The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-07-07

which the heat and turbulence Of party passion at
times put you to the severt tcsts Yct the unhinch
Ing advocate and defender ri popular bsrty the fan
many Society Of New York has forth the lead
ing champion of the American democracy a. exponded
and laugh. oy the early founders Of this republic Ana
who more int nsely than yourselves feel tho true
spirit Of patroi I'm in honorng event full Of giori-
our M mnries Of the past and npiripg the hopes
OF the future The council fires Of true republican free
dom It'll burn brig htly around old Tammany All dis
sention in her camp has been hushcd. and the demo
crscy OF New York with union strength AMI victory
for her MOTTO will 20 forward tho battle strife
with renewed courage confidence and hope Our friends
throughout the Union must continue r~ioies so
cheering arcsVlta refut which truly fore. hadOws
tho certain that noble standard
bearers Pierce and King in the great struggle approach
ing And who will not rally under such nag! Stand
by friends stand by and under the epliyening words
that 20 molly stand ont in your letter, pat grievances
to be buried in ex.rtions Tor the future" may you
march ON TO victory
The campaign il now fairly open. The battle cry is
sounding. Our opponents are in motion. The head Of
the regular army and the Secretary OF the american
navy. tor The rst time in history have been boldly
put forward for the two first Offices in tho gift OF eemen
and we Of The d. mocracy must rely. principally and
mainly for our success upon our inyrcble volunteer
ccrpshc p,sD practical sound reliable Of the
country, those who dig their living from the soil they
are ready 10 def ndior tho great proof whether mill
tBry tacina ard success 10 have prep0nder
atipg influence IN the highest civil departments OF
this government or whether long tried aud devoted
public services in the councils Of the nation expert
ability and stacSnla nsbip are 10 be preferred
among US for those hgh trusts These consid-
eratons not to be slightly overlooked in the com
in the battle OF principle that awaits
Distinguished alike Tor their sterling honesty for their
capacity for their past services and their unbnndng
political integrity to whose hands could the reins OF
government be more safely comIaitted And shall they
BE- elected! Let onr wachword for its omplishmont
be :" union and victory sanctioned and sustained by
solemn resolve upon the altar IL faith that de-
serve victory and we viii have il with great respect,
your humble servt ALFRED =. EDGEhF0N,
IRON A. 4. MAGRATH, ESQ. OF SOUTH CARoLINA.
C,aairsroS, june 30 1852.
Neutrality-suspicious. better, inviting mo TO participate
wi The Sons oi rainmauy in the celebration Of the
niS'rsay If American Independence hns been received
Gould be absent from my prois, onh engagements mt
that time should certainly he with you. Nothing could
afford pleasure than to BE- witness Of the gath
eriIg Of the democracy And fixed In the cardi-
MIL principles Of that party the spectacle there presented
would add to my sa faction. exhibiting. as It would the
living evd, that the principles of the democracy
the principles of the people However pleasant il
may be TO some to sneer Mt the idea of the rule Of the
people yet will 1t only b. whom the people to rule
that we can cease to be free Confirmed In the opinion
that the success OF democratic principles IL identified
with the deseopemcnt Of Tho great principles of political
liberty. must with regard he contest in which
IRE summoned TO do battle with feelings Of deep anxiety
Yonr State must exercise powerful influence in that
contest and should be wanting in propriety to
adde's You in the language Of incentive. Quite
am you need no spur to prick the side" of your pur
pose in the discharge Of your duty Yet may say thai
OUT OF your State The democracy regard with very deep in
tcret the issue ci the BATH about oousy
commence. However calamity the wings si,ained.if
the centre Is broken the sfety Of the army is gone.
You are that centre aud in it, preservation il involved
not only Your honor but the credit OF the patty anu tho
safety OF the country.
Fortunate il is for us that with the lenders VINO have
been chosen oI NJ, ia und that combination excel
lonee in conduct character and principle which stmu
late every democrat to the exercise Of bis full power and
sgmati2es his lubcwnrnness unreasonable and ungen
trous. No country has produced truer patriot,
party better man. than Franklin Pierce lie comes
TO us from that branch OF the democratic school every
where admitted second 10 other in the purity of it.
principles the integrity Of it purposes and the in1eai
bic hriaLeSs Of is followers. And while General Pierce
points to the schoo for the correctness Of his POLITICAL
creed the school points 70 HIN a illustrating the excel
lcnce of its systn sndionsy abstauing ronl general
notoriey he has avoided contest for placc but
Stunned The struggle for truth Jealous in every
ner to promote Tic honcr Of lts country and caa'cnL
ire The gaze Of his contrymen hut could separate
himself iltm their wn1Inest affections. And when his
counirynen sought him private citizen Ut s home in
Concord, 10 govern the destiny of this world in ITSELF
there was shown principle which grows brighter
by comparison with that period in the history of Rome
when prompted by noble impulse, she turned her gaze
for ruler 80 thr cottage Of The farmer and forced Cncn
naus yeid the eine OF his p.og that lac might assume
those OF an empire.
