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

sentiment sa pervadc ranks need not fear that
any discussion Of these matters of detail whether IN or
ont of Congress, will divide our unitod and triumphant
party DAVID J.. SEYMOUR
LETTER OF j. v. vAsDgspoEL, ESQ.
RrgpAIo, Dec. II, 1857
have received your letter OF the nth OF this month,
requesting me to be present al mas. meeting Of the de
mocracy o the city of New York 10 be held at Tammany
Hall Wednesday evening next 10 respond 20 the sen
ments and recommendations Of The message Of the
President very much regret my inability 10 be present
this first occasion offered since the message OF
worthy chief magistrate, TO e with the democrats
to tho sentiments Of message 50 EXPRESSIVE Of
the principles and expectations Of the people who elected
him. L. " vANDERP0EI~
LETTER OF SAMUEL BEARDsLEY, ESQ.
Your invitation Of the nth inst to attend
ing Of the democracy OF the city Of New York at Tam
many Hall, tomorrow evening, came 10 hand this
ing 1t viii not be In my power 10 attend the meeting,
although can very cordially unite in expressing ap
rroyai Of The foreign and domestic policy Of the national
President, and my entire confidence in those
been selected 10 administer the government and proeo
SAMUEL BBARDsIEY
LETTER OF HON. SANFORD E. CHURCH.
received this morning an nvitation 70 attend the
meeting at Tammany Hall to morrow evening, and regret
that shall be unable to comply with IT, The aim nis,ra
tion OF Mr. Buchanan has thus far only realized the
high hopes and expectations Of his political friends
has won the commentator oi all classes Of citizens
throughout the country and desire TO express my entire
confidence in his wisdom patriotism and capacity TO
every responsibility which may devolve upon him. His
ton OF the doctrines and principles OF the democratic
party The only point about which there be any diff
ference Of opinion that relating to Kansas am free
To say that think the whole constitution should have
been submitted TO vote OF the people, and regret that
was not so ordered; but the slavery question having
been submitted is wisely left Congress by the Pres
dent to determine whether the circumstances such
to justify In this particular case departure from the
question, do not doubt that will be satisfactorily ad
jastea. 8. = CHURCH.
LETTER or HON. l. 7. HATCH.
House or REPRESENTATIVES,,
WASHINGTON, Dec %, 1857.
My public duties here will prevent my acceptance or
your Kind Invitation to attend mass meeting Of the de-
mocracy of NewYork at Tammany Hall 1have recently
expressed my views in approval Of the able message OF
President Buchanan in letter only few days since pub
shed In your city that should hardly feel justified IN
reiterating them will only add that know Of
way of perpenaing the democratic organization in this
country except through firm unqualified support the
democratic administration that we brought into power
Strike that down. and believe you will strike down the
democracy OF the Union and when that falls we may well
despair Of the republic, and the prosrahon
of the Of universal freedom But for that organzi
ton democratic principles would remain mere theories
diton OF mankind. II these views correct-and
most solemny believe them TO be so-then there only
duty of more sacred obligation earth than fidelity
IT HATCH
LETTER FROM HON. DANIEL E. srckLEs
EEw YoRK Dec. %, 1867
had anticipated until this afternoon the pleasure OF
accepting your invitation 10 address the meeting called
by the Democratic General Committee elect this evening
at Tammany Hall. 1t is Of sincere regret
that am not yet so far recovered from recent illness
to render IL proper for me TO speak have only time
now TO assure you that cordially unite with the demo-
cracy Of the city In their purpose Of endorsing and
taining the action and policy of Chief Magistrate.
There has never been period In our history when the
of the American people felt higher degree OF
hdence III the executive than freely and generously
accorded 20 james Buchanan. The opposition 10 the ad
minsrauon seem disposed 10 congratulate themselves
upon the prospect of division In the democratic ranks.
more delusivo hope never kept breath in an expiring
party Recent events have shown that sectional organ
zaon Is more than useless a check npoD the de-
mocratc party for it is abundany apparent that ros
within organization all the elements
sary fair play and justice to all interests the
Union lie, then rally around the gallant statesman
m the executive chair and sustain him In his patriot and
practical efforts To restore peace and repose
try too long distracted by sectional and abstract
those Of internal external policy Win which
D. +. sIcKIEs
LETTER OF HON. wx. n. sAcLAY.
