The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-08-22


Q Cabinet &C ustrious men, whose administration
VIII restore the briancy OF our national character
now ,aInished by the polutng control Of existing
parties under the leadership Of men who sacrifice
patriotism to self and principle 10 pelf. Let us
ask, "ni the action Of the American State Coun.
ell AT Genev'. define tue future course of the Anne
rican party If so, We trust its deliberations adj
action VIII be governed by pure and patriotic mo-
tiyes, and no consideration of personal ambition oc
advantage sway single member from that course
which the true interests of our country demand,
IS a political organization, the American party
nave everything To gain, nothing TO lose. The de-
mociacy deserve no favor, the republicans even
less; treason merits no reward Ii national OPP
position Is to be made to the administration, it
should be national movement, under national
leaders; and hence from existing parties the Anne
re an party have no favor to ask none to extend.
The declaration of another able American paper
the Mohdtck Valley Americdn-which while not
opposing an honorable union of opposition ele.
ments, nevertheless says
Blu, We frankly admit that we are opposed to union
that, when formed, repuocanism 70 be the alpha aud
OMEGA, and Americansm bloed out We are most en-
pos'iealy oppossd 10 union that, when victory is
is to De under aIepuolicsn banner, aud republican
standard bearer and republicans The recipients or it's
favors-
Merits an earnest response, and demand for
the organization of a National Convention,
Union party" wherein all opposing inte-
rests may be united on terms honorable to ex-
isting organizations, patriotic in its purposes and
triumphant in its contests. What say you, Amer-
cans of the Empire State
AN AMERICAN SINCE 1874.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.
NEW YORK, Angus. IL, 1882
Retrospect Of lie Amsriean Pdrty-How Thurlow Wed
K,led It. Strai0M out Ameyicaniss, AMI no Essangling
Alliances lis Only Hope for Resurrection, dc.
Political organizations like empires, have their "rss
and fall" THIS can be no better illustrated than by re-
view OF the late American Know Nothing party Based
upon principles antagonsc to the liberal construction
constitutional rights, and seeking to bring within its
row prejudcss, through enthusiastic appeals all "rue
sors Of the fo, arose like "Pheaix from its ashes
Of A. holding up the emtlazoned emblem Of the Amsr
eagle while ts leaders held forth in ecst,ces to the
tunes Of "Yankee Dooden and "The Star spsnged Ban
nern
While the rank aud file was composed OF the sincere
and earnest devoees to the cause, 1t unfortunately en-
brac.d also many Of the wire pulling degenerate po
clans, prominent in the called republican party
who, unsuccessful in obtaining the spos that belong
the vicor in other parties, sought the new-a ruthless
band with motto od but suited to their purpose ruls
ruin"
In vain did the honest portion seek the advance
men. OF their principles aud the c,nsummason de
voutly to be wshed toiing month after month occa.
soraly eevsslny 10 office who like the will o. the
Rsp proved only aureent in the oath to ds
sruciior: each claiming life bound adherence TO Ina
"gorous cause" while their schemrg leaders exc
cuve committee sought bat the fasherance Of their sell
dsh ends.
rhurlow Weed & Co backed by the ssgaclty Of toe
Roch sier fox could III brook the tide that de-
strucon to their fondest hopes IN the Empire State and
therefore, the Albany Regency" must muster to stem
the torrent, as counter iTtans" allsy pain So the
philosopher of the Tribune instinctvey graspsd the hand
of the CO adjutors OF Seward and Immediately poor
horror stricken Kansas made to bleed Not only phoso
piers but clergy marshalled in the cause-rne
hsnd1to wipe ont the sins Of their foretsthers and
establish Sewarcism In the Empire State The emphasis
however, was only npon the first proposition.
Here then. WIS splendid opp'rtuniy for the hitherto
efn 10
pegotiaeus commenced by the interested ones and
impact Of ds upton entered The blood Of Kansas
was CAS-. upon the n!es Of their doors and the anpro
tecsed marked for the slaughter. The disorganizers
though secret at the onset embodened by the
increase Of numbers ockiDg their aid aured BY the
cry more PREACHER Gus than wolf 10 the dismenOermen
and oss Of strength those who true
to the party with dsmay the deserton OF It's prioci
pies. few Of the ''fAithfu' sought maintain SEM
bance of vitality, while lis pulse feebly throbbed.
Corrupt leaders, more corrupted by contact with each
oer eoon proved the lever to turn acceons TO the
INCREASINGLY, without the least regard to the laws
American party rushed wildly into the meshes OF their
enemies and the foes OF the Unoo
Crouchiug Ike " whpt speniels at the feet OF the
and position at the hands Of William IL Seward and Co.
In this city, while Fernando Wood candidate for
O. Barker Tie black republican party protesting hos
ity to the democratic nominee, not only democrat
but as man, totally ignored the nomination of Mr..
Barker, and persisted in running A. j Blocker as
their candidate. At the ensuing msyoralty eec
ton, although the black republicans had previously
opposi,Ion to Mr.. Wood, they compelled the Amo.
ricans TO lay aside their former standard bsarer,
refusing 70 endorse any csnaidste and especially one
orced down American threats candidate Of their
maohnaon-one who pretended to party pledged tono
principles and only of to waste the declining strength
OF Amercanism and dissolve its identity At the State
organizations ut Syracuse the American party taught
cool reception and ultimate rejection Of ts prosrea fe
owshp In conclusion, may add that there is only
true platform on which party can gtsud-when 1t de-
viates FROM that ceases to existhonest principles and
true devotion. II party, live and do as party-no
"en.argling alliances" AS the American party has
ceased exist these respects there emily course
left open tie honor and credit ts honest
bers Let rally in the next struggle to free the Empire
o a'e lion ce gsasp o. Weed Co.
the Union Let them gather In their might throttle the
hydro headed monster OF black repubcanism which
seeks to divide the North aganAt the South-brother
against brother.
Correct the dangers threaten the peace Of the com
onwealh and after that Ia attained prepare needs be-
to regulate the increase from abroad. ZERO.
NEW YORK. August 49, 1859.
The albany Regency-7he BdnJuync,s and w. II. Sw1rd-
Chapter of History-A Tale with Mordl-A Word to
the Vie as to The Bes. Mems of Defeating S.,oard, d..
For lorg series Of years the democratic party Or
would express it, the Albany Regency, ruled the
State OF New York. Iis sway was unbroken except by
the administration Of VIM. Fl. Seward. The election In
the fall Of 1884, which brought the democratic party again
in power, seemed to have placed final exnguisher az
well upon Governor Seward az upon his party
The democrats had brought to bear their heavy artl
lery-"debt, taxation, RUM mortgasing the peoples
iarms and pledging poserity" Well directed and bold
charges told with terrible effect the wings routed
and scattered their leaders seeking the Of obscu-
risy and abandoning all hope for long future. Evidently
they had nothing 70 do but wait the turn OF events
like Mr. Acawber, for something to turn up" aui
something did turn up as rich and unlocked for as
the little golden idols found in the Indian graves near
Panama-a crop Of fanatlcism, and fanacsm has been
Governor Stewards philosophers stone through his whole
political career. Had VIM H. Stewards administration
been one Of commonplace unpopularity, and the op.
POSITION sensiby moderate, neither no his party
would have given thereafter much trouble. gor.u.
naky Tor him, the political and persona feeling
aroused was deep and intense much 10 call intd