BOSTON, October 7, 1855.
GENTLEMEN,--Your summons addressed to me at Newport was forwarded
to me at this place.
I wish I could be at your proposed meeting, but I cannot. Accept
my best wishes for the Republican party of New York, which you
represent. Among the multitudes already rallying spontaneously in
this bodyguard of Freedom my presence cannot be needed.
The infant Hercules strangled the serpents in his cradle, and the
new party, just born, gives token of a like precocious strength.
Believe me, Gentlemen, very respectfully yours,