The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-09-13

MASSACHUSETTS DEMOCRATIC STATE CoNvEN
TIoN-ELECTIoNs IN VERMONT AND MAINE
DEATH OF JUDGE STORY GENERAL ADMINS
TRATIoN. sc.
BosroN, Sept. IL, 1916.
To the Editor Of the Union:
The democracy ofthe old Bay State are preparing
to open the fall campaign with their usual activity
and energy. Yesterday large and spirited State
convention was held at Springfield, for the purpose
Of nominating candidates for governor and lieutenant
governor, and for taking the first steps necessary
for the organization of the democratic forces. The
convention selected, candidate for governor, the
Hon. Isaac Davis, of Worcester; and for lieutenant
governor, Hon. Henry w. Bishop, of Lenox
Better selections could not have been made, and we
doubt not they will command the full strength Of the
party. Mr.. Davis lives in the heart Of the COM
monwealth; he has been warmly attached TO the
good cause from his youth; has held various respon-
slble ofices--among which, seat in the State Sem
ate;-and he is well knownt to the democrats of Mas
sachusets, for the purity Of his private life, his
fidelity to democratic principles, and ability to de-
fend them in whatever station he may be placed
Mr.. Bishop resides in the part of the State
and is no less deserving of the united and cordial
support Of the democracy. With union in our
ranks, will make effort to redeem the Bay
State, worthy of success, if we do not secure it.
The result Of the late election in Vermont is
| cheering. Never have people been more deceived,
injured and nsulted, than have the SCREEN Noun
tain boys" by the present tariff. The immense
quantity of foreign wool which has been imported
within year two past, at less cost than seven
cents per pound, and at the mere nominal duty of
five per cent. ad valorem has had the effect to open
the eyes of the wool-growers to the great injustice
that has been done to them. Within the last three
months, more than five millions Of pounds of wool
have been entered at the cuson-house in this city,
under the per cent duty; and large proportion of
this quantity Of as fine quality as that general
ly raised in New England. The wings will pre-
serve their aseendency in Vermont, but by great
ly diminished majority in the popular vote, and in
both branches of the legislature.
The returns from the election in Maine not quite
so favorable as was expected. II is to be regretted
that the '.Star in the East" is somewhat dimmed by
the internal dissensons Of the democracy. Local
and personal feelings and prejudces have sprung up
| among the democrats in Maine, which have weak
ened strength for the present. but which, in the
end will he, we have no doubt, all reconced and
quieed by the salutary operations of the 'sober
second thought" and the star Of democracy will
soon shine upon the "Pine-tree State" as brilliant
| and glorious as ever.
Judge Story is no more He departed this life
last evening, at his residence in Cambridge, after a
short and painful illness The death of this bril-
liant and profound civilian will create vacancy on
the bench of the United States Supreme Court,
which il will be no easy matter to fill. Among the
distinguished men talked Of in this quarter as be
ing likely to be selected for that honorable and dig
nihed station are the lion. MARCUS morton ana the
Hon. Levi Woodbury.. The appointment of either
of these gentlemen, it is believed, would give very
general satisfaction to the North. Both have been
clothed with the emne, and both are distinguished
for the learning and ability with which they dis
charged the duties Of their respective offices.
1t is gratifying to the democracy in this section
to witness the ability and energy which manifest
ed in all the operations of the national administra-
ton. In fact the affairs of the general government,
are managed with so much skill, prudence and eff
cheney, by President Polk and the heads of the
several departments, to command the favor and
praise Of large numbers Of their political opponents
| The prompt movements of our navy and army have
not only proved the wisdom Of the peoples choice
in calling sYoung Hickory" to guide the helm OF
state but have also shown to clustering Mexico
and the world the adaptation Of our government to
any emergency, and the determination ofthose who
administer it to defend every inch of ground where
the standard of the Union is planted, against all op-
position, and at all hazards.
With my best wishes for the success and pros
perty of the "Union" newspaper, under its pres
ent prudent and able management, and my ardent
desire that no fanatca Earrings shall disturb the har-
mony, or endangcr the perpetuty of the "Union OF
the Satcs'-1exas, and all future additions
am yours, for the cause,