The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-24

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have that effect The excitement breeders ana mongers
would then find profitable TO invest m some other
commodity. For time their occupation would De gone
An, Their perse vering aud mscheyous ingenuity would
not fail TO lead them into similar business N some other
locality The loss, therefore TO that very industrious
class would be temporary only, while the gam TO the
country would be permanent Under these circumstances
sincerely hope that you viii pass resolutions admitting
Kansas into the Union ADD Tammapy Hail at once, ana
thus settle this troublesome question forever. II is par
tcary crafty 10 the democratic representatives from
TIE Fmprc State 70 know tina, her democracy il taking
bold and manly stand defence OF the President his
administration. have heard nothing from my own dis
trc but the democrats there are always right on great
national issues and feel satisfied thai they will be with
YOU 10 evening. As their representative intend
10 stand by Mr. Buchanans administration will either
GEORGE TAYLOR
LKrrYR or HON. JOHN b. HAsKiN
HorsY REPRESENTATIVES,.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 81, 1887. J
have the honor acknowledge the recep, of your
vitaon 10 attend and address meeting OF the do
mocrsey a. lammany Hat on the .'S INST, ior the
the administration OF James Buchanan ana responding to
che sentiments and Recommendations OF his recent mes
sage An invitation extended 70 me by selfcon-
stitued miltee TO address meeting in Tammany Hall
the nth inst, which resulted in not specially sustain
dolenoe the Park Being satisfied that the individuals
who the godsthers OF that movement were actuated
by selfish and sinister motives-that initiated by
specuistors In government reservations and syoophans
holding federal Offices in your city, did myself the
honor decline noticing their invitation, and have
depoe with all the sincere friends of the admnistra
ton here, that should have been Inundated by the failure
OF demonstration which under other and better auspices,
could not have been otherwise than successful hstter
and acceptable TO H. Icordally respond u the objects
OF your meeting and endorse the sentiments and recon-
mendaons contained in the recent message OF the ds;n
guished the head Of the federal govern
To doubt his ability and wisdom TO successfully
manage the existing complicated affairs of the country
would be TO doubt il not TO sultfy yourselves, who
trbuted much, by effort, energy and ability, To
free neonle Re-, Assure, that he viii with the AID and
operation OF Congress well in the Kansas imbroglo
as IN all the other important governments questions re-
farrar Ia in
them Permit me here 10 dgress and suggest that ID my
judemen, unbecomne an independent democratic peo
pie attempt the ostTacism OF any democrat who may
honestly entertain nd express his views Of the
best mode OF practically obtaining fair and just express
sion OF the people O. Kansas their organic Law and
least OF all, do l deem 1t decent or proper TO at
tempt accommodation from the democratic
church OF the distinguished author OF the Kansas
Nebraska bill for giving In his recent speech IN the
United Sites Senate, frank expression OF hs own inter
IN the political world has made martyrs OF many who
otherwise would have received the distinction aud
ward OF the head of our church To charge Mr. Douglas
who contributed much ID mental labor energy and ma
tea aid his State and throughout the Union TO the
election OF this administration brief year ago, when
every democratic statesman and the entire democratic
press of the South, North, East and West publicly
Offering upon the altar Of his democracy and
satesanship-now with treason to his party my
opinion to ungrateuly towards the past and unwsely
towards the future OF our partys history. "No test
should be established where really tnere Is 50 mite dier
his message, and those Of the Senator from ILL.,
nos in bis recent speech upon the fundamental principle
"
testing that principle IN the Territory OF Kansas to pro-
duce just for alienation and separation between
onal democrats OF and for the Union. is due 10 can
and my independence Of character to state that
have never subscribed TO the monarchica dogma"The
king do wrong" was my right and province IL
differ, in unison OF opinion and action with many demo
Gratis holding prominent and lucrative federal ap
s your c ,Gm ne POs q nep
ference N tie removal OF federal officers in our state in
1858 differed then because conceived TO be an IN
called for and unconstitutional exercise Of federal
in state politics and with state rights. The result Of that
interference the organization Of the hard shell"
party of 1883 continued down to the nomination OF Mr.
