The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-08-27

Couvention declined an invitation thus extendsd.
though it Is matter both Of surprise aud regret that
those who protested desire to bring about union,
should offer other and refuse TO accept any different
condition
by members Of the Free Soil or others
not beloD to that body to disguise their position
present it in any other aspect but md the fac.
otherwise and have therefore deemed il our duty
TO prevent erroneous Impressions make more ex-
remarks upon this point, than may appear
cessssy to those who have carefully examined the pro-
AS further and fnsl effort to effect rec onoiua-
ton the democratic convention adopted the follow
ing propositions TO which wa invite particular atten
tom
l. Resolved, That opposed the tension of sa-
gard the slavery question: in form OF It's
opinion in relation thereto as test of political tth.
Resolved That the of coarre., slavery in
among democratic controversies quesons and that
81 regsrrs any particular Of coas
tunopa construction On this question part
res in this State or in any srotion OF the Unioa
ICED the fathest point Of concession to meet the
sunptions Of the other convention and intended TO
ALI that could be conceded with honor, with
regard to the stability the integrity nay the
istence Of a national democratic party all pre-
vious propositions had been distinctly declined By the
other convention as basis OF union Their original
conclusive that It would be
their previous declaration In relation to tests upon
the Of slavery referred to and asserted
1t is evident then that at this stage Of the proceed
kay still adhered to their test Of the day previ
GUS This is the precise point difference which pre-
vented the desired union Stripped, then, Of the
biguous phraseology in which their communication
involved and which contrasts so strongly with the d.
rect and open course Of tho democratic convention
simply and plainly stated IL Ia this While the demo-
cratic convention pursuing the uniform Of the
democratic party refused to submit to any political
the vodance OF every such test the basis Of united
action the Free Soil Convention evnced fixed deter
minaion to adhere to such test aud in the event Of
union to act upon IT.
1t 10 true. We were presented with the remarkable
expression of the belief that in the opinions Of our
d.iegaes and theirs there such agreement in
favor Of their principles OF human freedom (Which
they, In the communication. reairm those Of
meet in Joint convention Any such surrender Of the
position principles and attitude Of the democratic
party II the State as an integral part Of the dsmocra
tic party Of the Union being garded by our conven
ton with entire unanimity, wholly inadmissable;
and the other convention refused to receds in the
least from the extreme position they had taken and
rated from tho outset Notwithstanding the efforts
Of some of their most distinguished and intelligent
delegates to induce them to accept our liberal demo-
cratic ultimatum, saying emphatcaly, that 1t con-
ceded all that they had right to ask expect and
urging its dsption as the olive branch OF peace aud
uuion our convention sgnifed Its readiness to ad-
jouru sine die unless the other convention had some
furthe or communica to make; which being
unsnmity, and With manifestations Of the most cor.
dial unity of sentiment, of spirit and Of determina-
ton. the following declaration to their fellow citizens:
eonsiiso and hsrrorile which unfors
thy cSures
them with view secure tina. object and ths eonvenon
sIsa The s,.. BODY q n. the
!. rgar been
Ihs. appeal to our brethren throughout the
Nons TO existing dssensons aud invite all
may n.s ssin their ss s,.
pies de- sred by ills convention;
which with candor without pref and with sincere
regret shat the object earnestly desired by the great
body Of the democracy of the State has not been effect
ed, we deemed proper here to lay before you. The
question Of opposition 10 tho extension Of slavery to
free territory conceded disclAmiDg all interpsla
ton OF It. 10 any form into the democratic creed The
question mooted WAS the power Of Congress in relation
to such extension, and the demand that 1t should BE-
exercised 1t was the proviso dictum, without change
or Qualification and insisted upon, from nrst to
last, BY their convention We could not assert the
psvsr Of Congress bscsuss many members ofour
tss con.itu,on to nsrs.r. With slavery in Is. tsrr
tories We would not deny the power, because other
members Of the convention. whose opinions were snt-
tied to high respect believed 1t within the pale Of the
Constitutions and nearly all regarded its exercise
upcslled for and inexpedient Nor this view Of
the question limited to portion Of our own friends In
this State prominent statesmen Of another State,
who has been recently looked upon with favor and
quoted with appreciation BY the free soil politicians
the power that its exercise by Congress WAS
ssry because slavery expressly excluded from the
territory by the local law and never could exist there
except through the exercise Of this powerthat 10
therefore o useless and barren abstracton-which
could effect result II sdoptsdwhich was irritating
ana . s.ens is sue ana .nsr',o 10 per-
could not fall TO be detrimental 70 the best interests Of
the country and especially to the unity and predsmi
fuse make In Q spirit Of caton, unnecessary
avovsl the subject far as We could do 90, aud
stand upon demoer.,ie ground msint.nins eur post
Union o. brethren OF common faith and ss sdherents
20 the ancient and vel. grounded principles upon which
quertos in relation to which every democrat was en-
titled to his right Of opinion without affecting his res
no:s o. and sssos,.on .lta n's asmoerso
We cannot but think that the source and conss-
quenees CT there slavery agitatons nov well
them and their authors will At distant day, set
together upon the liberal and just basis OF d-cs
,;"ps ou.sien IN, B. shegu Of II. povsp to mi.ssd
throughout the State They have now rs ever before
them . straightforward course. Having exhausted all
efforts at conoilation all concessions having been
met by unninohing adherence to the Wilmot pro
wise as political test-we have no reason to believe
that any further Effort would result in anything less
tesded to conceal the part Of the leaders Of the
" free soil" organization, determination hostile to
any union upon fair and liberal terms and settled
design create northern sectional party. Standing
firmly upon the bass Of the resolutions adopted with
such entire unanimity BY tbs mocrsio Convention
high position In which the Democratic Convention nov
stand before their democratic brethren Of the State and
Upion-fully sppreoiating any fresh professions 81
desire for union BY those we're - avish Of them
before the Rene Convention but Who 80 signsiy
tradeted them there -disrsgarding any indduous ef
forts TO divide or embausss the regular Democratic
Convention at Syracsse, by thoss Who made, without
and With utmo tdisoom future, the same disin
gsnuous efforts ct Rome-tbe democratic party may
~ with condolences upon the ultimate vindication Of
their cause snd such support from the democratic
masses, v sonvince ali true democrats OF ts just
lee fci beaisnce, ard elevation.
Appealing to you, fellow democrats for the rscttude
Of cur intentions We prssent these great historical
truths touching the past and the facts In relation to
recent and proceedings at Rome, for your
candid and deliberate consideration. We make no sp
peal your personal feelings and would not r.tort the
personality. the elimination and the attacks upon the
prominent friends of the democratic cause and upon
the vslltpown and we'll Understood regularity Of our
position and organization. These we leave to such
hostile leaders having deserted the democratic stand
ard formed associations Of the most incongruous
character embracing ell crsess and factions openly
tshng the Geld In distinct opposition TO the den ocrate
party audit National and State tickets and having for
sly proclaimed the dissolution Of the great national
eemccrafic party with which proud to claim
absisd sfhstion and to the principles OF which we
here resrm unchanged attachment seek TO create
northern sectional party. based upon single idea,
vbose bond Of cohesion IL desire OF political power
We cannot believe that the democratic masses, how
divided by honest differences upon nsn-esssntia