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Editorial
July 30, 1849
Republican Vindicator
Staunton, Virginia
What is this article about?
Tammany Hall Democrats in New York repudiate connection with the Free-Soil party, resolving that the Democratic party should remain neutral on slavery to avoid endangering party unity and the Union, allowing members personal opinions on the issue.
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THE TAMMANY HALL DEMOCRATS in New York have repudiated any connection with the Free-Soil party. One of their resolutions says:
Resolved, That we look upon every attempt to engraft the question of slavery or of anti-slavery on the doctrines of the Democratic party, as eminently dangerous to the existence, both of the party and the Union ; that while we regard slavery as an evil, and should regret its extension, yet the Democratic party ought not to prescribe a faith for its members on the subject ; while under our own government, some of the States of the Union are encumbered with slave population, and others are free from it, the united Democracy of the nation cannot have a common faith on such a question. The Democratic party is neither a pro-slavery nor an anti-slavery party : it leaves its members, North and South. East and West, to entertain their own opinions, on this irrelevant question.
Resolved, That we will not become parties to any treaty or negotiation for what is called a union with a body of pretended Democrats, of a spurious organization ; and that it can only admit of a political fellowship with them when they, as individuals, support the principal measures and organization of the party.
This is a 'drop of comfort for the Spectator.
Tator.
Resolved, That we look upon every attempt to engraft the question of slavery or of anti-slavery on the doctrines of the Democratic party, as eminently dangerous to the existence, both of the party and the Union ; that while we regard slavery as an evil, and should regret its extension, yet the Democratic party ought not to prescribe a faith for its members on the subject ; while under our own government, some of the States of the Union are encumbered with slave population, and others are free from it, the united Democracy of the nation cannot have a common faith on such a question. The Democratic party is neither a pro-slavery nor an anti-slavery party : it leaves its members, North and South. East and West, to entertain their own opinions, on this irrelevant question.
Resolved, That we will not become parties to any treaty or negotiation for what is called a union with a body of pretended Democrats, of a spurious organization ; and that it can only admit of a political fellowship with them when they, as individuals, support the principal measures and organization of the party.
This is a 'drop of comfort for the Spectator.
Tator.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Slavery Abolition
What keywords are associated?
Tammany Hall
Democratic Party
Free Soil Party
Slavery Neutrality
Party Unity
What entities or persons were involved?
Tammany Hall Democrats
Free Soil Party
Democratic Party
Spectator
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Tammany Hall Democrats Reject Free Soil Party Alliance Over Slavery
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of Democratic Neutrality On Slavery
Key Figures
Tammany Hall Democrats
Free Soil Party
Democratic Party
Spectator
Key Arguments
Attempts To Integrate Slavery Or Anti Slavery Into Democratic Doctrines Endanger Party And Union
Slavery Viewed As An Evil But Party Should Not Dictate Members' Faith On It
Democratic Party Neither Pro Slavery Nor Anti Slavery, Allows Personal Opinions
Reject Union With Spurious Democratic Organizations Unless Individuals Support Party Measures