The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-07-11
From Hon. Alfred p. Edgrloa, Of Ohio.


GENTLEMEN Asa native New Yorker can but feel
highly BATTERED by your invitation recently received 10
make one OF your number IN the commemoraon of our
natal day. Through your patriotic associaon-an as
soclahon that has outved The stormy conflicts OF nearly
ball ceniury-most OF my early political lessons were
imbbed. They were lessons OF nestimabe value and
they have ever been cherished by the and
guide OF my political life and should circumstances adj
init OF my temporary absence from this city participate
with you in The proposed celebration beg you 10 be
assured tina, would afford me the greatest pleasure 10
mingle with you on the Joyous occasion.
Your noble society has gone through many trials in
which the heat and turbulence OF party passion have
times put you to the seyeresi tests Yet the uniinch.
ng advocate and defender OF popular liberty the Tam.
many Society OF New York has ever stood forth the lead
ing champion Of the American democracy as expoundsd
and taught by the early founders Of this republic Aud
who more intensely than yourselves feel The true
rpn OF patriotism IN honorng full OF glori-
Gus memories OF The past and so inspiring the hopes
OF the utufei The counchres OF true republican free.
dom still burn brightly around old Tammany All dis
senson IN her camp has been hushed, and the democ.
racy OF New York, with union, strength, and victory
for her motto, will now 90 forward TO the battle -srfe
with renewed courage confidence and hope Our friends
throughout the Union must continue 10 rejoice 80
cheering result-a result which truly foreshadows
the certain success that awaits noble standard bear.
ere Pierce and King, in the great struggle approaching
And who will not rally under such flag Stand by
friends, stand by and, under The enivenng words that
so noby Stand out ~ your letter, past grievances be
buried 10 exerons for the future" may you march on
10 victory
The campaign is now fairly open The baile.cry is
sounding Our opponents are in motion. The head Of
the regular army and the Secretary OF the American
navy, tor the first time in history have been boldly
put forward for The hrst two offices in the gif OF free.
men, and we OF the democracy must rely, principally and
mainly, for success upon invincble volunteer
coushe Plain practical, sound, and reliable men OF the
counlryj those wbo dig their living from the soil they
are ready TO teiend-for the great proof whether mill.
ay tactics and are 10 have peponderatnc in
uence in the highest civil departments OF this govern
ment whether long tried and devoted public services
~ me councils OF the nation, experience, ability, and
siaesnanshp are TO be preferred among for those
hgh trusts These considerations not 10 be slightly
overlooked IN tue coming contest Nor have our candi.
dates anything TO fear in the battle OF principle thai
awaits us.
Distinguished alike for their sterling honesty for their
capacity Tor their past services and Tor their unbendng
political integrity, TO whose hands could the rens of gov
eminent be more safely committed And shall they be
elected Let our wachword for its accomplishment be
union and victory, sanctioned and sustained BY sol.
resolve upon the altar Of faith that we deserve
victory. and we will have It.
With great respect, your humble servant,
ALFRED y EDGERTON