The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-07-16


viii be- the finest building in New Haven. The gradua
ting class numbers ninety eight and although since the
beginning Of the war there nave osen 10 Wahsr
States have entered the army and navy still the college
Is rs fun and prosperous as ever Inc to'a NUMBER OF
s,ndents is six hundred and forty four
John Van Buren's Letter TO the Tam
many SOctety.
EIIyAu r. PUkiN, GRAND 5AciEA IL greatly rcpr
hat IL will be in my power 10 unite with the Fam
many society celebrating the anniversary OF nde
penence II has always been 10 me source OF pleasure
and inter = to meet with an ASSOCIATION WHICH ioan1i
in $780, and numbering among it, meabers many OF The
mosi iliusirous OF The republic has never failed 10
by appropr ate observances the Datons
birthday But, Interesting as such an occasion has ever
been, the present proud condition OF our institutions
lends 10 Il peculiar importance. should be most
happy 10 meet Sh you and exchange congricia-
the Icent success with which govern
nent has passed shrou sh its last and greatest trial.
subject upon which reflect With increasing wolidcr
and admiration The amazing resources with which the
war has been prosecuted the giant rebellion which has
been utterly Frustrated, the progress that h3a
b.en ct the same time made in developing the
wealth. the infslle the taste Ut people, and IN
dusing the refinement, cultivation and luxury that at
tend peace, are striking and extraordinary. Bai there
features in tbs history Of past four years
prevailed OF the loyal STATES while this aste,pte.
revolution nprocess OF execution the chearfnl ODE
deucs To aw and submission to acts Of more than doubt
fh consttut Onaiity.he enormous contributions VI
and money 10 sustain ers who were not the chO
majority Of the people, in contest which might hsvo
b,en avoided, which prosecuted in a mode open
just and protYaced far beyond the necessities
which occasioned teach and all OF these American
characteristics that denote the wisdom and patriotism
with which our institutions saved under circun-
stances Of the rea,est embarrassment and discourage
ment Think too of the conduct Of our people on the
assassination Of Mr. Lincoln similar event in France
or in any European monarchy would have upset the gov
eminent Here power passed as naturally and TRANQUILITY
elected to the Presidency on the expiration Of MI
LincoIns official torIn Not u MOP nor a riot,
nGr o ron o,crr'e% do, M osa hefa ap
who engrosscd the affections Of their fellow citizens
deeply and honoaby than was ever before known,
instead of planning, elsewhere their own accession To
power gave a their thoughts and efforts 10 the estab
snenf Of theVcs Presidents authority in tranquility
and peace The governments credit, which abroad, on
"A ike occur nee Won Id have received shock from
which II could With difficulty rally, was actually
Strengthened United States stocks were in greater de-
and the day after the atr,cfous crime that removed our
chief magistrate than they had ever before BEEN IL Is
reflections like these that press upon the mind as tho
day approaches when in the habit OF rejoicing at
the establishment OF oar government, and dwelling with
honest pride upon It's comparative excellence And now
the anxious present and nOnentous future, and let
confer more particularly az democrats as to
our w!sest course. Much Is now and has often be-
fore been sold about the reconstruction Of the demo-
cratic party. Doubtless this comes in part from
friendly and wel-intentioned quarters, but have
generally found that demands OF this KIND rnire-
qrently proceed from those who having taken shelter
with adversres during The Dur:en and heat 0f past
contests, dsaitcd VITA 'heir poisson, and perhaps
with their share in tue rusts OF our defeat are ready TO
60 IN front Of the Democratic party IN the march TO
power which is so plainly ope. TO them. All the recon
needs Is strict adherence to it, time honored principles
and careful selection Of the who shall represent
nnts op is M ~ SoS hr r
lion and abolishiAg slavery It's alleged cause Thcso
two objects having been accomplished By their exertions
In spite Of the they and admit what IL obvious
ALL that their union Is at end aud that the original
elements Of their organization will return 70 their natural
alnies II should be object 20 attract and not
