The Kalida venture. [volume] (Kalida, Ohio) 1841-1865, 1852-08-06


A Letter 70 she Tammany society.
ADemocratic Celebration was held Al
Tammauy Hall, New York city. On the
5ih nlt. Letters Of invitation were ad-
dressed 10 leading public men. Among
the answers returned Is the following
from Hon, A.P. EdgertoD, M. G. from
this District:
WASHINGTON, D. G. June 90, 1852.
Genilemen--As a natiyaIN New Yorker,
| can feel but highly iiattereH by POUR in
vitaiion, recently received, 10 make one
OF your number in the commemoraiion
-four natsl day. Though your paiIiot-
ic association association that has
ouilived the stormy conflicts Of nearly
half ceniury--most of myearly political
lessons we're imb;bed. They were les
sons ofinesiimable value, asd they have
ever been cherished by me hs the source
and guide ofmy political lie and should
circumstances admit Of temporary alb
sence from this city, 10 participate with
you in the proposed celebration, / beg to
be assured that il would afford me the
greatest pleasure to minglel with you on
the Joyous occasion. . ai .2e.s9 .sle
Your noble socieiy has gpne through
many trials, in which the he'd. and turbu.
lence Of party passions haveAt times put
you to severe tests. Yet as the IN.
fiinching advocate and defender Of popu.
lar liberty, the Tammany Society Of New
York has ever stood forth the leading
champion Of the American Democracy,
as expounded and taught Lyrthe early
founders of this republic. And who
more intensely than yourselves can feel
the true spirit Of patriotism IN honoring
an event so full Of glorious memories Of
the past, and so inspiring to die hopes Of
the future. The council fires Of true
republican freedom still burn brighter
around old Tammany. All disseniion in
her camp has been bushed, and the Dem
ocracy Of New York, with "union
strength, and victory for her motto, will
now go forward 10 the battle strife with
renewed courage, confidence and hope.
Our friends throughout the Union must
continue 10 rejoice over SO cheering re.
suli-a result which so truly fore -shad-
ows the certain success that awaits our
noble standard-bear.r Pierce and King,
in the struggle approaching. And who
viii not rally under such flags Stand
BY, friends, stand by; and under the en-
livening words thai stand out in your
letter, "past grievances to be buried in
exertions for the fature;" may you march
on 20 victory. Y KS alA
The campaign is 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, for the first time in our history
have been boldly put forward for the two
frsi Offices in the giil Of ffeemen, and we
Of the Democracy must rely, principally
and mainly, for our success upon our in
vincible volunteer corps-tlle plain, prac-
tical, sound and reliable men ofihe coun-
try, those who dig their living from the
soil they are ready 10 defend-for The
great proof whether military tactics and
success are to have prepondering infid.-
ence in the highest civil departments of
Ibis government, or whether long-tried
and devoted public services in the coun--
ellis Of the nation, experience, ability, and
craftsmanship, are 10 be preferred among
Us for those high trusts. These are con-
not to be slightly overlooked
ID the comming contest Now have our
anything TO fear in the battle
Of principle that awaits us. "|s Y
Distinguished alike for their sterling
honesty, for their capacity, for their past
and for their political integri-
", 10 whose hands could the reins Of
be more safely committed?
And shall they be electedf Let our
for its accomplishment be
union and yic,ory,n sanctioned and sus-
aimed BY a solemn resolve upon the altar
of our faith, and we deserve victory,
and will have il. With grea. respect,
your humbls servn. |