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


dear TO the hearts Of Al rspub,cans would have AFFORD
cd me sincere pleasure It had been in my power 70 10
do to political opponents an honest derirc 10 proste
the true interests OF the country feel nevertheless
that their views Of the constitution, and their policy in
the administration Of the government at open
with own and lead directly 10 results in the action
Of the system, which would soon Late be subverve
The greatest Of all dangers under republican govern
ment arises from the management Of the public nsnces
No understood this better than Thomas efer
whose inaugural address in 1901 embodes with
markabe clearne and in language of unsurpassed ro-
quence and grace the duties Of the democratic party
One Of the highest OF these duties husband
resources with the most rigid economynot only because
the income Of government is always much drawn
who live under it but because the administration Of
wealth tends almost necessarily to imprsvdence and
Jefferson and the distinguished who have followed
In his footsteps have earnestly rerenchmsnt
In expenditure and with it, consequence. dimnu-
tion OF the public burdens Of debt and taxation.
There Is Of the great duties of government in
respect to which political opponents and ourselves
WIDELY separated than this They are theory
and in practice opposed to economical administration
OF the finances The schemes they propose, under the
guse public improvements call for large expenditures
and consequently for large contributions taxation d
rect or indirect. and borrowing The democratic doc
trne is to tax ighyneveI to borrow excepting in
speedily possible Tho practice of our the
very reverse 1t is TO tax heavily borrow "a much as
possible, and never to pay excepting by the creation o.
ment and that Of our State will bear out in say
ing that public debts during the last fifty have
all been paid by the democratic party against the
veriog efforts of opponents to continue them in
stence The natural consequence OF their financial
policy is promote the expenditure of the public money
for the most improper
enlarge upon this topic because Iconceivenow that
the great disturbing questions which have divided the
country during the last have been at rest
that financial reform must be- and ought to be, the lead
ing object Of attention during the five years TO come
The public expenditure has become enormous, and the
abundance Of the has favored the innumerabe
schemes which have been for the purpose of
extracting money from the treasury for private and local
uses In of this sreat duty which devolves US
the nomination of Pierce and King appears be
peculiarly fortunate They are both able, honest aud
faithful to the constitution and their in Con-
grcss is marked throughout by unwaverng adhe-
renee to the great republican virtues of economy and
strict construction Of the fundamental law. Let
it be understood that, under their lead fight
ing great battle for ugaty in expenditure and purity
in gislation and we ed have no fears for the result
he honest democracy of the country who look to just
and prudent Of the the great
object to be secured will not fail to rally to support
with resistless force
The nomination of distinguished soldier for the Pre-
sdency by opponents in preference to the eminent
of their party whose lives have been spent in the
ercse of the highest civil trusts be regarded in no
other light than attempt to gain possession of the
government by appealing to the weknown feeling OF re-
spec which anmates the American people towards those
who have served their country in of public dan
ger should be very sorry that this feeling of respect
for General Scotts military services which have been We
ry distinguished should be in the slightest degree weak
ened by anything which may be done said in the
ing canvass. We may do entire justice to him as a
military and at the time rcsst-as am
shal-with the most strenuous and unremitted
tons hiss elevation to the Presidential Office We hold
him to be disqualified for the place by want of expe
rence in civil affairs. by his ayowed opinions mpor-
tant questions Of public policy and by his political assoca
tons. which connect him with principles subversve of all
deem to be essential to proper administration of the
government He has been forty six years soldier with
out any training to the exercise Of civil trusts He has
within very few years against all the lights of varied
and instructive experience publicly declared himself in
favor OF something in the nature of United States Bank
not only necessary and proper but Indispensable to the
operations of the Treasury. lie has avowed himself in
favor of virtually vestng the whole legislative of
the gov, in the houses Congress by permit
ting bare majority of the members elected to each
pass law from which the President has withheld his
sent 1t would be subverson of the veto power of the
Executive vested in him by the constitution restrain,
aon Gen Scott has also declared himself In favor Of
extending the period Of probation required for
foreigners to become citizens OF repeating the
turalization laws altogether making countrywhch
is marked out by ITS position its capabilities and the
progress of events throughout the civilized world,
asylum 10 the oppressed-a tyrant in modified FORM
all civil rights from the mutitudes who to with
hearts overowng with zeal for freedom and veneration
for political institutions.
cannot believe that individual holding such OPT
MONS however brilliant his military achievements will
be elected to the chief magistracy of this republic
Ii would be both unchartabe and unjust apart from all
public considerations TO take him from the head Of the
mmya sphere which he by his military acquire
mtnts and the fame of his vctories-and place him at
the head Of the governments sphere for which he has
so many marked disquafications.
Though have but touched upon few of the prominent
tend this already unreasonably long letter.
all deeply impressed with the importance Of the
eec ton and that effort will be spared to
The advice Of your time honored socety-o look
forward 20 the future and not back to the pastwl do
much TO accomplish the object. The democracy Of New
York united have BEEN and believe be-
defeated and look forward 10 November next to
the banner of Iammany waving over the wigwam with
Pierce King and Victory inscribed it. with the
Fame confidence as do to the coming Of the day on
which they to cast their votes. am, gentlemen
very respectfully. your fellow citizen, JOHN A. DIX.
FROM DANIEL DELAvAN, ESQ.
New York. June 81 1852.
Gontlemen--lIaving received from you, through the
Grand Sachem of your order my respected relative.
cordial invitation unite With you celebrating
the greatest event in the annals Of political history
respectfully repy1his day long to be remembered by
this nation as II anniversary Of the declaration OF the
rights Of the oppressed BE- duly appreciated by your
order and by every lover Of his country This boon
gentlemen purchased by fathers at the expense
name Of Delayan conspicuous in the great achieve
mont glow OF pride rises within my heart You must
be Of the fact that nine brothers of the am
proud to bear served their country in procuring its
liberty short account Of them. in relation to that
order at some Subsequent period respectfully requesting
place for 1t among the archives of your order Gentle
when survey the condition of the nations Of the
earth and then compare them with own are led
TO exclaim--N hat contrast
1t is many years since have paraken in the hiarts
of the day in questions and my advanced state OF
life would TO make il proper to transfer those
duties to the younger part Of patriotism With these
sentiments beg leave to decline your invitation hoping
and believing you viii sustain the liberties bequeathed
you. Very respectfully, yours. &c .
DANIEL DELAYAN.
FROM HON. W. H.. CLARK.
HALIFAX CouRr House. VIRGINIA. June %. 1852.
SRI have this moment had the honor to receive
invitation TO be present al festival the nations BIRTH
day to be given at Tammauy Hall the 5th Of July.
deeply regret my inability to be present the glorious
OCCASION and in the walls Of that renowned hall sacred
the Of human liberty the union Of the American
States and the enduring principles OF national
Let the great Empire State but be united and she has
nyincible strength and certain victory.
have just passed through great part Of Virginia and
safely promise that the Old Dominion will be found
where she has been and to herself and true to
the great republican party Of the Union Respectfully,
WM H. CLARK.
FROM HON. 7. II. BAYLY, OF VA.
WASHINGTON, July 2 1852.
Gentlomcn-I duly received your invitation u unite
with The Society Of Tnmmauy Columbian Order
in the Celebration Of the ensuing anniversary Of the
nations birth. Day"
have delayed my in the hope that might be
able accept ~ for thtre few things which could give
l4a. Ia In Tlt1To aud