The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-08-18


recent division in the democratic ranks the
suit Of negotiations it is wish see such nomi-
be satisfactory the entire Of the State and
which, we trust would secure democratic triumph at
the ensuing election But as the great question of
slavery has recently become a subject Of agitation
In the democratic ranks In this State 1t In some
way be disposed Of before hope for the resora
ton Of harmony and good feeling among all the men,
bers of the democratic party The people of the North
and OF the South Is we'll known entertain different
and adverse diews from each other, and even among
themselves, on the subject OF slavery. II is aud
for long time has been and while region toe-
rates and the other prohibits slavery, nothing like
unity Of views this subject among the members Of
the democratic party Of the whole Union be
pected There Is doubt that the general sentiment
at the North is against the Of slavery into
territorites now free; yet as members Of political
party, cannot admit that In that
timent should be considered democratic prisciple
or be allowed to be made test OF democracy in any
part of the United States and not willing that
1t should be made so here. The democracy of New
York part Of the national party; which
party only hope for triumph by preserving its
unbroken throughout the entire Union and this can
not be expected or even hoped for il opinions upon the
subec Of slavery allowed to be made matter of
party faith to form the basis of party organization
either at the North or the South The democracy Of
the United States well knowing this have at all times
studiousy excluded the subject Of slavery from their
platform Of principles, leaving every to the enjoy
ment Of his own principles upon that subject and to
act thereon as he should think proper holding that
Southern man, who sustained the institution of sa-
very, was not for that cause, less sound, demo-
crat, than the Northern man, whose views OF
opposite character These have always been the vie s
OF the democratic party and here propose to leave
all questions upon the subject of slavery If you con-
cert with us In these views holding that individual
difference Of opinion upon the subject in question must
be allowed to exist and that the opinion OF no
that subject rightfully be called in question
involving departure from democratic principles, be
considered test of his democracy, and are ready to
act with that basis in the support of the regu
larly nominated candidates of the democracy of the
State and of the Nation prepared to join
curing the formation Of State ticket, satisfactory to
both conventions, and to the democracy at large.
II. II. WALWORrH,
Chairman Of Committee.
August 16, 1S49
The committee of the convention in session at the
Baptist church that last evening at the first meet
ing the convention neither Of them prepared to
make any distinct proposition to the other
was done further than the communication by CON-
mtee OF the resolution defining powers and the
muncstion from your COMMITTEES, BY the verbal state
ment chairman that you desired the negotiations
communications Of both committees t. be writing
We have at the meeting this morning received
ncation from your committee. Our committee pre-
to IN reply y to tho that We are
waive all questions as to the regularity Of the two
CARNATIONS and to pass over without remark the
committee that adhere to all the established prnci
Piles Of the democratic party aud authorized
upon the statement Of opinions Of each to agree in
principle upon the questions relating to slavery;
shall desire to unite, bscsuss We dc mot spprehend
difference upon other questions Of principle, and TO
form single State ticket for the whole democracy Of
this State to organize by single organization and
We would remind your committee that our coaven-
ton has submitted to yours . proposition upon the
question of slavery, and the power and duty Of Con-
would respectfully Invite attention or expression
Of opinion upon the part Of your committee and the
muncsion to our convention for It's SETON and will
be happy to receive any further communication you
may have to make VsaK E ss:RsssfT Ta c,.,
~ Aueusr I6, Is4o.
GEsrIEsrKk- From the term Of your written CON-
munication, We undsrstand that you submit to our
IS propo"tios q W hsse soeopd
ingy given to them our respectful consideration In
regard to the rst and second Of these resolution We
and n Isssse 70 tbs last "a IL fact ssoa tas vhls
Resolved, That believe the people Of the North
opposed to the introduction of slavery int territories
nov free; but we deem it to be unwse aud impolitc,
test incorporate 1t article Of the political faith
Of the democracy Of this State.
We stated, In communication to your committee,
to which we beg leave to refer that IL impossible to
expect anything like unity Of views the subject of
slavery, amongst members Of the democratic party.
That It had never existed and was looked for,
and that IL wholly unattainable We proposed to
your COMMITTEE, as basis Of union wholly to discard
that from the platform of democratic prime
leaving every one to the enjoyment Of his ndvi
dual views and opinions We act with democrats
whatever their views in regard to slavery may be in
other respects and regret that you thought
proper to inform whether you insist upon the adop
tion Of your views the subject test Of democra
cy prerequisite to union and in desire to ascertain
your views on that point State Convention of those
whom you now represent, held at Utica in Febru-
ay ls4s, adopted ON this subject the following resolu
"4th. Resolved, Although such are the opinions
we entertain upon this Important question, and
which We feel IL to be conscientious duty to
maintain to the utmost, unless convinced OF their
injustice and uneonstitutionality, have
sought to impose them upon others, still less have
made acquescence In views Of the subject con-
trolling test In an election. as has been unjustly
charged upon u.s. The ANIMALS OF our party proceed
ings may safely be challenged for the proof that such
test has been advocated by We have neither
made such test, will we submit to 1t when made
by Others the democratic of the State
be induced TO sustain those who do either -
In the spirit and Of the Utica resolution above
set forth, have submitted to your committee the
foregoing modification of the last resolution OF your
convention, and " your committee shall agree with us
in that proposition, we win recommend II for adoption
to eur convention. II. WALWORrH,
Chairman Of the Committee.
THuRsD.r. August 10, 1slo
GrsrLEMrr-Tn your second communication you
convention yesterday. You will perceive that our
powers over the subject ere limited We propose,
convention, to submit your proposition for their ac
ton You also state that have thought proper
inform you whether we insist upon views upon the
subject Of slavery, as test Of democracy prere
quisite TO union The resolutions submitted by our
convention silent upon the subject of test and in
opinion opposed none The action Of each
venton IL, In judgment, necessary to determine
whstis prerequisite for union. Very respectfully,
PRESTON KING.
The committee OF the bunker convention instructed
r. II. Walworth to offer the following
Resolved, That until we are Informed by the con-
vention holding ct the Baptist Church. Of the result
of their action upon the last submitted
TO their committee OF negotiation, that the report OF
the committee Of this convention be laid the table,
and action thereon be suspended
The abeve was adopted by this conventions and ac-
tion Of union suspended till the evening session
THE BARNBURNER CONVENTION.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Ronr, August is, 1870.
The Convention re-assembled at the Baptist Church
In this village, at o'clock, NJ. The President re.
sumed the chair and called the convention to order
MIR GRovEs. late NJ. from the Allegheny district.
sad be had some suggestions TO offer to the
ton he held In his hand several resolutions which he
proposed to read and to offer to the consideration of
this convention.
The honorable gentleman then read the following
resolutions -
Resolved That in the opinion Of this convention the