The Yazoo Democrat., 1858-09-25

The editor of the Beleville (nl.) Demo
crat recently gave publicity to the rumor
that Hon. Sidney Breese, of Illinois, would
not be candidate for the U. S. Senate in
that State. In letter to the editor Judge
Breese says:
CARLYLE, September Z.
Rev. W. f. Boyakin, Editor BsllsUiIle Democrat !:
DEAR SIR-I demand as right TO know
who requested you to say, as you have said
in an editorial of your paper, on the l4th
ut., that Judge Breese is not nor will he
be candidate for the United States Senate
in opposition to Mr.. Douglas; and all that
has been said in reference to his stumping
the State against the Democratic party is
without auy foundation whatever"
The article was artfulIy prepared, but it
will not deceive, if such was its object.
1t never has been said in any paper, or
elsewhere, by anybody, that | intended to
stump the State against the Democratic
party, hence your disclaimer was wholly
unnecessary. You might have sworn on
your friend Caspar Thiel1s Bible, that |
never would be found in opposition to the
g. eat Democratic party of the nation, whose
hardest battles have helped to fight and
win for more than quarter of century.
You night take your oath Of that without
fear.
But I think friend Boyakn, your ideas
of Democracy and mine differ most essen
italy. You will pardon me for saying that
yours seem to be concentrated on one man.
Yours, if carried out, will annihilate it
mine will restore it to its pristine vigor.
What position may consider it my duty
to assume in this contest now so iercely
waged against the Democracy Of the nation
its cherished and time .honored principles
and fielcer still az inst him to whom thai
portion of the nation have committed the
power, will depend on circumstances
One thing you may be assured, and my
past life is the guar ntee, that will not be
silent or inactive when | see, or think see
that great party in danger from consprators
within its own bosom, OF from foes without
The last are least to be dreaded, as theiI
attacks are open in the sunlight, and manly
The consprator deals his blows secretly
he gets up false issues for Ihe occasion, under
the cover which he makes his attack
THIS species of warfare is now IN progress
aud | am surprised you do not see it.
They may destroy the citadel, but the
foundations may remain; they are everlast.
ing the eternal years Of God are her =
and on them the national edifce will be
rebuilt, attracting the masses by the beauty
OF its design, the solidity of is structure,
and by the pure purposes TO which it will be
again dedicated. | will afford US she Ell
from selfish and inlractable ambition, and
arouud its aIars will be found none but
true and faithful worshippers.
Lend a helping hand to save the present
tIom the assaults of the destroyer, to which
you cannot and ought not to be inseDsibe
Thus shall you be honored of men. Thus
shall you become a bright light and safe
guide for our people. Thus only can you
preserve the principles you claim to rcyer-
ence.
hope you will publish this letter and
send me the name Of the person who gave
the authority you have exercised in regard
to me and my name.
Very truly and respectfully,
our obedient servint
SIDNEY BREESE.