The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1864-11-02

In the great speech of Mr.. Robert G.
Winthrop, made last week in Connecticut
occurs most important passage, which We
repeat here. The high character Of Mr..
Winthrop. his well known judgment and
freedom from sensational" statements,
make this testimony Of the highest value,
and we may confidently ask for it the
careful consideration Of gentlemen who are
in the habit Of rejecting the assertions
of more ordinary political speakers. He
said:
"Among the refugees from A tlanta, imme
diately after its capture, there came within
our lines not many days ago a person Oi
the most estimable and excellent character
who has enjoyed the best opportunities o.
understanding the southern heart. And
what said he, on being interrogated as tc
the prospects Of the future | can give
you his remarks iron. the most authentic
source. They were communicated to INT
by good friend of the Union in one of the
border states. "If Mr.. Lincoln is re elect
cd" said he. "ihe people Of the south Ill
fight for thirty years, for they feel tha
they can do nothing better; but if Nc
Gillian is elected, such an overwhelming
Urion party will be formed in the south
suit ~ speak," said he, 1.-The sentiments
| OF the people, not the officials. The leader.
| OF the rebellion are anxious for the re
election of Mr.. Lincoln, as giving most hop,
of the ultimate success Of the rebel cause
But the people," he added, respect Nc
Cl.llan, and believe in his honesty, capacil
and patriotism and, being heartily ti,et
of the war, they will be willing to lruS
him. Such is the latest and most autheD
tic testimony from the very heart of til,
Southern Coniederacy. 1t was communi
Gated to me FROM a source entitled to tn,
highest confidence, and it coucurs, | nee,
hardly say, with every opinion which
have been able to form for myself, d,
firmly and honestly believe that, il by tn,
AID of this good old state OF Connecticu,
George Brinton Mcclellan shall be pro
claimed president Of the United States o
America on the 4th day of March next, a
hope and trust he may be, another yea
will not have expired without witnessin,
the final termination of the rebellion; AM
that the succe ding 4,h of July will find "
celebrating such jubilee as has not be,
seen since that day was first hailed as tn
birthday Of American Independence. | d.
not forget the danger Of indulglng in the
ninety days. or even twelve months propht
sizes. do not forget how many meln rab
warnings We have had for their fallacy
can only say, that. in that hope. in tha
trust, in that firm and answering conf
nence | shall give my vote to the candidat
Of the democratic party, and whether tina
vote shall prove to have been cast with tn
many OF with the few, with majorties 0
with mlnorities, shal! feel that | have fol
lowed the dictates Of my own best jude
ment, Of my own conscientious ,nviction
Of duty, aud of my own unalterable attach
ment and devotion to the constitution an
the Union Of my country"
This statement is borne out by the mo.
complete chain Of testimony. The Ricl
mond papers nov unanimously EXPIRE:
their desire for the election of Mr. Lincoll
They reiterate from day to day their appr
tensions of the falling off of the people
the event Of McClellan's election. The
declare this to be their greatest danger.