"The constitutional government, thus ended, with no power or provision anywhere for its _reorganization_, Grant finds himself in possession of a physical government, without the restraints of a Constitution--with the army, navy, and treasury at his command; he will be the _absolute ruler_ of a government of _force_, in which his _will_ will be the law. If Congress should prove _refractory_ he will know how to deal with that body. There are three notable historical parallel cases for his guidance. "His professions of a purpose to have a _fair count_, using his _army_ and _navy_ to bring it about, is one of the means by which he will delude the people and _conceal_ his _real purpose_. His purpose will not be lost sight of, and he will hold to the _Republican party_ and its _confidence_ until his _usurpation_ is _assured_. "You are the only man who can save the government--_preserve_ the Constitution and the liberties of the people. To accomplish these ends, you _must act_. In the end, _three-fourths_ of the American people will _sustain you_. The time will soon pass when _action_ will _accomplish anything_ or will be _possible_. _Time by action_ may _possibly avert_ the great _national calamity_, but without _action_ the case is hopeless. "I do not expect you to answer my letters. I cannot write more fully. I can only make _suggestions_. Let your private secretary say my letters are received. If deemed necessary I would visit you. "Your friend, "GID. J. PILLOW." GEO. W. MORGAN TO TILDEN "MOUNT VERNON, OHIO, _Nov. 18th, 1876_. "MY DEAR MR. PRESIDENT,--For so I still believe you to be. Your course during the late canvass inspired me with great confidence in your judgment, and nothing but the momentous issue now upon us could induce me to make suggestions for your consideration. "A party that drifts in a crisis like the present is certain to wreck upon the breakers. And whatever policy is to be adopted should be carefully considered, promptly be determined, and be decisive. The inauguration of two Presidents means a war which in its destructiveness would dwarf the rebellion. Not to count the electoral vote and declare an election would be to create a dictatorship which would soon result in armed conflict. This is one side of the picture. "If you are counted out by fraud, as is probable, would acquiescence cause a repetition of the wrong four years hence; or would it electrify the country and cause an outburst of indignation against the wrong-doers? "Again, is it certain that an armed conflict would not disintegrate the Union? If they found the battle going against them would not the pretended Republicans of the North offer to recognize the independence of a Southern confederacy? "If two Presidents are inaugurated then comes the problem of money and munitions. New York and other ports would be put in blockade, and revenue be thus cut off.