The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-12-22
NEW YORK HERALD SATURDAY DECEMBER %, 1855

the interests and dignity Of the country. BE was re-
called Ia 1859, at his own request.
Of r. Vice q the Sssss II
December Of that year elected to that high station.
Thus he Was introduced second time to The Senate Of
the United States but in new relations and with new
functions According to the concep of the trainers Of
the constitution the Vice President belongs exclusively
20 .ns sssGase erancn OF tine gosernment as Is
not however to participate In the debates Of thst body
nor even In Its acts except in the single emergency Of
tie vote nor then, Senator representing single
nenter OF the coneeeracy but to cast the vote Of the
nation.
Of the ability of Mr.. Dalasi as presiaicg officer It
Is sufficient to say that among the many distinguished
Presidents of that august assembly OF Statesmen,
confidence Of its members impaired greater dignity
to their deliberations by his presence and official de-
corum.
1t well known that the tariff Of 1886 was enacted into
law by his ,ote-a measure, the beneficial effects of
which have been and at this moment felt every
fIesde in the nation. In casting it. he illustrated a
controlling principle OF his political lfe-obedience to
the viii of his constituents-under circurnst ances
which upeqnivocaly tested his patriotic attachment
10 the constitution, and the moral frness of his char
acter
Is cot extraysgan: to say that At any other
period in the political history Of the nation hSve i'm
portant so diversified, comprehensive and complicated
interests been poised upon single vote. established
essury less hensome to the people tnan anS law
previously enacted system admitting ell just dscrm-
nation and bearing equally and lightly possible
every branch Ct industry in all parts Of the country
This change in Of Fundamental laws by bringing
the policy of The general closer
with the spirit Of The constitution has contributed large
" TO give solidity and st.eng b to the Union.
would be to add to this sketch OF the public life
Of Mr.. Dallas. The materials abundant and instruc
i've Aways democrat Of the Jeiferseninn school, he
has never at period had political fellowship sym
psthy with any ether party. Always open advocate
without distinction he has uniformly aiountensnced
sna opposed by bis example and inauencein Lis public
zatons designed or suited or il MEASURE to
npRir them But we fear we have already overstepped
the proper limits OF address, We therefore only add
teous in his intercourse with his fellow citizens. Few
highly distinguished by public honors have borne
from Office have assumed With better grace or mole ead
ly, the unassumng department Of thu citizens.
moIa AZ and the eerless proprietes and virtues
OF social Lie, ne Is above Ieproach.
On the whole. then we submit to your oandr and
Judgment the following reasons for sincerely beeg
ing that the gentleman we lave named Ii eranenty
hy OF your confidence, and entitled to your surages
Because he is now and ever has bee fearless, firm
od consistent eemoclas aaheipg in4exbly tie nvio
iabty OF State lights the best indee, the only
guarantee OF the Laiional Unon
q Because in al his varied public service he had uni
shaken fidelity to the constitution al its provisions
fu'lpg scupulousy its ipjur ctcns; and every
casion calling for his action virdcaing aud enforcing
tie rights given and the duties imposed by that ns.rn'
ment, as being under Divine Providence, our only
o. Because his career, rem it's inception du,iog The
OF 1872 under every vicisitudt of public affairs the
Missouri G the struggle with tina Bank OF the
with Mexico The poItentous encroachaents of abolition
ISM the pacific adjustment Of 1850 has been uniformly
and steaciy patriotic and The size Of the people, the
States and tie constitution.
Because his abilities to discharge the duties Of that
high cce have been sufficiently tested by diversified pu
bic service IN enaere ences Of great difficulty and
possibility.
Because his integrity in all he relations OF private
and public life il above reprsach or suspicion.
g. Because his large experience in public affairs hiss
given Linn comprehensive sad minute kno Wedge CT the
science Of government and OF constitutional system
and also practical acquaintance with the Admins
tive cetaa If governmeat without which, theoretical
views however enlarged profound, Dny fail n appl
caticn.
Z. Because his intimate acquaintance with the dst.a.
gnshed Ct the nation anG The high consideration In
isracn OF the government to invoke .he assistance Of
such enjoy IL be largest MEASURE the confidence Of
the reputli.
In thus presenting to you The candidate of chce
feel that have performed patriotic duty We
fess, nevertheless, that Peursyvsniaus, should
deem our State horored by your conourrencs.
In giving expresssn to our opinions We 90 not UNDER
value aIy Ct the aspirants 70 that high Office
NehaSe intended to present Mr.. Dallas to you simply
as their equal in all respects and such we aim 70
be- yet to be prsrred be.ause in opinion he pos
seses fully than uther the Confidence Of every
section o. the couLtry With this is the controlling
consideration for without thorough, heartfelt union
among ourselves and concentrated, vigorous action,
the foes Of the constitution IL is to be feared will TIL
States will be numbered with the things that have
passed away.
JOEL JONES J. COOKE IOAGSTRETH,
J.F, JOHNSTON, GE0RoE W. CHfLDS,
THoS. J. NILES r. X. SCOTT.
DANIEL. X. MILLER.