The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-06-23
Letter from Hon. James Buohanan.

cratic Union for proofsh OF the following mastery
letter of the Hon. James Buchanan Before the Bald-
more Convention met Mr. Buchanan received a letter
from large number OF democrats in Bradford county.
Pennsylvania earnestly advocating his nomination for
the presidency and inviting him 10 pay them visit in
The course of the canvass He deferred answering il
until the convention had decided who were 10 be our
sandard-bearers, and we now subjoin his letter in
reply II Is an eloquent, orcibe, and dgnifed argu
msnt in favor OF Pierce and King, and will be read
by thousands with HEARTFELT qualification and pride As
an invocation to the performances OF duty tribute the
high merits OF our candidates. argument in favor
OF restoring the ascendency of democratic principles in
the federal government il cannot be too highly COM
mended:
WHEArLAND, (near Lsncaser,)
June Ia. 1882.
GENTLEMEN | have delayed on purpose 10 answer
your kind communication oil the Goth ultmo until the
result of the Baltimore Convention should be known.
With every feeling OF grateful heart THANH the intel
genl and faithful democracy OF Spring field township for
their favorable opinion and for the and friendly
hope expressed by them that the democracy Of the
the National Convention" In this hope they have been
dIsapponted but yet all OF US have mach to be
satisfied with the nomination OF franklin Pierce aud
William King They are sound, radical, Siate-rghts
democrats, who will employ their best efforts TO expel
from the balls OF Congress and the purlieus OF the
ury the hosts Of stock obbeIs contractors and specu
lalors by which they now infested and to restore
the purity simplicity and economy OF former times in
the administration of The government. know them
we having served IN the Senate with both for several
years. at most critical aud important period OF our po-
lical history; and speak with knowledge when say
they are the very men Tor the times Public economy,
reform, and strict construction of the constitution
codng 10 tue Virginia and Kentucky resolutions of 1898
and 1893, ought TO be waichwords Of the democratic
party throughout the pending contest; and Pierce and
King will prove 10 be the able and faithful representa-
tiyeS OF these great principles
General Pierce first entered The Senate Of the United
States the 4 OF March, 1897 and continued To be
member un, the 2sh day OF February, 1912, when he
ressnpd Ibis period braces The whole of Mr. Van
Burens administration and the first year OF that of Gen.
Harrison and Mr. Tyler. He had previously served
member Of the House Of Representatives, from Deem.
be 1888 until the 4h March, 1887, ihroug hoa General
Jackson's second term OF office.
When General Pierce first maie his appearance IN the
Senate he was one OF the youngest, ii not the very
youngest, OF lis members Modest and unassumng in
his department., but firm and determined in bis principles
and purposes, was not long before he acquired the
spect and esteem OF his brother senator's From deep
conviction, he Siate-righs democrat-sound, un.
wayeriog and infexble; and venture TO pedc, that
when his votes shalt be scrunized and tested by the
touchsoIe OF democratic principles, they will pre-
sent as fair record those OF The larnented
youth prevented him from addressing the Senate very
frequently; and yet well recollect some Of his efforts
which would have done no discredt to the Oldest and
ables members OF the body then in lis most palmy DAYS
When he spoke he always prepared his voice was
excellent his language well chosen and feci,ous; and
he had an earnesness OF manner proceeding evidently
iention OF his audience. No candid and honorable man
OF any party, well acquainted with General Pierce, WILL
am convinced, deny TO him the intellectual qualifca
tons necessary 10 render his administration OF the gov
eminent wise, able, and successful Besides, unless
greatly mistaken, lie possesses determination OF char
acter and energy OF will without which individual is
fitted 10 perform high and responsible executive and adj
mnislraliye dulles, such as pertain TO the Office of Pes
dent OF The United Safes My own observation, as well
the history OF the world have taught that these are
qualities which do not always belong TO great
and distinguished orators
The democracy will not ask that their candidate shall
lie elected because Of his great military exploits and
yet his military services constitute beautiful episode in
the history OF his life II is small distinction for
General Pierce 10 have meri,ed the official and emphatic
endorsement of the commander-n- Of our army in
Mexican army composed OF heroes for gallantry and
good conduct on The field OF battle.
OF Colonel King, candidate for Vice President. |
can say emphaticay that he is of the puresl, the
best and the most sound Judging statesmen have ever
known. He is hrm. enlightened and unwaverlng
democrat, and amiable, honorable, and benevolent
gentleman From the day when yet youth, in IS IL,
member OF the House OF Representatives he voted for
the declaration OF war against Great Britain, until the
present hour his life presents consistent and beaut
i ful portrait As Piesden, OF the Senate be is without
a superior; and should II ever be his fate, in any
,ingency discharge the duties of President of the Uni
ted States, he will conduct the government with wis
DON, SQUAD discretion, and enlightened patriotism.
But why should insist upon the merits and qualiilca-
tons of our candidates. Their nomination by the high
est tribunal OF the democratic party ia the strongest pre-
sumptve evidence OF their WORTH and ought 10 he su-
cen OF itself 10 rally 10 their support every true hearted
and faithful democrat
| AS democrats, we should always yield our personal
preferences for men when great principles require the
sacrifice. Man is but the creature of day, whilst prin-
cples are eternal The generations oil men in succession
rise and huciuae, and sink and are forgotten; but the
principles OF democracy Of progresaps democracy which
have inherited IRON our revolutionary fathers will
endure TO bless mankind throughout all generations As
democrats, believe that not only the prosperity and
glory OF the country, but even the preservation OF
blessed Union, depend upon a faithful observance OF
these principles in the administration OF the federal
government And ask, in what that !
tendency be secured but by sacred adherence TO reg
ular nominations! This II the only bond which can
une consolidate, and render nvincible. the great party
OF which all proud to be members. II. soldiers
in the ranks OF The democratic army, should desert the
prefer different leader shall then soon become bro
ken and and ignomnious defeat mast be
the inevitable consequence. Ia union, and in union
alone, there is strength Good and great old democratic
Pennsylvania will never orsake her principles merely
because she might possibly have preferred other agents
than Franklin Pierce and William King TO carry her
al into effect She will thus prove recrean to
her own true glory and to her highest interests
| In what light would we regard protesting Christian
no should desert bis holy religion and his church merely
because he preferred different bishop pastor 10 pre-
side il from the individual which the majority had
selecedi No, no. my democratic fellow citizens, we
must neither be for Paul for Apollos, except the
bat worthy agents 10 carry out the great and funda
all united Principles rather than ought to be
our motto
II has been glory and strength 10 The pas, time,
that have concealed our principles from the
public eye but have always proclaimed them before the
world The late Baltimore Convention, in obedience to