The Evansville daily journal., 1848-09-04
From the State Journal.
VAN BUREN IN FAVOR OF THE WAR.
Attention Free Soil Whigsl

Attention Free Soil Whigsl
There are two classes of voters we deem very
;nconsistr2t in supporting Martin Van Buren,.
In fact trs- canIot support him without sane |
tioning principles sreepugnant TO their feelings
and an,agoui,iical to thtse they themselves
profess. One class STYLE themselves llberty
Men, and the other Free Soil Wings. eask
the attention of these voters q minute.
Less than one short year ago, Martin Van
Buren, was applied 10 by his democratic friends
i'm Pennsylvania for the use OF his name as
candidate for the Presidency-subject TO ihe
decision of the Democratic National Conven
ton. The Farmer and Journal, Democratic
paper published at Wilkesbarre, Luzerne CO.,
Pa, hoisted his name with long and urgent
appeal that he would not withdraw from l''e
canvass.
MIR. Van Buren, made this appeal the pre-
text of declaring his intentions and his views
| i'm respect TO the Presidency, and some oil the
issues which were likely to be involvcdi in the
contest He directed letter 10 the editor OF
the above named paper for publication, which
was extensively copied by the papers throug-
out the country. Ii is dated Lindenwald, Oct.
20, 1917.
l We have only room for so much Of this let
tiers as bears upon the long cherished principles
and professions of these two classes of voters
referred 10. We will therefore simply call the
attention OF the free-soil wings 10 the follow
I ing extract, in which MIR. Van Buren, speaks of
his attachment to democratic principles, and
the sacrifices he is still willing TO make for the
democratic party:
"If, therefore, the support which you, with
whom have not the pleasure of a personal
acquaintance, have SO frankly and hOnoraby
rendered, included that not only Of the inflcx-
ible and victorious democracy of your congress
sional district, but also of the democratic par
ty throughout the Union, and the consequent
assurance of success. | could not consulting
only nv own feelings and wishes, hesitate,
respectfully and gratefully, but decidedly, to
decline IT, That any state of things will here
after exist in which this indulgence Of my own
preferences would, in the opinion OF true and
, faithful friends, conflict with NV duty TO the po-
e Iitical party to which NV whole life has been
4 devoted and TO which owe any personal sac
i rifce, is in the last degree improbable.
lapprecIate anlhonor. your anxious desire TO
$ see the integrity and iirmness of the demo
. cratic party of the Union fully vindicated. As
II far as the temperate but steady action OF one
Y who is, by his position and just observance
! of its proprielirs, debarred from active par
e ticipaiion in partizan conflicts, can aid an re-
i storing lis former efficiency, IN rekindling lis
i waning zeal, and in preserving the high aud
pure character for which il has been long and
lrightfully distinguished. YOU ma, confidently '
Triy on my CO operation.
Supposing the reader Of the above 10 be
! what pc Processes. consisten, whig; and hav
, ing properly digested Mr. Van Buren's denlOc-
:. ,.ucu. and the pledges which he here yoluntari
:. IL makes TO the democratic party, IN restoring
ID 10 It's former efficiency. in rekindling its wan
L
u character for which il has been long and right
. fully distinguished we ask him in all cando
y if he can vote for him for President? Recol
y lect these professions and pledges were made
4 less than one year ago. There is no evidenc,
E. OH record that he has changed positions since
L Then what position does Whig occupy il
, supporting such MANI We leave such a
u have fully determined on doing it to the re
!, morse which follows violated faith and 10 T
~ feited honor. They should not, al least. hav'
= = the brazen impudence TO call ihemselveswhig,
- We shall content ourselves az present II
- simply calling the attention OF the Liberty Men
y @. Abo!i;ionists. who manifest such holy hor
- ror OF those engaged in the Mexican war, an,
toe conquests following It, 10 the following
: extrac; ot the same letter:
el s:The war canno; now be concluded viii
Z homo. unless we receive from Mexico jus
" indemn;iv for the past, and reasonable securil.
u for IN, fu,ure, If these be no; obtained. th,
J. survivors ofcu. gallant army. who have by ;hel
a deeds Of yaIcr confirmed the respect and com
is pelled the admiration OF the world, cannot b,
4; brought home withoGt Impeachment OF the !au
"a rels thew have so nobly won. nor the memorie
y of the heroic dead shielded from the reflector
lie of having sacrificed their liyesjn worse thar
useless contest.
y Il will Ne seen here that Mr.. Van Bu;en er
n dorses the war and jusiiies the ccnquest o
II Mexican territory. in the identical language @
N President Polk. We must remind them ihl
4 was said less than one year ago. W hat MAJ
l. having any regard for his own principles cal
IL repudiate General Taylor because he was en-
d gagged in this war with Mexico. SO much agalns
his own expressed feelings and principles. ou
J in obedience to q high public trust. ana o; III
e same time vote for q man who sanctions II am
a upholds the administration in prosecuting II Il
"a the dismcmbermeut of her territory! 1t Is In
& conquest Of this territory. this sanctioned D.
T. Martin Van Buren,. which has sprung the siav
ery question upon the country. on when n
now vainly hopes TO ride into power. lo'
who opposed the war. the conquest o. eieHlcai
territory, and the men engaged in it-i!ow Cal
YOU reconcile i; withyour conscience. yolr pro
fessions. your honor. or your fidelity. to y ri
for Van Buren,. who publicly sanctioned il. II
all its enormities. aui ali i,s wicked purposes
We leave you 10 answer.