New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-09-23

Fremont and Cochrane Retire.
Fremonrs Letter Of withdrawal.
BosToN. Thursday. Sep

Fremonts Letter of Withdrawal.
BosToN. Thursday. Sept. ~ ls54
The following letter of Gen. Fremont, withdraw
ing his name as candidate for tho Presidency, is
published to-day:
Boston. Wednesday. Sept. 81. 1864
GENTLEMEN: feel IL my duty to make one step
the direction indicated by my letter of the 25th Of
August, and withdraw my name fIom the lis; Of ound
dates.
The presidential question has in effect been entered
upon in such way that the union Of the Republican
party has become paramount necessity.
The policy Of the Democratic party signifies either
separation or recstablishment with Slavery The Chi
cago platform is simply separation. Gen. NcClelans
letter of acceptance is reGstabshmeut with Slavery.
The Republican candidate on the contrary Is pledged
to the establishment OF the Union without Slavery;
and however hesltatlng his policy be- the pressure
of his party will we may hope. force him TO II.
Between these issues, think Of the Liberal
party can remain IN doubt; and believe consis-
tent with my aa.ecedents in Withdrawing not to aid in
the triumph Of Mr. Lincoln, but to do my part toward
preventing the election OF the Democratic candidate
In respect to Mr.. Lincoln continue 10 hold exactly
the sentiments contained In my letter Of acceptance.
consider that his administration has been politically
militarily and financially failure aud that its neccs
sary continuance is ,fregret for the country
There never was graDder unanimity in O country
than was exhibited here at the fall Of Sumter. and the
South poweress in The face of il. But Mr. Lincoln
completely paralyzed this generous feeling Ho de-
strcyed the strength Of the position and divided the
| North when he declared to tho Sonth that Slavery
should be projected. lie has built up for the South
strength which otherwise they would have never at
tanned; and this has given them al advocate the
Chicago platform.
Tho Cleveland c..v...l.. va. have ueen the open
ayowal OF that condemnation which men had been
freely expressing each other for the past two years
and which had been made fully known TO the President
Bnt in the uncertain condition OF affairs, leading
were not found willing to make public dissatisfaction
and condemnation which could have rendered Mr. Lin
coins nomination impossible; and their continued
silence and support established for him q character
among the people which leaves no choice.
United the Republican party is reasonably sure OF
success divided the result OF the Presidential Election
IT, at the least, doubtful
/ am, Gentlemen. very truly yours.
j. c. FREMONT.
To Mcssrs. GEORGE L. sTEARSs and others, Commit
tee. &c.
ANOTHER LETTER PROM GEN. FREMONT.
Boston. Thursday. Sept. %. 1854.
The following is another letter from Gen. Ere
mont, in which he gives his reasons for withdraw.
ing more fully:
NAHAET. Saturday. Sept. H. 1864.
GENTLEMEN, incloso you my letter OF reply to an
invitation from OF my Republican friends 20 meet
them at Faneui Hail.
In declining their invitation have Informed them Of
my intenon to stand aside from tie Presidential can
vass and assigned my for doing To avoid
repetition nclose you the letter. In communicating
to you now officially my desire to withdraw my name
from the list Of Presidential candidates. In this deoi
sion have the approval OF such OF friends have
been able 70 consult. Urged by the approach Of
the Election have thought it not prudent 10 incur the
longer delay Of consulting others But have reason
to believe that they will unite with fully upon the
propriety Of the step have taken.
But in Withdrawing from the poet Of candidate do
not in any way intend to withdraw from my share in
the labor which jointly undertook. TO secure the tr
umph Of the ideas represented by the Radical Democ
racy Whatever the next Administration may be, We
owe it to ourselves to form phalanI, compact and
capable by It's thorough unity. OF exercising pressure
strong enough insure the eventual Of the
principles for which have been contending-the
reGsiablshment OF the Union, the Abolition of Slav
cry, aud practical respect for liberty.
In the present composition Of parties il is indispen
sable that earnest should devote themselves to
watching the progress aud nsurng the Of these
issues regardless OF parties. Mr.. Lincoln says
he does not lead but follows the will Of the people.
remans then oi the people in the event OF his reeec
ton vgantly TO require this following at his hands
aud further to require that in the execution of bis da
ties he keep scrupulousy within the Constitution and
the Laws; to make him recognize that be holds his
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place and his power not belonging to himself to be
used at his pleasure, but really faithful servant OF
the people.
This is the important duty which We have now to
perform Although representatives Of the Cleveland
movement We surrender functions the duty OF
watching party politics In the interests OF liberty and
the Constitution remains What steps are necessary
in the performance Of that duty must be the subject for
fnture consultation.
AM, Gentlemen.
Respectfully and truly yours.
j. C.. FREMONT.
To Mcssrs. woRTHNoTos G. SSETHES and Others
a Committee. &c.