The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-11-25
DEMOCRATIC ASSOCIATION.

At meeting Of the Democratic Association of
Washington city, on Friday evening, the 2lst inst,
the president being absent, Mr. Norris, the vice.
president, took the chair. The following commu-
nication was laid before the association
WAsmNoToN, Nov. 81, 1S45.
President Of The Democratic association.
DEARs,R. I beg leave, through you, respectfully
to announce to the association that the "Constitn-
tom newspaper, conducted by Mr.. Harris and
myself, will, after Monday next, be published in
the city of Baltimore.
In changing the location Of our paper, no change
will be made in its political character. IL VIII, as
heretofore eneavor faithfully and zealously to adj
voca,e the principles and measures Of the democratic
party as announced by the democratic national con-
venon at Baltimore, and ratified and approved by
majority Of the American people at the late presi-
Dental election These principles we deem essen
al to the perpe,ui,y of the form ofgovernment under
which we live, and to the prosperity and happiness
Of the people, for whose welfare II was instituted
II will s,renuousy uphold the nsages of the party,
as essential to the success Of It's principles; ana
will hold to a rigid accountability the agents
of the people for the manner in which they ds->
charge the trusts con6ded to them Its constant and
unremjiied efforts will be devoted in conjunction
with the other democratic presses of the city and
State, to unite, harmonze and strengthen the party,
and secure the success of its princ'piea
Be pleased to lay this note before the association,
and believe me to be, with sentiments of respect and
esteem your friend,
After the communication had been read, II was
referred to committee Of three; which committee,
after time spent in consultation reported the
following preamble and resolutions, which were
unanimously adopted
Whereas il has been represented to this associa-
ton that Mr. John Heart, one Of its members, and
one of the proprietors of the Constitution, intends
leaving this city for Baltimore, with the view OF
making his permanent place Of residence, and for
the publication of that paper; therefore,
Resolved, That would part with him with
greater regret, were it not for the knowledge that
he will continue do battle manuly in support Of
the great principles Of the democratic party.
Resolved, That il is our frm conviction that the
"Constuton,n by the able and jealous manner in
which it advocated correct principles Of government,
contributed in an eminent degree, IN the recent
presidential contest the success of the party IN
which are embodied those principles.
Resoiped, That well know the proprietors OF
the "Consttution," (Messrs. Harris& Heart, their
talents and their worth politically and personally;
| and ask that the democracy Of Baltimore-the
working patriotic democracy of Baltimore, who
fight well without pay or expectation OF personal
| reward and who have proved invncibe in so many
hard-f fought battles-o extend to those able cola
borers in the cause the right hand Of fellowship
| Resolved, That we cheerfuy commend the Som
| sttuton" to the patronage and support OF the mag.
\ unanimous, undaunted, and sterling democracy oil
Baltimore; believing, do, that it will prove a
most efficient colaborer with the "Republican and
Argus" in the democratic cause.
Resolved, That these resolutions be signed by the
officers Of the meeting, and published in the demo-
cratic papers in this District and the State Of Mary
land and copy thereof forwarded to the president
of the Democrats Convention Of baltimore city.
\ JOHN f. NORRIS, Vice President
JANIS r. ADAMs, Secretary.