New-York daily tribune., 1843-10-26
Democracy-by Democrat No. II.

Democracy-by Democrat. No. II.
To the Editor Of The Tribune
In my last, made mention of my purpose OF
attending the Baltimore Convention, which is (li
may judge by what our party drill-sergeants are
at here to nominate Mr.. Van Buren for the Presi-
dency Now as nomination by that Convention
is, if harmoniousy made, virtual election of the
Chief Magistrate, can hardly see the proprlety
of continuing that provision in our Constitution
which provides for his election by the People
So strong is my desire to see this matter left en-
tirely to the People, and so well am satisfied OF
It's Justice and policy, that feel it duty TO call
on my fellow citizens to repudiate the present
mode Most men are in favor of the stump pro-
cess. The unparalleled severity of the Van Buren
portion of the Democratic Press toward those OF
the party who, preferring TO be untramneled, have
become obnoxious to it, makes 1t questionable IN
my mind whether it cares two straws about the
progress of Democratic principles. unless the Ma
gician and his Junto be placed at the head OF
public affairs and over the patronage OF Office
If National Bank, high anti-commerclal
Tariff, the Distribution of the Public Lands and
other measures of kindred though less important
nature are to be regarded as great evils not to be
endured by the Party, why, let me ask, is 1t SO
unmindful of the services it has received from
official persons now in high Places who
have paid dearly in their fortunes, their peace and
their honor in ayertng these evils, so much dreaded
by the Democratic Party? How preposterous
thing it is that the Great Representative OF the
Anti Monopoly Party should aspire to monoPo
lise even the affection and gratitude of the halt
a.. y l,n,,o hoe, Cd To Yard 10
highest Offices in the State as the reward Of bril-
liant actions in the service of the country. Now
it strikes me that if we are again forced by party
contrivance into the support of Van Burcn, we
shall in effect be made to say that he is the only
gteat man in the Democratic party. Now l can
not saw so, and hence this remonstrance. But
there are other reasons why object to the nomi-
nation of this gentleman. Mr. Barker, the At
torney General of this State in his recent speech,
spoke highly of Mr. Van Burens attachment to
his personal and political friends. Now | will not
say that such attachments are incompatible with
the straightforward, impartial conduct which
should characterize the Chief Magistrate of the
Republic !; but will say that in the present in
stance it would be highly preudicial to the public
service and injurious to public morals if they sue
ceed in placing Mr. Van Buren, In the Chair Of
State. II he be as grateful as the Attorney Gene
raj says he is then to cancel the obligations which
he will be under to those who make him Chief
Magistrate a sweeping prescription throughout
the country must take place. Indeed, SO true is
this, that the intention has already been avowed.
| for one, though indissoluby attached to the
cause of equal rights and national advancement,
will no. aid in the election OF such man to the
Presidency Of the United States. In my next
will endeavor to show what kind of 8 person is
wanted for the office, and what is expected from
such person. BRIARus