The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-06-28
NEW YORK STATE POLITICS.
DIVISION OF THE NEW YORK DEMOCRACY.
The Hards and softs ln Couneu-Ne Union
Two state Conventions
and Refusals,
[Frem the Albany Argus, fsof,,) June 271

New York politics, tina, would again be called
upon speak Of recognize the divisions OF the de-
mecraey. We had hoped the resolution which expunged
from the records OF the National Convention all reference
To ,ha, unnatural conflict would it also from the
minds and hearts the democracy Of the State We had
hoped and believed that the requirements Of the Ciacnna
Il Conv cnton that single State Convention should be
held under united cali 10 nominate State and electoral
ticket would be cheerfny responded TO by both ogaa
zations,
zation still postponed Politicians who have found for
years back that they had right dv e the party upon
any preence, however trivial cannot find the power TO
unite II. though required by the National Convention
though ostensibiy ing i'll Aecson though it,
requirement in this meets the unanimous approval
OF the democratic masses OF the state without distinction
Of section.
We shall pdu &c in no determinations In regard to this
matter We sLal ayol, MS lar possible ali reference
to it, The correspondence speaks for itself The demo
crazy Of the State will read IT, consider il and pass npoa
it. Are we not right in saying too, that they will do
eessary 70 take the matter into their hands ior the
escontnuance Of this reign OF committee ana ni per
petuatlon OF double organizations, and that they VIII
compel Reunion OF the lariys
There Is power democracy stronger than com
mitteee. and the time has Tor its manifestation.
We have diselaimed taking sides IN the controversy;
but little disposed TO take refuge behind the
common Place expression In regard to IT, that both sides
are elnnly 10 blame That side we venture to sa has
best fulfilled the wishes of the democracy which has
closest adhered 10 The mandate OF the Cincinnati toavcn
ton That side which stands furthest OIL from tue I'm
cpnat Coz rentIon and its resolution is frhest ao trcn
the democracy OF the state The reader will determine
bow 10 iunge between the two.
But there Is d question that lies beyond that Of who
is to blame" His how i tbs democracy yet to be
uuteas' lhis question with the democracy
for its solution Leaders may doubt their power unit,
and may defy the authority OF Inc Cincinnati Convention
70 decree such uon bat tue democratic masses cannot
doubt tle. power.
We call upon them to look about for thc means Of
union Let them tax" the democratic party ont u the hands
of extreme acting unler the aiuencc past
tlona anlinoshes ana resume u lof theiae!fes Lei
them them direct the energies q the party ist the
enemy, and not see II wasted lorger fra
tcdal contests. Let them, need be, supessede com
mittees and leaders ana take the cause of democracy
and its candidates. Buchanan ans Breckenridge their
hands and place them above this internal contest
and its dangers and beyond even the power of tue coin
mon enemy
II be done. We pledge aid TO it. We assure
the democrats OF other States that they
from this hase the to them inexpcabe problem Of
New York politics, with renewed despair OF the
cracy OF New York The will yet be tho
cause and for IT'S lenders tn tatesman of Penn vania
and the gallant patriot OF kentuc-y.
Without further preface We lay the correspondence be
fore our readers
ALBANY June "a. 1856
To SAaI FOWLER Esq, Chairman OF the pemocr X
State G. ntra mmtec-
SR-The democrat, Of this State to whichever Of The
organizations existing sace 1893 they have beicng Il
looked tie Cincinnati Convention the great In
Partial tribunal which settle their unfortunate
differences and to whose decision all must 4
spirit OF common patriotism scquicsce. That hojy,
il its deliberations and action, obviously g1itc2
among the democracy Of New York. Hence is asidr
sion or equal number OF each delegation, and it
omission express any preference in respect TO rea
fty or orthodoxy, for section the other H. nee
also the unanimous abortion Of the strong Injunction
reunion, contained following resolution offered b.
distinguished delegate from Pennsy lvaps. after her "a
yorite and honoyed statesman had been nominated
the Presidential candidate Of the democra Of The
tom
Resolved That the proceedings Of this Convention relating
to the conflicting Delegations The State of New York
Commend 10 both deiee aas he present. 70 unite il call
for single state Convention TO nominate electoral ticket
and tickle, tor State cihcers.
