The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1856-08-08
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WM. GIVEN
HENRY w. SIBLEY
RODAIAN NJ. PRICE.
LETTER FROM mARTIN VAN BEREN

In answer TO an invitation from the Tamma-
ny Society TO celebrate the 9Th of July with
them, Ex-President Van Buren, has written a
long and able letter, giving bis views in rela-
ton TO the Presidential election and the political
questions connected Herewith. He was oppo-
sed to the repeal of the Missouri Compromise,
but argues that its restoration now, If prac,ca-
bic, could effect no good purpose. In relation
TO the Democratic candidate for the Presidency,
he says:
..hlr. Buchanan, in his letter of acceptance,
pledges himself to the people, ''should tie nom
lnatIon of ttt' Convention Be ratified By the ppo-
pie, that all the power and influence constitu-
tionally possessed by The Executive shall be ex-
erted in firm bat conc;liatory spirit, during
the single term he shall remain in Office, to re-
store the same harmony among the sister States
which prevailed before the apple OF dscord, in
the form of slavery agitation, had been cast in
to their midst He knows that this pledge
can be redeemed but in one way, and that is by
securing to the bona tide settlers Of the Terrific
rv, If matters should be allowed TO remain as
they now stand, the full, free and practical en-
loyment Of the rights intended TO be granted to
them BY the organic act, including that of free
suffrage, and none will understand better than
he, that nothing short of the substance of those
rights would answer the purpose, or satisfy the
excited and vIgilant scrutiny of those who will
watch every step that is taken in the natter
Doubts were at once thrown out know not
from what quarteT-in regard 10 the power Of
the Executive to give this security but affairs
now in progress show that these doubts. if they
ever existed, have been dispelled. The Consti-
tuition makes 1t the express duty Of the Federal
Executive TO see that ssthe laws are faithfully
executed, and he is clothed with powers ade-
quate TO its performance.
'sWil Mir. Buchanan, if elected, redeem his
pledge! ! believe he will, aud therefore l
viii cheerfully support him. All that can be
asked Of him is 10 do equal and exact Justice TO
every section of the country-to exercise the
high powers with which hr will be invested to
secure the object in view, as we'll because it
will be right to do so, as because there may be
reason TO fear that The existence of The govern
ment itself may depend upon bis securing it.
So much has been said in regard to the dangers
with which the Union is threatened, as to re-
quire no inconsidrrabe effort Oh the part OF an
earnest man, 10 touch upon the solemn theme,
for fear be might be suspected of a desire TO
prostitute it TO comparatively petty purposeS.-
dIi must dNillIil IL 10 OG lDeIe
never was period in the history of this rppub-
lie when sectional animosities were so rife, or
had, 10 so great an extent, intamed the masses
of the people. If the conlederacy shall prove
strong enough to withstand these torrents of
bitter water, it will afford the best evidence that
the love of union is as deeply impressed upon
the American heart as It's most sangune friends
have imagined il to be. / see good grounds for
hope that such may be the happy issue out Of
our present alarming condition, in the prospect
of Mr.. Buchanans election. He is neither anun-
tried man nor one of ordinary stamp. He has
for long time been favorably known to the
public service, and comes before the country
with character already formed and mind
thoroughly trained in the school Of experience.
In regard TO The future action of such man, his
constituents are not left TO conjecture and hope,
but may form positive opinions. He has estab-
llshed foreign reputation, in regard 10 which
he cannot fail to be solicitous. He has, with
characteristic good sense relieved himself from
the imputation of being influenced bv a desire to
conelliaie any special or partial interest, with
view TO reelection, and his acts from nliscon-
strnc'ions, which the suspicion OF bring so nflu-