cannot reeara tie whig party equally fortunate No
one i more wiling than 10 rcndor General scott all the
credit 10 hieh hi. military achievements cntitlc him
But the time has not yet como when cieitain may
throw his swo1G in tlt baahcc Tor chat Inagstraic
other quali'i, aal besides those necessary for
campaign q baltic becYc that GencrIl scott and his
party a. uliesiy mistaken m tbcr piDn at The
true spill. ard Ind III cur Institutions And that the
whigs feel III. TO h. tho sentiment OF the people of the
rnited states is concussty shown ia the adoption OF
their platilm. ia Which they stuieuly conceal their
zeal principles ard oaoin themselves wish tn -hrcrds
ihoec assorted, that il did not ba~ tila fact
should be Puzzicd 10 say whether they WHO gnthr ralr
this leiald banner are democrats dctcring the susnne
OF Their flush ard covering their ueaohcy with the
shadow. Oh peIt ut Wigs ,y this device cndeayorng
TO gain auI sion to cur ranls, and By small beginnings
preparing 10 unite IN swting the chorls OF the demo
crazy
Moot heartily do desire tina, you will succeed in
moving those causes " angry difference aud contention
which have much distracted our people Confident
am in the hope that your will achieve much,
i not ell lat the tine lovers Of their country desire
lr4fs Aia pfna.f pr
you rather TO lock with hope the future than yexaton
which would b idle at the past. Very respectfully. your
fellow citizen, A. q. MAdRArH
FROM L1IUr. COY geHoR SANFORD T. CHURCH
ALBION June 90. 1852
Geptlcmcn-I have the honor t. acknowledge the re.
eeIt Of youz invitation Forwarded TO from Albany
day. TO be oonmemoraled In New York by the ancient
and patriotic society which you represent.
demccrnt:c party forgetting pat c-encei and bury.
ing old sninoSitios united under the patriotic
impulses & their cherished principles to rid The national
ard state admins traions Of the enemies Of republican
liberty and yos.ors OF Official integrity anu TO restore
the asccndancy q those fundamental doctrines upon the
Observance cf which depend the pcrpetuy Of our free
institutions.
The sa.deuces Of complete triumph in the coming
oomlaIcn arc most significant and overwhelming.
Throughout the length ard breadth Of the land the
JtnocTaey pIeEeDt an undivided front and exhibit a
SPIRIT Of m1atcncc 70 meet the opposition which oan
only BE- sat:s1cd with the closing shouts Of Victory
Although il VII be impossible for TO participate in
the fcf rites Of tie occasion you ny be assured that
fbaA cc1Uaiy ana zeaioly Cooperate IN every aud
able means 10 the eloros end which Il is designed
10 accomplish; ind hazard nothing in saying that the
Efforts II he great democratic heart Of the state wiz be
fully sustained and supported by the exlemitics.
Thanking you. gentlemen. tor yonr kind invitation,
remain very respectfully, your obedcnt servant
&. J.. CHURCH.
FROM nos. ROBERT u. M'LANE, or MARYLAND.
BALTIMORE. june 90, 1862
SiTI have 10 acknowledge the iuy,tstion OF the 5oce-
~ az gamuany. to unite with that hOrorab association
IN the c,lebfaion Of the ensuing anniversary oil the
lions birthday. Engagements az bone only oaye me
tie privilege 81 rendering my thanks tar the honor their
invitation GOLFERS With expression If
regret hnt cLrot witness their enjoy If the fsti
ynl, ard participate IN bc pray tat the society
may BE- animated I! tntir ancient spirit Of patriotism
and devotion = the priucjp a. tie republican party:
that t,r exam nny a. tho cohntry, the larbinscr
81 victory ~ Fierce und King in November ucSf--
standard beaTcrs Vboc pfsona ht nor apd personal
yNions constitute afcurlasion for our political platform
That should command wyor.a respect end enthusiasm
Very respectfully yovr ob,dieut servant
hoDr. NJ. NcIANE.
FROM non. JOHN rRAGG, Of ALBANIA.
UoCsl ~ REPRESENTATIVES, June - 1852.
Sir1 have han Tic honor 10 receive tho polite Invita-
ton q tho 1aInna1y soricty to Join them In tho cecb-
lion If the ra0n't birth