The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-08-06

of TIE National Democratic Convention you ten
GeHd to me It's unan NOUS hona ,h as shelr can
RJtated | had no words adequate TO express my
gratitude for the good VIII and kindness which that
= body had shown 10 me. It's nomination was I'M
sought and unexpected. II was my ambition to take
an active part from which am now excluded, in
good government, OF peace and prosperity to our
country. But have been caught up by the whelm-
ing tide which Is bearing us on to great political
change and find myself unable to resist pressure.
You have also given me copy OF the resolutions put
1orth by the Convention, showing its position upon
try. AS the presiding oflcer OF that Convention
ana familiar with their scope and import; as one OF
ITS members am party to its terms. They are IN
accord with my views, and stand upon them IN the
contest upon which we are now entering and
shall strive 10 carry them out in future, wherever
NAV be placed, in political or private life.
then stated that would send YOU these words OF
acceptance in letter, as is the customary form.
see no reason upon reflection, to change or qlai,
Ny the terms OF my approval OF the RESOLUTIONS o.
tne Convention.
have delayed the mere formal act OF communica-
ting to you In writing what thus publicly said, Tor
the purpose OF seeing what liglt tne acton Oh So-
gress would throw upon the interests OF the country
= Its aets since the adjournment OF the Convention
show an alarm lest change OF political power WIN
give 20 the people what they ought to have-a clear
statement OF what has been done with the money
drawn from them , during the past past eight years
wrongs In the financial management which have
been Kept from the public knowledge. The Congress
sional party has not only allied itself with military
power which is to be brought to bear directly upon
the elections in many States, but 1t also holds itself
i
making such laws as II shall see ut in view OF the
elections which will take place within few weeks
1t did not therefore adjourn, but took recess, TO
meet again II its partisan interests shall demand its
reassembling. Never before in the history of our
country Congress thus taken menacing attitude
towards its electors. Under its influence some OF
the States organized by its agents proposing to
deprive the people OF the right to vote for Presidential
electors and the first bold steps taken destroy
the rights OF suffrage. 1t is not strange, therefore,
that thoughtful men see IN such action the proof
there are with those who shape the policy of the
stronger leeppr
the mere wish to hold political power that there is
dread OF some exposure which drives them on TO
acts so desperate and so impolitic
Many Of the ablest leaders and journals OF the
publican party have openly depored the violence OF
Congressional action and its tendency to keep up dis
cord in our country. The great interests OF our
Union demand peace, order and return to those In
dustrial pursuits without which we cannot main
tain the faith or honor OF our government. The
minds OF business men are perplexed by uncer- :
tantes The hours or toll Of our laborers length
ened by the cost OF living made by the direct and
Indirect eXactions OF government. Our people are
tax gatherer. without distinction OF party there is
strong feeling In favor of that line OF action which
shall restore order and confidence and shall lift or
the burdens which now hinder and veX the industry
or the country. Yet at this moment those In power
have thrown into the Senate chamber and Congress
siOnal hall new elements OF discord and violence.
Men have been admitted representatives OF some
OF the Southern States with the declaration upon
their lips that they cannot live In the states they
clam TO represent without military protection.
These men are TO make laws for the North as well
were seeking as suppants that Congress would give
them power within their respective States. are to-
day the masters and controllers of the actions of
those bodies. Entering them with minds filed with
passions, their first demands have been that Con-
gress shall look upon the States from which they
come in conditions Of civil war; that the majority
Of their populations embracing their intelligence,
shall be treated as public enemies; that military |
forces shall be kept up at the cost OF the people OF
the North. and that there shall be no peace and
order at the South that which Is made by arb-
trary power Every intelligent man knows that
these men their present Congress to the
disorder in the South; every man knows that they
not only owe their present positions TO disorder but
that every motive springing from the love OF power
OF gain, OF desire for vengeance, prompts them 10
keep the South in anarchy. While that exists they
are independent OF the wills or wishes OF their fell
low citizens. While confusion regns they the
dispensers of the profits and the honors which
grow out OF government OF mere force. These
men are nqx placed in positions where they cannot
only urge their views OF policy, but where they can
enforce them. When others shall be admitted In
this manner from the remaining Southern States,
although they will have In truth no constituents,
they will have more power In the Senate than ma
great States. In vain the wisest members OF the re-
publican party protested against the policy that led
to this result. While the chiefs OF the late rebellion
have submitted to the results Of the war, and are
quietly engaged IN useful pursuits for the sup
port OF themselves and their families and are trying
by the force OF their example TO lead back the people
of the South 10 the order and industry, not only es
sonal 10 their well being, but to the greatness and
prosperity OF our common country we see that those
who without ability or influence. have been thrown
by the agtaons OF civil CONFUSION into positions Of
honor and profit are striving TO Keep alive the pas
sions 70 which they owe their elevation. And they
ClamOrOuSly lsst that they the only TRENDS OF
our Union-a Union that can only have ioun-
dation In fraterna regard and common desire 70
promote the peace, the order and the happiness VI
all sections OF our land.
Events In Congress since the adjournment OF the
Convention have vastly increased the importance OF
political victory by those who are seeking TO bring
back economy simplicity and justice In the admin
istration OF our national affairs. Many republicans
have heretofore chung TO their party who have
GREETED the extremes OF violence TO which 1t has run.
They have cherished faith that while the action OF
Their political friends a s been mistaken Their mo
republican party Is In that condition that 1t cannot
carry out Wise and peaceful policy. whatever It's
motives may be. II IL misfortune not only 10
country but TO governing party itself when rs
ton s unchecked by any form OF opposition II has
events OF the past Few years have given It so much
power that IL has been able 10 shackle the Execu-
tive to tramme the judiciary and TO carry out the
views OF the most unwse and violent OF its mem
hers. When this state or things exists In any party
Of is s1 abIest leaders do not control There IS hardy
able man who has helped 10 build up the repubi-
can organization who has not within tue past three
years warned Il against Its excuses who has not
been borne down and forced TO give up his convic
ions what the interests OF the country called for
II too patriotic 10 do this, who has not been driven
from It's ranks II this has been the case heretofore
what will be ~ action now with this new infusion OF
men who without decent respect for the views Of
those who had Just given them their positions begin
their legislative career with calls for arms, Win de-
mands MAI their states shall be regarded "a In con-
dlon OF civil war, and with declaration that they
are ready aud anxious to degrade uhe President OF
the United states whenever they can persuade or
peachmentf
The republican party az wcl "a we ure interested
In putting some check on this Violence IL must be
clear 10 every thinking man that division Of pOlit
cal power tends 20 check the violence OF party ac
ton and 70 assure the peace and good order OF
cicty. The election Of a democratic Executive and
amaority of demoeratk members 20 the House Of
Repre- sentatves would tSt give 10 that party organ
ization the power TO make sudden or violent
changes, but II would serve 10 check those extreme
measures which have been deoored by The nest men
most certainly lead 10 that peaceful restoration Of
the Union and reestablishment OF fraterna relation
snip which the country desires. | am sure that The
best men OF the republican party depore as deeply
~ do the spirit OF violence shown by those recently
admitted % seats In Congress from the South. The
condition Of civil war which they contemplate must
be abhOrrent TO every right thinking man.
have no mere personal wishes which msleal my
judgment In regard 10 the pending election Ne
man who has weighed and measured the duties Of
the Office " President OF the United States can fail
O ~ with the cares and tolls OF him no