The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-07-09

enlightened editor of the Herald to rectify his
Judgment of the liberal party of Venezuela.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 49, 1913.
Proposition, to Post-up the Hing Purity Action IN
Ohio-Ihe Eristing Difficulties Among the De.
mocrdcy.
have been engaged for several days in posting
wing sentiments as expressed through the several
wing newspapers of the State and as promulgated
by many wing leaders in private conversation and
In public speeches, and in day or two hence, |
will be enabled to forward tolerably correct
balance sheet of the present state of the wing party
In OHIO. 1t is no trihng job, this posting of wing
sentiments | have, however, undertaken the
task, and so far as labor, energy, and de-
termination not to shrink from facts, how
the readers of the Herald shall have faithful re-
port.
In the meantime, wish to say word or two
of the democracy, their troubles and position
The present Is, without doubt, a most extraor-
binary canvass. Never have political affairs as
sumed so peculiar turn in the developements of
the attempt to organize parties on the old plan.
For one to say that he belongs to the wing party,
conveys no longer any meaning; further explana.
ton Is required, before we can know whether he
tavors this, that, another principle, or measure,
or candidate. Equally SO with the democratic
1t is now merely ''democrauc'' party, which is a
different thing from being party of democrats -
To say, l am democratic, is one thing; but to be
able to say, / am a democrat, Is another and IA
much stronger position. To hurraI for Cass and
Butler, even, does not carry with it necessary
knowledge OF the principles and measures one is in
favor of or opposed to. Party organization and
principles are separated have become distinct
propositions tor consideration. Consequently. we
may find in one crowd vehement advocate of the
slavery proviso to the newly acquired territory
give his consent to support Gen. Cass; in another
crowd, we see one who from first to last denounced
fhn Nav .I,1,, -l.zI
just. give his consent to support General Taylor
Again, we see Il man who -elaitfss to be democrat
of many years standing, say, that he cannot vote
for Cass, because he differs with him on this that,
and will not vote unless he can vote for wing, a
full wing, known wing, and who will sustain the
whig party, and therefore, cannot and will not.
vote for General Taylor.
Hence you see, the democracy OF Ohio are far
from being harmonious. The connection of Gen.
Buffers name with that of Cass, had the effect on
the receipt OF the news of the nominations, and
for some time after, to suppress all feelings of dis
satisfaction, or disincinaton to yield a hearty
support Time has developed this to have been
the fact; for, while we begin to hear numerous
expressions Of objections to General Cass among
democrats, all-all, are satisfied with Butler When
the telegraph brought the news to this city, that
Mr.. Van Buren, had written letter OF appreciation
and acqulescence to the Utica Convention, and
that probably he would be nominated by them, for
President. it was immediately rumored, and the
Gratis. both among The citizens and of the MANY
vsiters then here, that the same CONVENTION would
appreciate the nomination of General Butler for
Vice President 1t had been stated that the barn
burners delegates, while at Baltimore, expressed
themselves satisfied with his nomination. Had the
Utica Convention done this, Immediately strong
response would have been sent from Ohio, and
evan Buren, and Butler electoral ticket brought
our.
John Brough, of the Cincinnati Enquirer had
occasion to reply TO an article of censure which
appeared in the New York EUeaing Post, when he
took occasion TO repcl the mputation that he was
inimlcal to the banburner movement although In
Ohiohe supports the Baltimore nominees. Instead
oi such feeling, he says: eve sympathise truly
and sincerely with them, and regret that they
compelled to take position which, to us in Ohio,
appears wrong" The truth is, there is a good
deal of sympathy among the Ohio democrats, to-
wards the position of the New York bamburners
And If prudent and proper step is taken by them,
and salts actory selection of candidates is made,
there will Immediately spring up in Ohio party
in their support. | learn that Salmon Shaw, the
representative of that stronghold of democracy
Fairfield couny--is so open and decided an advo-
cate of the proviso principles, to propose an in
dependent organization In support Of 'provIs0"
candidate for President
My opinion s. that clements are now at work
which will inevitably lead TO such movement.
Whether such movement, agreeing III senti-
ment and object with the New York barnburners
would be likely to receive comtenance and support
from the whigs who are opposed to Taylor, will
depend upon the course pursued by the same class
of wings IN the East WESTERN SCRIBE.