The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-03-11

the circulars, and that the gentlemen who signed
the last, had not noticed or heard of the desgna-
chief lay In the authority assumed by them, as the
heads and representatives Of the democracy, rather
than In the sentiments of the few individuals who
linked their names together, and the weight Of
their influence and character, in support of the
common DE- ciaIation.
The reasons assigned IN the circular, for the
mar date which II conveys TO the democratic re-
publican electors OF the ctyof New FORK, are, that
a volunteer committee from Lockport, had ad.
dressed inquiries to the candidates on the State
ticket, upon the subject Of the extension Of slavery
and that the Utica organization were guilty OF bad
faiih, had broken the compact oil union. and de-
signed treacheTy towards portion OF the candl-
dates. II these reasons suggested themselves with
such force on the 9Th November to the minds of
the signers why did they not occur to them be-
fore? There had been no new facts brought TO
light since some time previous to the ratification
meeting at Tammany Hall, and no evidences of
bad faith exhibited that did not exist at the time
when Daniel e. Sckes presented his report and
resolutions, confirming the nominations, and re-
commencing their cordial and unanimous support.
But the result has shown that the signers Of the
circular We're mistaken in their imputati0ns OF
treachery. The nominations were supported in
perfect good faith throughout the State, by demo-
Gratis OF all shades OF opinion on the subject et
slavery, and Mr.. Lott, who did not respond to the
selt-nomlDated committee of Lockport, received
the entire democratic vote. The terms OF the com
pact Were not violated in the letter or in the spirit.
was the result OF the determination Of the people to
come together, and to allow their leaders no longer
to keep them divided. That determination re-
mains unchanged, and those who stand in the way,
or resist II, will be trampled down. There is no
difference of principle that should keep them dis
united, and they have common enemy whose
principles ale wide as the poles asunder from
theirs Their business IS The PLAIN business OF an
opposifion-to overthrow the party in power.
Their policy is perfectly evident IL is 10 repel no
one who Is now or Is willing to become demo-
crat 10 call out and to together in the ballot
box, the III 600 VOTES that were gwen for Cass,
and the l20 coo votes that were gwen for Van Blu
rem, and the votes of the many thousands of de-
morrats who, in the years of division, have staid
away from the polls, and the votes OF all others that
can he gained in support of the democratic ticket.
IL s IN this way only, that the ascendancy of de-
mocrsilc principles, and, as we believe, OF sound
principles OF government are TO be secured.
We have presented sketch of the political his
tc1y ot the party during the past year, order To
mocfatlc General Committee, and To corroborate
the charge OF II purpose OF dlsunlon on the part OF
The authors of the present dsorganlzlng movement.
we are sorry 10 perceive among their abettors the
names of gentlemen who were candidates at the
recent election, and fell deeply at the time the
Jury done them by those scfupulous guardians Of
democratic orthodoxy We hope they Will do no
more injury to the democratic party. We only
AK you To compel them, by the potent exercise
81 your lnflueuce, TO cease their efforts. IL they
should display the same zeal IN battling with the
ttlillNN tutlIly iUft lItfy nave IN ACCOMPLISHING
the defeat of their friends, they wall render great
service 10 the democratic cause Their seats have
been declared vacated
IL not necessary TO dwell upon what has trans
pred since the secession OF The minority. Al
though the Council Of Sachems, OF the Tammany
Society, have distinctly refused 10 recognize their
spurious organlzatlop, they have persisted IN
MAINTAINING il, and usUplng he authority Of this
onmittee, and have presumed 10 call general
meetings of the democracy in lis name. We can
never consent To this usurparlon, nor recognise
their right 10 call meetings of the democracy, for
any object, however patriotic or In unison with
the sentiments OF the party, in the name Of the
Democratic General COMMITTEE.
Uplusuii dble attempts have been made To excite
pr. Iudce rgainrt the General Committee IN the
minds OF some democrats, by calling us barnbura-
els, or representing Us as sympa'hlzlng with the
trends 81 the WIlnot provlso II the regularity of
this committee were TO be decided by reference
10 ire zeal Of It's members IN promoting the election
OF Cass and Builer, n would easily be settled IA
their favor. You have only TO refer to the list of
members composing the committee, TO perceive
that, with few exceptions, they are well known
advocates ot the election of Case and Butler, aud
have not changed their convictions as 10 the duty
ot democrats IN that contest. But this has nothing
10 do with regularly as the General Committee.
Our authority Is derived from yoa alone You
have elected Us, and we ask you to support us;
tor II is your own cause. II you have chosen To
elect delegates who dld not vote tor Cass and
Butler, you had perfect night to do so, aud no
man Ia authorized 10 resist your wishes. There
many vi tills Dttlr where the exercise
Of the same hberaty OF sentiment will not be un-
welcome. We have been elected by the democrat
cy IN our various wards, for the purpose of pro-
noting the union and success of the party, and are
not disposed To renew the Issensions OF the past.
With the Wilmot provlso, we, a committee.
have nothing Ia do. We occupy no narrow or
exclusive platform, and shall resist the introduce
ton OF any test upon the question OF slavery,
pant Of the democratic creed. Our course -
plainly marked out by the expressed sentiments al
democratic conventions, "a the basis which the
uuIon OF the parry IN the State was coasummated.
The democratic convention az Rome, adopted the
following literal and catholic resolutions
Resolved, hat We are opposed 10 the extension Of
slavery to the Tree Territories OF the United Siates but
Its agitation or any opioion In relation thereto as
test 81 political faith, or M a rule OF party action
Bs,olysd That the power Of Congress slavery In
the territories and the particular modes OF legislation
thereon are. among democrats oontrevsrted questions
snd st ccDcede 20 every In rsIstioD thereto,
the ubdis rutsd right OF opinion not r-gsrding ssy
tsftleusr ods Il titatiopal construction oa ths
qussticn part Of the democratic creed ess-n-
ai 10 i'lloSshp -th cur democratic brethren In this
state or ~ any 'ection % TIE UnisD.
These sentiments were re.afiirmrd NJ Syracuse.
To the eloquent language OF Francis Il Cutting,
On taking the chair president Of that convention,
tanned liberation. The ASSEM- sled people OF the
North are opposed to slavery We may lay that dssn
sv.ry that divided the New Yors democracy; but the
divscn resuf~d from attempt Go make that post
tloD part Of the dsmocrsc creed and test OF party
THE hsrnssgo restricting the free opinions OF men,
hut relics ~ the dsrs Thos. days have
Jsssd We live in an 81 free thought fee. opioion
and free speech. We leave to their free opinions
the subject Of slavery; ve only DECLARE tnst opposi
ton 70 slavery osnrot, With our consent be made
test Of dsnocrscyn
We stJu,r AL sympathy with that fanaticlsm
which would ,rample upon the rights OF any yor-
ton ot.the American people, that would needlessly
irrIiate their feelings, or lay Its hands upon the
compromises of the constitution. We would re-
hnke, at the same time, all threats Of disunion.
We yield To no body ~ men Ia our attachment 10
this glorious Union. II IL infinitely above all con-
sideraiions ~ party. We hope that the day Will
never come that the spift OF fraternity, of com
promise, and Il sacrhre-If sacrifices be neces-
sary TO preserve the Unon.-sball be extinct The
perpetuIty Il THE Union 10 the prayer Ut every
patriot, and Of every lover Of liberty throughout
the world
We have presented picture Of the position Of
the democratic parry. Ii depends upon the people
whether lhis condition of sAsirs shall remain with
all lie Injurious consequences To the interests and
welfare ar The CnuuffV. A VIM nf.lsr d,aaeo ANNA