination, and did not wish TO
De a party 10 any contest in which the claims
| lofindividuals or of localities were considered
] in the selection ola candidate. lnow Under
stand that large portion, perhaps large
majority Of the electors OF our district feel that
such considerations should have weight.
They would do injustice to themselves if
they failed 10 act out their own convictions,
on this as on every other subject how
ever remain attached to the position adopted
in early life and therefore request that my
name may not be mentioned further to connec-
ton with the nomination about to be made.
ia t Very truly, -..
j, R. GIDDNGs.
Aher the reading Of the letter Of NJ. g.,
the Hon. John Hutchins was nominated for
reelection by acclamation. He made hriei
speech accepting the nomination, and express
ling his gratitude for the renewed mark Of
confidence In closing Mr. H. said
There is not time, and this is no fitting oc-
casion, 10 make a speech on general politics.
Iexpeot to be heard generally through the
district before the November election, I con-
gratulate you on the state Of the Republican
party, its principles, its candidates, and its
prospect Of fsuccess. Fentertain no reasonable
doubt Of the election of Lincoln and Hamlin,
as President and Vice President in November,
and a dissolution Of the Union will not follow.
The Republican party is the only party in
this nation which proposes, as the basis of
its political action, the principles Of q sound
Christian morality. It asserts slavery to be
wrong, inconsistent with the theory of a Re
publican form Of government, and therefore it
/ proposes TO exercise all legal and constitu-
tional means 70 prevent its increase and, ,ex-
tension, and TO abolish it where it can, legally
and rightfhlly. Inits legislation, the Repub-
lican party proposes to be just to all classes,
and to all sections of the Union. By a Just
and liberal homestead policy and kindred
measures, it proposes to prevent SPECTATORS
from absorbing the public lands, and to Osecure
them 10 actual settlers. 1t proposes the i'm
mediate admission of Kansas inio the Union,
with tree Constitution. In raising annually,
a sufficient revenue for an economical admin
istration of the Government, the Republican
party proposes such discriminating duties of
foreign goods, as Will encourage and protect
our domestic industry and develop our vast
resources. To the principles and policy of
the Republican party, stand opposed, by their
platforms and recent action in Congress, both
factions and fractions Ofthe Democratic party
United it could net stand divided, it must taiL
The great Democratic house, founded on the
sand Ofslavery, gives unmistakable signs Of
dilapidation and decay, and it will foil before
the Northern breezes Of November, and free
people viii rejoice at the fall thereof