American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-07-26
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WHAT a NEW YORK. DEM
OCR AT SAYS.

We give below communication from
an influential Democrat of the Empire
State, which addresses itself to the Sc
rious and thoughtful consideration of
men of all parties in all sections. 1t
breathes nought of sectionalism, nor of
party spirit but taking calm and
patriotic view of the complicated state
OF political affairs, the writer recon-
mends such course as he honestly be-
lieves will avert the dangers which now
so seriously threaten the safety and in
tegrity of our glorious Union: =
To the Democratic Electors Of the state
of New York.
To the Editors Of the Neto York Express:
"Hear me for my cause, and be 81
lent that you may hear" I speak to
you as one who, ever since he had q
vote, has invariably cast it for the
whole Democratic ticket. I speak to
you as one who loves the Union of
these States above all party considera-
tons. I appeal to youto save the glo-
rious Empire State from the embraces
of Black Republicanism and Disunion-
ism. Do you ask how is this to be done?
Bear with me then while relate lit
tie of my experience. have just re-
turned from tour throgh Central and
Western New York. have found the
party to which you and l are attached,
most treacherously betrayed by those
who have hitherto ranked as its leaders.
In Central N. York these leaders have
almost in a body gone over to Stewards
protege, Col. Fremont. The same is
true of portions of the extreme West.
The masses have followed these traitors
and the result is, the Democratic party
is aoeU nigh annihilated. Now l per-
ceiye that we have duty to perform to
our country which overrides all party
lines. The election of Fremont sho'd
consider as one of the greatest calami-
ties that could possibly befall the ma
ton. How can We best prevent it, is
the very natural inquiry? l answer,
SAVE THE STATE OF New York, and
thus throw the election of President
into the House.
If the Democratic party are so un-
wise as to nominate a Buchanan Elec-
toral Ticket, one important step is taken
the direct result of which is to almost
insure the State for Fremont. I have
some confidence in the honest Demo-
cratic masses. Ibelieve they love the
Union, and mean that it shall be per-
petual. 1 believe they love it far moro
than their party, and I hope and trust
that they will adopt the only possible
way of crushing out" it's foes, and
that is BY VOTING FOR FILLMORE &
DONELSON. A Democratic friend
at my elbow suggests that if we adopt
this course it may lead to the election
of Fillmore & Donelson by the people.
Well, I grant that there is possibility
of that, for the Tribune admits that Mr..
Fillmore has an element Of positive
strength equal to 100000 votes, but
what then? WE KNOW Mr.. FILLMORE
TO BE TRUE TO THE UNION OF THESE,
STATES.
That consideration ALONE is enough
to reconcile me to the bare possibility
of his election. But have no fear as
to that. Let us send this election into
the House, and James Buchanan is the
next President, or, if not, John G.
Breckenridge is.
Fellow Democrats, will you, in view
of the facts as they are daily being
brought to your notice, consent, by
your votes, to aid indirectly in the ele-
.yation to the Presidency of all isms-
John G. Fremont? Upon you rests
the responsibility. .. .a
SANFORD HARRISON.