New-York daily tribune., 1861-09-11
xsisslnia sides Of the Potomac generally through
'enerson, Bsrkiey, and Morgan Counties.
Batmors Ansrioan.
ATTORNEY-GFNERAL TRFMATN

al hIlOhNE1-GENERAL TRTMAIN
In the following letter Mr.. Tremain, nominated for
Attorpe ~rGensrsl declines being candidate and a.
signs his re.~soDs therefor;
AIBAsI, Sept. 9, 1861.
To "a, ss-.b,y, er tie Dsnoera'e Stris Com~irfe.
GKSTLEhEsi On the day succeeding the adjourn
ment Of the Democratic State Convention / first
learned from the ewspapers that The Convention after
unanimously endenng the nomination for Attorney
General to my distinguished fnend hr. Kornan, and
his decension had cOnferred 1t upon me- After
days OF careful aud anxOus consideration of the sub
iect, have come to the oOncldsn to decline The nom
nation.
1t is scarcely necessary that should dsclars that
am ut tins day, have been, Democrat from
study, reelection, observation, and conviction.
Before the commencement Of the dreadful civil war
which Is now being waged against our Government,
my voice and feeble influence had been sxered to the
extent OF my ability, TO promote peace between the
North ard the South.
But while the Uuion loving Democrats of tbs North
In common with thousands Of others laborug 20
avert the dangers that threatening our beloved
country, the South closed the door to all negotiation
and compromise by appeal 10 arms.
The events that followed need be rebearsed. II
Is enough 20 say that at this day combination OF
Rebels exists more formidable than any country
has ever witnessed, and more wicked in The purposes
II avows than any which has been formed since the
time when Cstilins headed the conspiracy agains,
Rome.
The object of this conspiracy /, to break up the best
Government on earth. lts leaders are men enOamped
tional Capital and know not bow soon the thunder
OF hostile cannon msy be heard at or within its very
walls.
our country-it. inrtitutions-the Union-our ma
onal name fame and honor everything IL short that
is dear 10 MS as patriots the goes Of the past aud tue
precious hopes Of the future-sl are Threatened with
destruction.
In this hour Of fearful peril the country calls on all
her true and loysl TO put down this monstrous
Rebellion. Honest men may consceniicusly diner as
to the true policy 10 be pursued 70 accomplish this
purpose.
10 me it seems eutl.ely clear that Secession is an
shominsble political heresy. II follows az logical
seouence that II ia the duty of the Government and OF
All good citizens to put forth all their and all
heir energies TO overcome IT, Everything calculated
10 divide the loyal citizens Of the country should be
avoided and nothing should be done 70 encourage the
uufouDded belief among the Rebels that divisions
exist ~ 20 the course that should be pursued agins.
them.
Bearing in mind that acts committed ia time Of war,
under the pressure Of necessity and ielpreeerVaon,
are not likely 20 ripen into precedents for times OF
peace we should regard with Joleraiion all things
done hy the constituted authorities with honest pur
rose % urhold the authority OF the Government and
to put down rebellion. Though their strict legality
may be questionable, let US treat tho legal ponI as
Mr. Jefferson advised the people 20 regard bis assump-
ton Of doubtful power IN the purchase Of Louisiana
with prudent silence.
reasonable Government, aud put forth Secession ss
arms With fixed reasonable pdpOse, We cannot initiate
negotiations for peace unless we willing to recog
niLe their pretensions and TO divide ths Union When
the rebellion Is overcome, N whole OF IA part or less
obnoxious claims put forth b. tie rebels We can
negotiate for q settlement
heanw bile the great issle Of sustaining the Union
swallows up all other Issues. Tue rebellion must be
crushed Republican Institutions fall and WITH ths
perish Liberty and Democracy Wills this momen-
tous question Is pending lei our not.o be, Our Coun-
try our whole country ard nothing buI our country
Our Union fir-t, last snd forever.
Entertaining these general views, and being quite
wiling personally, 10 see Temporary suspension OF
"a rtissn strfes and contests in th. crss reuc
iantly compelled to believe ss look over the proceed.
ings Of the Convention AID review other acts N our
prominent representative men that differences VI Opin
Ion exist beiwees myself ard those VINO nominsied
me, and that this single question, ny views are
not in harmony With their. | hope AID trus. thess
differences may ere long. disappear
With these convictions while | tender 70 the Con-
yenGon and 10 all u members my snrere thanks for
the honor theg have conferred constrained
10 dscline the nomination for Attorne7 General.
iolIs, geIy truly, ..