The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-12-21
THE LINCOLN LETTER.

From the Cleveland (Ohoj Democrat Dec. I5.I
The following letter. addressed Hon. Thomas Ewing
and bearing the sign manuel of the President elect con- 8
to with endorsement Of its genuincness Without
this endorsement we would much question it, This first
part of the letter is well writte-the latter part
patriotc-to from the President elect OF party
Of the irrepressibe conflict school II genuine il viii
add much 70 the belief in the taleuss and the
Of President Lincoln. II written by him his denial
q its authenticity will at throw upon the person
who handed to us the necessity Of proving by
peent witnesses TO have been written by President Ln
coin, else he will have shoulder tbs falsehood II
not written by Mr. Lincoln, is lust such letter he
might with the aid Of dictionary and complete letter
writer well posted friends initiate and ali will agree
il just such letter as he ought to give to the public
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. Dec IL, 1890
DEAR srR'-Having been elected to the high Office Of
President of the United States under ordinary crcum
stances should feel highly improper to indicate the
country at this time the policy that my intention 10
pursue the chief executive Of the general government
distracted condition o the country and the imminent
peril in which the Union is now placed The great qaos
ton s man capable OF self governmcntf Is involved
the present agitation, and II this cannot be claimed
queted the liberal and patriotic throughout the globe
destined TO their brightest hopes and nobest
aspirations perish forever awful future awaits
With union and harmony among the states Of this
Of ny TO become the most prosperous happy and
powerful nation upon the globe. Even II needs but
be known that person an American citizen TO insure
his protection In foreign land, matter how distant
The sails Of our merchant vessels whiten every sea,
while our agricultural, mechanical and manufacturing
interests have grown and rapidly growing to gigantic
dimensions While the burthens OF our government are
comparatively light branch OF industry and trade
h been reasonably iostered and every citizen no mat
how rich how humble has received ample protec
ton Indeed such unparalleled happiness and prosperity
has fallen 10 the lot of any nation people In
is overcast with dark cloud which threatens the i'm
mediate destruction Of the fair fabric OF
lie that does not that the Union In imminent dan
ger but poorly understands the true nature Of and
things II but waste OF time 70 attempt TO convince
one cbtuse and stupid Whatever be she effect q
Indicating the policy that design to pursue upon the
political organization which has conferred upon me such
high honors, or upon my humble self, q
with the existence Of the American Union
a Union purchased with the toll and suffering Of
forefsthcr and cementsd with their precious blood
hey cherished the hope that the frateaal feeling then
existing between tho people Of the different States would
be perpetual but unhaPpily dragons teeth have been
been destroyed This the prime and essential cause q
all troubles But restore that rater
nal feeling and will be heard Of secession
voution. This ~ viii be my high and constant aim
bring about. shall feel 10 my duty under all crcum-
and vigorously executed ANY, effort pv cuardss % im
pair It's efficiency shall feel my duty 70 with
The executive veto. tho restoration OF tho Missouri
Compromise line and Its extension 70 the Pacific coast
viii contribute towards restoring that harmony
70 much needed, 4 win give me great pleasure
will be exertcd TO secure a speedy repeal OF those
laws unwiscy passed In several Of the States conflicting
with the Fugitive Slave law and imposing fines and I'M
prsoumsnt upon persons lawfully engaged in endeavorng
10 capture their runaway slaves Good faith SOUTH
crn states requires that they shall be treated ~ eoua
lic lands taking with them anything that regarded
conceded TO be property by the constitution All agitA
ton Of the slavery question In the Northern western
states should be dsoountenanced by every patriot or
lover OF his country Societies having for their chief OBJ
jet the agitation OF this mschcvous question should be
promptly and forever dsbanded. An earnest appeal
should be made 10 Northern and Western churches
suade their minscrstron preaching upon this exciting
topic and 10 return 10 the service OF their D
vine Master strong fort should b made to persuade
fanatical misguided PEI from celebrating the ami
vcrssry Of the execution Of that wofs6 all mvrdercrs
John Brown
Care should be taken IN selecting for Office that
they never have participated In such dsgracefu
biages, and have had no sympathy with them. Tho
Northern and Western press should abusing tho
people Of the South and longer labor preju
dice against them The Northern and Western people,
as body should return rapidly possible TO that
fraternal, brohcrly feeling whsh characterized tho
early days Of tho republic. Finally the people Of every
section Of the country should be engaged 10 tho uda
bic praiseworthy business OF attending TO their own a.
fairs and o letting other persons alone. This being done,
harmony and good feeling will be restored and we
shall hear moro of seccsson or Of persons being
lynchcd al the South the suspicion Of favorng
abo onsm. Nothing short ef this give peace and
quiet 10 the country and tho govcrnment from ut
mate N not immediate dissolution Very respectfully
your obedent servant, A. LINCOLN