The daily union., 1852-07-10
Prom the New Yort Evening Post.
The Tammany society.

The Tammany Society.
The following letters from prominent democrats were
read al the celebration OF the Tammany Society,"
for the privilege OF publishing which zoe are moi indebted
10 the Ccnsnitfse Of arrangements
Lsiey from sI- President Fan Butn.
LIspEswALp, July !, 1852
GrsrLrMEs: beg YOU 10 accept my thanks for the in
yiialion 10 meet The TammaDy Society on The ON instant
with which you have honored me. II reyives recollee-
lions reaching far distant day, OF similar meetings al
winch had the pleasure OF acting, IN the promotion o
our cause. with long array OF dsineresied and palro.c
men. many OF whom have been forever removed from
such scenes whilst yet amongst you-hoDored
members Of your society-ngering like myself on Inc
verge OF life.
A summons from the survivors OF such band aud
their younger associates together for the support oil pn
cples which imbibed in boyhood. and to which we
have since devoedy adhered cannot regard with other
feelings than those Of deep interest," mingled with regret
that the grahcaiion OF ibus meeting them is denied to
me.
to the democracy OF the city Of New Yosk-of which
your society constitutes highy Respectable and inucn
tia paI stated that had. since the expiration OF the
presidential erm deemed due 10 that high Office and to
Hose whose friendship and confidence raised TO it, TO
abstain far possibe from an active participation in
party politics
Gliding with my preferences and views in other respects
has remained unchanged, and nothing can be further
from my wishes and intentions than 10 pursue different
course at this advanced period OF my llie am there
fore constrained 10 throw myself upon the indulgence OF
your society in declining their invitation.
But ] cannot, gentlemen, allow Inc opportunity you
have presented pass without renewing the assurances
which given in the letter referred to- OF my deep
Of the vigorous and effective support that for so
studes in my public career received from the democ
racy OF your great city.
Differences OF opinion have. true since arisen be-
tween large and respectable portions OF your associates
and myself. upon points which your invitation well de-
scribes foreign to the objects and political relations
Of your society," In regard TO these we have each pur
sued the that deemed right, and that udg
menis approved; and am, hope, too just TO extend
grudgingly to others, well entitled the exercise Of
right claim for myself, TO allow the personal asper
ties which, unhappiy seem 10 be inseparabe IRON col
lisions of opinion upon most public questions. and
against indulgence of which, men best disposed can
not always guard themselves, TO weigh against, much
less cancel claims upon my gratitude and esteem that
can either forget or disown.
therefore, with truth, say that the sentiments to-
wards your society and Their poiucal bIeh,en OF the
city, long and cordially entertained by me whilst the re-
laon of constituent and representative existed between
us, not less kind less sincere now when that has
ceased and can never be restored.
There is every probability. gentlemen that what is
earnestly desired by all sincere democrats fair field for
the discussion before the people OF the conflicting prnc
pies OF the respective parties OF the oil the
federal government-will be once more afforded
AT TOO many OF our presidential elections, circum-
in the actual condition OF the country. or consd-
eaions personal TO one or the other OF The candidates
have by the address OF politicians, been used TO prevent
proper attention TO that great issue by the people In
the coming contest there is think. great reason to ex-
tha obstacles cAn any
brought into successful operation
The disturbing subject OF slavery has, by the action OF
both the great parties OF the country, been Withdrawn
IRON the between them, and the no less exciting
questions in regard national bank and the uses and
aepose oil the moneys OF the people, which SO conyulsed
the whole Country by aneas individual interest aud
cupidy, have been finally settled BY The adoption OF the
democratic policy
In regard 10 tile personal characters OF the respective
candidates, the prospects not less proptious The
wing nominee that chivarous spirit which belongs TO
his character. has commenced his first political campaign
with frank admission OF the private worth and claims
public confidence OF his opponent concession which
am General Pierce will be al all times ready TO
cprocale.
The presidential election held under the circumstances
10 which have adverted must il seems TO me, result 10
the success OF The democratic candidate. No we-n-
formed and candid mind doubt that large majority
OF the people OF The United States prefer the political
principles for the administration of the federal govern
ment OF which MIR. Jefferson the first and greatest
advocate and which have in the main guided the coun-
cls OF the democratic party.
The whig nominee is the open and bold opponent OF
the important of those principles and the decided
advocate OF political doctrines which are in the estma
ton of every sound democrat, in deadly hostility 10 the
spirit OF our free institutions.
On the other hand General Pierce and Mr. King have
both been brought up 10 the true democratic fah and
spent their lives among the straighest OF their sect
They honest men, long tried in public lfe possessing
of every Duty and private characters above all cayi
reproach
They have been fairly nominated, and ought 10 re-
ceive and confident will receive, the vote OF every
single. minded democrat in the country. Ii my life is
spared they shall have mine.
4 am, gentlemen, very respectfully, your friend and
servant, M VAN BUREN,