The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-10-20
SUNDAY MORNING., OCTOBER 90, 1885,

dangers of civil war and disunon, we highly an
prove. Disputed questions, and especially those
which involve the interests and deeply excite the
feelings and passions of men, Can only be settled
BY mutual concessions and compromise and il is
not to be expected that in any adjustment, the con-
cessions will be all on one side. 1t would be pro.
hIess TO inquire, whether the North or the South
has gained or conceded most by the settlement
that has been adc, and worse than useless to in
dulge In elimination and recrimination over what il
past. While we aequiesce in AMI approve the
settlement, and the course of our representatives in
Congress, who were instrumental in briu ping il
about, far be it from us to condemn the motives or
purposes OF those who differed from them. But we
do hold that it would he dangerous and improper
to're-open those questions and invite renewal of
sgi alton.
The country needs repose. Legislation is neces-
sary for the protection of domestic industry,
now languishing under ruinous foreign compeii.
uon for the Improvement OF our great internal
highways and channels OF commerce, and upon
other important measures and the history OF the
last session has demonstrated, that they cannot re-
ceive the attention due TO them from Congress, SO
long as IL shall be engrossed and paralyzed by the
agitation OF questions of slavery. And what is
more, the government cannot be administered, or
the Union held together if il is continued The
elements Of 6iscord have not yet subsidized at the
South. II agitation is to be renewed at the North
they Will act and react upon each other, and the
consequences will probably be fatal. The slave
trade has been abolished in the District of Column
bia, few years will complete the extinction of
slavery there; the wing parry of New York abides
by the constitution and its compromises, and will
not interfere with slavery in the States where il
exists II is not an abolition party and in its nsme
we disclaim all political connexon with abolition
and abOtonists.
New York has been highly favored by the ele-
walton Of one Of her citizens to the chief magis-
tracy OF the nation. We have entire confidence
in his administration of the government, the wis
dom and policy of his measures command our I'M
qualified appreciation. We conceive it to be the
duty Of the wings of this State to yield him and
GfnIn and {,..l
aad lot only so, bat to avoid whatever may EN-.
barrass it. That it will be soundly whig and emf.
nently conservative, we have sufficient guaranty
in his past life and services, and in the eminent
statesmen who compose his cabinet His modera-
ton, his ability, and above all, the honesty of his
puiposes, and the purity of his character, commend
him to the confidence and support Of the American
people. The nation cannot boast purer man, or
better wing, than Millard Fillmore. Associated
with him are statesmen and leaders whom the
wing party have long been accustomed to follow,
and who have done nothing to forfeit, and much to
increase their confidence and admiration. Clay
and Webster, COfwin and Crittenden, and a long
list OF luustrlous names, too hume rOus to be re-
peated here. We have as yet seen no cause to dis
card our long tried and faithful leaders, and sub.
stitute others in their places.
Candor, our duty to ourselves and TO you, COM
pelus to allude briefly to the occasion that has
called US together. The reasons that compelled
thirtynine delegates to secede from the late con-
vention at Syracuse and TO call another, are sue
cincy and ably set forth in the address published
10Y their direction and under their authority, and it
Is not necessary now to recaptuate them. Tbs
course pursued by the sgncrs Of that address, was.
IN our opinion, necessary, to save them, repre-
senistives IN Congress who voted for the measures
Of pence, and our wing administr alton, from dis
eIece. as well as the wing party Of this State and
OF the nation, from dissolution. We cannot resist
the conclusion, that the course of the msjorty in
that convention ives unwise and iniolerant that il
tended directly to the conversion of the wing party
of New York into political anti slavery party, TO
its distraction and division at home, TO its seye-
rance from the wbig party Of the Union and the
inevitable defeat of the impor ant measures which
all tue whlos have "a, Long i~hsrad In .ase.-e..-
Candidates nominated by such convention, how
ever, much they might deprecate the principles
avowed IN its resolutions, could not receive that
united support indispensable to success, without
the endorsement Of body more national and less
sectional in its character. The landmarks and
boundaries OF the party, which had been partially
lost sight of in the anti slavery excite ment, from
which we are just now emerging, needed 10 be
run cut anew and re- established IL il due to the
wings Of other States and other sections, that the
true position of the wings Of New York should be
Known. They stand now where they have ever
stood, on the broad platform Of the Union, and up
holding the banner Of the constitution. They
knew no North, no South, /" but theirs il ga COM
mon country and common destiny" Men may
charge, but our principles lasting aad immu-
table as right, truth and justice. We pledge our
selves and our constituents, for The maintenance
Of the constitution, and the preservation Of the =.
Union under all circumstances and al all hazards.
We deeply regret that there should be DIVERSE
" OF sentiment or dissensions among the wings of
New York. We know Of no way for them 10 unite,
but TO come together in the spirit of federation and
fcrbearaRce, and describing all subjects of dscord,
10 adopt these principles and sentiments in which
We oil concur. 1--we have differed on questions
connected with the institution OF slavery their set
tlement affords us an opportunity and a common
ground Of reunion. The opening of those ques-
tons, aud a renewal of agitation would preclude all
hope Of reconciliation. But in the same spirit
which adjusted the mir ority al Syracuse we
stil extend the olive branch Of peace, in the ear
ne 81 hope that It may not be again, and in like
manner rejected.
The candidates whom we present to you, fellow
citizens, for your suirages at the coming election,
we commend 70 your united and hearty support.
We have confidence, that il successful, they will
uphold the whig administration Of the general go
yernmenf, and labor 10 maintain the integrity and
promote the principles and measures of The great
wing perry OF the Union. That they may be sue
c. ssiul, and wbig men and wing principles triuul-
Eheni, we will labor diligently ourselves and we
earnestly eDtfeat you 10 Fus forth yoar strongest
efforts for the accomplishment of the same glorious
end. The eyes Of The nation are now turned upoa
the wings Of New York, they shall not have rearon
TO regret our action, and no opportunity we trust,
90 mourn over our defeat.
Urea, October IL, 1850.
FRANCIS GRANGER, President.
JAMES Vas NoRDBS,
Joss B. GEDSEY,
JOHN kNcKERBAcKER,
GEoHGE H. MYERS, W. 49,,
= NEwrcN DgxTER, '0e iesoeh's'
Wm. L. LAWRENCE,
THOMAS II. KucHESTEr