Washington sentinel., 1853-11-10
NEW YORK PoLITrcs.

explosion at Syracuse last September. The
events, connected with the subject, which have
happened since that time also demand expla-
nation, so as to destroy the false impressions
which designing men have attempted to fix in
the public mind.
1t was the earnest and patriotic purpose Of
the President to heal the divisions in the de-
mocratic party, and to make it invincible by
making it united and harmonious. To accom-
plish that object, he appointed men to office
who had been for years connected with organi.
cations outside of the regular democratic or
ganization; but with the distinct understand.
ing that they had abandoned their heretical
opinions given in their adherence to the
Baltimore platform and were willing to come,
rs individuals, into the democratic party and be
faithful to its movements as party
In this point of view the declaration of the
President was true-that he had appointed no
freesoler to office, and that he would remove
from Office any freesoiler, on the knowledge of
the fact that he entertained freesoil ideas, or
intended at any time to renew the anti-slavery
agitation. Being manly, open, and candid, he
put faith in the promises of men who were not
trustworthy. But it never has been, we believe,
his purpose to give countenance and encour-
agement to the principles which he had always
opposed with undertaking consistency. Mr..
Cushing's letter to Mr.. rockingham proves
this most clearly and emphatically. Coming,
as it did, after Mr.. Guthrie's disreputable ex-
posure, its real purpose can scarcely be misun-
derstood, even by the dulest comprehension.
That real purpose was to protect the President
from the suspicious that the sinuous move
ments of some members of his cabinet had cast
upon him. But we anticipate. Let us return
to our sheep.
The first and most prominent consideration
that the professions of the Syracuse freesoilers
suggest, raises question of sincerity and hon
esty. The Van Buren freesoilers, in order to
gain the favor Of the government, were forced
to sanction at Syracuse the Baltimore platform,
by words at least, no matter what their acts
might be. But were their professions worthy
of belief? Were they honest and true pro-
tesions? To answer these questions truly, it is
necessary to look to the circumstances under
which they were made, and to the antecedents
OF the men who made them. The freesoilers
of New York had been guilty of repeated acts
of treason towards the democratic party. Their
record was spotted and stained all over with
corruption and fraud. On no occasion had
they shown any regard for principle in opposi-
ton to dishonest expediency. On every occa-
sion they stuck dagger into the democratic
party, when they could CRAFTY mercenary desires
or minister to vengeful feelings. 1t therefore
appears to US, as the uttermost degree of weak
ness and folly, to repose confidence in the pro-
fessions--the sudden and unexpected probes
sions-the suspicious and mercenary profes-
sions-of men whose infamous conduct had
driven them beyond the pale of decent asso
citation.
But this is not all. The issue raised at Syra-
cuse not only requires us to hug to our bo-
SONS freesoi factionists because, for the sake of
gold, they strive to initiate virtuous accents. 1t
requires us to cast off from us men whom we
know to be true and faithful-men that we
have seen tried in the furnace of affiction and
come forth bright and pure. / admit fellow
ship with John Van Buren and his abolition
followers, requires US to discard and spurn
Daniel s. Dickinson and his pure and patriotic
Constitution in the hours of peril, when moth
ing could be won but the consciousness of rec
titude. When we become so unmindful Of
wrong, and SO ungrateful for high and noble
service, may our right hand be withered, and
our tongue cleave to the roof our mouth. For
giveness is virtue, and ingratitude is black
crime; yet among politicians there should be
no forgiveness, except that which follows true,
humble repentance-and political ingratitude
is marked with all the debased features which
cIraracterizes him who wonld stab his benefac.
tor. D..
When the Van Buren, free.solers took forci.
be possession of the democratic organization
Of New York, the contest should have been
confined to the Empire State True, an out
rage had been inflicted on the democratic sen.
timent Of the country. But yet policy, ex,
pediency, and honest patriotism alike com.
Inanded that the politics Of a State should be
decided by the people of q State. But this
was not permitted. Our warning voice was
drowned in the clamor of those who pretend.
ing to be the friends of the President and his
administration, insisted that the New York war
should become nationalized, aud that the
whole country should take part in it. Jour.
rals nrefendiuo 10 sneak In the name aud an
behalf of the President, insisted that fidelity to
the democratic party should be tested-not by
fidelity to democratic principles-but by prais.
ing the manner in which the spoils had been
distributed. From the beginning we have pro.
tested against such degradation. "To the vie.
tors belong the spoils;" but when men are
united only BY the hope Of spoil, they are no
better than robbers and banditti.
Judge Bronson's letter To the Tammany