New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-09-28
HON. JOHN A. GRIswOLD.

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War Democrat, and received many Republican
votes, but he was on the Seymour ucke''
Having voted nine times in ten as loyal man
should. the Unionists of his district unanimously
re-nominated him. The Democratic organ IN
Troy affected surprise at this, deeming him az
still of its party. Here is Mr.. Griswold's re-
sponse 10 the formal notice of his nomination By
the Unionists:
TROY. September 90 1864.
"GEsILEMRS. ! have the honor to acknowledge your
communication announcing ny nomination. ~ 'ns
Union Convention recently held IN ILLS dstricI IN
candidate for representative In Congress.
For more than three years we have been engaged IN
war Of unprecedented magnitude for the
OF onr (oyernnent against Infamous Rebellion or.
ganzed for Il, destruction. Pending this struggle
have considered tho duty Of every loyal man 70 shape
his political action exclusively from consderstlons Oh
duty 10 his country regardless Of party and partisan
interests In official acts and private Intercourse my
endesyor has been make this tho rule Of action and
till our nati6a, SAFELY & secnfea aud peace again re-
| stored to our land i shall so continue.
| Tho nomination now kindly tendered-conlng as,
II does without solicitation on my part and without tue
eKaction Of pledges or promises on yonrs-l am per-
hars warranted in regarding an indication OF APP
proya OF my past course and OF your confidence IN my
Judgment as a guide for the future. Thus viewed L
have high appreciation Of the compliment, aud desire
TO make my acknowledgements the committee ofwhieh
you are ths delegated representatives.
" For the observation OF our Government and the
continuance Of ma Mon in it, integrity but one course
hes commended itself 10 y Judgment Ieeers me nj
noli'icd Whenever this shall have been accomplished
or when that portion OF her people now In Rebellion
eynee willingness 10 lay down their arms and resume
their allegiance the laws OF the land all conflicting
differences could think, be reconcled So long. how
ever the people Of the South under the iron rule
of their present despoto leaders and these leaders WELD
tie power OF an unconquered army. there can be no
/ b,po ~ NH
tho recognition Of Southern COntederncy can be tho
basis of negotiation i would strengthen our armies in
the field For one desire to DO among ths very lost
Who would yield assent to the establishment of foreign
Government on the roll Of the United States whether
that Government be presided over by Jefferson Davis or
a scion OF royalty furnished through the dsinIeresed
magnanimity OF England or France.
81 do not forget that ne rdr has ben jorc>d on me
North and that il must be waged for our national Wf
or the hoges Of se sorsTa"en for the yePaH1Hy end
dignity Of labor Thus regarding Il. hnVo no rords of
aopaHos and sympathy for those who, assuming 20 DO
the opponents OF public sentiment have only f>ndr ca
prss'ioas Of apology aaS 1nans' (or 'r.H,Im eaG Ua,
for the and everything incident u ITS conduct.
Peace, beyond any other possible event, would De
hailed throughout the land with eXltation and thanks
giving but il must be peace without dishonor without
dsunion aud Of character not again 90 be broken II
T. fr such peace that myriads OF graves have Deem
filed with the brayost IN land-Only such
atone Tor the anguish and desoaton which darken
the homes from which these brave men went forth to
battle.
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will most certainly and speedily promote abe
nation Of such peace. l shall continue to give my
| earnest support.
with this brefani very imperfect presentation Of
my views and after thoughtful and dlspassionatc
consideration have been nble TO give the subject
feel that Justice to the people of this district and 10
own position demands II me expression 81 my nten
tons with reference 10 tho approaching Presidential
election. without attempting discussion Of tho merits
dement's Of tho respective candidates who are now
presented TO the country, feel o9rrrdiHed 10 ssy
for the first time. either publicly or privately.
that riA GeH McCI,icn and ts platform cLieA he has
ben psocd and Mr. PSnfon ri his publicly recorded
ssHmsnfs ToaTot yi,d support 70 ne Chicago nonina
n0as This decision has not been arrived at without
feelings Of Keen regret from the fact that am. In
spcct u IL placed In position differing from my polti
cal associate. among whom many warm and
esteemed personal friends. They will feel assured
credit FOR honesty end sincerity Of purpose and
believe that nothing but the strongest convictions OF
duty have induced the determinations now expressed.
| With great respect
81 am very truly &c.
JoN A. GRrsworD.
ITO J. /. Winsl0W A. ID. Wait q. Eeynold5'