The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-22
AsrOR HOUSE,
Mem York Fab IL l2E4

TO THE EDITOR OF THE NEW YORK HERALD.
The Union, incapable OF manly antagonism,
pursues its burrowing course by meanly attack
ing my letter. published in the HERALD Of the 4th
inst through its feelers, and their respective par
astes Of the second order and then repubshing the
articles originating from its establishment asin-
dependent expressions of general opinion The spir-
itless sameness OF these paragraphs betrays their
concerted origin. There is not trace Of individual
ity in any one Of them; and while identified by the
same malicious imputati0ns and dishonorable misrep-
resentation not of these papers has had the
tesy the independence the courage or the honesty,
to republsh my letter.
Pursuing its course of reckless assault, the Union
cabal vanly essays to conceal from the public ken
its utter negaton of principle. Let them discuss the
measures Of the Reriec, If they hope for any nau-
ence over the people Let them say to which Of the
propositions OF the progressive democracy they stand
opposed. Let them distinctly announce that oppo-
slon, and stand to it long enough to let the public
where they are, and long enough for fair reply
from Young America Let them do this, and this Vi
sionary party, which they so reckessly attack-for
the crime of youth and vigor-wi drive them, as it
has already driven them, like sheep from their
corners, or prove the falsity of their democracy.
But let them not, under the dusty cloud OF general
abuse endeavor stealthily to creep into our PROPOSE
tons, and then, upon the popularity Of the measure
declaring ITSELF claim to have always been of that
'same" opinion. We make no sort Of objection to
their quitting their old positions If they will only do
it openly and leave of playing the "Artful Dodger"
Ours is not, as theirs Is q mere attack on persons
anu mOtVCS, WHICH can nave no luLeTcSt Iuc pun
lie. We speak for principles, and to the democratic
party.
The Union and its cabal not satisfied with the mo-
nopoy Of several papers OF respectable standing in
their day, have the ingenious modesty to recommend
to the nation an especial organ for the benefit OF
General Pierce, if he had not the intelligence to
make his own selection Of paper, or an editor; thus,
not only attempting to head him of in measures,
but ofliciousy putting handorgan in his way, set
to play their own tune. The Union had better look
to Itself. 1t is difficult to how organ entirely
too slow for Mr. Everett can undertake to constitute
itself an adviser to the Pierce administration.
The accusations against the Union in my first let
ter were true in every particular, giving the Union
the benefit Of the most liberal construction 1t was
only driven from the support of the Fillmore policy
by the heavy blows of the Review. But the Union
tandem being donkey team, and too dull to move
except under the LASH 1t is of very little consequence
to the driver whether they kick up or not, 50 that
they go; .-o,,,, g.. ,,,r, a.. 80 o,u,n,,.,o.
of the Review had decreased in my hands, while it
has more than doubled its circulation during the
year. At the same time, it endeavors to create the
impression that ii is sustained by the democratic
party; while it exists only by the patronage Of Con-
gress which the generous confidence Of the Young
Democracy now the subject Of their SANDER, allowed
to be bestowed upon them Also to read the columns
Of the f0gy journals, would think that the Rer,eC
abounded in attack private character while 1t Is
as tree Of 1t as any publication in the world; not
that we think public mans private character is not
u
for political principles.
The concerted press commenced its systematic at
tack upon the Reuiew, immediately after the election,
and long before its late issue, although had early
informed the venerable editor of the Union, that
had determined to sell the Reriec after the election,
and did not anticipate the issue Of another number
under my own direction. But the assaults ran riot,
because 1t was then supposed that would have no
chance to defend myself and because they hate the
very name Of the democratic Reriew for what it did
before the nomination and for the result of the nomi
nation.
The Ricln,ond Enquirer kindly volunteers to free
Judge Douglas from any responsibility for the
of the Democratic Rer,ew. The compliments Of the
Reriew TO the Enquirer. The Rer,ew Of 1852 has,
come time ago. placed its reputation very far above
doing the grinding for any man. Tie Enquirer and
its set have been habtuated to playing the caqenr
TO some distinguished individual that they cannot
reach to the idea Of paper expressing the indepen-
dent views Of its conductor.
For myself, and the highhearted, incompatible,
and talented men who have assisted me, we cannot
afford TO share the praise or blame which has been
accorded to the Rertcc We are proud o. thc mark