New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-02-26

From The Manehesier GEQyGi1D, FEB 10.
The following letter and inclosure were received
yesterday, BY the Mayor OF Manchester Abel Hey
wood, ESQ;
"LxoArioS THE UNITED STATES LosoOS'}
FOB. g. 1903
"SIR: have the honor 10 transmit to you, by the
hands OF Mr. Moran, the Assistant Secretary of this
Legation, letter Of the President Of the United
States addressed 10 you chairman Of the meeting
of workingmen, held at Manchester, on the 3lst Of
December and in acknowledgment Of the address
which bad tue pleasure 10 forward from that meet
ing. 81 am, Sir your obedient servant,
CHARLES FRANCIS ADAMS.
0AsgL HAYWOOD ESQ., Chsi.inaa &C. Manche,,er"
"TxgcUIIvR MANSION, WA.HISGToS, Jan. ls. 1853.
"To The WoRKISGMss OF MASCHEsTER: have
the honor to acknowledge the receipt Of the address
aud resolutions which you sent me on the eve OF the
new year.
"When came on the Eth Of March, 1861, through
free and constitutional election, TO preside 10 the
Government of the Uued States, the country was
found at the verge Of ciSil war. Whatever might
have been the Cause, or whosoever the fault, one
duty, paramount to all others was before ne,
namely, TO maintain and preserve at once the Con-
stiturion and the integrity OF The Federal Republic.
conscientious pnrpose 10 perform tins DUTY Is the
kew 10 all the measures Of administration which
have been, and TO all which will hereafter be pur-
sued. Under our frame Of government and my
Official OATH could not depart from tbis purpose il
would. 1t is not always in the power Of Govern
Ienis 10 enlarge restrict the scope Of moral
suits which follow the policies that they may deem
j, necessary, for the public safety. from time to time
10 adopt.
"I have understood well that the duty Of seh.
preservation rests solely with the American people
But have at the same time been aware that favor
or dsfayor Of foreign nations might have q material
influence in enarging aud proIonging the struggle
with disloyal men in which the country is engaged.
fair examination Of history Las seemed TO author
ze belief that the past action and Influences Of the
United States were generally regarded as having
been beneficial toward mankind. have, therefore,
reekoned upon the forbearance of nations. Circnm-
stalces-to some of which you kindly alude-
induced me especially 10 expect that if justice and
good faith should be practced by the United States,
they would encounter hostile influence on the part
OF Great Britain. 1t is now pleasant, duty 70
acknowledge the demonstration you have given OF
your desix that sprlt Of peace and alnity toward
this country may prevail in the councils OF your
Queen, who 10 respected and esteemed in Your own
country only more than sue is by the kindred nalion
which has its home Oh this side of the Atlantic
Il know, and deeply deplore, the suiIerings which
the workingmen at Manchester, AMI in sll Europe,
are called 10 endure in tls crisis. IL has been often
aud studiOusy represented that tho attempt To over
throw this Government, winch was built upon the
foundation Of human rights, and 10 substitute for it
one which should rest exclusively on the basis Of
human slavery, was likely " obtain the favor Of
Europe. Through the action Of our disoysl citi-
zeus, the worAingmen Of Europe have been sub
eced " severe trial. for the purpose Of forcing their
sanction TO that attempt Under these circumstances
cannot but regard your decisive u,terances upon
che question rs instance Of sublime Christian
herosn which has not been surpassed il any age Or
In any country. IL il indeed an energetic and re-
Inspiring assurance Of the inherent power Of truth,
and of the ultimate and universal triumph OF justice
humanity. and freedom. l do not doubt that the
sentiments you have expressed will be sustained by
your great nation; and on the other hand, have
40 hesitation in assuring you that they will excite
admiration esteem, and the most reciprocal feelings
OF frisndsbip among the American people. L hail
this Interchange Of sentiment therefore, ~ an au-
Rury that, whatever else may happen, whatever
misfortune may befall your country or my own the
peace and friendship which now exist between ths
two nations will 10, as it shall DO my desire to make
thom. perpetual. ABRAHAM LiscoLs."