The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-08-04
Military Call.

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whersas 1t acknowledged BY all who are conversant
with the crdition Of public Affairs that are in tho
midst of perous political crisis and, whereas it Is
less patriotic dSty in times Of peace TO protect the nst
tutons Of beloved country at The ballot box than TO
defend the honor Of her Tag the battle field; and
whereas moreover We nnd In the present struggle for
power purely sectional pSry striving for sectional domi-
nation to the destruction Of the equality OF the States I'M
der the constitution Of whose prominent leaders
achieved "immsrtality of infamy during TIE late go
rious with Mexico lending moral aid and comfort to
our enemies and whose candidate for the dency was
willing TO refuse the necessary military supplies 70 our
we consider IL our imperative duty to oppose by all
honorable the OF faction 30 dangerous,
candidate unpatrotic and believing that this oppos.
ton can be rendered most elective under the lead
of those tried patriots and statesmen, and gal
liant soldiers, John C. Brecknrdge, Of Kentucky, and
Joseph Lane Of Oregon, who shared our tolls and tr
umThs In the Hed while such Lincoln and Corwn
exhibiting facous opposition to the war in Con-
Served in Mexico, to ion us in the formation Of Sol
diers Patriotic Club and to aid in the establishment
Of similar clubs throughout the Union Fellow soldiers
Of whatever branch OF the service In New York or
Hone House. corner Of Broadway Great Jones street.
Of our common country and the defence her institu
tons. ADDISON FARNSWORTH,
' 5. ". I BRYCE aS.A ''''''''
Captain Loaisi.1s Volunteers.
j. *.
Lieutenant New York Volunteers and Third Dragons.
). E0BERr FARNUM,
~ First Pennsylvania Volunteers.
~ JAS. MARRIOTT,
~ , Captain voltiguers.
Private Second Tennessee Volunteers.
GEORGE w0ODFORD
a- Private second Illinois Volunteers.
p. G. GRATrAN,
Private Ninth Infantry.
LETTER FROM Mr.. JOHN ". BRYCE.
THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.
NEW YORK, July 30, 1880.
In political crisis like the present, when the spirit of
aggressive sectionasm is vauntngy anA threatenngy
arayed against the constitutional rights of the citizen
and the equality Of the States without the preservation
Of which there be permanence safety for the
Unon-when, regardless Of the mmnence of the danger
demagogues selnshy plotting and trackng for their
benefit seeking to divide and impair the strength OF
the conservative vote, impering the Of the
stuton and the Unlon-it becomes every patriotic ct
zen how humble his position and influence lay
aside minor considerations and enrol himself the side
Of his country, under that flag which represents
truly the great principle involved, and which offers the
best prospect Of honorable In doing desire
to put briefly record the reasons which govern
Those who have done the honor to notice my humble
know that ! have always been
vsiive Ill, in politics, and as entirely consistent
State rights, never permitting blind party feay 10 in
uence against the higher of patriotic
duty In the present and since the nomination
by the Union Convention at Baltimore of John Bell OBJ.
tanned, honorable members of that body have test
General sam Houston Of Texas for PresideDt-arst be-
considered him "h0neet capable, and faithful to
Shameless ricKeres Of party conventions desired TO
zee the people emancipate themselves from such de-
grading thradom by selecting their own candidates and
eecting their own public servants. will not permit
myself 70 doubt that this proposition, fairly and fully
presented would be successful and hope yet To witness
NJ atynfu lint
the emergency Of the times must my opinion, prevent
at present impartial trial Of the issue. Failing, then
put candidate before the country 10 obtain
for him that support TO viii n he 10 pre- eminenty
titled, deem II poor compliment TO cast an In
effective vote for him, which might otherwise bene-
d. the cause Of the constitution and the Union, 70
which his life has been of self sacrificing devotion
The question then recurs where can we best serve this
tion Of Lincoln and Hamlin, 80 ~ eHecuay to secure
their defeat and that Of the perncious doctrines they
liz cal ueeie would not confidently submit ans wer the
sought by the friends Of the in this
support Of Douglas Bell ticket for there Is rayng
point in for their friends Oil and water would
advocated respectively heretofore those who have
attempted 70 bargain away the Union vote
.itbe thereof The prospect Of eectns either Bell or
Douglas by such a combination, even 10 we could or
ought to DO anything TO secure the success Of the latter
of The great question which stands out in this can
yass consent TO stop at any such halfway exPedens as
the wisdom policy OF the Utica men has devised
have long hoped in vain IL seems, for the return Of
that spirit Of moderation concession and compromise os
tered by wses and best statesmen and under whose
Influences prospered and happy until the hand Of
the "e Giant" helped 10 oblteraie the Missouri limo,
and hostility and strife between the North and the
South; and now II remains only firmly and bravey 10
try the great ssue before the people, viz constitutional
rights and the equality o. the States sectional domi
nation In this contest the path OF duty plain to my
understanding for all who believe In equal rights and de-
sire preserve the tranquility OF the Unon and main
tain the nvoaby Of the constitutionat least is 30
me- and therefore, waving for the time being all mi
differences, shall hereafter, 10 the best Of my abi
ly, support for President that patriotic statesman and
gallant, high toned gentleman, John G. Brccknrdge, OF
Kentucky; will be deferred from this course by any
fear OF being classedwth seccssioniss Whatever may
be the views OF who support him. John Breckn
ridge is not a disunoust. Very respectfully,
JOHN W. BRYCE