pel such portions Ms properly belong to us The great
question which Will divide The p.ople of the United
States for some time to come will be how the govern
ntnTs Qtaeac hoaIvU Tho oual
pie of the several States that have attempted to throw
of that government and arc not now represented in the
Congress OF the United States. confne this inquiry
TO the yci people, because the treatment Of those guilty
OF other crimes must depend upon considera
tons peculiar to each individual which u y the business
OF the and the President to investigate and dispose
Of and which can never become national or party ques
tons For instance very general discussion Is now
going on a. 10 what shall be done with Mr. jefferson
Davis. Leading republicans, such Henry Ward
Bcecher, Gerrt Smith, william Lloyd Garrison, and
Others think he should be pardonod Lord Derby and
other English tories, who have heretofore
toned the United States except - beacon 70 be
Stunned by all who sock FOR safe forms Of government
not only concur In this opinion, but Affect TO tremble
with apprehension lest In our dealing with this feOn
may leopard our fair fsmei Democrats generally
be severely punished. l mention this merely TO show
that question like this is not and from necessity
not ba, national or parry question But the mode "
situtiona tribune 10 detcrminc 70 constitute tho several
States In rebellion shall be treated, Is great govern
people OF this country in much the same way they
have besn divided In the pr0racted and honorable
tests which have ds1ensasa gu, pas, AZ, history
dent Of the United states has lad down the only true
wise and constitutions policy policy based upon tho
ment and which rejects With equal the suicidal
horcsy Of Secession and the obstructive theory Of
10 rebellion have c ~ T.. such
a. they may have had In savos. They would be
wiss 70 put this question out Of the range Of future
discussion BY ratfying the proposed amendment OF
The constitution upon this subject But beyond this
they have forfeited no rights, They have under
gone sunerings almost unparalleled without serious
xuIs on their part They are sntitled now 10 form
State government aud 20 have their senators and repre-
senavss admitted TO Congress upon precisely the same
terms the states which have not seeded II IL FOR
them exclusively 20 judge who bcsdcs themselves shall
vote Vi their clcciivs The privilege Of voting s con-
women, minor. Aliens indiana ncgroos-ali of whom
arc, become ctixensehali be allowed TO Vote
is, under our United states constitution, wisely eisto
tho deeislon 0 each state 3e best Informed on the sub
ject and most interested IN Its proper disposition The
several States in rebellion will Ioorgsnize under the
proclanstons OF the President. They will continue, AZ
they have ceased ~ be- States Of the Union IL
may be that the next Congress will refuse 10 admit their
Senators and 70 the seats TO which they
will be entitled, and thus delay, while they cannot
their being organized, powerful and prosperous
states nor diminish the satisfaction with which
they win be welcomed to the enjoyment of their full
rights, the constituencies Of the members who
perpetrate this outrage can drive them from their
places Toproncte such rStoration OF the Union and
TO 70 establish constitutional doctrines of
government shall give to the administration OF Pres.
dent johnson cordial support He party 70 the
meddng with State institutions and property TINT pro
voked though did not excuse, the rebellion. He will
be party 10 the invasion nj State rights and the per-
version OF State policy which would keep alive the fires
OF civil war, and swallow up the States In concentrated
national despotism believe him 70 be an honest intel
gcnt, Thorough dcmocra; such he knows thnt the
democrafG theory OF the Is the only that
will preserve It, and hat the defenders OF the
ys honor abroad aud safety nj home, In War and In
Peace only be found Ia that great powerful and
patriotic party which has administered the government
with such through tar the Longest and most
honorable criod OF With kind regards " you
r.r-oualv and bcst wishes the prosperity Of the
Society, am truly youis. J. VAN BUREN,
EDdysILL, Ju'y l, 1853.
Personal intelligence.
The following among the arrivals nj the ST. Nicho
las.--Ton j. ~ Douglas OF Clica-p; Hon. q. A. Ray
OF indianapolis; Hon j. d. sson OF sgth Carolina and
| Hon H. r. seldom OF. Rochester h.