Washington sentinel., 1853-11-08
NEw YoRK, Nor. Z, 1853.

TO the Editors Of te. Sentinel:
7, The great conversations Of the day in political
circles, as you are perhaps aware, relate to
the success of the coming State election, and
the chances ofthe names inscribed npon the sya4
rious tickets. Every person is now occupied in
decking his candidate with the, combined yir-
tues Of Solomon and the disinterestedness of
a Cato. If Roman Of ancient time could
rise from his grave and hear the fnlsoine ,elo-
gium given to the citizens of the New York
State, now inscribed upon the tickets of the
/" hards or softs," he would certainly be ashamed
Of his own countrymen, and think Decius and
Sc;evola very small potatoes. Notwithstand-
ing such great. display Of private and public
qualities among the shell classifcations, it is
generally believed that the wings viii carry the
State i am inclined, however, to think that
the candidates will be selected according to
their own merits rather than according to the
opinions they affect. Thereare amongthe masses
a strong disgust respecting the conflict now III
existence in the ranks Of the democratic party.
As the people are every year more and more
enlightened, as the experience of the pasttten
to soften the asperities of political warfare; as
political maneuyring is no more a secret
for any one, the general result is q sounder and
more wholesome appreciation of men and things,
and o firm determination on the part of the
people to vote for talented and pure men, not
for unprincipled and selfish politicians. lg
/ Another topic of the day is the refusal of the
own vessel in her trip to Peru. Al few DAYS ago
that distinguished Italian gnerillero was busily
engaged in procuring freight for the CdrDsi,s--:
such is the name Of his craft and to hurry her
departure, when, unexpectedly, he received let
ters from Europe which quite changed his pro
jects. Instead Of going himself on board of her,
he trusted the command of his vessel to Capt.
Filetti, another Italian refugee, formerly an
officer Of the Austrian marine, who in l848.
deserted, to pass into the ranks Of his own
countrymen, the Venitians, end fight for the
independence Of Italy. The reasons Of Ga
ribaldi for remaining among us are supposed to
be the present condition of things in Europe,
Many persons are inclined to think that he has
received positive assurance Of coming strug,
gle in some part Of Italy, and Of the necessity
for him to keep near at hand for share in the
blows. AT oil events, this conduct of Garibaldi
must have its weight upon the minds of the
members Of the cabinet. can certify to YOU,
in my personal name, and upon my personal
authority, supposing that you grant me any in
such matters, that you will do very well to have
your eyes wide open upon the map Of Europe.
Had any, claim to the confidence of the Sec
rctary Of the Navy, would advise him to be as
active as possible in his own department. Not
that foresee any conflict between this coun-
try and any country Of Europe, but am Of
opinion that, In the midst Of danger, the better
way of keeping away fromsit is 70 appear not
to dread it. The best way to preserve peace,
says the wisdom Of nations, Is 70 be ready for
war. ,...'s. ,sssse,ss,z 800 \ et'g ~. 1..ss !
+ You have no idea of the increased violence
Of European governments upon the liberals Of
all countries since the war Of Turkey and Rus.
STA has taken hold Of public opinion. Patriots
Of every hue are arrested, sent to prison, and
persecuted in a thousand different ways, Ac-
cording to private letters, Louis Napoleon and