The daily union., 1846-08-25
PEsE YAM, New York, Aug. II, ls46.


To the Editor Of the Union!
The adjournment of Congress has withdrawn the
attention of the people from Washington 10 a great
extent, and they are now cody looking over the
dolngs of their servants, canVasslng the measures
which were consummated, and, SO far as this State
is concerned, preparing for the fall election. We
prepared 10 20 TO the polls, so far the meas
ures OF the late democratic Congress is concerned
We are prepared to measure strength with the
whigs-neyer better prepared, so far the general
administration is concerned. The only difficulty
in this State is in our own ranks-in the minor d.
visions which, IN too many cases, exist in the bosom
of the democratic party The Empire State is deno-
cratic, largely so. The great body of her people
cherish the principles and approve the measures, of
the democratic party and but for the petty jealousy
and chickering's Of leaders and politicians, would pre-
seat unbroken front and be always in the ascen-
dency This cause has defeated US heretofore: il may
do 80 again. The prospect, however, now is that we
shall maintain our ground IN the coming contest
either re-elect (Which | think probable) Governor
Wright or some other good democrat should he
decline the canvass and also retain our ascendency
IN the legislature. The Senate will remain demo-
cratic at any rate and have doubt but what the
lower house will also be of the same complexion;
and, by-the-byr the next legislature is one of the
most important that has met in the State for quar-
ter of a century, or which will probably again meet
for as long time. The convention now in session
will make many and some very radical changes in
the constitution of the State, and this will Of course
give rise to new legislation to conform and put in
operation these changes 1t is because OF this state
Of things that | look to the character Of the next
legislature with much interest. | want to see il
thoroughly democratic, ready and prepared to carry
out the princpes-the great broad, liberal priac-
pies of the republican party In my opinion,
few, If any, of the States of the Union have as vet
adopted and put IN operation a simple, pure dem
ocratic constitution; nor do | LOOK for such one
10 all its parts from the convention now in session
in this State; but we shall have, rely upon il,
one better than the old--one in which individual
rights will be better protected-one in which ariso-
cratic institutions will sot be ostered into being and
nurtured by legislative authority-one, too, in
which ltigauons will be lessened, the forms and
practices OF our judicial proceedings simplifed and
brught within the reach and comprehension of all the
people. The time has come when this country should
discard the useless forms, the cumbersome cere-
monies, the ridiculous fctions, and techncalities
OF the mother country, and adopt a system purely
republican, dvested OF idle forms and expensive pro-
ceedings, and suited to the character, habits and in
stituuons of a free people. want to see New York
begin the good work off thorough reform in the
Judiciary system Of the country, and in the prac-
tees OF the courts of jusce for, 80 far as know,
the evil is not confined to this State, but is very
general throughout the Union | want to see a
thoroughly American system-not ruthessly de-
stroying all that is foreign ancient but that
TENS; and with republican spirit, and in view Of
the wants. the business, and the character Of dem
ocratlc nation, go to work and frame a system suit
ed to meet the wants and circumstances thus pre-
sented. In many particulars it would, of course,
agree with the systems of monarchcal governments,
while in others 1t would entirely differ. But can
not dwell on this theme; it is broad for short
letter. We anticipate much from the State conven-
ton; time will determine how far our hopes are to
be realized. Ii is, however, very important that
the democratic party carry the State this fall and
we shall carry it-without doubt carry it, if we
can unite firmly, and go along party cheerfully
Such ought to be the fact, for really1 discover
no real difference there any radical difference
of opinion or principle among us here. And let me
here say to my brother democrats of New York,
that the stake this fall is too importantthe result
too decisive of important consequences, and whose
influences will be felt for years to come, for us to
suffer ourselves to be divided and, as consequence,
defeated. 1t is vastly important that we have
democratic governor, than that this that partcu-
lar man is Overwhelmingly more important that
we have republican majority in the legislature than
that any particular interest or clique should have
the majority over another particular interest or
clique, when either one would pursue the same pol
ICY and carry out the same measures. Let every
democrat, thcn repudiate the ugly cognomens-
meaningless, because expressive Of no distinctive
principles, but mischievous, as tending to ALLEVIATE
brethren,-of barnburners and hunkers, radicals and
conservatives, which are sometimes banded about
among us, and let us and all unite democrats,
determined to vanqush whigery with its federal and
aristocratic spirit and tendencies Every consdera-
ton of principle and interest urge the democracy of
the Empire State to union; and indications now are,
that we shall be united and victorious in the fall
campaign. Yours truly, o.