The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-10-25
Voioa of a Douglas Democrat.

NVks kJQkOMAN A 0Ro0~'" -
man of whom the Boston Post spoke In the
most eulogistic terms as long ago as 1904. Ht
was elected to the senate of that state over
his Wing competitor, by majority of $500
and the Quincy Herald endorsed him as sal
active. jealous, talented, efficient, thorough
ooino man. In whatever capacity you view
him. AS a democrat, he is up and doing in
the cause" N08
We recollect Mr.. Parsons in the campaign
of 1850. as one of the most devoted friends of
the "Little Giant" A few days since were
ceived note from him, dated at Boston, ex-
pressing his qualification to learn that we had
stood firm by the true Democratic faith and
had not been sled back into the old combina-
ton of Buchananism and Southern treason"
Not long since Mr.. Parsons was approached
by some of the picket guard of JEFF Davis,
alienated Republicans, to secure his influence
against the administration. He declined to
enter into any connection with the parties re
ferred to, and we give below his letter to
these persons and ask for it the careful con-
sideration of all true citizens:-
DEAR S1R:-In accordance with the re-
quest OF yourself and the members of the
Committee, examined carefully the PROPOSE
tons made TO . portion of the Douglas De
mocracy, by some prominent Republicans.
who are opposed to the Administration, ano
who wish 10 take such measures as may pre-
vent the reelection OF Mr.. Lincoln.
l have also given the reasons offered by
part OF your Committee recommending favor
able action on the propositions, much thought,
and have arrived at the conclusion that
cannot give my assent or support TO the meas
ures proposed, and feel bound to do all il
my power TO prevent their being carried out.
I am entirely SAITH fed that there can be no
unison or community of feeling existing
among the Douglas Democracy and those
members of the Republican party who ART
| now endeavoriDg to prevent the reelection OF
Mr.. Lincoln. Their principles, their policy.
are utterly at variance, and any attempt tt
unite them would only excite the ridicule and
contempt Of the people. oF
The terrible struggle in which we are in,
avolved was inaugurated by Southern nulliiers
who were determined never TO submit TO the
election of Mr.. Douglas or MIR. Lincoln
They left the Union without any Justification
or reasonable cause; and no one who has any
regard for the memory OF the iamented Doug
las, can ever forget how he was defeated by
these Southern traitors and some OF theiI
Northern allies and have any SYMPATHY fol.
them. al az 9aasa8 es7 VI hslr.55
This wicked and unholy attempt to over
throw our Government had to be met by this
Administration and while c0ncede that err
rors have been committed, and mnch dont
which many cannot approve or sanction, We.
should remember that we were not prepared
tor sucn q contest, and that in order to pre-
vent the entire overthrow of the Government,
the Administration were compelled to acl
,asr Arcf md
| looking over the whole course OF the Admin
istration, i am surprised that 1t has done a.
much as it has without committing many more
| and some fatal errors. SO LIZ lf (.
The fact thai Mr.. Lincoln has incurred the
hostility of the ultraists among all the Parties.
is evidence to me that he is nearly right
i Had he pursued rash and inconsiderate poll
cy, which those who now oppose him desired,
MIN to do, he would have brought confusion,
anarchy, and ruin inlo every section OF our
j land. T 1871 aHa1 tnaiszof
have been personally acquainted with the
President for nearly thirty years, have been
associated with him at the Bar and In Leg
islative capacity, and while during the whole
of that time have been opposed to much OF
his policy, have believed him to be safe and
able statesman, and know, what have new
er hesitated to declare, that more honest
upright man never filled the Presidential
chair. t.e -tss,es II. sE.,--4-..-,.tt-r
As to the Cabinet. whose whole policy you
dislike and SO bitterly denounce, are you sure
that the Party you propose to form can give
the people any better men. or establish SAT
er policy? I think the diplomatic policy o.
Mr.. Seward, the financial policy of Mr.. Chase
and the energetic management of Mr.. Stanton
deserving of the highest encomium, and EMIT
lie them to the confidence of every true anC
loyal citizen. IS .e.,s SIS s. s1s,
Our late lamented leader came forward at
critical period in our country's history (ant
how terrible the danger very few have eve
known, and gave the Administration his cor
dialand hearty support, and he assured nj
1@-ai. .i-s L ;rscolp do
sired to do right, and that, if we meant to b
true patriots and save our country, we mus
sustain him.
With these views decline any connection
with an organization made up of the disaffect
ed of all the other Parties, and whose only OBJ
ject appears to be the overthrow of the Pres
ent Administration and its policy; as j be
lieve-nay, i knoW-that such a change at the
present rhine would be most disastrous to thu
country. pbY
Yours respectfully,
esres.ssgf 4o-.s- S. PARSONS.
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