The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-07-09

sa. goth June. 1888.
DEAR SIR j have Just this moment received an INV,
ation signed By yourself. grand sacbem, Win mary
o,hers 10 ion The Tammany Society 10 celebrating the
enth anniversary OF our independence, anu
exchange congratulations on the recent triumph VI o
il would AFFORD me great pleasure 10 do So but press
ing engagements and dules WIN mol admii OF IL slh-
ceIely rejoice the election OF General Pierce and the
triumphs OF the national democratic party knew him
we'll ia Congress and his talents, with his manly and
lofty bearing always commanded my highest admiration,
and sincerely hope the hands OF Providence he will
be benefit and a blessing 10 his country.
His greatest officially will be in foreign relations.
Europe is extremely critical situation at present
CONFUSION there would open wide held. where The
prog essve principles and power OF our government
would be deeply ieIt Wise craftsmanship, mat would
avoid truck ling imbecility side, Wild ultrasm
the other, would give US such dignity and position
that all American interests whatever would invariably
fall under absolute control. .s sr'
In The mean Time The great national republican party
have the highest duties 10 perform. Without them there
is no hope for pure administration OF our government
principles Looking 10 Jefferson the original exponnd
OF faith, scarcely ever err lie understood
profoundly The philosophy of our complex system Of
government, and has given us charts and outlines with
quadrant by which 10 guide the vessel OF state on the
stormy Of republican Liberty.
Free iIade--no bank--lght taxes and low expend-
tures-a government with exclusive benefits for the
few, but with protection and blessings for the many
this all want TO make Us forever free and happy
people.
return you my thanks for thinking of so humble an
individual as myself, and the honor to be- very
spectfully, your obeden servant,
f. w. PtCKENS.
To Hon, ISAAC v. Fowler.
BINGHAMToN, June 90 1853
GENTLEMEN: A previous engagement prevents my ac-
cepting your polite invitation which have just received
unite with the brethren of the Society OF Tammany
celebrating the ensuing fourth of July with becoming es-
Invites at the Great Wigwam at Manhattan.
The occasion is well considered, and will be OF
profitable interest to the democratic regret that
can only be with you in spirit, and beg you TO present
the following sentiment, with my sincere regard.
N'' - 'S''0' : - - s' b. 5. DICKINSON.
SENTIMENT
BY D. S DICKINSON. The Baltimore Platform s a whole
and in ali its pattsa reasseron Of the prncp pies
democracy May the spirit and of its doctrines be
remembered in theory and enforced in practice.
t.& ". WASHINGTON, June 80, 1853
GENTLEMEN have received the invitation Of the
Sons cf Tanmapy 10 be with them on the fourth oil
aning with The patriotic sons OF that ancient order
in commeNcratlng national anniversary. They,
| know. will receive this sufficient apology for my
absence.
When the democracy OF your great State united,
the late struggle shows what they effect. Forget
ting the past, and burying their old discussions, they
stood common platform, adopted and advocated the
same principles, and overwhelming victory was the
result Such must always be the when good feel
Ing and unity prevail. Great issues again to be
fought, asd the democracy of the Union expect and feel
that the spirit hch acnated their brethren OF New
York the late contest will still guide them, and from
what have seen and know, they will not be mistaken
JAMES CAMPBELL