The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-09-23
/ RENEGADE DEMOCRAT AND A PATRIOTIC OLD
LINE WHIG


Reeder when he took leave of Washington after his
unsuccessful application his blackrepubIcan brethren
for admission into the House of Representatives as
wounded delegate from bleeding Kansas, II seems, how
ever that mistaken. Repeated disappointmens
and humatng notifications have not essened his desire
TO appear before the public matters not how questionable
the character how miseraby concealed the disguise In
late number Of the New York Evening Post we find let
ter from Mr. Reeder setting forth at considerable length his
for leaving the democratic for the
partyfor opposing Mr.. Buchanan and supporting Mr..
Fremont He frankly admits that Mr. Buchanan mau
of distinguished ability high integrity and valuable expe-
rence and that for years and years he has abored
bring about Mr.. Bs nomination for the presidency. But
now in the year 1885, after twenty five years of hard and
faithful service In The democratic ranks he cannot abide
the democracy Mr. Buchanan--and why2 The why o.
why's occupy less than thirteen distinct paragraphs
the letter few of the hard morces that lie so heavily
upon the dainty stomach of the ex-governor worthy
passing notice. .a.
Although opposed to the Missouri Compromise and in
favor OF the KansasNebraka act Mr. Reeder is still heart
and soul with the black republicans because the Cncn-
natl Convention failed TO sympathize with the traorous
designs OF the New England Emgrant Aid Society, and
did fail to express its unqualified admiration of the
administration of President Pierce.
Because the democratic members of Congress were in
favor of all the laws passed by the territorial legislature
Kansas. What became of Senator Toombss pacifcaon
bill n
Because one of Mr.. Reeders friends in the House of
Representatives refused denomination by the demo-
Gratis of his district Mr.. Barclay, doubt is meant
who voted uniformly with Giddings and Grow during the
whole of the last session in all the issues between the dem
ocrats and black republicans
Because the democratic press of the North without
solitary exception opposed to the Sharp-rife move
of Mr. Reeder and his reverend aders and sympa-
thzers
Because the black republicans in shocking bad odor
with northern democrats.
Because northern democrats resoutey close their sock
cts to the money appeals of the Kansas shriekers
Because he finds the banners borne democrats in
the present inscriptions not very complimentary TO
himself and his political associates.
We have desire to speak of Mr.. Reeder and his acts
hsrshly uncharitably but Notwithstanding the thr-
teen which he has just submitted to the public
still of the opinion that he has stated the true
for turning his coat and his back npte of Mr. Reed
er sophisy arguments appeals letters and speeches. the
whitening fact cannot be concealed smothered denied
that his difficulty with the present administration, and his
subsequent abandonment of the democratic party had its
ginning and ending in land speculatons Of the doubt
full proprey Mr. Reeder appointed governor Of the Ter
ritory Kansas in july 1854 He left home for Kansas in
the following October 1t not until March, 1885, that
he took any steps for the organization of Territory which
had been conded to his From july 1854 to March,
1885, his time mainly occupied in raising money and
investing money for speculative purposes There not
city site in the whole Territory of Kansas that
was not visited BY him in person; and liberal and wide
stretched his Investments that il mattered not where
the of might be located he certain to
be the gamer Mr. Reeder dismissed from Office not
on account Of his political sentiments and sympathirs but
onaccoun of bis acts and II ar his dismissal the admin
straon had reversed its previous decision and agreed 10
recognise the infamous contracts made by him with the
halbreed Indians 1t does not within the range Of
probability possibility that the black republicans would
ever have been called upon TO admit into their camp aud
confidence Mr.. Andrew II. Reeder.
From Mr. Reeder and hs letter turn TO CRATE
full theme for about speak Of the crownng in
the long and distinguished of patriot and states
man. Impeed by sense of the public danger and rising
far above the petty prejudces of the political partisan
tury the friend follower, and admirer Of Clay and Web
ster has publicly announced bis intention support the
democratic candidates for the presidency aud vice Pei
dency Senator Geyes letter containing this announce
men appears in the St Louis RePu bcan Of the issue Of
the l6th instant The letter is long, and marked with
the Characteristic ability and dignity Of Its distinguished
writer. We make the following extracts:
Entertaining these opinions have endeavored
tain for my guidance the relative strength OF the
ea and the prospects OF their respective candidates.
and am satisfied that the contest between Mr. Buchanan
and Mr. Fremont; that Mr. Fillmore possibly obtain
the electoral votes Of than FIVE States and IL by
means certain that he carry single H. unforu-
nst there should be choice by the people, and the
test be transferred the House Of Representative IA result
that some Of the supporters Of Mr. Fillmore earnestly hope
for and diligently strive 70 produce his prospects would
improved The would remain before, between
. and Mr.. Fremont, and would terminate in the
NJ. ,., :. no election.
"But our sad experience - wv a' - :, -
though in more tranquil times and hsp,' s''o o. 'ne ,e
public admonshes that in the present condu. " "e
public mind and political parties would be mmineny
porous 10 our Institutions refer the presidential election
10 the existing House OF Representatives The contest
and ought 70 be- decided by the electoral colleges and be-
cause believe that Mr. Buchanan Is the only national
didate who can combine sufficient strength TO that
ut and overcome the dangerous sectional organization
resented BY Mr. Fremont but controlled BY dis
nRuished for their aggressive spirit and dsioyay 70 the
Union have no hesitation In declaring Il 10 be my purpose
as believe be my duty to yield TO him my support In
the pending election.
"whe cannot approve and do intend adopt, the
platform Of principles promulgated BY the late Democratic