New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-29

the controversy between the two leading parties Of o.
country, the success Of certain individuals in obtso;r
ofre and IRE benefits that may then result 10 ,b~
Tartisans is Of little consequence TO the peope 40
large. The question still IN he considered ia how "a
the great Interests Of the country are TO BE- subsyv
II is certain that there many adherents Of u.
Rernbicen party who feel that there has been eo.
promise OF principle ia giving up Mr.. Seward and I'll
riga candidate comparatively unpedged, and who AZ
all everff IL far inferior in qualifications for the sr
Office Of the country. | disposed however "a
resson in this way, aud there doubtless thousspd,
who nay need the suggestion. The question is not
IN nominating c0ndidales for o6fee nhat cLaia o,,.
tie oth,r may haze. In tire selection nothing 81
that sort should be regarded. What we have now %
consider 10 simply what on The whole il the inierest A.
the country at large-what is the prin ipe involved
in tie contest between the two parties. II mistakes
should be made in the putting NJ Of candidates IA,
office. we may not therefore, withdraw from a-ivs
participation in the The question still recnn
Shall we be better of by the success Of the other par
No honest should allow personal pique 10 interfere
with Il proper discharge Of great pnilic duty. Mr.
Seward birrsef hns furnished good precedent in hs
letter, published since the nomination Of Mr. Lincoln
The Chicago Convention is said by its adycrsares 10
represent a sectional party. ! know not upon what
rrncple il can he 81 called when freedom Of opinion
and discussion is the distinguishing element Of rat
parfv So far as Southern States unrepresented
scrihed IN those States. H. prObobie nay ~ pos
rifle hat there can be no difference opinion herei
Yet the whole South dragooned into one opinion
BY legislatures and mobs. To charge party az
sectional because il bas representation from most
Of those States il AZ decOrOus and consistent TIE
Judgment Of a Justice Of the peace who locked his
doors against defendant and then entered bis default
for not appearing.
1t is nv opinion that the Chicago Convention was,
in the fullest sense, National in its character Can
there be question that delegates from Sous Carolina
would have been patiently beard in that body in snp-
rort Of the peculiar views entertained In thar State
Rational Discussion instead Of prescription by mob
violence is the very element Of thls conservative party
tern il conservative, because IL allows The utmost
diversity of opinion and seeks to barshonize the
conflicts Of opinion shall result in steady and pros
Porous administration of our GOyenmept IL u not
too much say that the parry embraces men differing
widely upon many measures OF public poify. lhls
difference it it, however, conceded, shall be no bar to
union for the general welfare Of the nation. II is
well known tlst il represents the great mass Of tho
wealth. intelligence, and industry OF the North. The
constituency If has CORDeHtiOn may challenge COM
parison sih he eopie of any age country either
cfthe particulars ab0re named. 80 .al.tlF
II would, perhaps, he improper TO look y the dele
gates themselves representing wholly the opinions
that prevail in the country at large Let be rernem-
hered that the most active politicians are those who
have something gain Individually, and directly, by
the success of the rarity But the great body Of the
Republican part, are actuated hy no such motive.
They the business meu OF the North and have their
own private affairs IN attend 70, which are OF inn
Iorance than amy public patronage. They desire 10
have Government which shall be administered under
Of obligation TO promote the prosperity OF the
nation. II the success of the party IL ataiaable only
by barter with aspirants for Office, having in view
tie Ell oment to he derived therefrom by themselves
and their adherents what advantage has been obtained
BY the country ...-. 81 JJu1 n
TIE consequences involved in the present contest
are more far-reacting than j. generally supposed,
even by refe, ting men. shall not at present attempt
10 develop the fata tender cies already in operation
under the Democratic regime. There will be time be-
fore rhe final crisis review the questions that 70
coming election ABB.