The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1868-10-16
Letter from WashIngtOn.
WAsnINoToN, d. %, Oct, Z. l86S

Evidences cumulatihg from various
sources, show that oil the great mon
Of The country who know Grant from
personal intercourse with him, firmly
believe him TO be just the man for
President, at this ju%ucture. His wise
administration Of affairs In the untea
constructed States has given great
satisfaction to loyal men OF the first
rank o fability who were at one time
doubtful Of his capacity as a civil ruler.
These men now speak Of Grant, how
ever, in the highest tcrms--as a man
Of sterling integrity, sound practical
Judgment in public affairs, and o per-
feet devotee to tho idea Of realizing
for tho benefit of the people, as fast
AS practicable, the principles of the
Declaration Of Independence, Many
able men predict that his fame as a
warrior will pale before the reputa-
ton be will acquire as q civil ruler.
A letter from Major General Scho-
field, at present, Secretary Of War,
sent to General Grant on the 10Th OF
last May, is made public for the FIRST
time to-day. II appears in the
Chronicle of this city. AS it may es-
cape your observation, / send 1t 10
you. The military service Of the dis
tinguished writer, during the war and
subsequently, as Commander Of the
| First Military District, and the fact
that he is now a member Of Mr.. john
sons cabinet, mako this letter Of sufi.
cient Importance 70 be widely circula-
tod in Republican papers,
HEADo'Rs FIRST MILITARY DrsTRIcT,
RlcHMoND, Va. May IS, 1868.
Gen, u s. Grant, Washington, ID. @,
DEAR GRNERAL.-I hope you will
not think itout Of place for me to ten
der you my most hearty c~ongratula-
tions upon the action Of the Chicago
Convention. The perfect unanimity
and great enthusiasm O your nomina.
tiOn were certainly gratifying as be.
ing a formal ratification ofthe popular
endorsement of your public record
which has heretofore been made
throughout the country. But your
unanimous nomination was long pre-
determined, and was but the fulfil
ment of universal expectations. On
the other hand, when the Conven.
tion met there was ground for appre.
hension that its action in other 70.
spects might not be so wise. But that
apprehension has, at least in q great
degree, been dispelled. The judicous
selection ofMr. Colfax as second on
the ticket, and the general practical
wisdom displayed in framing the plat
form-that is in laying down prac-
teal rules Of action, based upon the
necessities Of the country, instead Of
abstract political thsorfes-have
greatly increased the PROBABILITIES oil
success, and at the same time made
that success the more to be desired,
| have always believed that the
Union could be fully restored only BY
the men who put down the rebellion
while, | have not been without seri.
Gus apprehension that by forcing
upon the country radical theories the
stability Of the Government might be
endangered. Great reforms require
time for their full devslopment--time
in which theories may be- analysed.
and that which is sound and Of prac.
teal utility separated from tho IN.
sound and chimerical. Wisdom anC
moderation In Congress will now give
the country restoration and peace
Your eletion to the Presidency win Be
the end Of u political troubles, az
your accession TO the command-ir
chief Of the army was an end to tht
Southern rebellion.
Very respectfully, your Obedient
servnt.
R. NJ. ScHoFIELD, Bsvet Major Gen
A. i. BOYLE.