New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-09-29

should be rascal, or that those of Democ
racy make it indispensable that he shout
be intelligent and honest, then | will be
come supporter of the present Democrat
party. But know that you will confes
that this would involve the imperative nc
cessity OF another new departure, and one
too, which the Democracy is not apt to IN
dertake. It has never vet been denied tina
polIcy which you so strongly denounced il
state matters is absolutely indispensable
1t is universally acknowledged to be tn
great secret Of successful craftsmanship
Pitt illustrated it in England, Richelieuex
emplifed it in France, and our own Clay
was distinguished as the founder OF The
American policy. Now, / do not under
stand that to be policy which is not Wis
dom applied to the necessities OF case
A true policy may keep the great object
sought TO be accomplished in the back
ground, and by such means enable the en-
lightened and president statesman to WORK
out his problem of public advancement. 1t
never does ignore principles, for that in
slant this is done, policy ceases. Policy is
defined to be chat system of measures
which the sovereign 1.-THE people, of a cOun.
try adopts and pursues as best adapted to
the interests of a nation" ! think you have
attributed to it an imaginary Specification,
superinduced, probably, by your recoIlec-
tiCn OF the characteristic strategems of the
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called policy, and hence your deprecations.
| Whenever l use the term | endeavor 10 do
| so in that sense in which it Will serve to
| lead US by the shortest route, and the safest
too, to the goal of the patriots ambition.
to, wit: the peace, prosperity and welfare of
all. am little surprised that you should
so greatly differ from me in the conclusions
l arrived at in computing the relative
strength OF the Republican party. But in
this you only discover your old Wing
ldIosyncrasy. You know that that party
conld never be brought to believe but what
virtue and intelligence would dominate
mere numbers. II cost it millions of dollars
quadrennially.to learn that it was all fond
and idle delusion, and that in republics we
do not weigh but count votes You seem
not to have yet made the discovery.
Have you forgotten the impressive les
sons taught us in 1914, 1852 and in 1856?
Let me entreat you not to have to 90 back
to your stool of repentance to learn these
lessons over again.
Denunciation OF party is not argument,
you will admit; but if it WERE its applica-
ton would more properly be to those whom
the party has favored with its confidence.
and who, in their indecent scramble for Off
GlaI preferment, and to secure pecuniary
emoluments, have adopted measures to ac-
compllsh their nefarious purposes rather
than adhered to principles for the interest
OF the country and the honor of the party.
Now word as to Hampden and his pa
triotic course and | will close.
You admire his career, and exuItingIy
point me to its eventuation in the death Of
Charles l. too admire his character, both
as man and as patriot and statesman
There IS one view of his attitude as such |
which you seem to have overlooked, and it |
Is one which | deem absolutely sacranIentaI |
to any public good you or may propose to
1t is that during the time
OF his courageous opposition to the pay
ment OF ship money, he was leading mem
Der Of the House of Commons. Here, his
courage, his tirmness and his conspicuous
moderation were eXerted to some effect
which, in the O5scurity of private life.
would not have been brought to the public
otice. want our village Hampdens to
se such policy as will serve to place them
4 the House Of Commons-0ur Legisla- |
like his, their stern repnb-
can virtues" may become watchwords,
nd sources Of pride and exultation to those
Tho may aid in their prom0sion. Hamp-
en-, we are told. was Republican, but he
-as by no means a rascal. Clarendon SAYS
him: He was a man Of the most discern
lg spirit, and of the greatest address and
to bring anything to pass which 7
e desired of any man of that time and who
i'd the design deepest" "'He Y
ade SO great show OF ciyility and mod t
'ty and humility, and always of mistrust Y
& his own Judgment, and of esteeming /
IN with whom he conferred for the pres
It, that he seemed to have no opinions or ;
but such as he contracted from +
e information and instruction he received +
10n the discourses Of others. whom he had i
art OF governing and leading
to his principles and inclinatiOns, while h
ey believed that he wholly depended q
ION their counsel and advice. No n
an had ever greater power over h
nseIf, or was less the man that he |,
amed to be, which shortly after appeared a.
everybody when he cared less to keep on 2,
e mask" Now, sir here is my model of 8,
nan Of policy and | thank you for call. +;
: him to my mind. How de you like r.
arendOn's likeness Of him No doubt il W
llte-Iihe. If it were not for imposing too II
lch upon your time, l would give Won HI
Drt sketches Of Sir John Eliot, Thomas a.
the Earl Of StratfOrd, John h
III and a few Others of the same school m
policy, and all of whom are enshrined | ar
ong the most glorious and successful in
riots OF whom mention is made in the RI
lals OF history. All of them were men of
lnt1exl0le principles and nexhaustib!e , T,
icy. Like them, would never sacrifice an
nclpIe to policy, but having nv mind M
roughly imbued with a:sense of Tespon- Of
lity and Of public duty, and my ideas of wi
proper functions Of government deep. M
ted IN patriotic desire to promote the
Interests of all, would adopt such -
ICY as, IN my own opinion, would result W
the practical solution Of my theory. w
hope to hear from you again, remaining Ia
3yer, WI
Yours very respectfully, "a
E. NORTH CULLOMo IN IN