East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1864-06-22

to all free nations abroad IL course has been
characterized by feebleness and want Of princi-
ris which has misIsd European powers and driy.
On them 70 the belief that emily commercial inter
ests and personal aims are concerned, and that
no great principles are involved In the issue
The admirable conduct Of the people, thsir
readiness to make every sacrifice demanded Of
them, their forbearancs and silence under IN .
suspension Of everything that could be suspended
their manly acts Of hercism and sacrifices. were
all rendered fruttless by the incapacity, or. n
speak more exactly, by the personal ends for
which the war was managed.
This incapscity and sslhishnes naturally pro-
duoed such recult ~ led the European powers.
and logically enough, 70 the conviction that the
North and IL greatly superior population, iss
numerous resources and its credit will never be
able 70 recover The South. Sympathiss which
would have been with us from tho outset of the
war were turned against Us, and In this way the
administration has done the country double
wrong abroad IL created hostility, or at best,
indiner, nee among those who woald have been
its Friends II the real intention Of the people
could have been better known, while at the same
time IL neglected no occasios for making the
most humiliating concessions.
Against this disastrous condition Of Affairs the
Cleveland Convention was protest The pruri-
Piles which form the basis Of u platform have my
unqualified and cordial appreciation. hut cannot
20 heartily concur In all the Pleasures which you
propose do not believe that corfscation, ex-
tended TO the property Of all pbels is practicable
aud II II were so, | do not think Il measure of
sound policy. II IL, In fact, . question belong
ing to the people themselves b decide, and II Is
proper occasion for the exepise Of their origi-
nal and sovereign authority. As q war measure
In tho beginning Of revolt which might be quell-
ed by prompt severity, understand the policy
Of son6scation but not as . final measure Of no
obstruction, after the suppression Of an insurrec-
ion.
In the adjustments which ar to follow peace
no consideration of vengeance ON consistently be
admitted.
The object of the war |. to mako permanently
and secure the peace and happiness Of the whole
country, and there was but single element In
tho way OF its attainment. This slement OF slave
ry may be considered practically destroyed in the
country, and II needs only your proposed amend
ment 10 the Consultation TO mako its extinction
complete.
With this extinction of slavery the party diyis-
ions created by II have disappeared, and IL n the
history ofthe country there has ever been time
when the American people, without regard 10 ON
upon TO give solemnly their voice in a matter
which involved the safety Of the United States
it is assuredly the present time.
III the convention ut Baltimore will Nominate
any man whose past life justiies we'll grounded
confidence in his fidelity to our cardinal prnci-
Piles, there Is no reason why there should be any
division among the really patriotic men Of the
country. To auy such should DO most happy 10
give cordial and active support.
My own decided preference is to aid in this
way and not TO be myselfa candidate; but if Mr..
l.inoln be renom,nated, as believe il would be
fatal TO the country to endorse = policy and re-
now power which has cost us the lives Of thou
sands of men and ncedlessy put the country on
the road 10 bankruptcy. there will remain no al.
tentative but IN organize against him every
element Of conscientious opposition, with the
Wow to prevent the misfortus Of his recollection
Ia this emerge cy. accept the. nomination at
Cleveland, and MS a preliminary step, | have re-
sig ed my position In the army, This was sac
rifce Il gave me pain TO make. But | have for n
long time faithfully cndeayorcd to obtain service
make this srcrifce now only 10 regain liberty Of
speech and to leave nothing in tho way Of dis
charging 10 my utmost nhilifv tn. 'sss "~- -
"'~nn my earnest and sincere thanks for your
expression OF confidence aud regard, and for the
many honorable terms Up which you acqualnt me
with the actions Of the committee, AIN gentle
men, Very respectfully and truly yours,
j {. FREMONT