The New York herald., 1863-11-01

ng-can DO this before the lst Of January This done in
tne state Of New York Other ststos viii follow
VIII, iue sr.a o'eeses which usher .hs coming spring
peace Altogether Withdrawn myself from political
ine-snd this determnatiou has been strengthened
by the habits and ncnssons of my profession, without
wish object to seek through popular favor may
DO permitted 9 citizen 70 odsr word Of admonition
might say leaf from the experience Of . retired
paignerin the neld OF politics tolerated in poll
cal Conventions who dor In nothing from tho enemy.
e1cep. as force differs from Intrigue Whom Offices
among those who DO not Affect TO conceal their
dsagreement upon the paramount question Of the day.
The time has 10 prove to those who dare such
things Tor votes that votes than gained by
snch shameful sacrfces patriotism party THIS war
stands in is way Not only bu, 10 future years
must Il be tho test a all respectable pro
iesuea,: How b.s hs stood in the srea. war ior
the Unions n 10 that struggle he been false his
doom will be that OF the tories OF the
federalists Of lsi2-tho vaandishams Of 1868 There
can be no submission 70 the demands OF the South for
separate Nationality There be concessions 10 the
Interference Of foreign Powers know that speak what
is written the heart of America when say Rather
than soc tho republic degraded, lot tho last citizen
perish lay waste tho continent recall the rod from
his long exile and give back 70 the proud lords f tho
forest and plain the heritage took from thor fathers
Tho Generals speech was received with unbounded
enthusiasm. Tho parts audug 70 volunteering and tho
support OF tho Union drew forth repeated cheers Gen
oral sickles himself in oxcelent voice and com
plctoly surprised those who hoard him. His energy
truly indomtablc.
slon oil kinds OF coored rockets Bonga fres ard
Illustrations OF pyroechny we're discharged until the
whole avonue bazed with the light of variegsted res
Cheer after cheer won't up FOR the General who retired
amid roars OF applause from the multitude.
For long timc after his disappearance tho crowd re
maned outsidc continuing their shouts sud tho band s
mnaic, and It was long past midnight before
chroncler reached tho OF his sbors report
occurrences Of the evening
Invitation 90 Major Gc oral Slekles.
Tho following invitation forwarded from thus city
TO MAJOR General sickes Monday last by the gcate.
mon whose names are signed thereto
Nxw YoRx Oct. "a. 1863.
SrR-Tbe undersigned, citizens Of New York have
watched with solicituds and admiration your IN
opportunity OF expressing their high estimation Of your
seryices aud merits.
approval not merely OF your achievements soldier,
but also your stcadfsst patriotism a citizsn.
Thcy eel assured that tho scntmsut which them
IA that entertained oy tho great masses OF your fellow
citizens in this State, who, constantly feeling personal
pride your exploits are deeply touched by
sacrifices
In accordance with tho seut,msst Just referred TO- and
without any refcrsnce TO the principle practices which
affect political parties we request you TO day
when will suit your convenience aud pleasure meet
u a. public dnnar IN this city, Yours respectfully, &c.
r. D MORGAN, JAMES T BRADY.
SHEPHERD KNAPP MOSES Il GRINNElL..
a. V. STOUT. GEO OPDYKE,
JOHN eaFEvER HENRY J. RAYMOND.
HORACE GREELEY, GEORGE WiLKEJ,
wM. HEGEMAN. z. DEi.AFIElD SMITH,
EMJAH WARD. JOHN r. BRADY
SAMUEL BETS, RICHARD HUSTLED,
LEONARD W. JEROME. JOHN II WHITE,
JOHN DECKER, ISAAC SHERMAN.
ANTHONY BiEEcKER. II o STANTON.
RUFUS +. ANDREWS. JOHN n CARNoCHAN,
HENRY . HILTON; CHAs A. sTEIsoN,
CHARLES K. GRAHAM GEO. DENIjOk,
ABRAHAM wAKEMAN, NATHANIEL JARVIS JR
ETHAN ALLEN, FRANCIS O. YOUNG,
G. 8 SPENCER. EDWARD N. DICKERsoN,
JOHN HOFFMlHE, n. T. VALENTINE,
Z. B. SPlNOIA, And others.
TIE ozsRRAs REPLY.
wAHmoToS, Oct 49, 1853
Gs~rlxnzS-Your invitation 20 meet a number Of my
fellow citizens at public dinner the city New Yort
which have had tho honor 20 receive to-day Is an OK
preston Of commendaon and regard alike precious 70 mo
cosnzs those who exert 90 ncopsderabIs influence apon
tho public action Of our state; and II I have deserved
no 70 :" 'ss n
consequences Of my decision goveroment 10
It's efforts 70 put down the rebellion
Tho steady progress OF cause only In ths Astd
but IN the grcat forum u public opinion, Is appro
pirate hce for general fecitation Tnere is no doubt
ton 'sS sa our our own Recent OS.s.
that the future policy Of Europe will DO governed by
tSe Tinted states These arc Snsrantee, ina, ;bs wsr
vast ~ TO- will not be suffered 10 assume larger pro
portions and involve other nations 10 the issae.
Il follows that depends entirely upou The
concentration Of ell against the saemy.
BAfed In Europe and disappointed 10 all their antcipa
tons founded upon the course OF the North ths rebels
will for the Hrsi time comprehend that from thoss
they have no remaining chance OF Tho
OF people must preva-hghting In for which tho
general voice Of civilization invokes tho sanction rsl
gion. and commeods the sacrifices which patriotism
inspires
Il is absurd in time OF war 10 maintain great armies
and at the same moment withhold from the government
the vital support or public opinion To array the
against the goverueni ncutrazes the horoic
our gallant battaons, and by prolongng the war costs
thousands 81 lives and countless millions % treasure
Permit TO avail myself OF the occasion appeal 10
my fellow 70 reject the ieadershp OF
those who obliged 70 defend their patriotism While
tas ALL a "A IL with
mind, and heart and muscle u the whole country. Re-
serving all ciderts questions Tor the future and dis
caring all other political OBJ ec,s let the people at home
operate ia tbe army 10 restoring peace by destroy
log tbs power of eneri
would afford be ltusst pleasure . meet you 10
the agreeable way you propose pni my regret beng
compelled .ccriut OF my heath " dec your
teors rvfiT. increased D. the bFef fhsf the occs-
500 vorif haze been lov,, femnrGi-s,Dl s'ue~hat
csu'Ycivc the blc eOoi. l trust beSever y WI
ioDg Oe1ss may hise 40 "Jl-'ruaty 9 meet my
ire o. ~ sea York . less fofus va. iuf tLI.t
them fo- their kr'nsss Very resNcrtriv
D. SC&i.S Nn1r General Y : Vol.
To 1AsEf T DnADI 5ANuG :. 8Esrs r.. D. MOgsAs JOy
Ufgglgi. y. X. kNsRnNs suI others