The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-10-12

BUFFALO, Oct. 8, lS49.
We have Just completed our nominations, and the
other preliminary arrangements for the coming
election; and am happy to inform you that the
aacrity and energy with which the people have
gagged in the work warrant the opinion, that west
ern New York will give majority worthy of its
ancient renown. You are aware that our victories
have heretofore been owing TO the great Wing ma
joritics "west of the Cayuga Bridge" In 1874 our
majority light in the west, because Of the old
anti masonic prejudice against Mr.. Clay, and hence
he was beaten in the State. Last year the division
among our opponents, and the popularity Of Gene
raj Taylor rendered success 30 certain that il
was deemed scarcely necessary to make the custom
airy eSertions. To this state of things, add the cir
cumstance that thousands Of we'll meaning Wings.
who are sincere in their opposition to slavery
dered off into the third party organization, and
voted for Van Buren, as the friend of freedom, par
excellence, and you will be able account for the
fact, that the Wing vote in the was compare
lively small at the Presidential election. These
stray Wings have now returned, and renewed their
old party associations. The unblushing abandon
ment Of principle and selfrespect which marked
the acceptance, by the spurious Free-Soil men, of
the terms Of union proffered by the other portion
has Disguised every sincere liberty who
deuded into voting for Mr.. Van Buren,. That class
will generally cooperate with US hereafter.
These circumstances, taken in connection with
the manifest importance Of the election, in view Of
its immediate and Interior effects both upon the
financial policy of the State and the prosperous and
easy administration of the General Government,
will conspre TO produce uncommon animation in
our ranks, and secure large vote in November
There is doubt in any intelligent quarter, 80 far
as have been able to ascertain, that shall elect
the State ticket, and retain control of the Leg
isature. Our nominations were made after the most
careful and impartial consideration Of the various
sections and interests Of the State and they are con-
Cured in heartily, and without murmur Of dispute
or dissatisfaction. We have been more united
more harmonious. more sanguine of success
The cheerful aequiesenoe in the nominations of the
small minority in the State convention, whose pre-
feronces were for other candidates for few of the
ofricc., and the acknowledged fitness and integrity
of the men presented with the earnestness now ex-
hbted in the canvass are conclusive TO the
unity and enthusiasm with which the whole ticket
is To be supported.
I am quito sure that the general Administration
is gradually and surely gaining strength among
the masses i'm this region. And such is the csse
even in those States where recent events, superb
cially observed, would seem 10 indicate different
| condition of things. II is habit of the Wing
party to be satisfied with single victory, and 10
repose upon its laurels, until great emergency
arises Then there is general effort, and the re-
suit IL always another triumph. The Democrats,
on the contrary, alert, active, and ready
for the field. They minute men, thoroughly
drilled, and sleeping on their arms They always
beat US ON light vote, while a full vote is always
Wing victory. Take the recent election in the
city Of Baltimore ms in point. In the Con.
gressional election last week the Democratic can