The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-11-18


brilliant achievements.
There has not been wanting disposition on the
part OF some Of the prominent IN the democratic
party, both in Congress and out to yield not a little
to the federalists the tariff We believe the pres
ent tariff to be unjust, unequal in its operations and
conference.-the; and we should rather the State
would not be represented at all by democrat, than
to have one who would be willing to swallow no
strong wing dose. We 40 moi believe that the
democracy Of Massaehusetlas can be built no upon
alf-democratic and haif-federal measures We be-
lieve that the democracy will flourish we'll and only
well, when it declares its principles clearly, and
sticks to them firmly, come what may come. An
honest policy 10 the best policy. Democratic prin-
cples will bear the light Of and the test OF
truth: and, our word for it, the democracy of the
Old Bay State will hereafter come up TO the work
handsomely, and be found shoulder to shoulder
with the democracy Of the Union in support OF
President Polk and the measures of his administra-
ton.
may offer some remarks upon this subject again;
in the mean time, am, as usual,
Yours, MARKER.
TEXAS GoN--PROGRESSIvE DEMoC-
RACY.
, In this remote corner Of our land, we are not
every morning favored with the visits of the news
paper. When it comes, however, freighted with
important intelligence from the Old World and the
New, we the more eagerly devour its contents
studying, with almost equal intensity, the humber
paragraph and the sage specuations of the states
man. Our situation, at this vast distance from our
political and commercial capitals, and on the OF
the contamination of one of the most important
events in our history, is not the less favorable for
the survey of countrys position, and her pros
poets in the strife evidently at hand among the great
powers of the world. Removed from the scenes OF
busy life, we welcome the journal as its faithful
"map," and
ats fluctuations and its vast concerns"
find in us the most calm and attentive observers
What value the hurried scribblngs of sojourn-
er beyond the Nueces have for the readers OF
the "Unon," il is difficult to conceive; but thought
is busy, even here and the record of ones ndivid-
ual views is, al least, harmless amusement. He
who thinks for himself and fearlessly expresses his
thoughts, is alone Responsible; yet there is often
unbecoming hesitancy in the PRONUNCIATION Of opin-
ions, even little holder than those entertained by
the majority around us. Let this backwardness be
discouraged, as highly reprehensibe in country
where the press is free, and where the great political
apothegm Of Jefferson 10 pre-emincntly true.
Are We not in the beginning of new era' The
signs Of the times declare it; the very circumstances
in which write impress the truth with peculiar
emphasis. Andphsre do writei On spot that
was but lately far within the boundaries Of for
eign land; and, though the new State is not fully
recognised the heart beats quicker at the conscious
that our people may now look hither with patriotic
pride, and say, sour flag is there" Notwithstanding
the intrigues Of our enemies at home and abroad
its folds now wave over the young republic, and
soon her lone emblem will be merged in the bright
constellation What a picture will be presented on
the final admission Of Texas in the approaching
session. Her agents and ministers henceforh enter
our Legislative halls, and, in committee and debate,
sustain her interests there.
Here, however, is but single indication Of the
new era. We behold its coming, not only in
American affairs, but in civilization throughout the
earth. We live in an age Of progress Old things
are passing away. Prescription has lost its sancti-
ty. Europe is this day undergoing the most radical
changes. We see it in her religion and her politics
Commerce and trade have their laws which will not
be contravened by the ancient friendships or per-
sonal agreements of monarchs. No Journey of
King or Queen over the conlinent--no operas or
fetes, graced by crowned heads--no chateau d. En-
entertainments, can retard the onward movement.
Subserviency to the preaching and policy Of any
one nation, no matter how sacred or imprescripti-
bic may be deemed her right of dictalion to abiect
ncighbors, is at an end The charm is broken
Questioning the Fright divine" the people are per-
sliaded that their true interests best promoted by
fostering national spirit, and maintaining dis
tinctve policy. That we are not behind the
spirit of the age, is proved by past and passing
events. In the history Of the last year, we have
spoken, and been obsyed. No tone of supplicas
area of our counry's freedom and il is now under
stood, that when "the balance Of power" il to be
settled, our voice must be heard in council. One
cause of the suspicious feeling that now animates
our countrymen, may be clearly traced TO an un-
| accountable blunder in our craftsmanship twenty
| six years ago. That was national adversely; but
its "uses" have been "sweet." The deep NORTH
cation of our people from 1919 until 1885, at the I'M
wise surrender of this vast and fertile region we
may hope, is sure indemnity against the like ma
tional folly in future. After that deed was done
the magnitude of our sacrifice was painfully mani
fest. The blessings grew brighter as it was be-
heved they had taken their fight forever; and the
fair fields we had squanaered, displayed to our eyes
the richer fruit When at length the reneated
changes in Mexico, and the complete political
emancipation of Texas, Unexpectedly offered us
again the ownership and possession Of her rich ter
rltory, the offer was accepted with an enthusiasm,
second only to that of our forefathers on the
achievement of our independence--the victory in
the field over naughty oppressor having been
deemed hardly more important TO our national
fortunes than the triumph over the diplomacy
Of modern rival. The treaty of 1919 had its innu-
ence in causing our people to consider the resources
Of the West and Southwest--the far West and far
Southwest; and has determined the spirit so effec-
tuay aroused against any further cession of terri
tority to which deem title valid, or the sur
| render of one inch of that which we have compli-
mened by Occupation" For myself, confess
that my mind dwells with peculiar pleasure on the
| growing indication that other limbs of the confed-
eracy, arbitrarily dissolved in 1884, WILL at no dis.
tant day, knock for admission TO the blessings that
their northern sister is about TO enjoy. And as our
| example Of political freedom aroused Europe and
the world from their sleep Of centuries, by causing
the "agitation Of thought" which has been said to
be the "beginnng of truth" so will that of Texas
prove infectious among her neighbors across the
Rio Grande, until they, too shall shake off the des
potism that brushes them, and the worse anarchy
that fails TO protect. Such Is the prophecy Of ar
humble individual. He here speaks what he be-
lieves; and, by not very rare coincidence, he be.
iepes what he most ardently wishes. Should these
disjoned reflections be admitted TO the columns oil
the "Union," lei no captious enemy of Texas poin
to item and say, "Behold the views of Mr. Polk
Mr. Richie, or the designs Of the administration.
They proceed from one OF the twenty millions in.
habiting the only country where the pen and the