The New York herald., 1863-02-18

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sa,sstse. sS shs A~ersssn Walton, with
She Remedy.
NATIONAL Horn, WASHINGTON, Feb. ~, 1858.
70 HIS ExeElLHcY wE Pauzpx0 ASp HoSoRAMx CAM-
xur oy rH CxnxD STATES
yca we're elevated power against the entire cf
che south through division In che democratic RANKS
which latter arisuted 70 tho personal derences
etween President Buchanan and the late Senator
Douglas You thus did represent tho usual majority
sen,imont the people. Nevertheless you q consti
iutona power claiming the allegiance Of tho people and
the states At the time of your elevation 70 power the
American nation stood rst among nations In power, In
Huenre wealth and dignity. Today the language Of my
address TO the American people, How sad the pic
,ure Our country In civil war once harmonious 60
vernmen all dscord; brothers in arms national pros
pery ruins energy and enterprise suspended the Gag
dshonored the blood OF the nation towing the national
debt increasing ruin almost inevitable; crushed,
crushed with but few statesmen noble above party
aione for country as the great departed
who raised their voices in the Capitol edince
Of united country, not to sustain, but
strengthen in onward proud position. The question
arises, what have done q people thus TO be af
fcted heritage of liberty threatened noble and
all powerful form Of government sinking 70 the despot
a speck in the history OF the world' Let
answer-because nationally corrupt, the Almighty
forgotten IN the councils Of the nation love OF
try and the integrity OF the true Of q states.
man forgotten-ther places filled with politicians,
not even mentor such.. IN the honesty OF q
heart without statesmanshp work for the glory OF their
country With, then, that want OF mind, Of power and
hncsy Of purpose governing the departed builders Of
Unon s departing glory, 70 the death Of in
action soon, however, to spring up in renewed consti
tuition. representation from the the people, who
win yet rule united and powerful Union than
Pause, then, . American people to perpetuate
American liberty. Once behold the mpst striking
in national beng-a pure Congress acting in harmo
NY. alive the interests Of people, inheri-
sors Of land, emblem OF that beyond, whore tho
rarest flowers, the most beautiful BIRDS the cAmest
lakes. the most placid streams the purest waers with
streets Of gold and gates Of PEARL"
For this position OF the country, citizen OF the
United States do charge you with the responsibility,
which you meet should you not change your suic
,ial policy; and in showing how you arc thus
sponsbe pointing the whereby the President
again advance the interests or the American nation
Union further responsible for disunion ruin
40 upon this my act, and ask the judgment OF Heaven
and favor Of mankind.
With the dawn Of American liberty was first recOg
nzed the legitimate rights Of mannot only connected
with freedom of thought and act but In possessions BY
property indispensable recognize at the period OF the
formation Of the constitution upon like basis with 0rd
which position Of slavery was traced 70 the earliest
ages and recognized by all nations. distinction has
always been made IN races through labor and arisocacy
Of position which seems but natural, inasmuch God
has made marked distinction between men and races In
capacity, form and featurethe approaching Him in
image in proportion 10 the development OF the intellect
and thereby position Of influence the other approaching
the brute proportion the want of position.
This is illustrated in tho fact that In from which
tegnce has dawned, science from them emana
been made for patent by negro The bondage Of the
jews mny be urged against this position IL VIII be,
Of heancens from the most exalted Of races but were
slaves through the force Of circumstances for time.
Thus take the position that neither the late humane act
o the Emperor Of Russia the abolition party in this
country can or have made the slave any the less free
free, n is true, but 10 name; for slavery ID but
nature and position Nature gives the position devot
ing portion Of the human u labor the other 10
elevated positions for purpose, in working out
the direct experimenting care OF tho Almighty over in
diyduals and nations. All slaves each other
and 10 . higher Power The slave and the monarch at
has arisen party more Formidable than In any seek
ing what they deem freedom for the slave AS well seek
and inseparable. Yet 10 accomplish this that party will
desolac country, ensaving themselves In the freedom
OF great achievements and power as nation and that
TOO under natural gradual freedom Of the slave with
the progress OF nation unexamped Go ask the poor Of
England or any European country, even In our midst
they less slaves than the African negro.
They win reply "more" for the slaves have homeshave
certanty-while the very war that now desoates your
and deprivng US Of food them Of homcs and you OF
liberty and national prosperity.
To practically illustrate your responsibility, your
party after the election refused all offers for copro-
mise in convention otherwise Thus state after State
reuounccs allegiance. Fnafy venerated virginia, "the
Mother OF Presidents" follows. Under comprehensive
view OF the post OF the country and the results OF
coming, uncompromising slave war policy further from
changed sentiment not representing the people, !,
upon the day OF tho arrival Of Excelency at Wash
ngon deb. %, 1861, addressed to you the following
note:--
Mr. Jewetts compliments to his Exceency the Pre-
sdent elect Soicits the honor OF short interview upon
important connected with the union and harmony
Of the coming administration
Your Excelency's reply in writing was as prompt as
laconic, thus
Come at half past eight. A. LINCOLN.
In connection with my present position before the
country, and in illustration Of my point, the interview
deemed Of vast Importance. You heard me-wth calm,
solemn silent' dignity Of manner--fnaly replying,
'Shoud grant your request for you address upon
national nlters should be placing IN you the power to
wel, sir your good Judgment will REJECT the worthless
heed wisdom. Finally, were IN your place my inau
gnral should be simply How solenny sublime the occa
SION As the constitutional head OF the greatest OF
tons my policy depends the preservation OF the
Uniun The harmony, the safety OF the people With the
oath a office all obligation to party ceases, am now
the representative Of the entire people ! viii advise
measures calculated 70 secure equal Justice My Cabinet
shall be selected from the most distinguished
retired AMI private citizens OF the country appointing
only 70 pubic position men Of honor and integrity in
dependent Of political views. 10 Virginia. the Oldest and
vcaerated OF the States, for the accept
q distinguished son the position OF Secretary OF
state, iayorng convention-pursuing peace policy IN
the meantimeand expect the ocadod states suspend
all action y
You asked for IL in writing, and receiving It, replied
"W your communications he brief and 10 the point
rs thsn said "they would" You repled-"Your
iues Is granted and to this day II is not withdrawn.
While needing much have said you would have ere this
conquered the South by Union policy, avoiding the
OF the slave proclamation, and pursuing
centraed large force policy, leaving General Mcclellan
free - act, and not removing him for party ends.
week subsequent TO this period day prior TO your
inauguration as President, submitted In interview for
your consideration document containing the follow
ing--"Eyery material change shows but the march Of
mind upwards and onward. History seldom repeats
sell but show analRcs Let not then be said that
this nineteenth century. famous tor its brilliant
achievements In science and art there party
man who sinned against high Heaven and his better
10 wheel which has marked nations
cgrcss unparalleled its gigantic strides 10 fame in all
known history. God forbid the name Of Abraham Lin
coin should down 90 poseriiy with such assevcraons
ould but too closely cling TO it did he attempt to
SUM position that was not founded upon the eternal
aud nmutabe laws ~ truth, justice and common sensep
tn interview resulted In my Immediately ad.
drsssug you thus,-"Mr. Jewett win never forget