The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-09-30

IFMr. VAN buren, has been dabbIfne m
The dirty waters Of Dorrism. There was "a
sort Of Clam-baking affair, Liberation Fete ,
we believe II was styled, short time since
at providence, r. l., in honor OF Cor. Dorr
and Ear. Van Buren,, among other notabIes'
was invited TO attend. In his reply TO The
| letter OF invitation after 'regretIine exceed.
! Ingly That circumstances beyond his control
! compelled him 10 deny himself the crarifcu
lion, oil attending, he says:
My opinions and feelings in respect TO
me cause, for The support OF which Mr.. Dorr
mas SO severely suffered, have been hereto
Iore stated publicly and without reserve. and
uo noI therefore, repeat them here. VIII =
ever diherenccs oil opinion may have existed
| any where IN respect TO the principles in the
maintenance Of which he has exposed him
sen to political marfyrdom no candid and On
rIgnt man can 1t seems 10 me, fail to respect
and honor The moGeSty, fortiiude and firmnes
uhGer defeat and university, which have been
so slguaiiy displayed IN his conduct. For nv
sen, am Tree TO say, ihat they have raised
him greatly in my estimation and Increased
my sympathy in his behalf That he NAV
long continue TO enjoy that respect and con-
slderauon from his lciiJw-citiZens which thew
ure always ready 10 extend TO those who in
cur personal sacrifices IN support Of what
they ronscientiously believe 10 be the cause
oil Inc people, Is my earnest wish and firm
conviction"
No true friend ofMr. Van Ruren can read
tins extract without Il feeling Of notification
ana shame, that one so honorrd as 10 have
once been President Of the United States
~ his forced retirement been so far forOetlul
OF what vas due 10 his own character and
country, rs 10 give his sanction. syea in the
cautions and guarded terms be has used. To
the vilcst and most rerncious fora 4 d, ma
goguism that has ever afflicted the country.
Mr.. van buren won credit by his letter in re-
lation TO the annexation cfTeyas. The soHti-
menIs ne then avowed commanded :hc re-
spect OF his political opponents. and rraiifcd
the pride OF his supporters. who pointed to
that letter as evidence that he was something
more tliana mere politician, andthat. when ex-
igencies arose involving the honor and good
faith ol the courlry, he could rise above con
slderaiions oil merely personal or partisan ex-
pediency. and uphold the right although it
might. as in that instance cost; lin a Pres
idential nomination. But for that letter he.
would beyond all question, have been nomi-
mated, and that very circumstance gave lustre
and dignity o his defeat.
It's painful 10 see him dCs,endinr from such
position throwing away all its moral power.
and as patriotism, peace. good order and o.
bedIence TO the laws. were but mere fictions 10
coIole the public, paBdering TO demagoeue-
ism oil the lowest stamp, and STOPPING 10 le-
owship with movement that. in principle.
would equally sanction a servile Instruction,
overthrow all law, and disorganize all society.
Mr.. Van Buren, CAM have no faith in the vir-
tue, intelligence and patriotism of the peorle-
He must believe all sham, and that he will
succeed who will cut lowest. There can be-
but one explanation ofhis course, that is look
ing forward TO the contest OF 1S4s, and will be-
careful not 10 endanger his success by occu-
pying too high ground. Certainly, there is
no reason to complain that he has not cut low
enough now