The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-07-18

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created H. assumed the right 10 make nomination ior
the democracy Of the Onion, when Benjamin Ftz-
patrick declined to aosep, the Vice Presidency
On the ticket with Stephen A. Douglas ard
the adoption Of the resolution, by the same com
mhiee IN reference to the power OF its members over
electoral tickets formed by bodies entirely separate and
distinct ffom that which gave il political life, clearly
shows that the gentlemen who compose that Organization
have very contracted ideas of the authority
and specific dutesn Of an Executive Committee,
You say in your letter, that the Reading Convention
egry Of democratic principles the democratic organ
zaton democratic candidates." This strictly true
while your premises correct your conclusions
aacous. No torturing Of language ingenuity Of ex
preston, fasten such Interpretation upon the
| promise recommended by the State Committee Come,
let together and sec now far the committees
resolution bears You out in the position you have thus
voluntarily assumed
You as candidate for eiector but the creature Of
the Reading Convention Equally SO the State Commit
tee. lou both the offspring of the same parent.
Without any assumption Of power on the part Of either
ii is your copoihed duty to endeavor 10 arrange the
chnery Of the State organization as TO make II most
potent and efficient against the forces OF the common
enegny lie who fails in this high duty is false to the
sacred trust reposed in him by the Convention.
Thoroughly imbued with this feeling, majority
" the State Committee resolved possible TO propose
some plan for united action which, Il accepted would
enable the democracy of Pennsylvania to ASS 81 in the de-
feat Of the republican candidates The head and front Of
its Offending bath this extent, no more.
! If you carefully read the resolution OF the commte
you VIII perceive that it only "recommends" certain
course OF action to the democracy OF Pennyvanaand
thea autborzes its Chairman to correspond with the
several Electors in regard to the proposed basis Of com
If il be vested with any at ali and after Affirmative or
negative response has been returned by the Electors to
% is ssa, sGs
be for the welfare and integrity OF the democratic
party Whether the committee will undertake to place
other Upon the Electoral ticket prefer 10 81 omt
the whole matter 70 the State Convention which formed
both questions for future consideration and de-
csion. In the meantime, withhold your assent
10 the line O. policy proposed for the defeat of the reprb
candidates for President and Vice President OF the
United States ana Governor Pennsylvania Blu.
nh
OF the State Committee in its earnest and patriotic abors
to unite the fragments of broken and discovered party
But while cannot be successfully established that the
committee ted in the slightest degree, its legitimate
powers the % inst freely admit that its recommen-
daton Is entirely and is calculated to awaken the
deepest and reelection ia the public mind 1t is
necessarily novel because the actual position Of the demo-
cratic party at the present time totally different from
its condition in any previous portion Of ii, history Two
national organizations ike the twin children Of Rebec
large majority Of the democratic masses, firmly welded
to their party regard this schism with unuterabie re-
greet Those masses very far from agreeing with you
In assuming that the only democratic candidate for the
Presidency is the gentleman whom you prefer Teni Of
thousands of them are, say the least quite much in
clined respect the nomination made by ga meeting OF
gentlemen ut the Maryland Institute in Baltimore, as
they support that OF ga meeting Of gentlemen At
the IRON, street theatre in city. do pro-
pose to discuss the relative merits of these nominations
in this letter, but the fact T. patent to every one that
there IS srea. diversity OF opinion
not be gnored-the division clearly exists-and
while the respective adherents of the several
ment 10 their choice OF Presidential candidates there
point am happy TO say in reference TO which they
do occrpy common ground They are closely united in
deemipg chance strike . blow the enemies
OF the Union and the constitution. To enable them to do
this the State COMMITTEES offered them plan by which ali
the opponcnts of the republican party
cratic ranks could unite electoral ticket. Those
course array themselves agans, this equitable
measure OF conpromise-whe those who honestly desire
to mere men win give their Cordial adhesion to the &C.
