The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-09

should always be the object OF political parties and
public to work for the welfare OF all parts of our
Union; that this spirit alone preserve its life.
On the other hand changes from hostility to our
Union to it's warm support are brought about when
the wisdom OF our government diffuses prosperity
into every section. Unless the spirit of sectional
hate shall be stamped out as balefu fire we do not
know in what quarter 1t may break ont ana involve us
patriotism or the spirit or rebellion have no
permanent seats fixed forms for their assertion.
Kindling sectional hate at the North to-day is more
dangerous the peace and prosperity of country
than the exhausted passions OF rebellion which have
burned to ashes at the South The fact that the prin-
ciplcs of disunion were frat put forth at the North
is why they should not be put
down when acted upon at the south, But this fact
should make tolerant and give faith
that love of union can grow up there as it
did in sections where disloyalty first dis
first Matched out / believe that celebrations
of a victory gained for the flag. of our Union by
mote fraterna Feelings but by contrast with events
elsewhere will teach all the duty of forbearancc of
moderation and of devotion to the interests of every
All that teaches knowledge of our history tells us
that other sections of the country have virtues
well as own. and that have errors to atone for
as well as they. These truths make tolerant and
disposed advance the interests and welfare OF every
section of our Union. am truly yT1rs sE Nc
Hon. AUGUSTUS ScHELI, Chairman. &c.
WELL TO REMEMBER.
The reading of the following letter from Senator
Bayard was greeted with hearty applause
WILMINGTON Del, Dec. 80. 1873
Hon. AUGUSTUS ScHELL, Grand Sachcfn or TAM
DEAN SIR acknowledge with many thanks the in
vitation to join with your society in celebration of
the sxty-fourth anniversary of the battle of New
Orleans on the Sth proximo. Commemoraton of every
act Of devotion to the defence OF our common coun
try is ALWAYS to DO encouraged and the gallant and
patriotic part borne in 1915 by the citizens of Loui
siana and of the southwestern group of States of the
Union in the national defence may be well called to
grateful remembrance In these latter days when
new discords threatened and the ancient ties of
brotherhood, mutual regard are sought to be sup
planted by dstrust and dislike iii the interest OF base
personal and party ambitions. Congress will he in
session the day fixed for your celebration and my
duties in the Senate will demand my presence in
Washington. Therefore am compelled with regret
to be absent from New York the evening desg
mated. Respectfully. your obedient servant,
T. i. BAYARD.
RATHER CURT THOUGH POLITE.
The following was read, the extreme brevity and
formality of the note being fully commented upon
13S EAGLE STREET. ALBANY.
Governor Robinson regrets that he is unable to
accept the polite invitation of the Society of Tam
many Columbian Order for Wednesday evening.
January s, 1870
DECEMBER 81. 1878.
Colonel j. W. Forney writes that, the sth OF jan
uary has ceased to be party day, the memory Of
Andrew jackson has ceased to be partisan and that
the old hero now alive he would join me in this
sentiment at your own historic board I'VE are all
republicans and all democrats, no longer divided by
races, color, caste or section"
Speaker Randall wrote that public duty alone
could keep him from Joining the festivities:
Orestes Cleveland in declining ays:-'if lived in
New York city should sustain Tammany Hall as the
only reliable party organization
Governor Wade Hampton writes that the accident
from which he is suffering conpels him to forego
Governor Mcclellan sent no response, but his
private secretary telegraphed his chiefs regrets.
Richard vaux, writing IN "Old Bourbon stated
that to "begn now to Ounce the new steps that arc
fashionable the floor Of popular error in politics
was too great an effort for him to undertake with
success that he preferred to march in the ranks
Of the old fashioned Jackson democracy, where
Fidelity the federal constitution thing to
be admired.