The daily union., 1852-07-10

old democratic wigwam, unlil they and hailed
Of union and victory by every democratic
son between the Atlantic and Pacific shores.
am, very respectfully, your obedent servant,
VIM. M. GWlN.
From Hoa. Isaac Ioueey, of Connecticut.
WASHINGTON, July ., 1852
GENTLEMEN: have the pleasure to acknowledge
invitation IRON "The Society of TammQny" TO unite
with them in celebrating he ensuing anniversary OF The
nations birthday"
regret my inability consistently with other dues
accept the invitation. Nothing would give me greater
pleasure than 10 unite with hs ancient and patriotic So
cety such occasion, and especially at this import
ant, and may add propous period. when il seems TO be
the nearly approaching destiny OF the republic TO emerge
entirely from the cloud which has long hung over IT, and
having attained its present exalted position by the bound
less energy Of free minds TO pursue its onward 10
Still greater heights.
| suboin sentiment which is the first aspiration Of
every American heari
The Union-the contamination and crownng glory Of
Independence Let 1t be made perpetual by the obsesv
OF justice and shed faith towards all the
members OF the confederacy,
am most respectfully,
loAAC looCEf.
From Me Hon. Marcus Morton. Er. Gousraor Of Massaetu
sets.
TAUNTON, Julyl, 1852.
GENTLEMEN The honor OF the invitation Of the Tam
many Society to join them IN the celebration OF the
suing anniversary OF the nations birthday, enhanced
was by reference TO the important political questions
strong desire in the time honored hall oil this ancient In
snuon 10 meet face 10 face the radical and progressive
democrats OF the Empire State and the Empire City, and
my inability TO accept your invitation was great self
denial
This national anniversary may well be employed for
opuposes. which. though DIVERSE are both aadaole
The to bury party differences aud ceeba,e IN sen
ments common 10 all, the freedom, the prosperity and
The glory OF the nation the other to nculcale and pro-
mote those political principles which, democrats
believe form the foundation OF that freedom, prosperity,
and glory and ahous shall be engaged in the former
purpose trust shall De guilty neither OF nsncerty
Inconsistency assuring you that IL would be graft
lying TO me, under your auspices TO be engaged IN the
latter.
However pleasant and patriotic il may be to commem-
the virtues and sacrifices, aud suerngs OF
oluonary ancestors, and 10 dwell upon those general
topics in which all agree YET when so favorable op
poruni,y 10 disseminate those great principles OF democ
tacy winch we deem essential 10 the progressive happ
oil the human family, and TO establish and cement
that union OF The advocates OF those principles which
is necessary their restoration and permanence, pre-
senei, political duty and interest require 10 i'm
prove IT.
Tbe auspcious result OF the late Democratic National
Convention opens SO wide door for reconciliation and
UNION. that no one who desles the success OF demo-
craic principles ma an excuse for emitting 10 enten
The manner OF the nomination. well the eminent
qualifications of the candidates Tor the presidency and
the wee presidency, alike recommend them the IA
yorable regard oil all friends OF democracy.
in The selection OF candidates for high Offices, tits i'm
possible thai the individual preferences OF all perhaps
even OF a majority, should be graiihed yet unwise
patriotic and nii-democratc would that man be who
should withhold hs support from candidate fairly
mated on account OF difference OF opinion poin
either unimporta. unlikely 10 be called into practical
operation.
With The distinguished individual who has been nom.
mated for the highest oice nave the pleasure OF per-
sona acquaintance; and II not entirely superhuous
il would give great pleasure 10 bear testimony 10 the
purity OF his character the ardot OF his paolIsm and
the soundness oil his democracy. ! old school
radical democrat began by studying the Virginia
utons; and although not old enough to vote tor Thomas
Jefferson, was almost worsbipper OF that eminent
statesman and true democrat And TO say nothing Of
progress will add that the young and progressive de-
mocracy Of The present day have passed the point
whence started almost fifty years ago. II ever have
bad occasion 10 differ from any OF my BRETHREN 1t was not
because they too democratic but because they
not democratic enough.
Ii these personal remarks may find apology in my
age and long standing In the political ranks, will ask
sentiments and general principles OF democracy more
heartily concur than those oil General Pierce. And al
though have measurably retired from active politics
yet did deem II necessary or useful for his success
might be tempted once more TO buckle the harness,
and give him such public support my abilities would
enable me TO do.
intended to have expressed my views on another sub.
ect but have already respassed long upon your pa
iience that must conhne my ideas into a single senti
ment, which will offer Tor your acceptance:
The Union and the Constitution The preservation OF
the depends upon the faithful execution of the latter
With great respect, your obedient servant
MARCUS MORTON
From Hon. Colin IA. Ingusaii, Of Conneeiicm.
HOUSE, OF REPRESENTATIVES,,
Washington, June 81, 1852.
GESrLEMES: have the honor to acknowledge The re.
oG he iuyitin me