The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1872-08-08
General Banks Goes Back on
Hiram.-He Writes a Letter
in favor of Greeley.

Z
in favor of Greeley.
General N. P. Banks. of Massachu-
setts is one of the ablest Republican
politicians in the country. The fol-
lowing able letter will show where he
stands in the present struggle. The
hounds of the Administration will
now be let loose upon his track, and
he will be vehemently denounced, as
have been all those who have pro-
nounced against the present corrupt
and despotic dynasty, with being dis
appointed sore-head. Let honest
men read and reflect:
/ s57s BOSTON, July 81, 1872.
My DEAR SIR IL have the honor to
acknowledge by this note. in addition
to our conversation to day, the receipt
of your invitation to address the citi-
zens of Lynn on Thursday evening,
in support of the election of General
Grant and the policy of his Admins
tration.
Z No Invitation could have greater
weight with me, from any part of the
country, nor from any portion of my
fellow-citizens and it gives me great
pleasure to assure You that nothing
could be added to your suggestions as
a representative of the citizens of
Lynn TO induce me to accetle to the
request. Their kindness to me many
wears since is continuing life-remem-
brance, and nothing would give me
greater satisfaction than to renew my
associations with them.
But regret to say that am not in
accord with them in regard to~the
Presidential canvass Against my
am compelled to say that believe the
perpetuation of the present policy of
Government is not for the advantage
tend to establish its former good and
prosperity, nor to promote the inter-
ests of any class of citizens. No per-
sonal feeling of any form or character
enters into this Judgment. 1t is in
view of general principles and public
interests alone that am led to this
conclusion.
= The uniting of masses of people of
all parties, sections and races in sup
port OF the grand results es the war
ID Aiu1cPCuoAO1C " sAO POAhASAOAs Oo-
tablishment of the general recogni-
tion of those results. 1t can be Sc
cured by no other means. We shall
all be forced to this conclusion sooner
or later. This united action upon
this basis has been the hope of my
life. j fervently desired it during the
war, and in the reconstruction of the
States subsequent to the war. 1 be-
lieve it now rendered In good faith in
the nomination of Mr.. Greeley, and
for one. / can not reject it. 1t was
what desired. Its consummation,
although sudden and startling, does
not alarm me. My duty to myself
and to my country requires me to give
himmy support. / can not advocate
before your friends different course,
which neither my judgment nor my
heart approves.
1t grieves me most deeply to sepa-
rate myself in thought or act from
any of those with whom have been
so long associated, and to whom am
SO greatly indebted; but believe the
result will justify my action, give the
country that peace and prosperity
which is the object of all our labors,
and TO secure to every citizen that
civil and political equality and free
dom which was won by the sacrifice
of so many lives. ~
| Accept the assurances of my lasting
friendship and esteem, and believe me
yours, etc.
a[Signed] t5sa N. P. BANKS.
10 JAS. s. LEWIS, Esq, Lynn.