The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-10-09

solieitude that in such contest which was TO de-
lermine the policy Of the government perhaps for
ever, IN regard to important If not vital measures,
which had divided parties amsst since their lorna
ton, and which was to restore, or postpone indeh-
nitely, democratic aseendency--a leader might be
selected in this State the strength Of whose public
and private character would furnish them, well
as 10 ourselves certain promise of victory.
Such a man was Silas Wright, and an almost
universal public expression indicated him as the
standard bearer Of the republicans Of this State in
that great and decisive struggle between democracy
and federalism. The Syracuse convention respond
ed to this general desire by putting him in nominal
lion for governor, and he surrendered his we'll
known and publicly declared disincInation to ac-
eept the Office, 20 the ardent wishes Of the friends
Of the cause. Ii would not be doing Justice to the
great principles involved in the contest of 1884, and
TO the other eminent men whose names were pre-
scented for the suifages Of the people, il should
say that this nomination saved the State and the
Union; but we should be alike unmindful Of signal
disnterestedness, widespread popularity, and bril-
liant talents, II we omitted 10 assert that inscrblDg
the name Of Sllas Wright upon the republican BAN
ner whilst il inygorated the efforts and sreng them
ed the courage of our brethren throughout the
Union contributed largely 10 secure TO the repub-
licaas Of New York, victory no less momentous IN
its consequences than il was eminently honorable
TO them, from the and disadyantageous srug-
gle in which 1t was
The stern fidelity with which he has upheld the
financial policy that redeemed the credit and char
acter of the State, his fearless vindicaon Of the
majesty of the law, and at the same time merciful
dispensalion Of its justice his careful and unwear-
led attention to the varied and responsible duties Of
his Office, and his integrity ability and impartiaty
in their discharge, have given 10 New York high
rank among her sister States, and have furnished
new and additional reasons TO her citizens for re-
curing the continued services of her distinguished
chief magistrate. ..
The increased and singular unanimity in hb .
manifested by the convention which nominatedS AZ
Wright, is an honest reflection Of the democratic
WILL and well-earned tribute to the fairness, pru-
denee, wisdom, and ability with which the just ex-
pcctations of the democrats of the State have been
met and fulfilled; and, we again, with unhesitating
confidence, commit him to the hands of people,
whose pleasure and pride II has ever been TO cherish
defend and sustain him.
For the Office of lieutenant governor, we again
present for your suhrages the name of Addison Gar
diner, Of Monroe county. The uprighiness, 6de-
ty, and Impartlsty with which Lieutenant Governor
Gardiner has discharged the delicate and response.
hle duties Of his office, testified TO by ali who
have had an opportunity for observation, and well
warrant the entire unanImIty with which his renom.
nation was demanded and the reclamation and en-
thusiasm with which il was made.
The candidates for canal commissioners, in ac-
cordance with a rule established by the last State
nominating convention, have been taken from the
l.
son, Of Erie county and Cornelius l.. Allen, of
Washington county, are presented for those Offices
in place Of Mr.. EARL, Of the 7th and Mr. Clarke, of
the 80, whose terms expire in January next and we
cordially commend them TO your SURFACES as faith
ful, capable, and honest citlzens-true, deserving
inhexibe democrats. The ticket thus offered, is
one worthy Of earnest and undivided effort in its
behalf The principles and measures il represents,
appeal with irresistible force to thoae who seek 10
establish and confirm the tree 'nhss yendence Of the
people, by giving full and free effect in the govern
ment to the simple, and seli-denyng articles o. the
democratic faith. But to ensure and deserve sue
cess, careful organization and dgent attention are
necessary The foes of popular liberty are ever
wakefuI, and its friends can never safely slumber
We must rely neither on the apparent apathy or the
notorious contentious and divisions of our opponents,
Iut bring TO the contest and to the preparation for il
which the short intervening time allows, zeal, wig.
lance and union which shall be now, as heretofore.
ible, and shall render signal and overwhelming
he victory they will secure.