The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-07-08

power that controls the Cincinnati nominee. We will
suppose that all this Is true In relation TO the repub
party myself do not think the Republican Conven-
ton acted wisely might have done, when the OBJ.
Ject was harmony OF action to accomplish great good
for the whole country; but is this any reason why
should be diverted from the great purpose have at
heart which to unite all parties that think as do In
relation to the corrupt policy Of the present admnistra
ton, and the continuation OF that policy Mr. Buchanan
should be eectedS No man, set Of men, whatever
their conduct may BIO, shall divert me for one moment
from the course have marked out in the coming Presi-
dental campaign.
intend to 60 for the man who most nearly represents
the American sentiment and the sentiment in relation to
slavery OF the eemen Of the North which declares that
slavery l. sectional and that freedom is national AT the
time desire TO have the best representative OF the
progress OF the age il which we live want man who
has done something for the great material interests Of the
country want to his foot prints not promised but
already made IN the direction that has led TO the deve
opement OF the resources OF country-who has en-
arged the ned upon which the labor and Intelligence OF
our country is 70 be apped-one who has done some
thing for American interests and American rghtsone
who hes done something for the area OF freedomsome
thing for material progress and benefit TO his fellow men,
want no old politician with his host OF dependents as
seedy as himself Let us have man in the prime Of
life full OF energy and YET sufficiently familiar with the
vicssitudes Of life TO Sdss 81 men correcyto appre
cate the u the W4Als country-to avoid the in
tgues and traps ofpotcnsto devote himself honestly
and fearessy the interests OF the countryo apply tho
resources of the government to the accomplishment Of
such Improvements national in their character and
that will result in the greatest benefit TO the whole
uy-one who has old political friends to reward,
aud no old political enemies TO punish-one who will
feel that he elevated by the people and not by in
trgue. Now, sir, Of the candidates who are before
the people for the exalted position of chief magistrate
prefer John C. Fremont prefer him because he is not
old hackneyed politician, and all sold out He Is in the
prime of lfc-sorty three years old He has been
brought into notice by the energy and eyerton that he
has evnced explorer Of the route to the Pacific
ocean. He first opened up the pathway through the
wilderness that others had followed 10 the golden fields
Of California and gave the most accurate and extended
view to the American people Of all that vast region Of
country between the borders OF civilization on the Allan
tic slope and the Pacific He took active part
and foremost IN raising and sustaining the American
flag in California. He commenced first aud went
all through that campaign with signal success that ended
in the acquisition OF al that territory and wealth
that opened up 70 American enterprise and American
energy such field a. has no parallel ia hsory-whch
has advanced this country at least twenty-five years
at single bound. II gave "a the facilities
for increasing our commerce. il enabled Us 70
extend largely our railways and other internal
improvements ana thus has greatly increased our manu-
aourng ana agricultural interests by charging the field
OF produce and consumption shas added hundreds OF
millions 10 The capita Of tie nation. BY his explorations
he has opened up tie most central and Convenient rail
road route TO California he aided in the organization OF
California Stale and devoted her IN utGtons % free
dom and she acknowledged her Indebtedness 70 Fremont
by sending him hSr FIRST senator to Congress. lie
protected American interests in California. He protected
and advocated American interests in the Senate Of the
United states his anlecedents are American H. rote
by bis own energy, his own industry and hs owl mer
These anteccGents that Will be appreciated By the
American people They not the promises Of 70 diy
OF American principles upror the expectation o. the sui
frages Of tie American party, but they are history Of
his lie from IL youth upward. when actuated BY no
other motives than true American heart, thoroughly
devoted 10 the llteTess OF his country
With this view OF the subject who We to support?
have fairly canyasscd the different candidates. - far
as Americanism i concerned We may as well
support Mr.. Buchanan a Mr. Fillmore. He has a
fsrer American record than Mr Fillmore; and, a. for
the promises q old politicians all know wha, they
are worth the Of election. DO not 10 be
cheated BY item do wish to sec the American peo
pie by pfeersions that have value, but that
urcly worthless.
In relation the subject Of the extension Of slavery,
may well support Mr.. Buchanan Alr. Fillmore.
Mr. BLcLaran promises that he WI be governed by tie
Southern Shareholders, and sir. Fillmore We know has
already been CO. CrLcd " them
AZ T. advancing tie Interests OF the country, We may
well support SIR. buchanan Mr. fillmore. Neither
Of them Las advanced by any act o his own the
great trial interests ~ the country They have both
been Grones living Office The only difference that
SOC that Mr Fillmore + about ave years younger than
Ar Buchanan ana La that many chances less - die.
You would laugh and rdicule the idea were - Ask
you o. vote iof Mr Buchanan proper representative
the American party; il TO equally ridiculous
tina; you Shout ak to for Dir Fillmore the
American candidate.
shall give ny support 70 John G. Fremont a. the best
representative my estimation, OF tie American people
and the American party.
am with much respect, yours, truly
GEORGE LAW.
To G. A. scRoGcs, Esq Buffalo, n. Y.