Buchanan when having performed its mission, II united
with the soft she'll party OF our State, and IN Gnon
contributed all within the power Of homogeneous organ
cation 10 redeem New York in the Presidential cam
palgn Of 1856 II likewise due the which pro-
duced the hard shell organization and the conspicuous
part performed by me In IT., thai should assert,
Al the threshold Of federal interference IL your local
politics Entertaining, do the strongest desire that
possess for Is success and prosperty-that ii should
'folow the footsteps Of ia predecessor in unjus;i
faby interfering in your city aud State affairs would
again hold myself at liberty and feel duty as the re-
preventative OF honest intelligent and independent
il without admitting any substantial reason therefor to
be considered any less consistent democrat than those
federal favor and who am proud TO say were with me
IN sympathy, 10 principle and IN action, IN what was
charged to be party rebellion IN 1883 1885, 1888 and
1856; but copsecraed by success became patriotic
revolution Gentlemen have DO Just cause TO fear that
this administration will improperly interfere in your local
matters TO afford even seeming cause Tor any division
% our party The premature discussion in Congress Of
popular sovereignty" before have official lnielli
gence OF the and result Of the election in Kansas
to-day asuredy should not afford cause for erangement
among members OF political family. Let Us wait pa
tentiy and with hope that the result 81 the election in
that distant Territory has fairly practical
ing Of popular sovereignty" IN giving the people the
fu enjoyment, Of the right Of selfgovernmeni and tia,
Kansas NAV fright speedily" come into the Union as
equal State, under the wise executive connses Of
able patriotic President, through the medium Of
legislative admission. by untrsmmelled and ndepcn
dent Congress. | regre, tina, my Official engagements
here viii prevent the enjoyment Of the pleasure Of adj
JOHN D HASKTN.
LETTER FROM HON. JOHN sLrpELL.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 81, 1857.
regret extremely that ii viii not be in my power TO
the iiaon Of the democracy OF The city OF New
York, 10 attend meeting at Tammany Hal, on the
23d inst called for the purpose ofrenewng the expression
Of their confidence In tue administration OF james Bucha
nan, and responding 10 the sentiments and recommends
datons q his recent message Entertaining az 40 the
most entire confidence in he craftsmanship, wisdom, and
patriotism OF our Chief Magistrate, aud approving most
heartily the sentiments and recommendations Of his
sage wouo eeriVe the greatest rom oe'g pre-
sent At the ancient head quarters Of the democracy Of your
great metropolis, 10 witness the cordial endorsements or
his policy and principles. That pleasure would he en-
haacec BY The conviction that your proceedings VIII be
true exponent OF tine conservative feeling which anmaes
the ysst majority Of your citizens trust that may be
pardoned for expressing the hope that III oca eud and
ealouses may be forgotten IN your demonstration, and
that your meeting will unite all those who are willing 10
rally under the banner Of the great national democratic
party support o. It's principles enunc aied BY the
Cincinnati Convention, and trumpbsu,ty INDICATED by
the election u James Bachanal In our next struggle we
those who have heretofore brayey baiied vita side
by side, but have abiding faith u the enduring vital
ny Of the democratic party We have but close the
ranks OF ole disciplined cohsrts, and shall soon
end among those who have tasted and tried the bitter
fruN Of black republican IN and Know Noinugsm
'''''' JOHN sI1DEu.
LETTER OF HON. CHAs. L. SCOTT.
Hnrsx ~ REPRESENTATIVES,.
WASHINGTON. Dec 1p, 1851. !
YDur invitation 20 address a meeting ~ the demo.
crscy ~ New York, TO be held Wednesday evening,
nnmN fha pu~vna or rana inc he 90
sons Of their confidence IL the adm nisraon OF James
BgchaEsr and responding 70 the sentiments and recon
nendatons Of biz recent message" has been duiy
ceived regret exceedingly that business will prevent
from beng with you the above OCCASION ~ u
would afford much pleasure 20 give evidenced my en-
tire aprrobaiou 81 the dflaguhc bel stale paper which
has recently emsnsted from thst truc patriot. eminent