New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-07-31

refeTFng 10 the special interests which demanded
representation in the district continued Ill Vii0'o
Bnt all OF these varied interests second IN import
apce that greatest OF all interests now Gonndeu 70
Z" Ie setIed by the American Congress IL IL true
M longer fghtng rebels in the field but 1t 10 none he
true that period IN the history OF our Soun9
In raising troops, but the question before us - has
the fruits OF victory won by thousands Sr Graves are
10 be lost now; whether loyal people VIII see W ~
they made secure for the futore ahe war nae s
trying in another arena to achieve by arce Wna Vo
failed by war such Are the s' Ss po
suit Of the conflict IN which we ore engage J.
In conclusion Mr. Grswold urged those before nm
TO consider fully the great interests involved "a ine
approaching contest. Tho Union men, sau no.
must remember that by their own uuaided eIe ~
tions they must win the victory II they wonu 10
triumphant They will have To contend sgai DO
Presidential influence. against powerful oDiSla pa
tronaoe and they must rely upon tue intelligence
and patriotism Of the people Tor success me,i
"poople" in no demagogno sense Dut inc sieoSd
patfotc Liberty loving people who nave suStanSsu
The flag and the Government so gonously ID the
recent terrible war aud who still Uphold tne Glll'9
for which they have poured OUT 'heH ploou 'no
during the campaign that followed Dir Gfiswold
addressed his constituents IN various psits Oh lio
district on the issues involved IN the cleCbiob hiu
tho policy which by Their votes, tho people were 70
dete1nine At mass meeting held IN Troy on the
sd of October 1855 he reviewed mt length the course
pursued by President johnson from the time OF ms
elevation 10 the Chief Msgistracy Of the Union and
in a calm but impressive manner denounced ms I'M
fortunate and unpatroC career. Bong called on TO
express his views on tho tariff question: be SAID
"T am not high tariff man. but am for protecting the
American market for the American producer believe
the policy OF this country Instead OF importing inc
10 manufacture here thus making cusomcrs for the
products of the SOIL instead Of mp0yershs toe county
interest OF the county 10 adopt policy through which
the producers OF manufactured fabrics shall Do to con
sumers of the wheat that il grown OF the wool and every
9th artlc l Al X
been met by the assertion that we cannot o0upeto VIVA
the products OF tho foreign loom aud Workshop without
reducing our wages TO the foreign standard In reply TO
this have said. and say now, that II the MISUNDERSTANDING
wh the manufacturers OF England and France. must DO
brought the condition OF their wOrkmen nOraiy ana
ply seay non prefer to see the c6n1bt AZ eS
lator or citizen that state OF things There may be
France for their kindly sympsthes aud sld during the
days OF national trouble viii feei oaiieo upon 70
adapt legislation to their Interests 1ut sm no' 'o
Of them"
At the election which followed, Mr. Grlswold was
returned AZ o Representative in the KLth Congress
by majority of jsl6 votes the largest eyeI gwen 70
any Representative from hts district. On returning
10 Washingto for tho third term. he was placed on
the Committee of Ways and Means. IN which posi-
ton he has labored with zeal and industry bringing
10 tho discharge of his duties the results of his pre-
yous legislative experience All extensive knowledge
Of the manufacturing interests OF the country a
comprehension OF the differences existing between
the labor of tho United States and the labor OF Grea
Britain and y sagacity on reaching ends benenclai
10 the nation by the most acceptable means 80,
With the majority Of the representatives oi me
pc1pc Mi GriswOld has been IN full accord from the
very first presentation OF Their vows III regard 70 the
reconstruction OF the Rebel States and has laboied
os.iduously tO restore these States 10 their proper
relations with the General Government on The basis
of the policy of Congress. with tho interruptions
Executive who 49, as Tor the last two OF three
years no has been endc'y9ihg 70 us" ,i
powers at Washington. Mt Grswold mas no sym
pathy whatever. In accordance with tho CoDst'tn-
ton Of tho United states. hc believes that LEGISLATION
is the rght of the Senators and Representatives OF
the people and that when their views have become
laws by solemn act OF Congress II ~ the duty on thc
President. not 10 obstrnct tho execution OF those
laws but 20 strive by every means which he has n
s power as President. to that they arc enforced
To the maintenance of these principles his votes
bear witness and for evidence "A to hs IDEAS OIL the
duty which representative IN Congress owes 70 inc
people. we need look no further than TO tho IN
defatig gable manner in which he has labored on va
riOus committees and on the Moor OF the HOUSE 70
accomplish the work assigned hlB.
While thus serving the best interests OF Tie whole
Union in Congress Mr. Griswod has not neglected
tho constituency which he has especially represented
When at home he has always been accessible 10
those who desired 60 see him. No proper or reason
able request has been denied by HIM no duty re
quIod has been avoided; no responsibility evaded
He has boon ready 20 listen 70 the appeals OF the
poor ~ 10 those OF persons more favored DY fortune
and has not knowingly gwen Otiense 70 any person
/ When at Washington he has been always ready and
willing TO attend to the duties deyOyng upon rep
resentative and has been denied 10 no one who has
desired 10 confer with him. Not q subject brought
10 his attention has been neglected not a promise
made by him has been disro0rded. His life has been
| 80 full Of kindly deeds full OF broad humanity,
| that his name among those who know him best. has
grown to be synonym for excellence. generosity.
| and patriotism.
As manufactures of iron. Mr Griswold occupies a
leading position among the business Of the
try. Owing to his eXertiOns, and tho eXertiOns Of
others engaged in similar pursuits, the City of Troy
has gradually grown TO be one OF the most important
iron centers of the United States and in far the
changing of iron from the ore and the pig through
varied manipulatiOns into the numerous forms de-
manded by the mercantile community and by rail
road enterprise Troy occupies position IN relation
| to the country East of the Allegheny Mountains.
similar 10 that which Pittsburgh bears to the country
lying west OF that range The introduction into the
United States by Mr. GTiswOd and his associates Of
the process of iron manufacture known the Bes-
semer steel process, promises within few years 20
substitute the steel rail for tue iron rail- on the ra
roads of this country and thus enhance greatly not
only the value of the roads themselves but the safety
as we'll as the comfort OF the travelling community.
Living at the eastern terminus at the Erie canal
and the southern terminus of tho Champlaln Canal,
and using those carrying waters for years, Mr. Grs
void regards them with protective feelings. Fully
aware that these great enterprises which although
still retain their OyershadOwing Importance in the
| State of New-York, as the means by which the
| abundant harvests of the West aud the lumber of
| the North are to reach their market-fully aware
that these great enterprises should be made to sub
serve the best interests Of the people, Mr. Grswod
mites with every lover OF the best interests of this
State in the hope that the policy of canal manage
nent may in the future be conducted as To main
tain the canals in all their efficiency at the least pos
sible cost and that dishonesty and corruption may
no longer be allowed TO deprive the people OF this
State of the full benefits of their great artificial
water thoroughfares
Such then Is the character Of our nominee for Gov
ernor as citizen manufacturer, legislator. patriot.
aud man. No one could desire a purer, brighter
better record than his has been in the different
positions which he has been called 70 fl OF 10 which
his business relations have led him. Republicans OF
the State of NewYork, four months of labor are be-
fore you The enemy that you ore to meet Is numer-
IL, lla In
school district in the State organization should al
once begin. Every uniformed man who can read
should be supplied with information, III order
| that he may learn the nature and the poison
] Of latterdaY Democracy. TO those who can