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2ens of New York will receive to The fellowship and the
courtesies of private life, whom II has been their
pride to acknowledge the favorte son OF the State
one who from early youth to mature age, has been
consistent, unfnching and uncomPromIsing advocate
of popular rights and once before, as now, martyr
in the cause Of Democracy. Ofhs public career now
Temporarily terminated, it cannot be expected that
lust opinion can be generally formed soon after the
close of the most embttered party struggle known in
the country since the days Of Jefferson; but mmuable
history 10 the language Of President HARRISON In
aurural will sci lis seal OF immortality on his pur
noses and his acts Even now, mems minds are more
than doubling Of the wisdom and justice OF The change
which has becn brought about in mtn, and dwelling
with emotions of fear al the prospect OF the measures
which are in preparation by the maser-spfts oil the
late political whiryind They have succeeded IN sha
king confidence in that which promised stability, but
will find il difficult confidence IN themselves
The suhloned correspondence erlnces the disposition
with which our citizens will greet Mr. an buren, re-
turn 10 his native State, and the temper with winch ne
rpiires from the duties Of official station 10 minge win
in those Of private life. His reception Will be codi
nj as his services have been eminent; and conscious
rectitudc of purpose will endear him 10 his friends as
ever has sustained him, and ever will sustain every
man, against the open secret assaults OF his advcrsa
ries.-SiQadard.
New YORK, February %, ISL.
To Martin Ian Buren, President, Ar.
SIN In behalf ot a Convention OF The Democratic
Republican Electors of the city of New York, for this
purpose especially elected beg leave 10 address
The Democracy Of this city have witnessed, with
the utmost satisfaction, your unshakrn devotion TO that
system, on which they convinced good government
and freedom depend.
Our confidence in tie ultimate triumph of the prn-
cipes which the policy Of your administration has
been based, not the least degree shaker by the
sm Of the recent election We do not consider /. to
have taken place under circumstances calculated To
furnish expression of the political principles OF the
people We are, the contrary, satisfied that the
Democracy Of the Union will, and that, al distant
day. declare themselves hy overwhelming majority,
for those simple, Republican, beneicent max'ms OF
Government, Of which you, Sir have for the last four
years been the chief organ and of which, during your
whole life, you have been of The most able, pro-
minent, and devoted advocates.
We are convinced that the administration OF this
country cannot long remain IN the hands OF those whose
education, associations, and feelings hostile 10 the
interests of the masses that ample justice will be done
and that in the most triumphant manner, 10 the ability
the dignity, and the determination with which you
have at MI times maintained that system of Govern
mcn which does not lend itself 10 the selfish interests
of the Specializing classes but holds equal and
impair tai protection to all lis citizens
Actuated nv these considerations, the Democracy OF
the City and County of New York, desire 10 receive
you into your native State upon your return to private
life in such manner shall show that their attach
ment TO their political faith is unnhuenced BY selfish
motives, that their public servants faithful to them will
be cherished with equal and reciprocal fidelity and
that their respect and regard for yourself not mere
" undated, but greatly increased by the events OF
the last four years.
We, therefore, in behalf of the Convention, request
you to inform us of the day which you will reach
city, that your felow-citize may meet you on
your arrival. We farther instructed TO request
your acceptance Of public dinner and that you will
appoint day for that purpose.
We earnestly hope that nothing will occur to prevent
you from accepting this invitation, and subscribe our
selves, Sir, with the highest respect,
ROBT. H. MORRIS,
President off the Contention
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THEoDoRE sEDGwIcK, J. Presidents
THos. SMITH,
JSo. ID. VAS buren,,