The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-07-19
EDITORS CORRESPONDENCE.


celebrity, which have from time 10 time made their APP
pearance under the title OF rejected addresses II is by
no means our purpose, either or at any other ume
10 undertake such task but so fully persuaded
that II might be done with advantage 10 the reading pub
lie, that we cannot resist the temptation OF illustrating
what we mean by making few extracts from some OF
those communications which have or less favor
ably impressed us and accompanying them with such com
ments as they would seem naturally TO call Tor.
We have before us host OF letters from men OF dis
tnc,on in every part Of the country, written in answer
circular issued by the Tammany Society OF this city,
Inviting them 10 participate with that time honored ira
ternity in the celebration of the national festival
There is dgnied but earnest and patriotic note from
General Cass expressing his cordial concurrence with
the Society IN its attachment TO the Union aud conslilu
ion, and his ierven aspirations for The restoration OF
harmony in the democratic ranks and unanimity IN The
support of those free principles maintained by the party
under Washington and Jefferson, Madison and Jackson.
Next comes a warm hearted, high spirited commun-
cation from Vice President Dallas pointing out IN i'm
pressve language the dangers OF dsunlon. declaring his
profound conviction that the safety OF our country and
the permanency OF present form OF government de-
pend upon the democracy and counseling in the most
eloquent languag union for the sake OF The Union.
Judge Woodbury. follows in similar train OF thought
and expression and concludes by offering sentiment,
"The independence, the popular liberty, and the federal
Union 81 our country"
Mr. Buchanan cordially comedies in the patriotic feel
ing elected by the occasion, and trusts that the efforts of
the Society may impress ellow-ctzens everywhere
with the necessity of rendering hearty support 10 the
constitution and cheerful obedience TO the laws, in
der, at this alarming crisis to preserve the Union
General Wool, alter protesting in the terse and en-
patic language of soldier his ardent attachment 10 the
Unon expresses the hope that its bonds may bs strength
ened by the present celebration.
Senator Dickinson trusts that the diffusion OF the prn
cples upon which the Society founded may be dis
sha
the priceless value OF the Union and cherish ardent
desire for lis perpeiuy upon the true principles OF the
stulion, and with due respect to Inc rights OF sovereign
States" And here allow TO remark that there breathes
not beneath the folds Of counrys flag the who
has given token OF fule. appreciation OF that Unions
value of deeper devotion TO it. than Daniel 5 Dick
inson.
Governor Floyd OF Virginia, in an epise replete with
good SENSE trusts that any trace OF aceraed feelings may
be obera,ed and that the efficient reorganization of the
democratic party may render the Union lnvncible
But il is unnecessary to multiply examples of
pondence OF this character IS sufficient 10 say that the
same through the Communications of the great
and good, the wise and The distinguished of the
public in every quarter where they have been addressed
There is TO be sure difference in style, in manner and
in diction-a difference occasionally in the apparent
strength and of eelngbut general the let
full OF patriotic sentiment and urge brief though
energetic terms unanmity oil opinion IN regard 10 our
federal relations, the only efficient means of securing
the perpetrity of inesimabe Union. One solitary
exception the truth OF these remarks siares the
face; and tina, exception peculiar and character
stic that must be excused il make it the subject
of somewhat longer comment than have bestowed
upon matters vastly more worthy Of note
OF Mr. John Van Buren,, the eldest hope of the house
OF Knderbook, and the Magnus Apollo of the free soil
ers, will not undertake 10 say whether he is one
among the great, or good, or distinguished of the
republic bu, this much asseverae without fear
of coni.adclionthat he has, this OCCASION read old
Tammany homily lar exceeding in length any commu-
ncaton which the wses and most honcred OF demo-
cratic statesmen have thought II necessary address
her, and which differs, toto eGo, both in sentiment
and in counsel from anything which has emana,ed from
those highly distinguished citizens whom have above
alluded TO as having responded TO her call
Mr. Van Buren, acknowledges the Tammany invita-.
ton in letter which exceeds in length those OF any
half dozen OF the most exalted personages who
similarly compmented put ,ogher; but inasmuch the
amount of wisdom and instruction il contains is by
means commensurate with the space il occupies will
c pntent ourseli with giving sketch OF lis general
tenor and bearing He commences with compliment
to the Society," then announces The fact that the
government, not only of the State but of the
lion, il in the hands OF political adversares,
and very Justly attributes il the divisions in the
democratic ranks. This" he says, II regard as
national and State calamity which have been unable
avert, but the evils OF which may easily correct"
(his very worls) which in PLAIN English, may be
slrued thus You could not prevent the free-so party
from creating such sehism in the democratic ranks
throw tie power iato the hands of the wings but il
you will follow our dctaon now you can Gus, the
wings very easily and put in their places" very
desirable exchange truly TO swop the devil for witch
The Of the letter Is taken up IN explaining the quo
nodo, or pointing out the by which this advan-
tageous transfer is 10 be effected First, whatever may
have been the political action OF any protesting 10 be
democrat heretofore, is to be forgotten and forgiven
and especially does this gentleman shpuate for am.
nesiy for his c,gversation and ueachery, if any
portion Of the party think him guilty Of those offences
Now there is the slighles, objection forgetting and
forsiving all political errors, if those who have gone
asIay return to the fold and remain faithful for the u.
ture and their leader very much overrates his wn i'm
porance he supposes any especial act of grace his
favor would be necessary insure reunion OF the De.
mocracy in such But is asking rather too much
our principles and reunite upon those of the Sc.
cedes and yet nothing less contemplated in the cone,o
ad eierum with which the high priest Of free soil has ia
vored the fraternity OF St Tammany. While from the
senate house and the pulpit from the bench and the bar
from those high in Office and those private station the
solemn ajuralon ascends, "Une TO guard your federal
realons-une to support the constitution, and 10 draw
closer your bonds OF Unon"-what says the oracle
"Conhne conventions their resolutions to subjects
OF State policy On national questions, as they now
present themselves, we differ sincerely hope, when
the presidential election comes, the aspect OF these ques
lions may be changed that all agree in regard to
then. but now I'VE cannot, and shopld avod III am