New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-10-06
To the Wings and other Free soil Voters OF
New-Jer-ey.

FEIIow-ClrizENs. II would appear by the
published proceedings OF the Free soil state Conven
ton held at Trenton the 10th OF september that
was nominated ElectOr At large, Tor the state OF
New Jersey have carefully considered the matter and
beg leave humbly % express my views in regard to
that nomination. and the new position IN which should
accept, IL would place me.
Tbsf believe In the principles Of the Free Soil party
IL Is unnecessary FOR me % rciterate my views upon
that subject unchanged and interchangeable While
willing respect all the rights guaranteed Oy the Con
stitution 10 the several states am opposed 10 planting
slavery upon a single foot of soil now tree from the
evil California and New Mexico have been purchased
by the treasure and blood of ireemen by the treasure
and blood of our native and adopted citizens and never
should they be- bghed by the presence OF an institution
which would degrade shut out Free Labor but they
should remain forever free held Tor the energy enter
prise and industry OF freemcn whether they emigrate
from our own states. seek, IN this Western world
free home from the oppression of the monarchies OF
Europe would have them cOnsecratcd as a home 10
the enterprsng lankee-thc enthusiastic sons OF Ire
land the hardy German. and all who ny from foreign
bondage 10 this home of Liberty.
But how shall these objects be attained and secured
Some say by the election OF Mr.. Van Buren,. admire
the independent stand Mr. Pan Buren, has taken, both
on this question and on the Annexation oil Texas But
from a careful and more matured view OF the existing
state of parties cannot that he has any chance OF
an election His state OF New York, where i any
where he should have chance tor victory Is almost
certain 10 20 for Zachary Taylor.
The contest then lies between Cas- and Butler on the
one hand and Taylor and Fillmore on the other ana
the question OF every intelligent citizen TO answer 20
MS conscience and his country 10, simply, which snail
assist in eevatng 70 the high trusts OF resident and
Vice President II the Buffalo nominees stand no
chance Of an election forced back 10 make our
choice between the nominees Of the Baltimore and mn
ade phia Conventions.
Cass have seen him change his position 80 Often IN
nv opinion merely % catch votes have seen MN
hold on 10 Office under every pariy-under Adams As
well as under JAG kson-l have seen him within bret
4.tf fhs4 IA
mot provsO have seen him the eulOgist and then the
reviler Of the mOnarchs ot Europe prasng them "hen
In power and abusing them only when IA trouble
have seen him 20 for River and HarOOf improvements
and for a 90 and afterwsrd have seen him en-
dorse the Of James h. Polk who vetoed All
hills of Internal improvements. and surrendered our
clear and uuquestiOnable territory between ~ ~
and a. have seen him tslter IN his support Of the
great measures Of peace and ciVlllZatOn Whlle MS
big revenge l.s stomach enough 70 swalo" thc
whole OF Mexico and risk the blood OF al the cluLehs
of the uited states except bis own IN useless and IN
confederate wars.
ON the other hand you al know that Gen Taylor
not my choice for President loved and sd-
m.rrd A. I ever shall love and admire Henry Clay OF
Kentucky ! believe that had he been nominated,
glorious victory awaited Us. But my preference tor
Mr. Clay was not grstihed and cannot lend myself 20
the eley atom of his bitterest enemies Zachary Tay
Tor has always been Wing his success on the battle
field IA. not cOncilated my esteem 80 much a. MS
strongly expressed love VI peace. lie - shown ~ De
A. humane A. brave should be- be- elected, Congress,
as u was intended by the trainers OF the Constitution,
will again be-what under the rule Of the party which
Gen Cass represents u has almost ceased 10 0e-tne
Government OF the Country Honorable peace with
foreign nations-Protection 10 Home Industry and
Internal Improvements Will be secured and our nation
viii be prosperous and hpppy.
With these views then cannot BE- found 10 any Otner
situation than with my old Wing trends 0f the Union
earnestly conendng for the principles 90 long inscribed
on our banner-thai banner often borne IN days Of
darkness by our own Harry Clay, now raised 10 the
light OF approaching victory BY the strong arms u the
nominees Of the Wing party Of the lnon-LAcHAEr
TAYLOR and MILLABD FILLNOEE. While shall never
desert the principles 0f Free SOIL snail support the
Whig candidates a. the best means under present CIR
cumstances 70 secure their ascendency.
Respectfully. JOHN TONNELE