Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1849-07-19

ested with them in swindling the State1 Suspi-
cion will rest upon public officers who allow their
subordinates to be guilty of official frauds. The
Keystone knows and admits that such frauds are
committed. Why does 1t not arouse Painter!
Harrisburg Telegraph.
Letter from Hon. James Cooper.
The late anniversary of our National Indepen-
dence was celebrated throughout the country with
unusual spirit In Philadelphia, particularly, the
day seems to have been given up to meetings of
various kinds, and the papers of Friday come to
US filled with the proceedings Of the respective
gatherings. The Wings of the city met at the
Museum Building, and in addition to the stirring
speeches made upon the occasion, number Of
letters from some ofthe most distinguished Wings
of the Union were read. From among them we
copy the following from he Hon. JAMES COOPER,
as worthy of particular attention at this time,
and we feel proud that our. distinguished SEN
ator has spoken out in so frank and manly a
tone. When this project of abandoning the
Whig organization for the purpose of forming
Taylor Republican Association was first agi-
tated, we spoke out in utter opposition 10 It, and
we believe there were scarcely half dozen
journals in the country which gave it any counte-
nance. Sodecided was the popular feeling against
it, that the $ fathers ofthe bantling withdrew
it from the gaze Of the public, and as we thought
!
it seems that it was mot dead, but sleepeth and
movements in certain circles indicate that the pro-
ject is to be prosecuted with g renewed vigor."-
At this juncture the counsel of Senator COOPER is
valuable, and we commend it to the attention of
every Whig in the land
PoTTsvI1LE, June 81, l649
Gentlemen Il have been honored by your invi-
tation to participate with the Wing citizens of
Philadelphia in celebrating the approaching anni-
| pf fnurN Natl nal
gagements permit, it will afford me pleasure to
unite with you in making the anniversary of our
nations birth day the occasion of pledging our
selves to renewed efforts for the success of the
party, whose object it is to to the country
the substantial advantages fenlightened Republi-
can Government. Believing, with you, that the OBJ
jects of the Whig party once just and nation
al, | attached mysefto it, and have adhered to its
fortunes through all their changes but devoted to it
the most, and readest to vindicae it, in its hours
of peril and disaster. That its objects and policy
were what believed them to be, has been demon
strated during the brief periods that the power
of the Government has been in its hands. Dur
ing these periods its aim has been dlfuse intelli-
gence widely Throughout the land, elevate the con-
dItion of the masses of the people, develope the
| resources of the country, and promote the inter-
ests of industry of all kinds and whilst it has cul
tivated the principles of universal freedom, both
OF body and mind it has been anxously solicitous
to preserve inviolate the union of the States.
| But approve. not only of the principles and
policy of the Whig party love also its name
love it for its inspiring recollectlons, and would
maintain it because it has become descriptive of
the principles and policy of those associated un-
der it. Those who desire to change it, (and there
are some such) may oe justly suspected of being
more inimica to the creed of the party than to its
cognomen. Individual ambition NAV fancy ad-
vantage to itself from the substitution of some 9th.
er name for that of Whg; and those who have
not taken the trouble to understand its principles
and objects, may talk about widening its platform
and liberalizing its policy. But its platform is al
ready wide enough for all to stand upon, with
room for every interest, of every section, to flour
ish and expand and its policy is as liberal
the Constitution OF the country, and as benehcent
as the spirit Of those who framed it. The people
desire no other name. They are attached to that
of Wing, because their fathers bore it, after hav-
ing been baptized with it in their own blood,
amidst the roar Of cannon and the blaze of battles
of the revolution. Washington and his compatri-
OTIS it, and fought under it, and sanctifed it.,
in war of resistance against tyranny and inva-
sion; and afterwards governed under it in peace
as successfully and satisfactorily as they had
fought underitn war. BY attempting to change it,
subject ourselves to the reproach of politi-
cal opponents, and the suspicion of our political
friends. Why should we do this Z What would
/
| fora while of nothing, except acknowledged weak
ness. we might, perhaps count upon the accession
of that class of politicians who have been out
lawed from the confidence of both of the old DO
| litcal parties. This would be an accession more
to be deprecated than desired The support of
such men would produce dlstrust amongst the hon.
est masses, and result in loss instead of gain. Let
us not, then without some sufficient motive, aban-
don glorious name, under which, in the course
of eight years, we have twice trumphed over our
political opponents to crafty caprice, selfish,
! impatient ambition. In that name itself there is
strength it designates political brotherhood, il
Illustrated by great names, which will be bond of
union. and heritage Of glory. Let US not lose all
this, in the vain expectation of success un-
der some new denomination.
But instead of the line which intended to write,
in reply to your kind invitation, have written a
letter, and will conclude by the following senti-
ment, which beg you will present to the compa-
ny, together with my respects should be pre-.
vented from being with you in person.
The Wing Party, its name and principles--its
name sancti6ed by the revolution its principles
justified by the prosperity of the country whenever
acted upon.
| am, gentlemen, with great respect,
Your friend and fellow citizen,
JAMES COOPER.
To the Committee.