The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-10-20
THE CAMPAIGN.
Irish Republicans 10 the FrOnt-A Noble
Letter from Colonel j. MLeOd MUIR

1rish Republicans 10 the FrOnt-A Noble
Letter from Colonel j. M'LeOd MUIR
ply.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, Oct. s.-Dear Strive see It
stated publicly that you have declared yourself,
in the political contest now going on. for the
dent and Vice-t resident. II this is so, win you
please inform us? We have known you for
years by reputation, as New York State is our
know you, and such a statement will place
them In a position whereby they will do the
same. Many of them are almost persuaded to
do SO now. Having at a former day identified
ourselves with the Democratic party, we have
thus frankly written you upon the subject.
Respectfully, your obedient servants,
II. T.. HUDSON, Chairman, Etc,
T. d. BEECHER, Chairman Elk Com, Etc.
Hon. j. Mcleod Murphy, New YORK City.
NEW YORK, Oct. Is, lS6S.-Gentlemen:-Gn
reply to your letter of the Sth instant, request
ing 10 know If 1 have declared publicly my
determination of supporting the nominees of
the Republican party Grant and Colfax) for
President and Vice. President OF the United
States, answer emf phatically YES; and although
still processing myself a Democrat, go further,
and say that shall support every nominee OF
that party who honestly desires TO aid General
Grant in his efforts to restore peace" to the
Union, now rendered, L hope, forever indis.
soluble. The time has come when we must
look things in the face practically. Since the
last Presidential contest. the Democratic
With the failure to elect Mcclellan
In 1854. its life has been continually spasmodic,
and this: last effort at,national Organization in
questions of slavery aud secession are now dead
beyond the possibility Of resurrection, but
threadbare coat OF the Confederacy, the doc
trine of reputation. This Is the main issue OF
the present contest. 1t Is in fact, the only hope
that remains TO the enemies of the country, by
which they expect TO relight the fires of revolu-
sion; not 6y creating as IN the rss inStanSGe' a6S'
dishonorable and unceasing strife among
classes. t The appeal is therefore made ue
Democratic party to array capital against labor,
and to provoke incuraole disturbance between
settle finally the question that the Government
of the United States holds to the doctrine that
the public faith. once plighted binds the whole
nation TO Its redemption, then we shall have
disposed OF the only element that threatens the
overthrow of national peace. But there will re-
citizens, and as old Democrats, the duty to
watch for q faithful administration of the Gov
ernment. This Will give US enough to do. and
always constitute a nucleus around which
can cluster the controlling forces of party
organization. Accepting. therefore, Grant as
the embod iment- of this idea. which is
to restore internal peace and financial pros
perity to the country, let us throw off the
sbackles of mere party distinction, and unite
not only in securing his election to the Presi-
cency, but in giving strength to his admnistra-
tion. Upon no people who have sought refuge
In this scountry, nave the manacles of party been
30 closely fastened as upon the Irish (whom,
am proud to say; were my ancestors). Coming
they have adhered with religious attachment TO
the teachings of that party; but the nour has
COme Wuen Jney StlOulu ueclar6 Tree
from its slavery, and prove in peace what tney
have shown in war.
During the siege at Vicksburg / had the
honor of serving under General Grant, and the
vicissitudes OF that glorious campaign brought
me In frequent contact with him: There 1
learned to appreciate his rare intelligence, his
wise reticence, his unflnching courage. and his
constant self.sacrifice. 1t would be ungrateful
in me now, to forget one who iEcucated SO
many salutary examples. With many thanks
or your kind expressions and your remem-
brance OF me- L remain, very respectfully,
your obedient servant,
j. MCLEOD MURPHY
Messrs. II. e. Hudson, r. ID. Beecher, Chair
man etc.