The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-05-13
NEW YORK CORRESPONDENCE.
INV YoaK, May ", ls43.

Is
nv Caucus, SO far as The time OF holding, ana
the manner of choosing the delegates TO ihe
General Democratic Convention are concerned
because, TO use lis own expression, Mr.. van bu-
rem has been obliged to q consenf" TO the gene
raj preference given for May, 1874, and The DIS
uict system, il becomes now necessary that
public attention should be particularly called TO
the mode in which the voice of the People is 10
pr, vail in the Convention when II shall assem-
bic. Among the principles revocably settled
never again 10 be departed from, Is one which
consider the very quinlessenee OF Democracy,
and which Mr. Van Buren, will have TO give his
"a consent" 10, and II is-lhat the popular y"ice
is TO have its freest sway, and on no account TO
be embarrassed by caucuses or stuffed by maehi-
merry If the People are to. have the choice in
any matter, Democracy says give IT TO them
fanly. honestly, honourably, and then let all
abide by it.
Now, in the selection of Democratic Can
didate for the next Presidency, the popular voice
cannot prevail unless each member shall be al
lowed TO give his vote in full Convention and the
majority to decide upon the candidate. Every
man is to be bound by the act of that Cunven-
lion, and, therefore, every man should be repre-
scented, which can only be done by The I" per
capita" vote.
For, should any State be nearly equally dv-
ded in opinion upon the proper candidate, the
minority (perhaps almost one half of the dele
gates might as well remain at home, il The vote
in Convention should be taken by States-the
very motive for selection by Congressional
districts would thus be defeated.
In fact, concediDg that the choice of dele
gates should be by districts is an admission
that the districts, as such, should be represent
ed. If States are to be represented, then the
delegates should be chosen by State conven-
lions. 1t was TO avoid the system of packing,
and to enable the People to be represented di-
rect!y, by their own appointment, that the pro-
position for choosing by districts was made
To pack these representatives together TO repre-
sent the State, is mere trick 10 evade the le-
gilimale consequence of what had already been
admitted to be the proper course. Ii is
To hold the word of promise to the
And break II IN performance.
Perfect harmony prevailing upon these points
cannot fail 10 produce choice at the Conven-
ton which viii combine the whole force of the
great Democratic family, and thus secure the
election of the individual chosen as the candl-
date of the party.
Ii would be well that the Democratic presses
throughout the Union should notice this matter
that we may see who are for free choice, and
whether or no there any who oppose
to it. The real feelings of those who profess
Democracy can in no way be better tested for if
each member 10 the Convention shall give his
vote, the whole party will be represented and
in manner TO preclude the introduction of any
kind of wire-working or machinery.
On this subject | assure you there is great
anxiety here, and | am induced 10 write so
much about it, in the hUpv that you will notice
it, and ask your brother editors Of The true faith
throughout the Union to call public attention
10 IT,
That point being settled, the friends of each
individual candidate can then go TO work and
use all fair and honorable means TO bling him
before the public, and urge his peculiar fitness
and claims; and then all can unite in watching
there can be lite doubt of the success of the
Democratic candidate whoever be may be, yet
il should always be borne 10 mind that in speak
ing Of that success, IL is understood TO be based
upon The most eagle-eyed vigilance, and indo-
mitable eflrts 10 prevent our opponents from
misleading the public mind by their anful de-
signs and plausible theories.
am not among those who believe that the
People of the United States, TO any great ex-
tent, can be Influenced in so serious matter as
the selection of candidate Tor the Presidency,
by any pandering to their political appettes, and
therefore (, ar not resort TO IL! -cabins, coon
skins, or hard cider. believe they were
brought into the last contest Of 1910, more as
indicative Of the joyous feelings Of anticipated
success, than as means Of making proseytes
and to the result # the Convention Of May,
1874, and the voice Of the people, whenever ex-
pres ed, am willing to appeal in justification Of
my former and present assertion that the defeat
OF the Van Buren, "a ty in 1910, was the def
OF the man.
Your distant readers may depend upon what
| say when ! assure tn m, separated from all the
paraphernalia and machinery and contrivanccs
Of party, Mr.. Van Buren, is very far from having
a majority Of the Democracy OF this State in his
favor as canddare for the next Pr, sidency
As ! told you, the Albany Caucus was failure,
and it has so turned out; 50 assure you OF the
fact, | have just stated, and now repeat it for
future reference, whatever he may once have
been, Mr.. Van Buren, is no longer the lavorite
son Of New York.
| The selection of Mr.. Gushing as ambassador
to China is hailed here by all parties as most
fortunate and appropriate. | confess, so far as
| am concerned, had not previously anticipated
much success to the mission but since the ap-