Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-09-27
THE PRESIDENCY.
Fremont and Coohrane Retire.
FREMoNrs LETTER OF WITHDRAWAL,
DOsroN. ThursdnY. srpt. 22. la04.

DOsrOE, Thursday, Sept %. 1864.
The following letter of Gen. Fremont, with
drawing bis name as candidate for the Presi-
dency, is published to-day:
Bosros, Wednesday, Sept. 81, 1864.
GENTLEMEN: l feel it my duty to make one
step more in the direction indcated by my let
ter Of the 2dth of August, and Withdraw my
name from the list of candidates
The presidential question has, 10 effect been
entered upon in such way that the Union Of
tho Republican party has become paramount
necessity.
The policy of the Democratic party signifies
either separation or re-establisment with Sla-
very. Tho Chicago platform is simply separl-
tion. Gen. MGClelana letter Of accordance Ia
re-eetablishment with Slavery.
The Republican candidate On the contrary is
pledged to the reestsbi ,hmeut OF the Union
without Slavery; and, however hesitating his
pohcy may be, the pressure Of bis party will, we
may hope, force him to it.
Between these issues, think no man of tbe
Liberal party can remain in doubt; aud be-
lieve l am consistent with my uutscedents in
the triumph of Mr.. Lincoln, but 10 do my part
toward preventing the election Of the Democrats
candidate.
In respect to Mr.. Lincoln continue to hold
exactly the sentiments oontained in my letter Of
acceptance. consider that his administration
has heen politically, Uni iiarily and financially a
failure, and that its necessary continuance is a
cause OF regret to the Country.
There never was a greater unapimity in a
country than was e&hibited here at tho fall Of
Sumpteri and tIe South was powerlsas ia the
face OF 1t. But Mr. Lincoln Completely para.
lyzei this generous feeling liz Destroyed the
strength OF the position aud divided the North
when ne declared TO tue south that slavery
should be protected lie has bCit up for The
South. strength which otherwise they would
have never attained and ehis mas given them un
allocate on the Chicago platform.
The Cleveland Convendoa was to have beea
the open nVuwul Of that condemnation which men
had been freely expressing to each other for tho
past Two years, aud winch had Lenu made fully
SHOWN 10 the President. But IN tue uncertain
condition Of aiiairs, leading iUen wore not found
willing to make public IL dissatisfaction aud cou-
demnatou which could have rendered Mr.. Lin
coh's nomination impossible; anl their cun-
linued silence mud support established for him a
character among the people which leaves nov DO
choice.
United. the Republican party is reasonably
sure of success divided the result Of the Presi-
dental Election is, ut least, doubtful.
am, Geutlemsn.
Very truly. ysurs,
j. q. FREMONT.
To Messrs. George L. Stearns and others
ANOTHER LETTER FROM GEN. FREMONT
BosToN, Thursday, Sept 22, 1864.
The following is another letter from General
Fremont, in which he gives his reasons for with
drawing more fully:
EAHAsT, Saturday, Sept II, 1864
GEETLEaEH enclose you my letter Of reply
to an invitation from some Of my Republican
friends to meet them at Fanueil Hail.
In declining their Invitation, have informed
them Of my intention to Withdraw from the
Presidential canvass, and assigned my reasons
for doing 20. To avoid repetition, enclose ycu
the letter in communicating 10 you now officially
my desire TO withdraw my name from the list Of
Presidential candidates. In this decision |
have the approval Of such of our friends us |
have been able to consult Urged by the near
approach Of the Election, have thought il not
prudent TO incur the longer delay Of consulting
others. But have reason to believe that thew
will unite with me fully upon the propiiety Of
the step l have taken.
But in Withdrawing from the post Of candidate
do not 10 any way intend to withdraw from
my share in the labor which we Jointly under
took, to secure the triumph OF toe idess repre-
sented by the Radical Democracy. Whatever
the next Administration may be, we owe il to
ourselves to form phalanS, compact, and ca
Pable by its thorough unity, Of exercising