toa Of the state committee indulge the hope that
mature reflection will induce you ike Martha OF DID, TO
"chooee the better part"
the proposition has the color Of precedent
commend 10 your fAvor Is we'll for you to know that
those who made H. learned life long iesson from and
your political oonfreS, when you exulsDgly swept 1.-The
old landmarks Of the democratic party the portals
OF the Reading Convention In your eloquent address be-
fore tina, body when you inveghing in forc.be Ian
time honored the selection ofdel
egales aud electors you frankly sud ave have nothing
We bave nothing to do with rules; we 70 legisiae
upon condition OF things that has arisen since this room
opened for reception" To this appeal
the Convention responded Amen, and the past with its
crowd OF Witnesses in behalf Of usage, ignored,
and the representatives Of the people, swayed by the
pu'aT impulse followed the Gamaiels Of and
utonary faith Speaking for yourself and your compa
Mons boldly proclaimed 10 those who differed with
yse;''n you want votes you not only preach
union preach harmony and preach Cancellation, but you
must show the fruits OF all this eaching." now
Willingly commend the same chslice to your own lips
was for "union," .'harmony" and consolidation then
am for "upion, )" "hsrmooy" and consultation now. II
enough for to know that the democratic party d.
vded and distracted More saxous for the defeat Of the
republican candidates than for the advancement Or any
mans personal ambition IN the democratic ranks,
the proposition adopted by the State Committee the
oniy feasible OF accomplishing the overthrow Of
the opposition forces in Pcnnsy yania and securing the
election OF gallant candidate for Governor Henry H.
Foster. The Issue was plainly presented 20 my mind; 1t
was rcpubicanism OF democracy unhesiistugy &C
have fears that action Of the State Committee
will not be sustained and upheld by the calm good
Of the democracy Of Pennsylvania two OF the large
number Of electors who have already responded the
resolution have refused TO give il their assent and sppro
hate be~rn ted in crtnf,o
o the manner IN which wuuid be received By the true
hearted yeomanry Of this commonwealth They know
that its only object to preserve possible, the unity
OF the democratic party aud prevent the State Of Penn
syivana from being made the unwilling instrument the
election OF Lincoln Hsmlln and Curtin when she has the
power within herself, If properly directed to ward on
such dire calamity Already las the voice OF hearty
approval gone up from all those who love Rome better
| than Caesar. The democratic masses of the sod Key
stone stand, unrnchiy, by the union OF their party Zoe
The sake Of the tnicn and the constitution Of their
Try. The hof- and aspirations of millions cluster around
the old creed, which has always taught "the equst cf
the citizen, and the equality ct the States" The ar
ner ~ his deld OF fo the mechanic IN his busy work.
shop. the artisan by hls humble hresidc and the
letters IN his quiet study have al se its saving influence
and III reecncrsting power Across the blue waves o:
the At,n,ic In homes by thc dcspots touch
where eyes grow bright they turn TO the land Of the
thai creed IN The hour Of battle spurpss all sectional
ism. the democratic faith has brsvey struggled
through more ihaa haa century, aud has stamped les
mdeele impress upon The civil and political institutions
Of the freest ana happcsi people the globe Those
who fec ana appreciate the blessings which follow the
Inauguration Of democratic rule will increasingly struggle
to encourage 'union "hGmcny' and Cancellation In
ranks because, without them, they know that our
columns viii be broken and heroine like reeds shaken In
the wind. Let such "union." "harmony' and "cenc lila.
ton as are now proposed By the compromise Of the
State Committee, once more sit by IN councils
rriinE calmly with their influence and driving from
our midst all local Jealous end all ungenerous personal
reries, sud the democratic legion viii again be able
march against iis united foes in iron phaaax VII
stl be pcrpeiuated the true and only OF
our national freedom.
In conclusion permit 70 reclprocate the sent euts
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me 20 he. cir very respectfully your obedient servaa
WILLIAM H. WELSH,
ehanaa OF the ncmocratlc State Executive Committee
Tc The Hon. Rsc1ARc NAux elector at large.