The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1864-11-02

The following candid and sensible letter IS
from that distinguished English statesman.
John Bright. It expresses much truth in
4 small compass
ROCHDALE. Oct. l. 1894
" DEAR SIR:-FOr more than three wears
The people OF this country have watched
with a constant interest the progress OF the
great conflict in which Your people have
been engaged; and a. YOU know. some
have rejOiced over the temporary successes
OF the enemies Of Your government and
some have deeply lameuted them.
Al this moment W. turn our ewes rath-
eg 10 the political than 10 the military strur-
gle; AMI there Is with us the same differ
ence Oi opinion and OF sympathy. as r.
CARDS your coming Presidential election
that has been manifested in c0nnectl0a with
your contest in the Leld.
" All thOse Of my cOuulrymen who have
wished well 10 the rebellion. who have hop
ed for the breakup 81 yOar Union, VINO
have preferred 10 see southern slave ELI
pIre rather than restored and free repuh-
lie, 80 laT a. can observe. are now ia ia
vor Of the election Of General Mcclellan.
All those VINO have deplOred The caamities
which the leaders Of secession have brought
upon your country, who believe that slavery
weakens your power and furnishes YOUR
good name throughout the world and who
regard the restoration OF your Union as a
thing to be desired and prayed for by all
good men. SO far as can Judge. are heart
iy longing for the reelection Of Mr.. Lincoln.
Every friend OF your Union, probably. in
Europe, every speaker and writer who has
sought 10 do justice 10 your cause since
rho war Lauau l. ugrx hrpirr-
tense anxiety, that Mr. Lincoln NAV be
placed at the head Of your Executive for
another term
" Ii Is not because we believe Mr Lincoln
10 be wiser or better than all other men on
your continent, but they think they have
observed in his career grand simplicity
OF purpose, and patriotism that knows 10
change and which does not fiilter To some
Of his cOuntrymen, there may appear TO
have been errors in his course Ii wOnld
be strange indeed f. in the midst Of diff
cultles 50 stupendOus and so unexpected.
any administration or any rUer should
wholly avoid mistakes. To Us looking or
from this distance. and unmOSed by the
passions from which many of Your people
can hardly be expected 10 be free. regard
ing his Presidential path with the calm
judgment which belongs rather 10 history
than 10 the present time, as our outside
position enables Us, in some degree. 10 re
gard it, we see in il an honest endeavor
faithfully 10 do the work OF his great office.
and, in doing OF it, brightness of person.
al honor on which no adversary has yet been
able 10 fix a stain.
80 believe that the effect of Mr.. LincOln's
reelection in England, and in Europe. and
indeed throughout the world. will be this:
II VIII convince all men that the integrity OF
your great country will be preserved, and it
Will show that republican institutiOns-with
an instructed and patriotic people-caa
bear nation safely and steady through
the most desperate perils
Il am one Of your friends IN England
who have never lost faith in your cause.
have spoken to my cOuntrymen on lis he
half; and now, in writing this letter 10 Won.
believe | speak the sentiments and the
hearts wish of every man in England who
hopes for the freedom and greatness Of your
country. Forgive me for this intrusion up
on you; but cannot hold back from telling
you what is passing in my mind and,
wish, if it were possible, 10 send yOu a word
Of encouragement.
Believe me always. with great respect.
yours, very truly,
" JOHN BRIGHT.
Horace Greeley, Esq, New York, L. 5"