New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-07-10
THE POSITION OF JOHN j. CRIT
TENDEN.
Pans, Ky, june &c, 1861.

PARIS, Ky, June %, 1861.
LlRz AEDERsos, EsQ-D1dr SIR =: Our State d"
been again called upon speak her voice on the ues
ton of Union or Secession, and sne mas oy an
imm, nee majority. according 10 the true and noble
teachings Of her dead Clay and hviog Crtenden. In
our district the last Of the great old Romans has
obtained a vote which represents the sresgth OF It's
Union sentiment and It's appreciation OF his wisdom
virtue ard public services. Bat even now the news-
asrs have CONN enced the work Of InisrepresentlDg
M. Crittenden had formed the deliberate purpose
rever sgain take any Office bat TO give the resdue
Of his DAYS 10 the quietuds OF private hfc lie was
only induced 10 stand for seat in Congress from inc
Ashland District by the and persistent soeita
ious OF friends in il and out Of i, who had honsred
him long and go much, ana VINO desired 70 restore
II, former .psndor Ia gil his speeches be distinctly
expressed bis utter disrust OF bis ability TO do any
thing toward delivering the county frsm its great
troubles, and besought the people, II hs should 10
elected not 10 he disappointed though ms utmost exer
tom. 10 that end should prove fruitess. He said, "a
reply TO qu sions propounded to him through the
public prints that for the defense OF the capital OF the
nation he would vote men aud money 20 aay amour.
that might become necessary to dennd u asainst All
ebsmies foreign domestic; that II the seeded States
made Just and reasonable proposition TO restore the
Union and pesce he would not thereafter vote another
man dollar TO make war upon them that l. suen
proposition was made to them ho would vote supplies
10 enable the President faithfully TO execute the duties
OF his office and the laws OF Congress-
IL il not true that Mr. Crttenen intends TO propose
any al imatum in Congress to sdjust the existing
national difficulties. lie thinks the war ought never
to have been begun, and ought TO DO brought TO
speedy close upon just and proper terms Wnicn
ould restore the Union and peace But no does not
believe that he would be the most suitable person
TO present. propositions to that end to Congress at its
next session. He hopes they viii originate with
others, under whose ausI ices they would be more
likely to have better promise OF success and he VIII
give any proper ones, come from what quarter they
may, hi. most earne.t support lie seeks no lame CT
eve prominence in connection with this subjects but
hopes that Ill tie wounds OF bis torn and bleeding
country may be heied and will ever be ready to give
all aid and honor TO the blessed phy si,ns who
suggest tie remedies. His constituents and his
countrymen Will give him full trust AID confidence
in Tire whole matter. They know that he fully and
correctly comprehends bis noble mission 10 he 10 CO.
lie will make no questions issues merely 10 throw
them before the country. LOO t
lie has the experience Of fifty years Of practical
craftsmanship and on that long ana brilliant career
there is not a shadow Of solitary cloud The nation
Goes HOMAGE to his great ability, bis experience,
Patriotism and the unselfsh nobieness OF his soul lie
has no passions TO indulge, schemes Of ambition to
promote. Tue present Is posteriiy to hun, and from
the grand elevation of the past he surveys the whole
of his sundered and warning country and his only as
paton TO Heaven Is Tor It's gacitcation and reunion
lie would deem the humblest contribution by himself
toward that frceess work not only the greatest SER
vice but the greatest reward Of his life. II others do
not move Ia IT, he may, but not until there Is pros
pect Of efecing some good Mr.. Crtenden, from his
position can best determine the time when 10 will be
proper to make denomination. That time may
,one during tue ensuing session Of Congress, and i
NAV not His constituents AID country men Will qoi-
city and truitingly bids his Judgment and his tine
30 this matter seems 20 mo. n.l fra
As ever, your fan hfal hiend.
GARRETT DAVIS.