The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-08-15
EDITORIAL CORRESPONDENCE.

BUFFALO, Aug. 10, 1913.
Ihave purposey omitted writing any thing respecting
the mighty gathering of people in this city, till their de-
alterations should be brought to a close and could see
the result and judge of lis probable effect The meet
ings, you will have been apprzed were held in the
Park where the great Obern tent, which accommodates
FIVE thousand people, was spread out But small
portion of The vast multitude present. could get beneath
its shade. While the main meeting going under
its covering, other meetings, with heir respective speaks
ers, held in the of the Park. And at the
same time, the whole city would seem to be literally
swarmng with the countless thousands brought together
this great and ever morahe occasion. Five thou.
sand persons, it was SAID be asceraned came from
Ohio alone, Indiana and Illinois, sent forth their hosts
and large steamboat load came down from the home
of Gen. Cass 'the great Michigander" The whole
number pre- lent the occasion, has been variously
estimated at from thirty TO fifty thousands One of the
speakers " no was present at the great gathering
TPpecannoe in 1910, estimated this meeting to be con.
Sderably larger than that. Even the Taylor and Cass
papers, which have most grossly misrepresened the
proceedings and composition of the convention do
much justice say that The host mighty, enhusi
aStic, and determined.
Coming together from sections of the country so re.
from each other representing seventeen States of
this conederacy, composed of materials supposed be
dscordant in their character and drawn from the va
parties that have divided the country it was
common prediction of our opponents thatthe convention
would get into quarrel and finally break up in row.
They seemed indeeA to lock for nothing else.-
They little understood%he feeling with which all seemed
TO be animated. From first TO last the most self sacn-
fcing spirit has been manifested in all quarters and
has been evident that all had come together with the
determination TO sacrifice every thing but principle on the
altar Of the country. Under such state of feeling, it
will not be wondered that the platform of principles and
the nominations were accepted by unanimous vote,
and with an enthusiasm and spirit which are the best
auguries of success.
Our platform principles will commend itself 10 the
good sense of the wise and good among the whole
American people. If any Taylor or Cass man is dis.
more, let him, 1.-The cam show that hehas single prn-
clpe involved In the support of his candidate, except
thato the extension of Slavery into the newly acquired
territories That is the zone idea" which has secured
The nomination OF both those candidates. and the Tay-
or men did not dare TO put forth any declaration even
SO much as that of adherance 10 the wing name
Our candidates now before the people. They are
men whose moral character is above reproacb. and
whose talents and political experience place them among
the first statesmen Of the country. With the nominee
for the Presidency We have heretofore differed widely
on political questions Some Of these have ceased 10
divide the people-on others, time and circumstances
have changed the opinions Of most ofthe community and
the platform on which we are noso agreed, VIC believe
embraces all the most important questions of national
legislation, which are likely to become the subjects OF
action.
party, constituted as the party u.s. on the eer.
nal principles of Justice, Humanity and Freedom. and
appealing 10 the noble feelings of our nature has in IT,
sen Inc elements OF progress, stability and success In
that has the sures guaranty of the fidelity of its cam
dldaleS Those, who have voluntarily broken awav
from long cherished political associations, for the pur>
pose OF carrying out great principles can never prove
crean to those who engaged with them in sustaining
those principles.
Great confidence of success is entertained bv tho
delegates TO the Convention. With the strong lead
which will be given by the great States of New York.
Ohio, and.MassachuSelts, which may be hoped for in
the three months now before US. Some of the master
spirits IN this Stale, in the old Wing ranks, have come
out openly for the of Freedom, and will be labor
ing in the field. Amorg them may be named the eo>
quent JOS. l.. White, formerly member of Congress
IRON Indiana, Culver Of Washington county, Lapham
oil ontario, and Bascom II Seneca. These are most eff
hcien' public speakers. No doubt seems to be ente,
famed OF the result in this State and if we fail in the
great result, II will be because men, claiming n he
wings, refuse TO vote for candidates pedged 70 The lo
known principles of that party and sustain man Win
out qualifications for the Office, and who csDno, no
SHOWN 10 mold single principle in common with ,bem
lucy WIZ mus De guilty OF conduct far worse than that
mey charged upon the Liberty party in 1874. But.
"De"e' success crown our efforts now or not, per-
maps secondary consideration. Fidelity to principle
Is Inc hs and, with that eventual success is sure and
tina. at no distant day.
FREE SOIL IN PHILADELPHIA The Phil.
adelphia Correspondent Of the Tribune snaaLi..a