New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-02-01
will be time enough to elect State functionaries
when Constitutional Convention shall have
given them Free State to govern.
GEN. CAN'T.

GEN. CAN'T.
EDWARD w. CAN'T first became known TO
the country in 1860. when-though hardly yet
thirty years old-he ran for Congress in tho
Southern District of Arkansas as an Independ-
ent Democrat, and was chosen OyerC. Il. Mitch
ell, tho regular Democratic candidate, by tho
handsome majority Of 1862. He never took his
seat in Congress- because yielding to the mad
ness Of the hour. he became SeoessioniSt, and
served in the Rebel Army for some two years,
attaining tho rank Of Brigadier-General Ex-
perience and reflection at length convinced him
that tho Rebellion was wrong-wrong in its
principles, its impulses, its IDEAS and its pur-
ppses-and he abjured it, and returned to 10y
atty. soliciting and receiving from President
Lincoln full pardon for his errors. He now.
like the converted Saul of Tarsus, breaches the
faith be once prosecuted, and will, tonight. for
tho first time. speak in our city on tho condition
of the South and The proper means Of restoring
her 10 loyalty, peace and prosperity. We en-
treat for him candid hearing. especially from
his fellow Democrats. The following oorre-
spondence furnishes its own explanation;
Ngw. YORK. Jan. q. 1854
Hon. r.. w. OAsrr Of hykansa' Warrington. D. @.
DpAB SIR The Undersigned citizens Of New-York.
having watched with interest your course since
you have eapousd the Of our country and appre
catng most fully tho noble service you now render
ing IL avail ourselves OF your visit 10 che seat Of
Government on behalf OF your afflicted State TO invite
you 10 extend your visit 10 this oy 20 address the cit
sons Of NewYorh at your earliest convenience the
subject Of great national struggle and tho means Of
obtaining a speedy and permanent peace. Awaiting
your repiy we remain. dear Sir very respectfully your
obodient servants.
Jons J. PHrIIs WV. A. BOOTH.
CHARLES i. KIRKLAND. JOHN +. WILLIAM.
{. H. MAEsliAL, jim. SrUR0Es.
w X DODGY PETER tooPrR
o. ID. Y. GRANT. g. II, Gu1BgU
X. w BoNSxT A A. Low.
L. H. HUTIOx DAVID HOADLgr.
A. " STOUT GPoRGg e.. WAgD
EDWARDS PIRRRKPosT. hOsE5 TAILOR
BKNRl A. HURiBUI. WIN CAEf
GEoRgE H. Coz W n BiAKYAAS.
NEHEMIAH KNIGHT. JOSIAH LAM
WH 3 HAsrLrisK GEo A. FRtIoWs
NArHI- HAYDEN UEoROB OIDYKR
WA T.. BRYANT Wa X. STRONG.
SEIu Is HUNT, Wh v. BRADY,
l.. IHLIsouAu. s. u. CHrTTgNDHS
ELLIOTT q. COrDIn WILLIAM ii. LEE,
Isaac IA. BAILEY. WILLIAM G. LAMBERT.
Gen. 0arn, Reply
WASHINGTON. ID. C.. Jan e. 1854
GKsTLgsRs, have tho honor 10 acknowledge the
roccpt Of your kind and complimentary favor Of the a3d
By which am requested 10 address tho citizens Of Now
York on the subiect Of great national struggle
and the means OF obtaining speedy and permanent
peace"
While could not consent 10 appear before sn audi
sncs In 90 grcs, city TO deliver lecture litsra-
~ prodnoilon yet knowing NJ do tina, the people Of
your city arc eminonty practical and desire reliable In.
formation as 10 tho true condition Of the South and as
such information will necessarily fall within tho scopeo
the subject treated DO not feel at liberty - decline
your kind invitation.
would suggest that sop, hour Gu Monday DO desig
mated for that purpose.
Your obedisnt servant II. w. CAN'T.
MessIs. VIM A. Bo0rH. CBAa Il. KIRKLAND. JoHs j.
PIWLPs and others.