The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-02-19

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A VOICE FROM THE DEMOCRACY OF MAssA.
cHUsErTs.-Proceedings ola Democratic meeting
held IN Waltham, Massachusetts
Resolved, That with the evidences of the
strength OF democratic principles which the pop
ular cleo ions since 1910 have afforded, il is ev-
dent there can be no element of their success
wanting, save uNIoN.--Wilh union, triumph is
eran; without union, defeat is inevitable
Resolved, That we entertain the fullest conf
ience in the principles of Martin Van Buren,, as
developed in the course of his administration, IA
! he successor to Jackson, and that his varied ser
vices not only enrille him TO The gratitude of iii.
country, but will merit the numerous and eleva,
I'd honors he has received at the hands Of his
elow-citiZens; but, however strong may be III,
esire of his friends for his reinsa tement as III,
executive officer OF the nation, we cannot dis
suise the fact that indications are strong and ap
'arent, that he IS ,oln ing in the poDer 10 harmo
axe and unite euery yctinn of The country in h.,
upport, which must LEAD TO DEFEAT; ano
We can entertain no doubt that his devotion I.
he triumph OF the principles he has SO ably vim
cated, will lead 10 and strengthen him in hi,
determination to sacrifice every consideration
personal character to the good of The cause ant
his country
Such is the beautiful "love any unity" of tn,
,arty at the North; how is it at the South LIE
rs see:
If we can advance the cause for which we hav.
een contending, or the principles of which W.
ave regarded Mr.. Calhoun as the abest sup
,orter, and for his support of which we were h.
hu frame for boz
viii be sound policy, and no abandonment
rincPle to do SO. But, "under no circumstances
whatever can we support any man who is Up
'osed to our doctrines, and whose friends in Con
,ress prove, by their votes, that they are so oI
,osed. Better will it be-far better for Soul
;arolina-to rally round her favorite son, even
she rallies aone-to take no part in the scrambi
II office, where parties are not divided by prii
pies, but by thirst for powcr-and it the systel
/ monopoly and plumber is to be fastened on II
cannot then be- said that we aided in the dee,
Psndleton Is. c } Messenger.
From the Alabama Tribunel
Mr.. CALHOUN AND THE PRESIDENCY We
ave in our last paper our reasons for continuin.
he name of Mr. Calhoun al the head of our CO
,umns Let Others pursue what course the,
nay, he is still our candidate, nor shall we con
der him withdrawn, until satisfied BY acts tina
re obtained by rallying the State Rights party
his support. We have no wish to conlinu,
he distractions which have dispersed the Dem
cratic party. We earnestly desire union ant
concord OF action, but before we lend our aid t.
effect them, we must be assured, beyond AL
oubt, that the principles for which we hav.
zen battling, and without which the institu
IONS OF our country are not worth preserving
ire not betrayed and abandoned by the party
With whom we have been acting There neve.
las been, TO our minds, season more fraugh
With danger 10 the South than the present, an,
1 must be met with frmness and decision. W,
zee already that the mere apprehensions OF III.
irm and decisive step taken by her great states
nan has produced its effect. The time
md coWardly politicians III Congress who, few
weeks ago, treated almost with insult the etfur
restore the compromise, have been brough
. their senses, aud already there is glimmer
ng prospect OF justice to the South. So much
at least, we owe to an honest purpose, boldl
announced, and thus far, consistently pursued
Let Us not, however, be too ready to trust ap
,earances. We have lost too much by it. Me,
hereafter must speak through their acts for W,
rave learned by sad experience that in politics, a
east, the remark of the French diplomat is no
Without truth, "that language was given to mar
o conceal his thoughts and express what he
loes not mean. Let us have words no longer
We have had enough of them.
1t is the part of wise men to compromise much,
all party action is based upon it. But on the
great question which now agi,ates the country
there Can be no compromise
Let the friends of Southern rights-of South
ern nstitutions-the advocates of free trade
consider that new duties are imposed by the
events that have transpired-and that the presen,
Iuncture must only the more firmly unite them
tor the course OF action which an invioable allie
glance to their principles may bid them to pursue
OBJECTIONABLE FAILURE OF THE