The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-06-25

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Buffalo Platform--we would respectfully
ask the attention of the Union to another
wringing of hands between the same Mr..
BENJAMIN F. BUTLER and Mr.. ANTHONY
j. BLEECKER, the chairman of the Demo-
cratic Republican Committee of the city Of
New York in Tammany Hall assembled.
What says the Union to this combination
and coalition Is il unhallowed and dis
gusting-or is it saved from being so be-
cause its avowed object is to break down
President TAYLOR because he is HSouth-
ern stakeholder ~ We copy from the
VIPER of the EUening Post:
AZ At meeting of the Democratic Republican
| Committee of the city and county of New York,
held at their headquarters, corner of Broadway
and Lispenard street, June 18th, l849 Mr. B. F.
BUTLER, from the Committee previously appointed
| for that purpose, reported the following resolu-
tons, which, after consideration, were unanimously
adopted, and ordered to be signed by the chairman
and secretaries, and published in the Evening Post
| and the Globe, and New Yorker Democrat.
/. Resolved That the sweeping and indiscrimi-
nate exercise of the power of removal by the pre-
sent Executive, clearly verfes the sage remark Of
the ''vlrtuous and indignant Roman consul, quoted
| by President Harrison, "that most striking con-
rast is observable in the conduct of candidates for
Offices of power and trust before and after obtaining
them :; and that this instance of violated con-
| hdence" is In noWise excused, however it NAV be
accounted for, by the fact that the Hero who never
surrendered to Mexican commander is now
prisoner at discretion, in the hands Of an ultra
| Wing" cabinet
2. RESOLVED, That after the experience referred TO
In the foregoing resolution it would be idle to ex
pect that In matters of national policy, the Execu-
tive will venture to oppose the schemes ofhis ultra
Whlg advisers; and that it therefore behooves the
Democracy of the Union to be vigilant and active
IN the maintenance of their principles.
3. Resolued, That President Taylor, by allowing
his name and influence be used for the benefit Of
the slave power, at the close of the late session of
Congress, has not only violated the spirit of his
pledge not to interfere with the action of Congress-
but by threatening, through his official organ, to
visit the Free Soil party with his indignant
| frown, In case they should do what southern
| members of Congress have done without incur
| ring any such frowns, has abundanty shown that
the cause OF freedom IN the row free territories
of New Mexico and California has nothing to hope
but much to fear, from the present national Admin
Istraton.
4. Resolred, That to protect this great interest
and to ensure, in other respects, sound admins
traton of public affairs, it is Indispensable that there
should be a reunion of the Democratic party on the
great principles Of human rights promulgated in the
Declaration of Independence, and set forth in the
! inaugural address of its author and that we hail.
with unmlngled satisfaction, the beginnings Of this
| reunion IN the measures lately taken in Wiscon-
| sin, Vermont, and several other States
| 5. Resolved That we have observed, with plea
sure, various indications, through the press and
| IN other forms, Of general desire for such a re-
union In the Democratic masses Of this State and
| while, as committee, we disclam all authority on
right to PROPOSE to receive, terms OF unon TO
from our former political associates-no such pow
err having been delegated to US by constituents
we think 1t proper, the present occasion, to de-
clare our readiness, individuals, cordially to Co
operate IN all lust equal, and honorable measures
| to promote this end.
6. RESOLVED, That, 10 make the proposed union
permanent and etiectuai, il must come spontaneous
ly from themselves, and must be founded in clear
recognition Of fundamental principles and that par
amount among these, in the present Of our ma
uonal affairs is the Jeiersonian policy of prohibit
ing, after the manner OF the ordinance Of July 18th
1857, the existence Of human servitude, except as
| punishment for crime IN the now free territories
| of The United States.
| 7. Res0lped, That, unless some other provision
shall be made by constituents, in connection
with their and our democratic associates throughout
! the Stale II will be the duty of this committee and
OF ll kindred bodies, to adhere tn, and abide by,
me Siaie organization WIKI which II s connected
and, at 49, r--r--> 49,, 10 take 0icct-
ing delegates TO the Democratic State Convention,
regularly called in pursuance of ancient usage, for
the 18th OF September next and then TO be held at
the city of Utica for the nomination Of State officers
and of a judge Of the Court of Appeals.
g. Resoired, That in his late appeal, from the dis
organizing resolutions Of the Legislature of Mis-
souri,, to the sources of authoutythe people them.
selves-Thomas Fl. Benton has taken course,
| which, under the circumstances in which he is
placed, this Committee deem perfectly consistent
with the right of instruction; and that the boldness
and ability with which he has INDICATED the true
PRINCIPLES of the Constitution and the sacred inter-
est Of humanity, give him a new title to the con-
hdence and affections Of The American people. In
our just admiration OF this great service his coun-
try, and to mankind, we almost forget the differ
ences Of opinion which yet exist between us; we
quite forget the ll-med VISIT of lS4S to our State
and city; and we tender him, with our hearty God
speed, }" the right hand Of fellowship
| ANTHONY J. BLEECKER,
| Chairman.
ROSrRr A. ADAMS, Secretaries.
We annex the comments of that " old