The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1856-07-05

Letter from Mr.. Sumner.
The following eloquent and soul-stirrinS
letter, was written by Mr.. Sumnxr to the
recent Fremont and Dayton ratification meet
ing, held at Faneuil Hall:
SILVER SPRING (ncar Washington,) }
June 81, 1856.
Ny DEAR SIR IL am not strong enough
for public speaking, even if were strong
enough for journey to Boston. Besides,
nv duties in the Senate have the first claim
upon me, and to them / must give my first
returning strength. Therefore am | con-
strained to decline the invitation with which
you have honored me.
But am strong enough to send from my
present retreat brief expression of cordial
concurrence in the nominations made by the
Peoples Convention at Philadelphia, and
also of the gladness with which l shall sup
port them by voice and vote, with mind and
heart.
| have long honored Colonel Fremont, for
his genius in geographical enterprise for his
eminent intelligence; for his manly fortitude;
for his perfect integrity, and for his easy
command Of men, swaying to his own bene~
ficent purposes even the savages of the Forest
while Nature herself, in her winter fastness,
bowed before his march. 1t is well at this
moment, when great crime is instisated and
sustained by the National Government, that
such a man, with courage which will not
be questioned, and with sensitiveness to-
right which will not sleep, should be sum-
moned to grapple with the wrong-doers.-
And permit me TO say that find no force
in the objection that he has never been
Politician.
Your candidate fu Vice President is
worthy to enjoy the same enthusiastic sup
port. As lawyer, as judge and as Sem
ator Mr.. Dayton has been conspicuous for
character and ability and rejoice TO be-
lieve that he will soon have larger field Of
activity, where he can be employed for ths
good of our common country, while the Sen
ate, which is the stronghold of human slavery,
will be compelled to receive as its presiding
officer, representative of human freedom.
But better even than the candidates is the
declaration of principles under which we now
go forth to conquer. Such declaration,
promulgated by such convention, is in
itself the beginning of victory. Strong in
its simplicity and truthiulness, it must pre-
vail Just SO soon as it is comprehended. 1t
expresses objects, which must enlist the con-
servative and also must enlist the reformer
which must rally all who turn with respect
to the example of the Fathers, and also must
rally all who are filled with aspiration for a
brighter future on earth. tproposes tosave
Kansas from the revolving usurpatiop, which
is now established in that fair territory, and
in this good work it joins issue with
the slave olgarchy which now sways our
whole county; so that in saving Kansas, we
shall necessarily overthrow the despOtis,n
and save ourselves.
For support; it appeals to all, without dis
tinctiOn of party, who love their country
1t appeals to the Democrat, whose democracy
is founded on recognition of human rights !;
it appeals to the true Wing, who is animated
by that hatred OF despotic power which in
spired those who earliest wore the name; it
appeals to the true American, who is ready
to forget all other q estions for the sake of
union to save Liberty now endangered ; and
it appeals to the foreign-born, who, rejoicing
in the privileges of an American citizen, will
} not hesitate to join in this holy endeavor TO
vindicate them against the aggressons of an
oligarchy worse than any tyranny from which
they have fled. In this appeal all former diff.
ferences are forgotten, while meg
&c Erewhile that stood alocf, shy to meet,
Familiar TinEle here, like sister streams,
That some rude interposins rock has split.''
In this contest there is every motive to
union and also every motive to exertion.-
Non on nere'; noas oaad forectr. Such was the
ancient War-ery, which, embroidered on the
, Irish flag, streamed from the castle of Dublin
and resounded through the whole island
, arousing generous people to new struggle
for their ancient rights; and this war-cry
may be fifty inscribed on our standard now.
4rise noD on a. iaeGoratte sldce-d,iring Iyraa-
t ny aW be fastened upon you. Arise noao, and
, LiJerty wM be secured for erer.
Present my regards to your associates in
: the good cause, and believe me, my dear sir
always faithfully yours.
CHARLES SUMNER.
SETH WEBB, IR., ESQ.