The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-06-25
Senator Sumner and the Republican NJ
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BosroN, June "a, 1855.
The following letter from Senator Sumner, intended for
the American republican demonstration in Faneu Hail.
last evening" not received till this morning
am not strong enough for public speaking, even il
were strong enough for journey TO Boston. Besides,
my duties in the Senate have the first claim upon me- and
TO them ] must give my first returning strengthl
Therefore am ] constrained to decline the invita-
ton with which you have honored me. But
am strong enough to send rom my present re-
treat a brief expression Of my cordial concurrence in
the nominations made by the peoples Convention at
Philadelphia, and also OF the gadness with which shall
support them by voice and VOTE with mind and heart
have long honored Col Fremont tor his genius in geo.
graphical enterprise for his manly forpde for his per-
feet integrity and for his easy command ormen-swayng
to benefcent purposes the savages OF the
forest while nature herself in her winter businesses bowed
before his march II is well, at this moment, when
great crime is nstgated and sustained by the national
govcfnmc, that such man, with courage which will
not be questioned, and with scnsitveness TO right
which Will not sleep, should be summoned to grapple
with the wrongdoers. And permit say, that find
force in the objection taat he has not been politician
Your candidate for Vice President worthy to enjoy the
Senator Mr.. Dayton has been conspicuous for cha
racter and ability and rcjoicc to believe that he
will soon have larger field Of activity, where they
will be employed for the good of our common
country while the Senate, which is the stronghold
Of human slavery will be compelled to receive as its pre-
siding officer representative OF human freedom. But
better than the candidates is the declaration Of prn
cples under which now 30 forth to conquer. Such
declaration promulgated by such Convention, is in IT,
self the beginning OF victory Strong in its simplicity and
truthtuness, it prevail just it is comprc
hcnded II expresses objects which must enlist the
servave and also must enlist the reformer-whch must
rally all who with respect to the example Of the IA
theirs Of country, and also must rally all who are filled
with aspirations for brighter future on earth. II pro-
posses 10 Kansas from the revotisg usurpation
hich is esablshen in that fair territory and in
this good work il joins issue with the slave oliiarchy
which sways whole country; that in saving
Kansas shall necessarily overthrow this despotsm
and ourselves. For its support II appeals 10 all
without distinction Of party who love their country 1t
appeals the democrat whose democracy Is founded
a recognition Of human rights II appeals 70 the true
wing who animated with that hatred of despotc power
which inspired those who earliest wore the name.
II appeals to the true American, who is ready 10 forget
all other Queson for the sake OF union to liberty
endangered, and appeals to the foreign born who
rejoicing in the privileges OF American citizens, will not
hesitate to Join this holy vindcate them
AZ anst the aggrcssons Of ogarchy than any
tyranny from which they have fed In this conses there
Is every motive to union and also every motive TO
ton. 'Now never, now and forever!o Such the
ancient war cry which, embroidered on the Irish tag,
streamed from the Castle Of Dublin and resounod through
the whole island, arousing generous people to new
struggle for their ancient rights and this cry may be
fuy Inscribed standard now. Arise now, our
incxorabc savcdriyng tyranny will be fastened upon
you; arise now, and liberty will be secured forever
CHARLES SUMNER.