The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-10-30
Address on MI. o. Rober,..

MARsHALL o. RopERTs, esq, the Whie nomi-
nee for the seventh Congressional district of New
York. has issued the following address TO the elect
tors Of his district. 1t breathcs the true Wing
spirit:
TO the Whis Electors Of The Seventh Congressional
District.
FEuLow CITIZENS: Having accepted the nominal
ton rendered me by the Wing Nominating Con.
vention for the Seventh Congressional District,
feel It due to you (while express my grateful
thanks Tor your indulgent partiality) to avow the
opinions and views which, ii elected as your repre-
sentative, will govern my course.
Ever Wing, devoted to the interests and integ
ity OF that great party. and chcrishing ts
try, ito principles and policy will be my guide in
all the relations which, as your representative
shall devove upon Inc. know you too well to be-
ieve that you desire expect any thing of me not
calculated to promote the best interests OF the eoun
try and the political welfare of the district; and
you know me too well to doubt my readiness to
obey with aacrty and an earnest zeal every de-
mand OF yours upon my faculties and exertions.
The present contest Is q most important one in
the history OF the country. Not that are in the
midst OF crisis Of war dsunion-of incendiary
danger or intestine commotion-of suffering
disorder, or pecuniary revulsion; but that we en-
joy happy exemption of all these dcplorable evils
Agitations which menaced the tranquility, il not
the permanency of the Union, and which filled the
hearts OF oil patriotic men with alarm ind xety,
have given place to fraternal feeling of patriot
ism-tu n better and truer estimate of the sources
of national happiness and security--to a higher
confidence in the brilliant destiny oil vernment
founded on the will OF the people, and aiming to
dispense to every man, who will discharge the du-
tics of good citizenship, the blessings Of free nsti
tutions .'.,... r.. g.. aa
Whatever may be the differences among men
upon the questions of the day, or upon the old po
litical divisions, all feel that the country ia emf
nently prosperous; that it has high name through
out the civilized WORLD that while it cutivates am
icabe intercourse, unrestricted trade, and recipro
cal relations with all nations, it possesses the power
and the will to punish aggression; and that it is
marching proudly onward in it's high career of
moral and national greatness.
All feel that the sublime spectacle of great and
tional rights, competent TO appreciate, to maintain
and to defend them, and offering freedom and
equality to ALL in all quarters of the globe, who
suffer from oppressive forms of government, or
from the inequalities of condition that spring from
dcspotic arbitrary rule, ia the true condition of
this Republic; and all fair. minded men will admit
that for this enjoyment Of good, and exemption
from evil, are indebted to wise, prudent, and
patriotic administration of the Government g..
To contribute to render this state of things last
ing is the duty of every true Wing. To do it
effectively, he must labor to retain the admnstra-
ton Of the Government in Wing hands; he must
sustain the Wing candidates-National State, and
local-with all his energies; he must work for the
cause. .
The platform adopted by the Wing National
Convention presents the theory upon which these
candidates affords the assurance of their practical
continuance. ... 't'
1t need not be said that our political opponents
aim to reverse this pleasing condition Of prosperity
and happiness, and that their measures, if they
succeed in obtaining the power Of the Government,
will lead to disaster and ruin. would not be il
liberal or unjust; but il we ever concede the sim
cerity OF their patriotism, and that their msgov-
eminent would be the result of mistaken policy,
is it not wiser to stand upon the Wing policy, and
sustain the Wing party, than to reject positive
good for an uncertainty? .. ....
1t shall be my aim to be ever true to the inter
ests and prosperity OF this great city. Its noble
institutions its vigorous and liberal support of the
industry OF the country, its commerce. its work
Shops its trade, it's tisans, its laborcrs, its mer-
chants, iB intelligence, and its patriotism, when.
ever the national cause has demanded its exhibit
on the pride Of its citizens, and claim the just
consideration of the American people and the
American Congress Its commercial relations and
business intercourse extend not less to all quarters
of the Union than throughout the world. II is tho
mart alike of the North and the South, the East
and the West; and the intercourse that centres
here from all sections of the Republic seems to
diminish sectionalisms, to repress geographical
prejudices and distinctions, and to strengthen
glorious bond Of Union ..
Its interests arc, in many respects, the interests
the subjects OF legislation They will, at least,
deserve and receive the active support and best
efforts of its representatives; they certainly will
mine, If am so fortunate to be called to serve
in that capacity. ..'.-s ""
am frank in saying that solicit your suffrages.
They will be doubly valuable to me- the proofs
of your favor and approval. No man can be in
sensible to the favorable judgment of an enlighten
ed community ..' 'a. ...'.,.... ...
II the nomination has been unsought by me, it is
nevertheless high qualification to receive it from
your hands To be called to represent population
truly liberal and intelligent that OF the Seventh
Congressional District. cannot too highly appre-
ciate and the confidence reposed in me shall be
| repaid with my best dcvotions to your interests.
Success is certain, with the united, vigorous and
active support of the Wings of the district; and
this rely upon with confidence, knowing of old
their fidelity to the Wing cause, and with what
generous and intrepid strength they are ever ready
to stand by their friends. ....
MARSHALL y. RoBERTs,
Regular Wing Nominee for the Seventh Con-
gressonal District. .''