The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-07-11

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Nsw Yosx, July 9. lso1
To m HoH. 0soRan OrprU, NAYoR or TIE Cnr %
NEW YORK-
sa-In accordance with your eloquent appeal 70 the
municipal councils Of our metropolitan community. In
dicsting the necessity Of srousing public opinion
prompt energetic demonstration united confidence
in the patriotic exsrtons OF the federal
take the liberty tender to the public authorities my
best efforts TO sustain OF country with
remark that the commission held in the with Great
Britain conferred me through the odciAl recon
msndation Of your predecessors
In the position held in that ovsnful period ample
opportunities were Afforded me to become fully 90.
qusinted with our military requirements, and thus.
judging by the past and especially by the present.
do not hesitate declare that preparations are
entirely inadequate 70 encounter, with success the
prospects OF the porsatous future In conformity wsn
these views / made . communication to Washington.
suggesting improvements, but which, from the multi
piled responsibilities Of the Department OF War; mas
The time having arrived admitting Of no ques-
tonable policy, we must therefore come to the concu
sion that unnecessary delay through spirit Of procras
tnation, prove fatal 20 the public cause and pre-
dict, il changes be not made in defences and
general plan OF operations be not perfected with the
nrst Of foreign war ensmy's will
dominant in harbor, sectually parayzng the great
and important, the vital, energies Of the nation.
IL Is not possible contemplate tho political horizon
without percevng ortsntous clouds OF the most omi
bearing, coming with such potency and approach
ing with such rapid strides that have scarcely
portunity for consul leaving, only alsrna.
tive the establishment Of almost dictatorial "a
force into action every consistent necessary require
ment There 10 a wide circuit difficulties to be met.
through whose radi the popular impulse must BE- felt,
that may beready at any point to rspel invasion
The signs OF the times give positive evidence that
serious crisis is in the OF dangerous elimination
and, while we look 70 immediate necessities, We
must not be unmindful OF our responsibilities to the
federal government, as the grand palladium OF our
great The 10 Union cause admitting Of
sectional preferences and, had the South properly
have been secession bref compromise OF ndiscrs
tion would have afforded opportunity for better and
IN amicable understanding.
In intercourse with European Powers we can nave
explanations to make in any attempt AZ informed
ding they become trespassers; we cannot temporize
without compromising honor dignity and interest
and with equal certainty cardinal interests and our
permanent security, II the federal government stand
unwaveringly this bold and decided ground pubiic
and with magic impulse, the tented fields will be nled
with millions or ndomitabo soidiery.
have written to you in the true patriotic feeling o.
Revolutionary srss under the dctation and In the
spirit Of the trainers Of constitution and in perfect
respect for the high toned sentiments which governed
the administration Of Washington, avoiding warfare "a
OWL but sacrificing principle TO preserve peace
With much regard, remain, your obedient servant.
ALEXANDER HAMILTON.
To my mind there seems to DO . necessity for the
formation committees than those hereto
organized the popular feeling of the people must be
consulted always in use apt to lose their po
tsncy especially their employment, al occasions
appears to indicate the existence Of small circle OF
patriotism. All.