The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-12-22
THE CIRCUIAR

We find the following Circular 10 the New
York papers We copy il with the hope that
The unlerrfed Republicans in all the States will
lose no time in responding 10 IL
New YoRK, Nov, II, lsi3.
Nh. Jobson Smith, Lekpor Niagara County
SE-The undersigned Democratic Republican
Ccatral Committee OF Correspondence Of New York
IN favor Of the District System, respectfully requests
your cooperation IN the great political movement
now IN progress Of each congressional district in the
State eleciing its own delegate TO the National Con-
venton Tor nominating candidates for the Presidency
| and Vice Presidency of the United Stales-a move
| ment so evidently Democratic in principle, and so
obviously necessary to the future harmony and united
action Of the Democratic Republican party in The
contest OF le4a, as 10 require no argument TO show
It's +" equal and exact justice no special pleading
| to evnce its propriety and expediency.
frecluded 6y the approaching winter season, from
noldihg state Convention to consult with our De-
| mocratc brethren from the State at large, we are
authorized by the Park Meeting in favor Of the dis
ulct system, IN September last and subsequently, by
The Central Committee, to present the following PLAN
as The one most advisable under present cifcum-
| stances
i. That each Congressional District of the State
shaii hOd convention OF delegates from the several
towns N the district in April next whose duty shall
De 10 elect, or cause to be elected delegate To the
National Convention at Baltimore in May next.
T. The delegates so chosen from the several Con
gressiona Districts, shall meet in Tammany Hall. in
'he city vi New York, on Thursday the 23d day
OF April next, and elect two delegates for the State at
large.
upon the foregoing simple and Democratic plan of
proceeding-simpc because Of lis requiring not the
usual political machinery, and Democratic because
OF us aiiordng true means of giving effect to the
popular "li-we presume II is unnecessary to offer
any comment We have, therefore, only to request
from you an answer on the following points
l. What prominent or active men do YOU know of
your county, or IN any other county of the State
VINO are favorable to the election OF delegates by
Congressional Districts Please give us their names
and nearest Post Offices
=. What is the general sentiment of the Democracy
OF your section OF the State, in relation to the pre-.
meditated caucussed usrpaton Of the Syracuse Con-
'ehoh IN choosing thirtysx delegates no less than
nine months before the meeting of the National Con-
'en'ion in total disregard and open violation OF the
rights OF the peo,l
B. What the probabilities and prospects of your
district being induced TO cooperate with the other
districts, 10 choosing its delegate to the National
Conventon'
we cannot believe that Democratic Republican
Naohai Convention constituted by direct represen-
snion' wiii countenanee delegates appointed BY
S'atc convention, and no less than three removes
rom The people and are well assured that a de-
clded preference II be given 10 delegates from the
congressional Districts, because this is perfectly
consistent with the great vital principle upon which
our Governments, both State and National, are
NJ we request replies at your earliest convenience
iIease address, ranked or post paid TO s. A. Law
renee corner of Wall and New streets.
Yours, respectfully,
$. A. LAWDENCE
+. I. FERRIS
+. BYRDSALL,
H. L. BARBER
WM. FRANCIS.