The New York herald., 1864-08-27
amin Prince deceased The delegates Kings county
unanimous for Mcclellan as their frs, choice

are unanimous Tor Mcclellan their first choice
Prestdent Lincoln ana General Free
mont Invited 10 Withdraw Their
Names as Presidential Cnndidates
BosroN August 20, 1854
Several prominent aboltonstss including Elzur
Wright and G. Howe. have written to General Fremont
speaking Of the dissatisfaction existing
ranks and advising that the Baltimore and Cleveland
nominees both withdraw their Presidential can.
didates ard that new convention be called 60 select
new candidate.
Bessrs. Wright and Company conclude their letter as
follows
Permit as, sir, TO ask whether, Ia case Mr. Lincoln
will withdraw you will do So and join your fellow cti-
attempt to place administration in power
on basis broad as the patriotism OF the country and s
needs.
General Fremont, under date OF Nahant, August 2b re
plies at considerable length He does feel ct liberty
TO withdraw his without first consulting the patriotic
party who nominated him, but suggests that direct
effort no made TO obtain immediate understan ding
between the supporters OF the Baltimore and Cleveland
nominations In order that the friends OF both may
coalesce and unite early day for holding such
convention.
The following is extracted from General Fremont's
letter -
Much has been said OF late about peace and you
VIII, therefore, excuse me ir say here what under
stand by II For peace signifies the integral estab.
lshment OF the Union without slavery because slavery
s the source Of all political Discussions and because
the institution itself Is condemned by enlightened
and liberal spirit Of the age These are to me the es-
sential conditions OF peace
Meeting of the Republican National
Esecutive Conn ttee.
Mr. LINCOLN WILL NOT WITHDRAW FROM THE
CANVASS.
wAsHINaros, August 2s 1864.
The Executive Committee OF the National Union Com
m az had long caccian Ia
public character was transacted. They will adjourn
10 morrow, and their next meeting win be held in New
York So far from there being any probability what
ever Of President Lincoln withdrawing the canvass
as some have suggested the gentlemen composing the
committee express themselves conAdcne OF his re-.
election.
Committee.
A. meeting OF the National Democratic Committee
Deld IN pursuance OF notice ousy gven Saratoga
Springs, on the 22d day OF August 1864 it deter
mined as follows to witt
w whsrsa. National Democratic Convention called By tho
a % 2 en @ ne mn 2"
so,s snS an and whereas desirable tha. said Convention
1T ss'sn
Belmont Is chairman be requested unite with this
State Of New York; q ca said to
Resolved, That revcrently acknow Lodging our
% Almighty God for guidance
Hon August Belmont ia chairman he requested to unite
with This committee in inviting the Right Rev John Hop
kns Bishop OF Vermont 10 be present and invoke the
vine blessing upon thedeliberat ons of the
Resolve That II time docs not admit asking the
rauon OF the COMMITTEES Of which the Hon August Belmont
Is chairman, that the chairman of this
quested TO extend said invitations in behalf OF
mtee.
preserve constitutional liberty and indvdna
rights respectfully Suggested that the delegates
Chicago devote their best energies the
:. mss % s s:si
perity contentmeut and happiness be restored
aorely stricken, heavily laden, much
down people THOMAS B. FLORRNCB. Chairman. 1
AUGUSTUS ScHRLI. Secretary pro tenn.