Louisiana capitolian., 1880-07-10
HANCOCK AND TIE REPUBLICANS
IN. o. States.]

prominent, wealthy and lnfluentlal he
publicans of New York city, has written
a most significant letter to Gen. Han
cock, congratulating him upon his NOM
ination and promising him hearty
support. Such a letter from such a
man is indicative of the sentiment of
a large number Of Republicans, who
think with Mr.. jerome, that the past
policy of their party ''has been the very
worst that could be devised;;' aud they
propose 'to vote in accordance with
their convictions"
From the position occupied by Mr..
Jerome in political circles, his staunch
support of President Lincoln's admins
tration, his successful management Of
the great war loans. give him a promi-
nence and an influence that will carry
weight with all his political actions and
make potential his advice and leader
ship.
His letter is remarkably frank and
sincere, and will carry conviction to the
minds Of many of his wavcring politi-
cal associates and followers, and lead
them to the support of Gen. Hancock.
The letter is as follows:
My DEAR GENERAL-l take the ear
lest opportunity to congratulate you
upon your nomination and to assure you,
lifelong Wing and Republican than |
am, Of my most hearty support l be-
long to a very numerous and Il very
staunch old-silver gray Republican fam
lily. With one solitary exception, there
never was one or them known to vote
the Democratic ticket, but | venture to
say they will to man vote for ycu.
They cannot consistently do otherwise.
You, sir, embody the views and the
sentiments in regard to the great rueS-
tons Of the day that we have entertain
ed since the war closed. They are the
same that actnatel General Grant when
he laid down those liberal terms Of
surrender to General Lee. They are the
same that actuated my poor friend Ray
mond, when lie battlcd so manfully in
the committee OF Congress against the
savage policy Of Thad. Stephens | be-
| lieye that Gen, Grant would support
you to-day, did not the cXigencics Of
his situation forbid it. And Henry J.
Raymond, were he alive, would support
you too, unless the cxigencies Of the
Times restrained him. He was compelled
at all early day to smother the scuti-
ments he had expressed in the address
Of the Philadelphia Convention. to aban
don his. career in legislative halls and
to change the tone of the Times or, as
Mr.. Jones, our business manager and
partner, insisted, the paper would be
ruined. Il believe | offered to pay the
damages at the time, but that was con-
silercd unprecedented
| 1t was bitter pill, but it had to be
swallowed. Thad. Stephens had sue
cceded through a Congress which mis-
represented the country in cnsrafting
his policy upon the Republican party.
And though a majority of the party as
firmly believe, were disgustcl, IL was
fastened upon them and there was 10
way of getting rid of it. Thus for years
q vast number Of us, good Republicans.
have been compelled to become helpless
supporters Of policy We believe TO be
{ the worst that could lie devised. An
opportunity is presented us now for tile
first time, with amy show Of success, 10
vote in accordance with orr convictions.
and am sure we shall 90 it most Joy
fully. With great respect and esteem,
believe ne Yours faithfully,
LEONARD W. JEROME.