The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-11-14
New York and the Democratic Party.

The New York Erening Post published a
week or more since an interesting letter from
john VAN buren,, written to be read before
some two thousand Democrats, expected to as
semble at Canton, in St. Lawrence county, on
the Seth ult. We have been looking to find 1t
in the columns of the Uaion, knowing the In
terest which that journal entertains both IN Mr..
VAN buren, and the Post-but we have been
disappointed Ii is too important document
however, to be overlooked. The country
should understand under whose auspices the
reconstruction of the Democratic party Is
going on in the State of New York. 1t
is a matter that the elite of the distinguished
Democrats Of Richmond should not conceal
from themselves or each other
One cannot but be struck by the delightful
air of affection and anxiety with which Mr..
VAN DUREN speaks of meeting the ''true De-
laocracyD Of ST. Lawrence--the constituents of
PREsroN KING No wonder that the letter
should draw forth such warm encomums from
the EceniRg Post, which .'cannot too highly
commend the magnanimous and thoroughly
Democratic tone of the brief but pregnant
communication, which it ''receives as the
suspicious harbinger Of victory to the Demo
cratic ticket, and of the permanent union and
ascendency of the Democratic party of New
York"
Now, we hope that the next time our venera-
BILE contemporary has occasion to charge Free
soiism or Abolitionism upon any Wing Of the
Vino party in the State of New York, it will
add that the Democratic party in that State, in
its new organization, rests upon the shoulders
of such National Democrats as Preston KING,
The editors Of the Evening Post, and the au-
thor of the Free-soil party and the following
epistle:
"MY DEAR MYERS find, to my great regret,
shat am unable 10 keep my engagement to ad-
dress the electors of ST. Lawrence county, on the
30th instant, at Canton. When promised, sup
posed that the cause which am now assisting the
Attorney General to try here would certainly be
disposed of before this time; but it Is apparent to-
day that it must extend into the next week 80 far
to make it impossible for me to be with you on
Wednesday The case is one of unusual import
ance. being suit brought by the State to inquire
into the extent and validity Of the Hardenburgh
Patent and should not feel justified in quitting il
at THE stage.
a. mention tbis 80 particularly, because believe
this is the fret time have ever promised to sd-
dress political meeting and failed to do So Ii il
consolation to me, in this unavoidable absence, tC
believe that the people Of st. Lawrence fully appre
ciate the importance Of the coming election, and
will do their whole duty in regard TO it. Iheunior
and aseederey Of The Democratic party Of Ner York
ought an u,y Judgment, 10 be secured at The
rfce Of any per sonal feeling and the expense Of euery
Effort
d" With that party lie inseparably connected the
ruocessful and honorable Of the State To il
belongs the credit Of having engrafted upon the
policy and incorporated in the constitution of the
State every great principle which it has assumed
and am confident large majority OF the citizens
Of this State believe, as do, that in ts hands on
have We been able TO find wise, prudent, and safe
administration Of our Stale government.
''The first duty Of every Democrat now is to be
faithful to the fair and regular nominations Of the
party This is the law Of our organization, and
unless It is rgidly and honestly adhered to- our
socaton j, a mere mockery, and will for years be-
gin and end in mere scuffle to get the better Of
each other in nominating conventions, and TO de-
feat each other at the polls. So far as can learn,
the Democrats Of the State, with or two excep-
tons which deeply regret, will universally repu-
diate ths suicidal policy, and will meet their an
cicnt adversarics with united front.
"In this respect may learn wisdom from the
vices Of our opponents. Thsyopcnly and publicly
proclaim in separate conventions, their utter hos
tility TO the measures and principles and persons
oleach other; and then openly unite for the sake
Of securing the spoils Of victory. The overthrow OF
such coalition should Of itself be sufficient OBJ
Jet to secure the highest eIertions and most IN
swc,ving fidelity Of every member Of the Demo
cratic party, now happily united in single or
ganization and with a single ticket
"But forget that am writing 10 Of the ever
true Democracy Of 81 Laurence, the constituents d
Preston Kuag, and the guardians Of the ashes o.
Sns Wright. With them, frankness and fair deal
@ ing il a rule Of life, and on occasion should
fear their departure from it.
Pray make my excuse 10 them for being alb
sent. You know the anritty have had for years 70
meet them in this way, and the peasure with which
looked forward ~ this qualification now.
"With great regard, yours,
81. VAN buren,.
Delhi, October 30, 1850"