1t i clearly apparent that the democratic sentiment of
this State responds less cordially 10 this rec0menda
ton Of tie delegated democracy Of the Union than t. the
excellent nominations ana SOUND pltfor Of the National
Convention The democratic OF New York al
ready reunited and animated b. Il common imp lse
il ony remains TO remove tie embarrassment oi conflict
ing Organizations AZ the State Committee OF one Of these
organizations recognize with high satisfaction this
storapn Of:rGernal relations, ana yielt prompt and
willing obedience the etter and spirit OF the resolution
Of the Cincinnati Convention.
For lie purpose therefore not only Of giving eicien-
cy the democratic feeling OF this state bus also OF
tending to the lie mocracy the whole Union the
phac assurance Of the enthusiastic, energetic and united
COOPER Of the democrats OF New York in the great
struggle now pending and rendering them til, aid Of
thrty-hye electoral for Buchanan and Brecken
ridge propose 10 the committee OF which you are
chairman u the language OF the resolution OF the Ma
fonai Convenon), TO unite in call Tor single state
Convention 10 be composed Of delegate from each
Assembly district to nominate electoral ticket and
ticket OF state ocers-such call to be addressed 10 the
who democracy OF the State irrespective OF past div
sions provide that the district conventions for the
selection m delegates be held on the joint call OF the dis
trict committees of the two organizations and that such
be held at Market Hall in Syracuse on the
Sd day September next or at such other time OF place
may be agreed on by the two committees.
In asking you make known this comm unicaton TO
the committee, of which you chairman, respect
fully request you express TO s members the pleasure
which we experience operating with them in the
moyal Of the last remaining obstacle 10 common orgac
cation and cordial union OF the democrats Of New York
Of their ascendency in the State, to
their participation in the bors and honor Of achieving
brilliant democratic victory IN the nation
BY order OF the Democratic State Central Committee,
now in session DEAN RICHMOND, Chairman.
7. CAGCKR, secretary.
AlBsSY, June "a, 1856.
To DEAN RICHMOND Esq, Chairman democratic state
man Democratic State Central Committee received
at the of the organization Of the committee of
which ] an Chairman, and Immediately laid before
that committee. ! am directed TO express u
you and TO- the committee of which you are chair
man, the qualification which Is felt at the prospect
of bringing to close the dissensons which have Tor
years past disturbed the action Of tho democratic par
t. OF New York, and destroyed for the time being its
power. Approving, all do cordially, OF the plat
form OF national principles laid down at Cincinnati and
heartily sustaining the nominations there made II only
remains 10 consolidate the democracy OF New YORK
one harmonious body, In order trust
triumph AZ the next election.
The mode in which that union IL TO be effected although
II may OF difference OF opinion ought not 10
lead any serious disagreement amongst brethren Of
the iaith. The opinion OF your committee Is,
opinion seems TO be derived from the language Of the
resolution this subject passed by the National Con
yeBtoB, and TO which your communication expressly re
fers But the committee Of which am chairman Is OF
the opinion that the full intent and meaning Of the Ma
tonal Convention to urge upon the democracy OF
this State united action, and merging Of their pre-
o Mt separate organizations. The exact mode III which
these two organizations are TO be merged was not
considered By the Convention, nor could II have in
tended TO recommend any mode Of union which
would conflict with the well known and established
usages OF our party and the principles of ts organization
The state Committee has power beyond that conferred
by the Converts which appointed H. authorizing
n 10 cit ia il and 10 cali future conventions The
committee Of which anu charnan whiie tbey fully cola
eide In the view expressed 10 your communication a 10
the expediency Of corda united acton and ry 70
adopt any legitimate measures tending 10 dcslrnDc
result yet have hesancy ia saying IL i due 70 The
democrats masses whom they represent, that the act Of
consolidating the democracy OF the State should be PER
formed by their delegates assembled in their respective
conventions for that purpose The conventions thus
eembIed will represent the entire party, and will be
guided by expressed will OF their -iitucnts well
as due regard the wishes OF the National Convention
as expressed in their resolution.
The committee Of which am chairman il therefore O.
che opinion that the preferable mode Us that each commit
tee call State Convention OF its section OF the democracy
20 be held at the time and in the same city iowa
where they can nominate electoral ticket ami
ticket for State officers, and then put forth their