The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-07-09

IN The decate questions involved ia our foreign
relationf-al all important questions OF internal poicya
for ue Time, seem 70 be ignored by the popular mind
Tho phantom Of dscord exercised by the repeal Of the
Missouri Compromise stalking through the land, fright
In the dissensons which distract our country-in
the scenes Of violence and commoon which prevail in
which, like that of Abel Is crying from the ground to
Heaven for retribuon-n the shocks and conclusions
which testing the strength Of the Union-we reA
zpg the sad consequences of that unwise and I'M
fortunate measure the repeal OF the Missouri compromise
Its authors sowed the Wind and suffering country Is
reaping the whirlwnd. From the day of the con-
summation Of this measure have ever believed il would
prove 10 this nation what the wrath OF Achilles did 10
would scorn 10 take mere sectional view OF this oues
tion yet is due TO justice 70 say that the South
section not to blame for IT. The South did not ask for
IT, was rendered TO the South, . boon, by the party
in power effect partisan ends and promote selfish aud
ambitious views And evea now, when our country Is
writing throes Of convusions, the political gamblers
who direct and control this same party still play
ing with the question OF Missouri compromise repeal
as counter IN the game wnere .ne STAKE nothing short
people OF both secons-tenng the south that the mea
extends the Of slavery beyond the line OF SO
degrees 80 mnutes-and telling the North that does
way with the guaranty that slavery may go as far
orh as that line that it will enable them hereafter
10 nterpose against II south of that lne
The only hope in my opaion, of arrestng this evil of
slavery agitation by driving from power the party that
uses Is as means Of peri euatng their dynasty unti
could be allowed TO offer word of advi,e, would APP
peal to every national Union loving man. from the bay OF
minor differences, and to unite in one common struggle
against the common enemy of all Whether pro slavery
SI to unity
action, in contendng against party which Is decevng
BOTH and whose gam 70 keep them in perpetual con
nct that like the fox in the fable they may carry OIL the
spoil, when the combatants are exhausted,
As an American, | would advise il, for the occasion.
Amercansm fight the battle upon the truth Of
its principles oug as by the tactics Of its enemies it
embarrassed by other issues Irrelevant in their nature
Americans must bide their time Our day will yet come
M tier vi at ma n he
political struggeno matter what may be the issue OF
that sruggeyet hope and believe the day is not far
distant when all true Americans will be united, and
shall present sold phaanx against the myrmdons Of
foreignim, Romanim and disunionism-aAi the contest
will be decided these issues alone. Much good has al
ready been DONE The chord of American feeling has
touched and has vibrated through heart and
head and of the people Of this country The
seed has only been planted in SOIL but has GER
minated, taken root, and shot upward. Although its
growth may have been partially bghted by the improper
culture culture OF it's friends and the ely and
steahy application of some poisonous material by its
enemies, yet time and its native vigor will restore
il, and il will continue TO grow and expand till its
branches will reach the clouds, and the American
people shall repose in peace and comfort under its shade
II may be that we need more adversely TO teach US
charity orbeaance for each other less mcroious
questions Defeat defeat should come will teach us
wsdom-wl learn US the Importance Of harmony, and
the necessity for concert and union hereafter For one
my des tiny Is linked TO the cause Of pure and unatuts
rated Americansm. In this bark have shipped with my
fortunes II II reaches its destined port In safety,
all the reward desire place in the hearts and the az
fcctons Of its gallant crew. IT. in the providence Of God
il is doomed 70 destruction, win cling 70 the wreck as
long there is Q spar timber aoat, and when it
goes down in the deep will be enguphed In the vortex.
With much regard, yours respectfully, :,
Letter from Jshn C. Breckinridge, accepting
the Democratic Nomination..
LEXINGTON, Ky, Saturday, June %, 1885.
GKNnKnKN-I have received your letter OF the 18th
the Democratic National Convention for the Office Of Vice
President Of the United States feel profoundly grateful 70
the democracy for this distinction so above my merits
and expectations, and accept the nomination with the
pledge that If IL should result In imposing me any
public duties shall exert whatever power possess 70
The Convention wisely selected the first place
government an eminent statesman, whose character and
public services furnish guarantee that his admnistra
ton viii command confidence at home and respect
abroad.
dial approval regard as the only basis ON which the
Union be preserved In its original spirit Adopted -
the states shows that amid the distractions Of the
times there remains one united and powerful organiza
on whose common principles extend over every foot Of
territory covered by the Federal constitution
After the recent repeated and deplorabe failures Of
other parties to present to the country national organi
saton may justly congratulate the States upon the
uraLimiy which ed the proceedings Of the Demo
cratic and the patriot may point 10 the act
sn a % ,as sS
thoroughly united upon every question OF princ
pie those from the neehboring southern States Of
Tennessee and Kentucky or those from the neghborng
Northern States Of Wisconsin and Michigan.
This con munty Of sentiment, this feeling OF brother
OF
happy fortune OF the democratic party by adhering
the constitution which made 10 protect all avoid
the geographical and sectional issues against which
Washington solemnly warned his countrymen; and
have every 70 believe that h yet equal 10 the
high duty which now devotves on OF preserving the
constitution and maintaining The rights Of every portion
Of the coniederacy.
II the unsound elements which troubled II for time
have sought congenia associations elsewhere, the loss
has been more than supplied by accessions from the
flower Of the old whg party-and thus inforccd will
be the destiny Of the democracy under the lead OF their
hail The NJ
country before the word-to preserve the equality Of
every class OF czensto protect the perfect liberty of
20 the peace Of the Union by
dering equal justice 10 every part.
With sincere Acknowledgements for the friendly per-
sonal sentiments attained In your letter, am respect
fully, your friend and obedient servant,
JOHN G. BRECKENRIDGE.