NEW YORK, Dec. ~, 1857
Iackowiedee the receipt Of youretter inviting
attend meeting 10 be convened at Tammany Hall the
23d inst for the purpose Of expressing confidence the
administration of James buchanan responding the
sentiments Of hls message ! bail such response as
peculiarly appropriate and timely. The principles and
Ielcy Of Mr.. Buchanan ss hitherto developed and fore
shadowed IN his administration, merit the appreciation o
all good citizens. And now when his honest endeavor
effect the peaceful settlement Of long vexed question
the introduction Of Kansas into the Union sovereign
state, with without slavery the people OF that
Territory shall determine themselves in beng IN
Justly embarrassed by his political Opponents behooves
MI the friends Of his afninsratop 10 riyesbin prouu,
and unequivoca demonstration of their hearty support
Ny views on this subject have been already gwen AT
come length in letter to the democratic meeting held in
this city on the l7h inst hold the doctrines Of popular
sovereignty and intervention set forth tho plat
form of the democratic party and established by Congress
that popular sovereignty, AZ properly defined and com
monty understood secured to the people Of the
exclusive right 70 determine the manner IN which their
tuition whether by direct popular vote upon the
tuition Itself OF through their representatives voting in
convention chosen bf popular vote for that purpose
while the doctrine OF non Intervention not only preciudcs
all interference with the free OF that right but
makes the duty Of tho President and Congress Of
United States with all the vested powers Of the federal
government 10 protect and preserve that right nvolae.
And heargumen which assumes that
itself cannot be Delegated, sovereign canno, act
through delegate and therefore popular sovereignty
can be exercised BY the people through convention of
frs, mslead the masses but cannot long escape dc.
lection Te people o ksasss may not have been farly
represented 10 the Lecompton Convention but this defeat
whether be attributable 10 the Legislature the subor
dnse officers not such W invaldste ths authority
q The constitution or 70 aaect 10 any ry The legality q
that part Of the constitution relating W domestic slavery,
which has been 50 long with some tho real ground and
with others the mere prcext for the most unhappy az
,aon and irritation throughout the country, the people
had an opportunity 70 couneract all the rrcguariy and
uniarness which may have occurred IN the choice OF de
legatce 10 that convention go far least regards
thing upon which the sentiment OF tho Convention
can he suppo-ed 70 differ from that OF majority u the
people Besides vote upon the slavery clause by Itself
affords the facst popular expression Of the popular WI
determining the question whether Kansas shall be slave
being admitted into the Union would leave alb
soute power 10 change It's constitution in other respects
according 90 the sovereign pleasure Of the people The
views Of the President on This subject as expressed IN
bis message, will stand the scrutiny and must
hearty response from bis through
put the country WILLIAM b MACIAY
LETTER or HON SAMUEL e. cox.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20, 1857
Your invitation has been received Ny Congressional
iutes forbid me from attending your meeting frustb
while your democracy "renews expression Of cont
fence In the administration, they win respond
sentiments OF the Presidents message 10 give earnest
u carrying ou the principle ably ennncated therein Of
he complete subugston Of all interests States and Ter
torics 10 tho undoubtcd popular will The little cloud
= hich now hangs over party will soon pass away.
harmony, which the harbingrr OF democratic
ess, will nay, must be I trust that glorious old
ammany may thahde< forth is voice. as the prelude 20
hat according harmony in which We oil can io'n
SAMUEL s cox.
LETTER OF Hos. A. n. WRIGHT.
w.sHlNGroS. u. G. Dec. 10, 1857
Your letter OF invitation in behalf OF the democracy Of
he ci,y of New york 10 attend and address meet